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Magna Badlander	Magna Badlander 1	Los Angeles Auto Show Design and Developer Challenge 2015
Los Angeles Auto Show Judges Winner 2014	Los Angeles Auto Show Judges Winner 2014	Section Under Development

Scarab

One of the most well recognized sports car of the 60’s because of its race records.

The Front Engine Scarab (Reventlow Motors) produced from 1958 to 1960 and designed by Chuck Pelly and Dick Troutman.

Its classic voluptuous body form, among the first of its kind, featured the long sweeps of the front fender that flowed into the tightly formed rear fender in conjunction with the high lifted round rear, providing a long-lasting memorable look.

The Scarab had many famous personalities involved, such as Lance Reventlow and Jill St. John.

Two Scarab MkI vehicles (1958) Scarab MkI Chassis #001 Meister Braüser Team Car (front) along with #16 Scarab (rear)	Scarab MkI (1958) Scarab MkI on display in Monterey, CA in 2005.	Scarab (1958) and Chaparral (1961) Scarab MkI (Front) with Chaparral I (Rear) on display in Monterey, CA in 2005.
1958 Scarab MkI 1958 Scarab MkI featured in Superauto. 1958-59.	1958 Scarab MkI 1958 Scarab MkI #16 (left) alongside #5 (right)	1958 Scarab MkI 1958 Scarab MkI #23 parked up
Lance in the 1958 Scarab Mk1 Lance Reventalow in at the wheel of the Scarab MkI (1958) #16 vehicle.	Scarab on the Racetrack 1958 Scarab MkI #16. Named after the legendary Egyptian 'good luck' beetle, the first two Scarab sports cars used Chevrolet V8 engines, re-writing racing standards in US events through 1958-59.	First Scarab Model First form model of Scarab pre-construction
First Scarab Model First form model of Scarab pre-construction	Scarab Build Process Construction process of 1958 Scarab MkI (front section)	Scarab Build Process Construction process of 1958 Scarab MkI
Scarab Build Process Construction process of 1958 Scarab MkI (front section)	Scarab Build Progress Early Scarab build photo showing a young Chuck Pelly inspecting progress.	Scarab Build Progress Early Scarab build photo showing a young Chuck Pelly inspecting progress.
Scarab Build Progress Construction process of 1958 Scarab MkI	1958 Scarab MkI engine build Engine build progress of 1958 Scarab MkI	1958 Scarab MkI engine build Engine build progress of 1958 Scarab MkI
Various Scarab on Track A collection of Scarabs on track at Road America in the most recent Scarab Rally in 2011.	Vintage Motorsport Scarab Cover 1958 Scarab Mk1 (#3) featured on the cover of Vintage Motorsport Magazine in March/April 1993	America's First Ferrari Beater 1958 Scarab MkI/II Article featuring Phill Hill driving Augie Pabst's Scarab MkII on top and Don Orosco driving his own MkI on the bottom. Captioned "America's first Ferrari-beater".
Article on 1958 Scarab MkI Unknown excerpt from an article on the 1958 Scarab MkI	1958-62 Reventlow Scarab Article Article from Autoweek in September 1992 regarding the Scarab and it's American Motorsport dominance in the late 1950's.	Scarab Formula 1 Car Sketch Early sketches by Chuck Pelly for the 1959 Scarab Formula 1 Single-Seat Race Car.
Scarab Formula 1 Car Sketch Early sketches by Chuck Pelly for the 1959 Scarab Formula 1 Single-Seat Race Car.	1958 Scarab MkI Build Sketch 1958 Scarab MkI Build Sketch - Front panel placement	1958 Scarab MkI Build Sketch 1958 Scarab MkI Build Sketch - Side profiel
1958 Scarab MkI Build Sketch 1958 Scarab MkI Build Sketch - Buck assembly	1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car The Reventlow Automobiles Inc.'s (RAI) Scarab Grand Prix single-seaters were the very first, home-grown, all-American team of Formula 1 racing cars.	1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car Three Formula 1 Scarabs constructed by the legendary Troutman and Barnes were built. Combining lightweight and startling looks and a Mercedes formula one inspired fuel injected desmodromic engine. Image Credit - Bonhams
1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car Image Credit - Bonhams	1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car Three Formula 1 Scarabs constructed by Troutman and Barnes were built. Combining lightweight and startling looks and a Mercedes formula one inspired fuel injected desmodromic engine. Image Credit - Bonhams	1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car Named after the legendary Egyptian 'good luck' beetle. Image Credit - Bonhams
1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car The Reventlow Automobiles Inc.'s (RAI) Scarab Grand Prix single-seaters were the very first, home-grown, all-American team of Formula 1 racing cars. Image Credit - Bonhams	1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car Named after the legendary Egyptian 'good luck' beetle. Image Credit - Bonhams	1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car The Reventlow Automobiles Inc.'s (RAI) Scarab Grand Prix single-seaters were the very first, home-grown, all-American team of Formula 1 racing cars. Image Credit - Bonhams
1959 Scarab Formula 1 Race Car The Reventlow Automobiles Inc.'s (RAI) Scarab Grand Prix single-seaters were the very first, home-grown, all-American team of Formula 1 racing cars. Image Credit - Bonhams

