coachwork
Car body construction
Coachwork is the body of a motor vehicle, especially one that is custom-built or finished to high standards.
The term recalls an era when car bodies were constructed by specialized craftsmen, separate from the chassis and mechanical components: The Rolls-Royce featured handcrafted coachwork by a renowned Italian firm.
British usage.
Vehicle's structural exterior
- panelDistinct flat section
- fenderProtective wheel housing
- hoodAttached head covering
- trunkMain stem or storage
door · bumper · grille · roof · tailgate · chassis · coupe · sedan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- metalworkShaped metal objects
upholstery · leatherwork · joinery · marquetry · inlay · veneer · lacquer · wheelwright
Deliberately untrue statement
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- assemblyConstructing from components
- bodyshopVehicle collision repair facility
jig · forming · stamping · pressing · fitting · alignment · restoration · atelier
Arranging for appearance
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
- proportionComparative relation of parts
sketch · prototype · concept · blueprint · curvature · contour · roofline · beltline
bodyshell
Vehicle's structural exterior
trunk · door · bumper · grille · roof · tailgate · chassis · coupe · sedan · convertible
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
metalwork · upholstery · leatherwork · joinery · marquetry · inlay · veneer · lacquer · wheelwright
fabrication
Deliberately untrue statement
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- assemblyConstructing from components
bodyshop · jig · forming · stamping · pressing · fitting · alignment · restoration · atelier
styling
Arranging for appearance
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
proportion · sketch · prototype · concept · blueprint · curvature · contour · roofline · beltline · fastback
horseless
Without a horse
- landauletPartially open-topped car
- broughamEnclosed horse-drawn vehicle
- limousineStretched luxury automobile
saloon · tourer · barouche · surrey · hansom · wagonette · charabanc · stagecoach
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- liveryIdentifying uniform or colors
- pinstripingNarrow decorative line work
- bodykitVehicle exterior modification set
wrap · vinyl · decals · airbrush · monogram · crest · emblem · mascot · brightwork · chrome
- car structurechassis, monocoque, body panels, car frame, car body
- coachbuildingbespoke design, hand-built, hand finishing, Hooper, Murphy
- classic carsclassic cars, vintage cars, classic automobiles, Model T, Ford Model A
coachworkengine
Machine producing motion
powertrain · mechanicals · drivetrain · running gear · chassis