Chassis No. 003

Strip away the Lamborghini Countach's myriad details, and what remains is Carrozzeria Bertone's unmistakable wedge in its most unadulterated form. This was the basis of the United Nude "Lo Res" Concept Car, a drivable work of art designed to imitate the silhouette of the Marcello Gandini-penned 1980s heartthrob. The Lo Res Concept was created by Rem D. Koolhaas, CEO of the United Nude footwear company, as a radical reinterpretation of the Countach but reduced to its purest geometric form. The result, launched in 2015, was simply striking and seemingly otherworldly; a dodecahedral mass of tinted polycarbonate panels.

Yet the Lo Res Car is indeed a real working automobile, powered by a 5-kilowatt KDS electric motor paired with a single-speed transmission that drives the rear wheels. Though not road-legal, it can reach speeds of up to approximately 30 mph. Its electrically operated clamshell reveals tandem seating for two, with its tinted bodywork offering immersive one-way views out of the futuristic cockpit while thoroughly shielding any interior details from outside eyes, making the Lo Res car appear even more alien. The Lo Res Car immediately attracted international attention upon its 2016 debut, receiving extensive press coverage and winning that year's Wallpaper* Design Award.

United Nude claims that four chassis were constructed, but the Lo Res Car offered here, chassis 003, is believed to be the only fully completed prototype according to the consignor. Regardless, this example has certainly left a lo-poly imprint on both automotive and pop culture. Chassis number 003 was notably featured in the music video for "New Freezer" by Rich the Kid featuring Kendrick Lamar, and is believed to be the example that appears in several other popular music videos, including "Spaceman" by Nick Jonas, "Too Much" by Marshmello and Imanbek featuring Usher, and "GANG GANG" by JackBoys (led by Travis Scott).

In June 2019, chassis no. 003 was donated by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to the nonprofit organization Energy Independence Now, according to the accompanying donation letter. The Lo Res Car was subsequently displayed in the "Disruptors" exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum and has primarily been housed in the museum's Vault since 2020. It was displayed again in the Petersen's "The Wedge Revolution" exhibit from August 2025 to July 2026, where it joined many of the most significant wedge-shaped cars ever built.

After a decade in the limelight, this 2018 United Nude Lo Res Concept Car now awaits a new custodian to determine its next chapter. Whether showcased at a world-class concours or a premier design exhibition, the Lo Res Car is certain to command admiration wherever it is presented, as it has throughout its storied life.