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Ice Cream Truck Halloween Art Car Wheelchair Costume and Much Much More
Published on 2012-10-03 13:23:00
An amazing and very loving father built his son, Carter, a Halloween costume that looks like an ice cream art truck. His son Carter has Spina bifida and has to use a wheel chair to get around. This amazing DIY art car costume gives him the freedom to participate in this years Halloween with the other kids on the block.
Knitted Norwegian Art Car Beauty
Published on 2012-08-01 01:43:00
Sonia Knitted Art Car - By Sonja Shoes Heim (left), Brit Elin Rønning Rønning and Mary.This colorful knitted art car named "Sonja" has received much attention driving around the roads Oppdal Norway. A Simca Talbot 1982 model, has in fact been covered from head lamp to tailpipe in woolen garments, nice and cozy in preparation for the cold winter nights.A couple of years ago Sonja Shoes Heim, Brit Elin Rønning and Mary covered a bike with colorful knitted work that has so far withstood the Nor [..]
The Immaculate M.E.rcedes Art Car by Martin Reese
Published on 2012-07-30 19:31:00
The Immaculate M.E.rcedes Art Car by Martin ReeseMartin Reese is a 28-year-old artist based in Daytona Beach Miami and heavy duty sports fans who turned this 1983 Mercedes-Benz into a mobile mural for the Miami Heat in just a few days. He is also the artist who painted the same car for Steelers fans in time for the super bowl last year.Despite the fact that he did not have tickets to the game it did not stop Martin from driving his Immaculate Mercedes art car 300 miles down to Miami to be with [..]
Puppet Art Car Going Mobile by Patryk Chwastek
Published on 2012-07-25 23:55:00
I got an art car submission today from Patryk Chwastek creator of fabric puppets who decided attack his car with fabric and convert into a place for his fabric puppets to hang out. As you can see by the pictures he has managed to transform his car into the whimsical land of fabric puppets.Now he wants raise money with an indigogo campaign to create a bigger mobile puppet art car with the idea that he will travel Europe doing workshops and making puppets. Art Car Central wishes you the best of lu [..]
Art Car Agency - Art Cars Available for Hire
Published on 2012-07-19 15:09:00
Spoon Truck Art Car - By Elmer FlemmingHarrod Blank's Art Car Agency now has a new face lift with a new logo and web site ready for business. The newly redesigned art car agency site was created to show case the vast number of art cars located around the united states that are available for special appearances such as auto shows, art exhibitions, parties, parades and festivals unless noted otherwise. It even has a Google maps art car locator by city. Art Car AgencyArt Car Central has had the hon [..]
KISS VW Art Car - Giving Gene Simons The Tongue
Published on 2012-06-22 20:03:00
Gene Simons fan pays homage to the biggest tongue in rock and roll history with VW art car look alike. This 1970 VW Gene Simons Art Car was listed on Craiglist for a lofty $10,000 and for the right fan this could a deal of a life time. via Yahoo
Cadillac Ranch - Famous Buried Art Cars
Published on 2012-06-15 13:45:00
As a tribute to America's best automobile, a collective of artists called Ant Farm decided to place 10 Cadillacs, ranging from a 1949 Club Coupe to a 1963 Sedan, in a wheat field located west of Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Stanley Marsh 3, a local helium tycoon, provided some place for the cars to rest. Ten big holes were dug and the cars were driven with their front end into them. Thus the Cadillac Ranch was born becoming the worlds most famous art cars, and as you can see they have undergone many pai [..]
The Message Stick Vehicle - Australian Aborginal Art Car - Symbol of Unity and Peace
Published on 2012-03-27 14:28:00
The Message Stick Vehicle Art Car - Via Sacred OzThe message stick vehicle art car is a 1961Vietnam war era army off road ambulance driven by film maker Michael Butler and Samantha Martin and painted by over 200 Aboriginal Artists across Australia. It re-enacts a 50,000 year-old Aboriginal tradition of Message Sticks being passed on by young warriors from tribe to tribe as safe passage onto their lands. The Message Stick Art Car has been transformed and is now recognized as a totemic symbol of [..]