Chaparral MkI and MkII produced by Chaparral Motors (owned by Jim Hall and Hap Sharp). The Chaparral was designed by Chuck Pelly.

The Chaparral followed the Scarab and was designed to be as low as possible with independent wheel fenders much like the Bonneville Salt Flat speed cars. A high rounded tail was used to provide adequate fuel and aerodynamic lift.

The Chaparral, named after a bird that roams at high speed, was a milestone in the golden era of race design.

Chaparral 1(1961) A high rounded tail was used to provide adequate fuel and aerodynamic lift.	Chaparral 1 (1962) The Chaparral followed the Scarab and was designed to be as low as possible with independent wheel fenders much like the Bonneville Salt Flat speed cars.	Chaparral 1(1961) Chuck Pelly and a Chaparral 1(1961)
Chaparral 1 (1962) The Chaparral, named after a bird that roams at speed, was a milestone in the golden era of race design.	Chaparral 1(1961) The Chaparral on display in Monterey, CA in 2005	Chaparral 1(1961) The Chaparral Interior
1962 Chaparral on Display 1962 Chaparral on display at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California after its 2002 rebuild in New Zealand at Tansley Panels.	1962 Chaparral (Interior) on Display 1962 Chaparral on display at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California after its 2002 rebuild in New Zealand at Tansley Panels.	1962 Chaparral on Display 1962 Chaparral on display at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California after its 2002 rebuild in New Zealand at Tansley Panels.
1962 Chaparral (Interior) on Display 1962 Chaparral on display at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California after its 2002 rebuild in New Zealand at Tansley Panels.	1962 Chaparral on Display 1962 Chaparral on display at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California after its 2002 rebuild in New Zealand at Tansley Panels.	Chaparral and Formula BMW Vehicle 1962 Chaparral (2002 Rebuild) on display with the BMW Designworks USA Formula BMW car. Taken at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.
Chaparral and Formula BMW Vehicle 1962 Chaparral (2002 Rebuild) on display with the BMW Designworks USA Formula BMW car. Taken at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.	Chaparral and Formula BMW Vehicle 1962 Chaparral (2002 Rebuild) on display with the BMW Designworks USA Formula BMW car. Taken at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.	Chaparral and Scarab on Track 1962 Chaparral 1 (#23) and 1958 Scarab MkI (#16) on track
Chaparral Rebuild (2002) 2002 rebuild of a 1962 Chaparral 1 at Tansley Panel in Queenstown, New Zealand.	Chaparral Rebuild (2002) 2002 rebuild of a 1962 Chaparral 1 at Tansley Panel in Queenstown, New Zealand.	Chaparral on Track Advertisment 1962 Chaparral featured in Rolex advertisement.

Chaparral

Magna 'Badlander' Torrero 2

Designed alongside Jeff Teague, Chuck Pelly worked with Magna International on a lifestyle concept vehicle.

The whole purpose was to create a brand new niche for young and not-so-young people," according to Mr. Gingl, Magna's executive vice-chairman. Integral to the project was Lifestyle Segmentation and trailers designed by lifestyle activity.

Magna Badlander 1 Lifestyle vehicle designed by Chuck Pelly	Magna Badlander 2006 - Designed by Jeff Teague	Magna Badlander 2006 - Designed by Jeff Teague
Magna Badlander 2006 - Designed by Jeff Teague	Magna Badlander 2006 - Designed by Jeff Teague	Magna Badlander 2006 - Designed by Jeff Teague

Designworks/USA

The first Designworks / USA studio was opened in 1972. It is still ongoing in Newbury Park, California as well as opening offices in Shanghai and Munich.

Chuck Pelly was the owner of Designworks / USA from 1972 until 1995 when it was purchased completely by the BMW Group. At that time Chuck became President and CEO until becoming a consultant with the firm in 2000.

