Monday, November 30, 2009

Golf Ball Art Car or Tiger Wood's career falling apart

With all this talk about Tiger Woods I though it would be appropriate to go out and find some Golf Ball Art Cars. Honestly I haven't even followed the news on the latest Tiger Woods Scandal and frankly I am bored already. But I am an opportunist and figured I get some hits by using Tiger Woods name over and over again so I decided to do a Golf Car vs Tiger Woods Career art car entry. All I found were three golf ball cars and golf ball car prank video that have nothing or maybe everything to do with Tiger Woods career. So what is it?

A-One giant golf ball crushed car
or
B-Tiger Wood's career getting crushed under the weight of his ego

One giant golf ball crushed car or is Tiger Wood's career getting crushed under the weight of his giant ego?

A) Car destroyed by multiple golf balls at a golf range
or
B) Tiger Woods life takes a wrong turn?

Car destroyed by multiple golf balls out on the range - Or did Tiger Woods mistakenly take a wrong turn in life?

A) Aerodynamic golf ball car
or
B) Tiger Wood flying through all this media attention unscathed?

Aerodynamic golf ball car or is Tiger Woods going to fly through all this media attention unscathed?

A) Prank video of a car filled with golf balls
or
B) Tiger Wood's career falling apart?

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Iguana Art Car - For Sale

Iguana Art Car - For Sale - Side View
Iguana Art Car - For Sale - Front View

The Iguana Art Car is a one of a kind art car and is for sale on ebay for only $2,500. It is a 2000 Dodge Caravan (with a trailer) that has been converted into a 42 ft iguana that gets a lot of attention everywhere it goes. Really? Wow had no idea that car like that would get so much attention. It took the artist 2 months to build it, and now they want to part with it. I love it.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Got Canadian Bike Flair?

You could never accuse this man of not having enough flair on his bike, with enough windmills to make a little on the side from PG&E. Photo was taken in Queen Alexandra, Edmonton, AB, Canada, the hat says it all.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Fun and Unsafe Mad Max Mutant Vehicle at Burning Man.

I am not sure what this is but it has a Mad Max feel to it, on the extremely unsafe side of the spectrum. So there is no side, or rear impact protection but their is front end roll bar with a massive spare tire. Trunk space is minimal but the spare tire doubles up as a passenger seat with a fantastic view. I would say unsafe at any and all speeds with a rating of -10 but totally fun to drive around burning man, a rating of +10.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Patchwork Art Car

I found this great looking patchwork art car on flickr today. It's painted but it sure look like a quilt of some sort.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Swing Set Car Mod - Unsafe at Any Speed

Swing Set Car Mod  - Unsafe at Any Speed
via There, I fixed It

This fantastic Swing Set Car Budget Mod is brought to you by There, I fixed It, a very disturbing photo indeed. Its either a case of not wanting to break down the entire swing set to move it or the kids love to spice things up a bit by swinging while driving. Frankly this swing set is unsafe at any and all speeds.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Dave Hervey's Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car

Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Guitar View
Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Guitar View
Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Lizard View
 Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Lizard View
Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Closeup Hood View
Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car - Closeup Hood View

I just got this great email today from Dave Harvey who created the Cosmic Groove Lizard Art Car as a result of reading Harrod Blanks book on Art Cars. He is also a musician, puppet maker and painter of guitars furniture and now a very beautiful and amazing art car. The copy below is his bio taken directly from his web site and be sure to go check out his web site for a peek at his other works of art.