Worlds Largest Airbrushed Dump Truck From Russia
Published on 2012-03-14 09:10:00
The Worlds Biggest Dump Truck Art Car is brought to by airbrush artist Konstantin Eremenko over in Novosibirsk, Russia from his blog called Total Positive . Worlds Largest Airbrushed Dump Truck From Russia -Via Total PositiveWe have some big art projects such as Garbage Art Trucks, Art Tanks, Semi Trucks and recently a Pink Freight Ship but never a big-o-dump truck that was airbrushed somewhere in Russia. So the story goes something like this:Somewhere in Russia there is snow covered factory tha [..]
Spooky Art Car Scares Customers at Raven's Grin Inn - Jim Warfield
Published on 2012-02-16 14:27:00
Spooky Art Car Scares Customers at Raven's Grin Inn - Jim WarfieldThere aren't many Haunted Inns that come complete with spooky art cars parked in the front but owner and resident Jim Warfield has done his best to give his clients the complete package.In thetown of Mount Carroll, Ill is where you will find Raven's Grin Inn, a 19th-century mansion that's been turned into awacky house of horrors by Jim Warfield which just happens to be located a block away from a cemetery.Warfield rescued the hou [..]
Serpent Twins Jormungand and Julunggul Need Your Help
Published on 2012-02-10 12:30:00
The Serpent Twins Jormung and and Julunggul Mutant Vehicles By Jon Sarriugarte and Kyrsten MateThe Serpent Twins Jormungand and Julunggul are the latest creations from Jon Sarriugarte and Kyrsten Mate, who also created the Golden Mean snail car and adorable zippy Electrobyte trilobite car.The Twins need your vote to win the Boca Bearings 2012 Innovation Competition grand prize of $10,000 that will be awarded to the best "innovative mechanical project that utilizes ball bearings, roller bearings, [..]
Mike Mullen's Psychedelic 1961 Citroën Mystery Art Car
Published on 2012-02-10 11:47:00
Mike Mullen's Psychedelic 1961 Citroen Mystery Art CarMike Mullen's Psychedelic 1961 Citroen Mystery Art CarMike Mullen's Psychedelic 1961 Citroen Mystery Art CarMike Mullen's Psychedelic 1961 Citroen Mystery Art CarMullen, 55, is a court officer in Detroit, Mich., who evicts people whose homes are in foreclosure, became an over night art car owner when he came upon this Psychedelic 1961 Citroën Mystery painted art car parked in a garage. On a typical day inspecting homes he opened up the garag [..]
Bio Diesel Frankenstein Art Car - Lives on French Fry Oil
Published on 2012-02-08 12:30:00
Womble Truck - Bio Diesel Frankenstein Art Car - Lives on French Fry OilThe Womble Truck is a bio diesel Frankenstein art car that lives on french fry oil and may very well be one of Britain's most environmentally friendly cars. It was pieced together in a lab from 21 different cars but is capable of reaching speeds up to 80mph...eventually. The vehicle was cobbled together from an array of car parts including some from a Sixties Morris 1000, Seventies Mini, a Ford, a Reliant Robin, an MG Midget [..]
1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 4x4 Hippie Glam Art Car Magnolia Pearl by Rrobin Brown - You Really Must See this Car!!!
Published on 2012-02-06 20:23:00
Magnolia Pearl 4x4 Rolls Royce Art Car Magnolia Pearl aka Robin "Pearl" Brown of Bandera, Texas and her partner John Gray opened up a business selling clothing and accessories made from vintage laces, velvets, silks, and embroidered linens from her collection. It all started with a bag she made that was so amazing that a total stranger tracked her down in store and bought it from her. So she made another and another and today she is an accomplished textile artist who has designed all kinds of th [..]
Tow Mater Now for Rent in Portland - Dad Gum
Published on 2012-02-06 00:20:00
Tow Mater Now for Rent in Portland - Dad GumI swear I have seen Cars movie by Disney a billion times with my all time favorite Character Tow Mater the tow truck. For those of you without kids Tow Mater is the lovable character, sidekick and friend to the film's main protagonist, Lightning McQueen. If I have to explain it to you then you have been living under a rock for the past 6 years or don't have kids. Any ways David Emerson is the creator of this life size replicate of Tow Mater out in Port [..]