In 1998 Designworks USA was rated amonst the "Top 10 Best Industrial Design Offices" by D.C. Groupe, Frankfurt, Germany.

Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.	Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.	Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.
Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.	Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.	Magna International Torrero (1989) Famous for being the first concept car to physically reflect the idea of large, luxurious SUVs.
Magna International Torrero (1989) The Torrero was handbuilt at the Designworks/USA studio in Newbury Park, CA. It illustrated Magna International’s innovative supplier thinking and technical competence.	Magna International Torrero (1989) It was designed for the passengers to be comfortable on the rough mountain roads to driving to the opera house.	Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype Clay Model (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.
Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype Interior (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.	Magna International Torrero (1989) Magna International Torrero Prototype Interior (1989) (9.0 liter engine). Designed by Steve Winter from Magna International, Inc.	Dodge Daytona Showcar Cluster Dodge Daytona Showcar Cluster
Dodge Daytona Showcar Designworks / USA	Dodge Daytona Showcar Designworks / USA	Dodge Daytona Showcar Designworks / USA
Dodge Daytona Showcar Designworks / USA	Dodge Daytona Showcar Designworks / USA	Dodge Daytona Showcar Designworks / USA
Plymouth Voyager Plymouth Voyager - Designworks / USA	Plymouth Voyager Plymouth Voyager - Designworks / USA	Plymouth Voyager Plymouth Voyager Design Process - Designworks / USA
Plymouth Voyager Plymouth Voyager Design Sketch - Designworks / USA	Plymouth Voyager Plymouth Voyager Interior Design Process - Designworks / USA	Plymouth Voyager Plymouth Voyager Design Sketch - Designworks / USA
John Deree 700H Crawler Designworks / USA	John Deree 700H Crawler Designworks / USA	BMW Art Car (1995) - David Hockney BMW 850 CSi Art Car (1995) by David Hockney. Completed at Designworks USA studios.
Corvette Seating (1985) Development of ergonomic seating and instrument panel. Worked directly with GM Corvette designers.	Corvette Seating (1985) Resulted in prototype seat and mock-up. One in a series of breakthrough ergonomic studies for all of GM.	Corvette Seating (1985) Designed by Chuck Pelly, Ray Carter, Tom Violand and Martin Smith (Project Director)
Corvette Seating (1985) Designed by Chuck Pelly, Ray Carter, Tom Violand and Martin Smith (Project Director)	Volvo Seating (1985) Designed by Geza Loczi, Tom Violand, Martin Smith (Project Director). For a number of years Designworks USA worked very closely with Volvo on design development and designer exchange programs. Projects ranged from seating, instrument panels to complete surfaces.	Polaris Snowmobile Sketch Designworks / USA
Polaris Snowmobile Designworks / USA	Polaris Snowmobile Designworks / USA	Polaris Snowmobile Designworks / USA
Steiger Tractor Designworks / USA	Steiger Tractor Interior Designworks / USA	Steiger Tractor Interior Designworks / USA
Steiger Tractor Design Model Designworks / USA	Steiger Tractor Design Sketch Designworks / USA

Designworks/USA

for BMW

Wholly purchased by BMW 1995 and still ongoing as a major international design firm in 2015.

During his tenure at Designworks USA Chuck Pelly was involved in developing a number of notable BMW vehicles such as the BMW E46 3 Series (1998), BMW E63 Sport Activity Vehicle (1999), BMW Zeta Concept (1993) and BMW’s E2 Electric Vehicle (1994).

BMW continues to own Designworks and it is now based in 3 global locations - Newbury Park in California, Munich in Germany and Shanghai in China.

