show car

Exhibition floor automobile

A show car is a vehicle prepared specifically for display at auto shows and exhibitions, typically featuring immaculate detailing, custom modifications, or restored original condition.

Show cars prioritize appearance over daily drivability: He spent three years turning the '57 Chevy into a show car.

The term also applies to concept vehicles manufacturers unveil to preview future designs.

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hood ornament · gleaming · turntable · velvet rope · unveiling · Detroit · showroom · bodywork · fins · sleek · polished · exhibition · hood · curves · luxury · spotlight · reveal · red carpet

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purpose/use

show cardaily driver

Primary personal vehicle

work truck · beater · commuter car · fleet vehicle · taxi

condition/presentation

show carbeater

Tool for mixing

junker · clunker · rust bucket · jalopy · hooptie

Family

show, car, shows, showed, shown, showing, showy, showier, showiest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G