Golden Dream - Rolls Royce With a Hemi Engine
Published on 2012-01-29 02:49:00
Golden Dream Rolls Royce with Hemmy - by Ivan Mitev PhotographyI stumbled upon this ostentatious golden beauty tonight and had to put it up on art car central. Not only is it a Rolls-Royce covered in gold but its got a Hemi engine of epic proportions. This vintage 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow had an "ordinary" 6.75-liter V8 swapped out for a 592 Hemi, complete with dual-stage nitrous system for a reported output of over 1,000 horsepower. The chrome engine that pops out of the hood might not be [..]
One of the Biggest Pink Colored Freighter Ships on Earth - Contship Germany
Published on 2012-01-27 10:56:00
I think I found one the biggest pink colored freighter ships on earth called the "Contship Germany" owned by The CONTI-Group, one of the world's leading managing owners of container vessels and tankers. That's a whole lot of pink paint if you ask me but I think its just a starting point for what could be a beautiful art ship. They probably should call on Emily Duffy creator of the Vain Van Art Car about putting on the finishing touches on this transatlantic beauty and then reposting it here on a [..]
Massive Armored Graffiti Art Truck by Mr Cartoon
Published on 2012-01-26 23:56:00
Massive Armored Graffiti Art Truck by Mr Cartoon - Art Car CentralThis Armored Art Truck was created by artist Mr Cartoon to promote the 2009 film, "Armored", starring the likes of Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon, Mr. Cartoon and SA Studios created a one-of-a-kind armored truck in Cartoon’s signature Angeleno style. The only other armored art car vehicle I've seen so far was one covered in pennies I wrote about here on Art Car Central.Mark Machado, aka Mr. Cartoon is a Mexican Am [..]
20 of the fishiest art cars known to humanity
Published on 2012-01-23 21:17:00
Burning Man Mutant Vehicle Fish - viaLong time ago I did a piece about the bass art car.So today Art Car Central proudly brings you 20 of the fishiest art cars known to humanity. This fish art car collection spans the gamut from street legal art cars, burning man mutant vehicles, classics and one very literal fish car from Africa, enjoy.Fish Art Car ViaBurning Man Mutant Vehicle Fish - viaSashimi Tabernacle Choir Art Car Central - viaFish Art Car - viaFish Art Car - viaBurning Man Mutant Vehicle [..]
Pimped out Mercedes rat rod low rider art car
Published on 2011-06-28 03:26:00
Its been a while since my last post and I wanted to post this multi-faceted unit I found on the 24 hour lemons facebook. This older stretch Mercedes is complex work of art complete with spoke rims, rusty flame job, low rider suspension and some check
Tartan Mobile For Sale - What a Bargain
Published on 2011-06-17 19:36:00
This Tartan art car beauty is for sale for anyone looking to make a fashion statement this summer, here are the details:Selling my car in Texas while visiting 7-14 days from now (Austin, then Dallas). I've inherited a newer vehicle which I'll be driv
VW Art Car Tent For Sale - Get your Camping on!!!
Published on 2011-06-08 15:28:00
Get ready for this years camping trip with a super 65 VW Camper Tent Art Car on sale at Firebox.com. Its an Officially licensed, four-person tent, full-size replica of the iconic 1965 VW Camper Van that will be sure to turn heads when you set it up.
Bowling Pin Art Car Strikes Out - 1785 Bowling Ball Pyramid
Published on 2011-06-04 23:59:00
I hope the guy who owns this cute little bowling pin covered art car never has a run in with this giant 1785 bowling ball pyramid.What is the sound of 1785 bowling balls striking a pin car? If it happens in the woods and no one is around does it make
Help Charlie The Unicorn Art Car Go to Burning Man
Published on 2011-06-01 16:59:00
Ken and friends are building an art car for Burning Man 2011 based on the legendary video “Charlie The Unicorn”. They have setup a Kickstarter project to help raise funds for its completion and a Charlie Camp group on Facebook.