BMW Electric E2 (1991) BMW’s second electric showcar, this rolling appearance model was the first car built at Designworks/USA’s Newbury Park, CA facility.	BMW Electric E2 (1991) This vehicle used a basic one-box design to provide maximum interior space, reasonable aerodynamics and a package that functioned for the large batteries and usable space.	BMW Electric E2 (1991) BMW’s second electric showcar, this rolling appearance model was the first car built at Designworks/USA’s Newbury Park, CA facility.
BMW Electric E2 (1991) BMW’s second electric showcar, this rolling appearance model was the first car built at Designworks/USA’s Newbury Park, CA facility.	BMW Electric E2 (1991) BMW’s second electric showcar, this rolling appearance model was the first car built at Designworks/USA’s Newbury Park, CA facility.	BMW Electric E2 (1991) Sketch BMW’s second electric showcar.
BMW Zeta Concept Car (1993) Designed in Newbury Park, CA and built of EPOWOOD by G STUDIO in Italy, the BMW Zeta was a concept car designed to challenge the conventional aesthetic of the automobile.	BMW Zeta Concept Car (1993) Sketch Designed by Marek Djordjevic. Owned by BMW (located in the BMW Museum)	BMW Zeta Concept Car (1993) The clearly linear style and highly dynamic surfaces pioneered new thinking in body surfacing.
BMW 3 Series (1993) In 1994 the 3 Series exterior design, designed by Erik Goplen from Designworks/USA, was chosen for production. The complete design development, including series design, was accomplished with the BMW Munich Design Team. Erik Goplen represent the Designworks/USA model and followed the 3 Series through to its final production stand.	BMW 3 Series (1993) Design Sketch The derivatives of The 3 Series (The Coupe, Sportwagon and Convertible) exterior designs were also developed and followed by this Designworks/USA designer - Erik Goplen.	BMW X5 (2000) Designed by Chris Chapman. The 1994 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle was designed as BMW’s first entry into the SUV market, first making production in 2000.
BMW X5 (2000) The X5 was conceived in California, molded in steel in Italy by G-Studio under the control of Chris Chapman and the BMW Munich Design Studio.	BMW X5 (2000) The style had to carry the BMW cues, yet fit in the higher format of the 4WD Sport Activity Vehicle.	Mini ACV 30 (1995) The Mini ACV 30 “Anniversary Concept Vehicle” commemorated 30 years since Mini won the Rally Monte Carlo. Exterior design by Adrian van Hooydonk. Interior design by Ivan Lampkin Builder: Designworks/USA Owner: BMW (located in the BMW Mobile Tradition Museum)
Mini ACV 30 (1995) Designed in Newbury Park, CA, and built of aluminum at BMW Munich, this proposed sport Mini mounted the engine in front of the rear-axle, reflecting an aggressive high performance approach to the Mini. It was run at the start of the “1997 Rally Monte Carlo” by Paddy Hopkirk who famously won the event in 1964 against the likes of the Porsche 911.	Mini ACV 30 (1995) Design Sketch Mini ACV 30 Design Sketch by Adrian Van Hooydonk in 1995	BMW Clay Development BMW Designworks USA - California
Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California. Featuring a BMW 7-Series.	Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California.	Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California
Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California.	BMW 850i BMW 850i and Chuck Pelly	BMW E2 Chuck Pelly at the wheel of the BMW E2
BMW E2 Chuck Pelly and the BMW E2	BMW E2 Chuck Pelly and the BMW E2	Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California.
Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California.	Designworks / USA BMW Designworks / USA offices in California.	1995 BMW David Hockney Art Car In 1995 David Hockney painted a BMW 850 CSi to join BMW's famous art car collection alongside other famous artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.
1995 BMW David Hockney Art Car In 1995 David Hockney painted a BMW 850 CSi to join BMW's famous art car collection alongside other famous artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.

Zimmer-Porsche

910S

Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis designed and built in 1975.

The engine was a aircooled flat 6 with a capacity of 200cc, connected to a 5 speed manual gearbox. The Zimmer-Porsche pushed 205kW and a top speed of 300km/h (187mph). Only 1 was ever built.

1975 Zimmer-Porsche 910S Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	1975 Zimmer-Porsche 910S Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.
Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.
Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.
Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis. Engine bay shown here.
Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis. Interior View.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Body only.	Porsche 910 Zimmer (1975) Low body, special order, mid-engine coupe constructed on a Porsche 910 race-car chassis.

Harrison Special

With the aluminium bodywork designed by Chuck Pelly, the Harrison Special was a racecar designed in 1963.

Jim Clark of Formula 1 fame took it to the pole for the 1964 Players 200 GP at Mosport - however it was not raced after this. George Folmer and Lloyd Ruby were known other drivers.

The car has been lost for many years but is now in the process of being restored in the US.

Harrison Special (1963) Harrison Special (1963) illustration	Harrison Special (1963) Sketch Harrison Special (1963) designed by Chuck Pelly, and built by Troutman Barnes.	Harrison Special (1963) This car featured a very tightly drawn skin over the chassis with 4 separate wheel humps - much the same as the Bonneville Streamliners. The car had been lost for many years and is currently being restored.
Harrison Special Driven by Jim Clark Harrison Special (1963) shown here with Jim Clark at the wheel.	Harrison Special (1963) The last rear engined sports car built by Troutman barnes Sepulveda shop.