Hello- David Hervey here. I am a painter and musician from Wilmington, NC. I grew up at the beach and have enjoyed art and music since a young age. I started my painting career shortly after graduating from ECU in the spring of 1997. My main media interests are in acrylic painting as well as mask and puppet making. Recently, I have started custom painting guitars to get a true one-of-a-kind instrument look. I draw my inspiration from God my creator, and from my awesome friends and family. I love to spark feelings of happiness in my paintings, though serious subject matter is often portrayed as well. Both realism and abstraction are captured in my works as I feel it helps to keep me balanced and never bored with my projects. I strive for my work to exhibit vibrancy, though not necessarily perfect realism. I enjoy impressionistic realism because it captures life’s beauty in an original, energetic way. People (specifically faces) are often expressed in my paintings and masks. I find humans to be very interesting subject matter. I consider harmony and balance to be very important in art and life in general. This makes life sweet and continually interesting… Until we meet again, may your journey be blessed… David Hervey Artist/Musician
Dave Hervey Puppet and Painting
Dave Hervey Puppet and Painting

Friday, November 13, 2009

Twinkle Twinkle Little Art Car - Happy Fridays:)

I woke up this morning and glitter was on my mind so I remembered that Twinkle Twinkle Little Car was sent in by Nicole Strine some time ago and decided it was time to put her up on Art Car Central. This Honda Civic, I think, and is covered in thousands of cut up CD's donated by a few software companies in Texas. Nicole and her Husband spent about 6 years working on the car and unfortunately this beauty is not longer with us. After it was vandalized they scraped all the CD's off the car and some time later was broadsided at an intersection. May she put a twinkle in your eye today and may she live forever here on Art Car Central.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Art Car Covered in CD's
Twinkle Twinkle Little Art Car Front Side Covered in CD's
Twinkle Little Art Car Rear View
Twinkle Little Art Car Hood Closeup
What's Left of Twinkle Twinkle Little car, a Pile of Broken CD's






Wednesday, November 11, 2009

15 of the Worlds Sexiest Garbage Art Trucks

The world of "waste management disposal" has been for a very long time lacking in "aesthetics", but things are turning around. I was fortunate enough to find 15 of the worlds sexiest Garbage Art Trucks mostly here in the states but a few rising stars in foreign lands. Are we headed to the worlds first Garbage Art Truck Pageant? I am not sure yet, but we are headed in the right direction. So it is my honor to present this years 15 of the Worlds Sexiest Garbage Art Trucks Contestants.

1) Miss Graffiti Garbage Art Truck
Graffiti Garbage Art Truck
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2) Miss Santa's Garbage Truck
Miss Santa's Garbage Truck
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3) Miss Pink Garbage Art Truck

Pink Garbage Art Truck
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4) Miss Kyoto Garbage Art Truck
Kyoto Garbage Art Truck
via

5) Miss Lotus Flower Garbage Art Truck - Balese
Lotus Flower Garbage Art Truck
by AnnieGreenSprings

6) Miss Patchwork Garbage Art Truck -Africa
Patchwork Garbage Art Truck


7) Miss Tribal Garbage Art Truck - Philadelphia

Tribal Garbage Art Truck
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8) Miss Peacock Garbage Art Truck - Philadelphia
Peacock Garbage Art Truck
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9) Miss Kindergarden Garbage Art Truck

Kindergarden Garbage Art Truck
by Jesus H. Shatner

10) Miss City of Metal Garbage Art Truck - New York
City of Metal Garbage Art Truck
by Joseph D’Alessandro

11) Miss Broken Egg Shell Garbage Art Truck - New York

Broken Egg Shell Garbage Art Truck
by Chuck Davidson

12) Miss Public Works Garbage Art Truck - New York
Public Works Garbage Art Truck
by Nicoletta Barolin

13) Miss Clean Water Garbage Art Truck - New York
Clean Water Garbage Art Truck
by Joy Taylor

14) Miss Environmental Awareness Garbage Art Truck - New York

Environmental Awareness Garbage Art Truck
by Patricia Villate

15) Miss Yonkers Chomper Garbage Art Truck - New York
Yonkers Chomper Garbage Art Truck
by Tom Duncan

I just found Miss Flowery Iraqi
Garbage Art Truck moments ago.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

10 Most Amazing Budget Carpools Ever Seen

With the economy what it is, people all over are finding innovating ways to make budget upgrades to cars especially during the hot summer months. All you really need is pickup truck, some tarp, maybe some bungee cords if you can spare the money and a hose preferably with running water on the other end. The best part is that you can set up your carpool anytime, anyplace, you can go solo or invite your less fortunate friends. (Those who don't own a pick up truck). Most Carpools come in a variety of colors, Blue, Black, Silver, Brown or Clear and can be set up in minutes. There are a variety of different Carpools available on the market as seen below.