Audience Survives Luchador Pile Driver at Houston Art Car Parade
Published on 2011-05-23 11:44:00
This Luchador Art Car was seen doing "Pile Drives" at the Houston Art Car Parade, and the good news is that no one got hurt.via
Graffiti Fiat Art Car
Published on 2011-05-19 18:18:00
I found this little Graffiti Fiat beauty the other day, Love it.
General Lee Rally Art Car
Published on 2011-05-18 19:02:00
Every so often, someone enters a General Lee into one of our events, this was Cima Racing's entry into Home2Rome 2010. We generally see more General Lees in Europe than the US probably because of the politically correct thing that surrounds the Confe
Gravity Defying Lego Bike
Published on 2011-05-17 00:50:00
Mutant Monday is brought to you by Brikapolis with this gravity defyingLego Art Bike, to go along with these other lego art cars here on Art Car Central.by Brickapolis
Frankenstein Art Car - Wobble Truck Made from 21 Different Car Parts
Published on 2011-05-11 19:56:00
The Wobble Truck is basically a bio diesel Frankenstein art car made from 21 different car parts by British sculptor and environmentalist Buzz Knapp-Fisher. This art car can reach a top speed of 110mph that took six years to assemble and made to run
Pimp My Rocket - Burning Man Mutant Vehicle - For Sale
Published on 2011-05-11 00:59:00
Are you running behind on creating a mutant vehicle for this years Burning Man event? Not to worry because this little electric pimp my rocket mutant vehicle is ready to go. Its now for sale at a reduced price for only $1,995 on ebay located in Re
How to deal with Crazy Mondays - 9 Wheeled Crazy bike
Published on 2011-05-09 15:59:00
8 Wheeled Bike - ViaMonday's are known for being a bit crazy especially after a long fun weekend. What better day to deal with crazy Monday's that with this 9 wheeled crazy bike.
Italian Job Police Rally Art Car
Published on 2011-05-09 15:43:00
Today's delectable car is a lowly Fiat Tipo Polizia cop car look alike.This car deserves a mention because it really was beautifully executed as a replica, so well done, that every time we saw it on an event our hearts ran cold "uhoh cops". You see w
12 Chalkboard Art Cars to Draw For
Published on 2011-05-06 15:38:00
Chalkboard Toyota Art Car - ViaWhat better way to keep in touch, write down a giant grocery list or just tell the dude he parked in your spot again than with a chalkboard art car. If you can't afford a new paint job for your car, consider $50 worth
8 Reasons Why Stealing an Art car is a Bad Idea - Stolen Art Car ALERT
Published on 2011-04-26 12:05:00
This is a stolen art car ALERT - Dennis Dillow from Fort Bend County, Texas has his station wagon art car covered in comic strips stolen right in front of his house Easter morning. First of all who would steal and art car and secondly who would steal
Carpool For Dummies - Art Car Central Moron Alert
Published on 2011-04-22 18:49:00
There needs to be a book called Carpooling for dummies written by art car central that helps people drive and park in around swimming pools. Holy smokes!!! do we need special protective barriers around pools to stop some folks from driving their prec
Mutant Jesus Vehicle Fish Makes and Appearance at Burning Man
Published on 2011-04-20 23:04:00
Mutant Vehicle Fish at Burning Man ,Nevada - 2010, originally uploaded by Jimmy Tyler.The Jesus fish is pretty standard these days but a big giant one is an entirely different story. This mutant Jesus vehicle fish and fish-let made its appearance at
10 Art Vespas of Magnificent Proportion
Published on 2011-04-20 15:08:00
A while back I posted the Disco Vespa or the disco ball on wheels and now I am totally stoked to introduce 10 magnificent art vespas that would definitely turn heads riding down any street in the world.
