Picture Car Glossary
concept vehicle in film production
What is a concept vehicle in film production?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
A concept vehicle in film production is a fictional, one-of-a-kind picture car designed and fabricated specifically for a script with no real-world production counterpart.
Concept vehicles range from near-future modifications of existing cars to fully custom ground-up builds. They are typically designed by the production designer in close consultation with the director, then executed by a specialty fabrication shop. Iconic examples include the DeLorean time machine, the Batmobile, and the Tumbler all purpose-built concept vehicles for their respective productions.
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