1) Spring Break Carpool
Spring Break Carpool
Pay close attention to the diver on the right side!!!

2) Junior Science Project Carpooling
Junior Science Project Carpooling

3) Lady's Only Carpooling
Lady's Only Carpooling

4) Solo "Cool Hand Luke" Lady Carpooling
Solo

5) Floating Mustache Carpooling
Floating Mustache Carpooling

6) Contemplative Carpool
Contemplative Carpool

7) Solo "Pirate" Dude Carpool
Solo pirate dude carpool

8) Duet Lawn Chairs Carpool
Duet Lawn Chairs Carpool

9) Dumpster Diving Carpool
Dumpster Diving Carpool

10) Truckpool
Truckpool
Should have read the simple instructions during instillation.

Pink Toe Truck gets Pedicure every 5,000 miles

Pink Toe Truck
Pink Toe Truck
The Toe Truck, finally an art car that came along to put the nightmares to rest. When people say "toe truck" its hard for some of us NOT to think of a giant pink toe, on wheels doing repo jobs on the weekends. Question is, do the toe nails need to be trimmed? Are pedicures done every 5,000 miles or so? and does it ever get caught in a toe jam during rush hour traffic?

Abosulutely Fablon Art Car at the Ramshackle Rally - Valencia 2009

Abosulutely Fablon Art Car
Abosulutely Fablon Art Car
Neil Johnston posing with his Abosulutely Fablon Art Car
Neil Johnston posing with his Abosulutely Fablon Art Car

I got an email from Neil Johnston a while back about his Abosulutely Fablon art car in the Ramshackle Rally - Valencia 2009 with a crazy 70's paint job and a working disco ball mounted on the roof that works its best magic at night. Hi art car is 1984 Mercedes 230E W123 which by they way is for sale on ebay right now for only £995.00, if you are feeling that kind of groove.

The Ramshackle rally includes 100 teams on a 1450 mile journey through 5 countries in 4 days, 2 mountain ranges, 1 winner, with 0 common sense! They hopefully end up safe and sound at the Valencia tomato festival were they join 40,000 other tomato throwing participants. They are given challenges on their way in order to get the most points to win some sort of prize.

The Neils epic journey can be best seen an experienced in this great video of this years Ramshackle Rally. Thanks Neil, hope you had a great time!!!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

The Front Porch, hold the house.

The Front Porch on wheels
The Front Porch on wheels
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The Front Porch is probably in a category all by it self but it comes in handy when all you want to do is hang out on the front porch. The nice thing about this is that you can sit on the front porch and enjoy the sunrise and the sunset. You can take it with you any place and do all the "front porch" stuff you normally enjoy anywhere, anytime you want. I'll have a house hold the house just the porch please. The possibilities are endless, I love it.

The Electrobite Olenoides or just A Trilobite Vehicle

Trilobite Vehicle in the day time
Trilobite Vehicle in the day time
Trilobite Vehicle with the lights on
rilobite Vehicle with the lights on
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Its been way over a month since my last art car entry, but I am back and ready to tackle and art car a day maybe two just catch up. What better way to get back in the game than with The Electrobite Olenoides, a wonderful metal trilobite vehicle that you can ride around on, build from an electric wheelchair . It was created for Burning Man 2009 by Jon Sarriugarte and Kyrsten Mate of Form & Reform, the same guys who made the SS Alpha Fox and Golden Mean Snail Car. You can get a better idea of this neat vehicle in this Boing Boing episode.