Kustom

Karts

One of the first summer jobs Chuck Pelly had while still in high school was at Frank Kurtis’ old Indy shop which had been recently purchased by McCuelloch Chain Saw Company.

With a shop full of race car builders and a pile of chain saws engines in the corner, it wasn’t long before the first few go-karts emerged.

It is hard to really credit one person, but certainly one of the firsts was Ingeles and Borelli. Chuck was very much part of this activity and made supplemental school money by drawing Putt Putts for Progressives for many years.

Kustom Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations	Go Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations	Kustom Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations
Kustom Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations	Kustom Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations	Kustom Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations
Putt Putts for Progressives Putt Putts for Progressives in Rod & Custom Magazine, March 1959	Kustom Karts Kustom Karts Go Karts media content - Production and concept visualizations	Putt Putts for Progressives Putt Putts for Progressives in Rod & Custom Magazine, June 1959
Kustom Karts Advertisement Here's Down to Earth Racing	Putt Putts for Progressives Putt Putts for Progressives in Rod & Custom Magazine, April 1959

Cattiva

Catamarans

Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.	Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.	Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.
Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.	Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.	Cattiva Yacht Cattiva in Vanuatu
Cattiva Yacht Looking up the mast	Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.	Cattiva Yacht Internationally notable custom 43 foot sailing catamaran.
Cattiva Yacht Cattiva 43 Trampoline Mast Base	Cattiva Yacht Cattiva 43 Twin Anchors	Cattiva 43 Cattiva 43 Furling Boom
Cattiva 43 Deck View	Cattiva 43 Cattiva 43 in New Zealand	Boat Models Chuck Pelly and yacht design scale models
Cattiva 43 Plans and elevations	Cattiva 43 Technical	Cattiva 43 Washing Machine
Cattiva 43 Saloon	Cattiva 43 Saloon	Cattiva 43 Cabin
Cattiva 43 Cabin	Cattiva 43 Port Bathroom	Cattiva 43 Galley
Cattiva 43 Bridgedeck Cockpit	Cattiva 43 Helm Position Port	Cattiva Catamarans Logo
Cattiva Plan View Cattiva Plan View - Diagram

Cattiva Catamarans is a Yacht company founded by Chuck Pelly. A feature design is the Custom 43 foot sailing catamaran launched in 2002 in Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, called Cattiva 43.

Engineered by well-known Naval Architects, Morelli & Melvin. The yacht gained international attention and has extensively sailed the South Pacific including trips to Fiji, Tonga, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and around New Zealand waters.

Her first passage being from New Zealand to Tonga in 2003.

Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge

Advanced automotive design studios from around the world present their concepts to a judging committee and compete for top honor; winner of judges' pick as well as people's choice award are both announced during the annual reception.

Now over a decade old, the LA Auto Show Design Challenge is still the world's only professional design competition, involving the largest auto-manufacturers from around the globe.

In 2014 we saw Honda Advanced Design Tokyo win the Judge's Choice Award with their concept 'CARpet' with Infiniti's 'SYNAPTIQ' taking home the People's choice award.

In 2015 we see the toughest challenge so far.

