Chrome Valley Customs: Coleman Colt 1970

The genesis, the original, The Colt.

The first car I made for the project back in 2021, as this isn't the current lower poly version that's in-game, but rather the final model, which I delivered to the team in late 2021.

The task was simple: create a fictional early 1970s American muscle car that does not simply directly copy features from other real-world cars but rather is a fully fleshed-out design in its own universe. I started with getting a few references to the cars of the era and tried to base my design within those bounds to make it authentic and also to make sure I can make it distinct enough to feel like it's its own thing. The main design inspiration was the 1970 Mustang, and it was the car that this mimics the most, but with a more General Motors-esque fascia.

When it came to modelling, the process was done in two segments, the rough high-poly, and then the mid-poly final. It was done this was, as it was easier to get consistent line flow after having figured out the shapes and variations that came along for the modifications for the car.

Also, a fun fact: I didn't know until much later, that the license plate "RNG 501" was a reference to my name, the 501 I have no idea what it means :D