---
tags:
- text-to-image
- lora
- diffusers
- template:diffusion-lora
widget:
- text: >-
cute image of a pink convertible chevette, coastal street, sun, intense
depth of field,summer, happy, high-octane, high-definition, 3d,cg
output:
url: images/J9KS9FAVP2G6JJJCQJSH3SSKF0 (1).jpeg
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, Citroën Traction Avant from years 1934 to 1957, Commonality type 3, Streamlined, groundbreaking design. Often seen in films. Sophisticated but has a rounded, appealing shape. glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, best bright night, star list sky, motion blur,
output:
url: images/859965039052886475.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, Citroën Traction Avant from years 1934 to 1957, Commonality type 3, Streamlined, groundbreaking design. Often seen in films. Sophisticated but has a rounded, appealing shape. glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, best bright night, star lit sky, motion blur,
output:
url: images/859965302119633320.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, MG TC car, Classic British roadster. Small, sporty, and very charming. Popular post-war with returning soldiers.. glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, best bright night, aurora, motion blur, raining warm weather, sleek driving, high-octane, high-definition,
output:
url: images/859965748796236520.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, orange Fiat 500 "Topolino" , Tiny, adorable car, motion blur, glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, raining warm weather, sleek driving, high-octane, high-definition,
output:
url: images/859966788178332209.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, classy Austin Seven car, motion blur, glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, raining warm weather, sleek driving, high-octane, high-definition,
output:
url: images/859967311090594957.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, classy Mercedes-Benz 170 car, motion blur, glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, raining warm weather, sleek driving, high-octane, high-definition,
output:
url: images/859967582747289563.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, original early design VW Beetle (Fusca) . glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, best bright night, aurora, motion blur, raining warm weather, sleek driving, high-octane, high-definition,
output:
url: images/859972156887437787.png
- text: >-
Billy's Vintage Car, Billy's Vintage Car, classy Ford Model A with wooden decoration, car body in jetblack. glassy reflective road, glassy clean landscape, best bright night, aurora, motion blur, raining warm weather, sleek driving, high-octane, high-definition,
output:
url: images/859972499411042813.png
- text: >-
miami beach hologram, adorable red fusca , slices of moon, surreal geometric cyan forest, star lit sky,chibi avatar,cute style
output:
url: images/859787280020194247.png
base_model: stabilityai/sdxl-turbo
instance_prompt: billys vintage cars
license: cc-by-4.0
datasets:
- robb-0/billys-vintage-cars
language:
- en
pipeline_tag: image-to-image
---
# Billy's Vintage Cars
### Theme
**"Timeless"**
## Model description
Billy's Vintage Cars
This is my attempt to create a LoRA model for vintage cars as listed below:
Here are a few iconic vintage cars, leaning towards those with a "cute" aesthetic, along with some notes on why they qualify and what makes them recognizable. I've tried to cover a good range of eras and styles. I've also noted roughly how common they are (for dataset collection purposes - some might be harder to find good images of than others!). I've rated commonality on a scale of 1 (very rare) to 5 (relatively common).
Early Classics (Pre-WWII – more elegant/refined “cute”)
1. Citroën Traction Avant (1934-1957): (Commonality: 3) Streamlined, groundbreaking design. Often seen in films. Sophisticated but has a rounded, appealing shape.
2. MG TC (1938-1949): (Commonality: 3) Classic British roadster. Small, sporty, and very charming. Popular post-war with returning soldiers.
3. Fiat 500 "Topolino" (1936-1955): (Commonality: 4) Tiny, adorable Italian city car. Looks like a little mouse (hence "Topolino" – little mouse). Extremely popular in Italy and beyond.
4. Austin Seven (1922-1939): (Commonality: 3) Early, affordable British car. Small and cheerfully simple. A huge influence on later designs.
5. Mercedes-Benz 170 (1936-1942): (Commonality: 2) This car, despite being a Mercedes, has a smaller, more rounded aesthetic. It's a luxury car that also radiates a sense of charm.
It also includes:
VW Beetle (Fusca)
Classic Black Ford (Specifically, the Ford Model A - 1927-1931)
*Era:** Early Classics (Pre-WWII)
*"Cute" Classification:** Elegant/Refined “Cute.” While not playful cute, the Model A had a certain dignified charm, especially in black. There's a simplicity and honesty to its design that's appealing. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and a bygone era. The black colour adds to the classic, somewhat formal aesthetic.
*Commonality:** 4 (Relatively Common). There are still a lot of restored and surviving Model As, though a pristine example is less common. Parts availability is reasonably good.
*Notes:** Focus on images showing its minimalist styling, the brightwork (headlights, bumpers), and perhaps images showcasing the open-top "Tourer" variant to highlight its charm. The early versions with wire wheels are particularly striking.
*Compared to others on the list:** It sits near the Citroën Traction Avant and the Austin Seven in terms of its "cuteness" - less overtly playful than some, but undeniably appealing.
Chevrolet Chevette (1976-1987) & its Convertible Version
*Era:** Late 70's/Early 80's – Playful & Boxy
*"Cute" Classification:** Playful "Cute". The Chevette is ironically cute. Its boxy shape, small size, and relatively simple interior give it a quirky charm. It's the kind of car that pulls on heartstrings because it's so unassuming. The convertible version amplifies this cuteness; it almost looks like a toy car!
*Commonality:** 3 (Moderate). Though popular in its time, they are becoming less common, especially the convertibles. Finding well-preserved examples is a challenge.
*Notes:** Focus on images that highlight its compact size, the generally unpretentious styling, and the jaunty look of the convertible with the top down. Images of them with period-correct accessories (roof racks, pinstripes) would be great.
*Compared to others on the list:** It's similar in "cuteness" to the Honda Civic (the first generation), and the Lancia Autobianchi A112, in that it's charming precisely because it’s not trying to be glamorous.
In summary:
* The Ford Model A is "cute" in a classic, dignified way. It embodies a period aesthetic.
* The Chevette is "cute" in a quirky, unassuming way. It's a more approachable and playful kind of charm.
Each of them was tagged in the dataset. By the way, the dataset is included. Have fun!
## Trigger words
You should use `billys vintage cars` to trigger the image generation.
## Download model
Weights for this model are available in Safetensors format.
[Download](/robb-0/billys-vintage-cars/tree/main) them in the Files & versions tab.