Chuck Pelly at 2015 Design Challenge Chuck Pelly with the poster for the latest edition of the design challenge, D²C, at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.	2014 Infiniti SYNAPTIQ In the year 2029, INFINITI sponsors its’ own team triathlon called the A.R.C. race. The Air, Rally, Circuit race utilizes a universal fuselage pod that can integrate into three vehicle types.	2014 Infiniti SYNAPTIQ In the year 2029, INFINITI sponsors its’ own team triathlon called the A.R.C. race. The Air, Rally, Circuit race utilizes a universal fuselage pod that can integrate into three vehicle types.
2014 Honda CARpet A morphing interior so dynamic that it feels alive! The way we use the interior will change when vehicles have become fully autonomous and accidents a thing of the past. This is an interior with a human focus, free from traditional interfaces. The interior consist of two main elements, a carpet and a ball.	2014 Honda CARpet A morphing interior so dynamic that it feels alive! The way we use the interior will change when vehicles have become fully autonomous and accidents a thing of the past. This is an interior with a human focus, free from traditional interfaces. The interior consist of two main elements, a carpet and a ball.	2013 SAIC Roewe Mobiliant Concept Inspired by the mutualistic relationship between ants and trumpet trees, M.E.C brings transportation network and ecological system together. In an M.E.C, a new kind of biofuel-powered single seat mobility, the Roewe Mobiliant, plays the role of ant.
2012 Subaru SHARC With the grand opening of Hawaii’s sparkling new inter-island Paradise Highway, Subaru debuts the cutting-edge SHARC (Subaru Highway Automated Response Concept). SHARC highway patrol vehicles will provide an innovative, affordable, and environmentally conscious solution for 24-hour highway monitoring, protection and rapid emergency response.	2011 Smart 341 Parkour The adventure starts with the Smart 341 Parkour in the streets of Cantpark City. The Smart 341 Parkour is not just an ordinary vehicle. It comes with several features that fit the environment of Cantpark City, in which Annie’s adventure takes place. It enables her to take pictures from the best possible location as a professional reporter. The large greenhouse gives Annie all-round visibility while travelling through the inner city.	2010 Cadillac Aera The Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) launches Cadillac’s philosophy of “Art and Science” into new territory by taking an innovative and stylistic approach to ultra-light weight vehicle design. Aera is a 1000 lb, 2+2 touring coupe, with a range of 1000 miles before refueling; attributes achieved without compromising size, capacity and safety.
2010 Smart 454 Manufactured by incredibly high-tech robots that look as friendly and cuddly as our grandmothers, the Tridion-frame (chassis) is knit by our “Smart Granny Robots” (otherwise know as SGRs) out of carbon fibre. The knitting can create complex shapes and forms, enabling the geometry to be optimized in strength and weight.	2009 Nissan V2 GUNLMTD Nissan’s ‘ON-GRID’ compliant vehicle for the year 2030 is the V2G (Vehicle–to-Grid). Wildly popular with consumers thanks to its low cost, dynamic styling and quality construction, the V2G is the best-selling electric vehicle of its time. Nissan’s comprehensive and affordable range of GRID access plans (similar to mobile phone plans) have also helped to make V2G the market leader.	2008 Mazda Kaan The MAZDA KAAN is an electric race car designed to compete in the E1 races, the pinnacle of international motorsports in terms of technology and popularity. In 2025, California freeways have been resurfaced with a sub-level electro-conductive polymer that powers the electric cars of the modern world. MAZDA’s patented electronic tire system uses this technology to power the KAAN to reach 250 mph with no harmful emissions!
2007 VW Concept Slipstream In the year 2057 population centers have become unimaginably dense and the roadways have reached the point of total saturation. Volkswagen’s solution is an advanced autonomous vehicle that dynamically adapts to minimize it’s footprint in the city and its drag coefficient on the highways.	2006 GM Hummer 02 The Hummer O2 epitomizes the ethos of the true Southern California outdoors enthusiast with rugged capability and construction methods that promote safety, accessibility and post-consumer re-use. It’s a Hummer that provides an environmental net gain.	2015 LA Auto Show Design Challenge Display Wall

Other Vehicles

Various other notable vehicles were developed by Chuck Pelly through out his professional career outside of Designworks USA and the famous Scarab and Chaparral.

These vehicles include a special order Porsche 911 4-door sedan and a 4-door VW Beetle.

Work continues in the automotive area with Chuck Pelly's current endeavors, always interested in the latest innovation in the automotive sector.

911 Porsche 4 door (1968) Special Order 911 Porsche 4-Door featured on the cover of the March 1968 Road & Track Magazine.	Volkswagen Beetle Four Door Limo Featured on the cover of Road & Track.	Polaris Snowmobiles Design of a range of models. This included body, details, seating and graphics. Chuck Pelly: Chief Creative Director - Lead designer: Ray Smith
Custom trailer for tractor cab transportation Design for delivery of Steiger Tractor cab to Fargo, North Dakota.	Custom trailer for tractor cab transportation Design for delivery of Steiger Tractor cab to Fargo, North Dakota.	Car Drawing Car Drawing by Chuck Pelly
Car Drawing Car Drawing by Chuck Pelly	Car Drawing Car Drawing by Chuck Pelly	Car Drawing Car Drawing by Chuck Pelly
Car Drawing Car Drawing by Chuck Pelly	Chuck Pelly Vehicles	Chuck Pelly Vehicles
Modern Plastics Modern Plastics Magazine - May 1962	Modern Plastics Modern Plastics - February 1962	Kustom Karts March 1961
Chuck Pelly Vehicles	Chuck Pelly Vehicles	1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer Sketch
Modern Plastics Cover 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer Sketch	1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer Interior	1960 Geographic Trailer Prototype 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer
1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer	1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer	1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer
1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer	1960 Geographic Model X 1960 Geographic Model X Trailer