How to Draw an Old Car

In this realistic drawing guide, the team of Drawcarz will show you how to draw an old car on the example of one of the coolest muscle cars from the mid 20th century.

But the term “old car” is very broad, since each decade of the 20th century offered a different design language and a different approach to details.

To help you expand the range of old cars you draw, we will provide useful notes throughout the steps and at the end of the guide, explaining which details to adjust and how to modify them in order to create the specific vehicle you want.

How to draw an old car: step-by-step tutorial

Step 1 – Map the long hood, low roof, and rear slope

First, depict the body of the old car using very light lines. The body should be very flat and the roof very low. The hood should be long and the roof should be very sloping at the rear.

Step 2 – Draw the old car wheels and windows

Depict a window frame at the top of the body. Then use two perfect circles to depict the front and rear wheels. Complete the stage by depicting the bumpers.

Step 3 – Outline the windshield, wheel arches, and rims

Draw the visible side of the windshield. Depict the air intake stripes near the window frame. Finish the stage by drawing arches above the wheels and rims inside the wheels.

Step 4 – Draw the old car door, front, and skirt

Use clear and dark lines to correct the outlines of the old car. After that depict a door below the window using a few simple lines.

Step 5 – Add the handle, rear window, and air intake

On the back of the body, depict the visible part of the rear window. Depict a handle on the door under the window. Finish the stage by drawing the air intake.

Step 6 – Clean the sketch, draw the old car underbody

With the help of an eraser, get rid of all construction lines in the drawing of the old car. Depict the bottom of the car inside the arches. Add a couple of decorative lines to the body.

Step 7 – Detail the old fashioned rims

Draw small circles in the center of the rims. After that, using smooth lines, depict the spokes of the rims, diverging from the center to the edges.

Step 8 – Add simple but dimensional shadows

To give the old car drawing a more dimensional and convincing look, you need to add shadows. Start on the inside of the arches and work your way up to lighter areas. Draw highlights on the windows.

If you got to these lines and now you know how to draw an old car, then it’s time to try to learn how to draw other cars. To do this, go to the desired article by finding it through the categories menu or the search box.