5 Great Ways To Carpool to Work - Carpool Art Cars
Published on 2011-04-19 16:33:00
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5 Ways To Boost Morale in 2011 - Smurf Mobile Art Car Comeback
Published on 2011-04-15 14:49:00
I finally found 5 smurf mobiles here on Art Car Central to boost morale in 2011 both environmentally and psychologically. What better way to say 'I (heart) mother earth" than with a tiny powered electric smurf art car with just enough power to get th
LOOK!!! Elvis Art Vans - Mobile Elvis Chappel Comming to a Town Near You
Published on 2011-04-11 13:58:00
Too busy to go to Graceland this year on a pilgrimage to go see Elvis? No worries because the Elvis Traveling Museum Art Van may be the answer to all your troubles. JoDavid a Seattle-based fine artist has been transforming his 2001 VW camper van into
Manga Girl Jet Fighters Take to the Skys
Published on 2011-04-10 00:12:00
One way to confuse the enemy is to paint cute manga girls on your fighter jet. These are Japanese fighter jets probably taking part in a role playing game. Who knows?
10 Amazing Jeepney Art Buses - May soon disappear - Jeepney Documentary
Published on 2011-04-08 22:51:00
Jeepneys are buses from the Philippines, originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II, have now become the most popular means of public transportation. When American troops began to leave the Philippines at the end of WWII, hund
10 Great Ways To Paint a Volvo - Volvo getting in on the art car bandwagon
Published on 2011-04-06 11:40:00
Volvo Art Car by LowriderVolvo is the latest company to get in on the art car band wagon along with BMW, Tesla and many others.Last February at a rail station in Zurich ten groups of Swiss street artists painted and repainted Volvo S60 and canvas. It
Car Accident + Paint = Instant Art Car
Published on 2011-03-31 17:20:00
Just found a great way to make an art car on the way to your next event. Get yourself a few five gallon buckets of paint and take the lids off. Get in your car and then find a way to get in car wreck and PRESTO!!!! the entire inside of the car will b
Giant Shoe Art Car Kicks Butt
Published on 2011-03-30 12:17:00
Kang Shoe, a shoe manufacturer in China went all out and created a massive electric powered leather shoe art car that kicks some serious butt. It can carry two people up to 250 miles at speeds of up to 20mph on a single charge of the battery undernea
Mangled Madness Rally Car - The Duck By Jaryn part 2
Published on 2011-03-30 11:49:00
In the last installment of a StreetSafari ArtCar we showed you the Citroen 1CV. We even left a cliff hanger! How's that for blogging?The long and short of it is that Mr Ducks, owner of the Duck, knows these cars like the back of his hand. Which he sh
Patricia Van Lubeck Dazzling Array of Art Cars
Published on 2011-03-24 19:26:00
Citroen Visa Art Car By Patricia Van LubeckI found this really amazing looking Citroen Visa Art Car all the way from New Zealand by artist Patricia Van Lubeck . This Painted Citroen art car is based on the use of opposite colors that make it really h
Crazy Chopped Czech Citroen Rally Car - The Duck By Jaryn
Published on 2011-03-16 11:12:00
One of StreetSafari's events is called CzechWrecks. We take our colorful cars to France, rag them down to Switzerland and over the Swiss Alps, into Austria, and then up into Prague in the Czech Republic. (Not Czechoslovakia, as after they got indepen
Happiest Bottle Cap Covered Van on Earth - Ever!!!!
Published on 2011-03-13 16:48:00
Bottle Cap Van front Photo by DamgaardOn a driery rainy day and the end of long and painful week for those affected by the tsunami in japan this van covered in colorful plastic bottle caps is a welcome relief. This art van has got to be one the happi
Tank Goes Balloonistic at Kids Party
Published on 2011-03-12 16:03:00
This balloon tank was created by German artist Idee Inges who takes symbols of childhood parties and transforms them into a war tank: The quintessential weapon of destruction. Celebration and destruction? Or perhaps the celebration of destruction? I
Diesel Rod - Monster Rat Rod with Diesel Engine Burns Serious Rubber - By Welderup
Published on 2011-03-11 01:50:00
Diesel Rod Photo via WelderupThis incredible diesel rod is a 1928 Dodge 4door sedan that was chopped 4 inches and channeled 3 inches. It was created by Steve Darnell, a welder by trade, via a site called Welderup. The power comes from a Cummins diese
Arizona Cadillac Art Car Up for Adoption - Iron Tarpon
Published on 2011-03-10 17:03:00
Are you living in Arizona, have no money and want to adopt and art car? Joe O'Connel from creative machines is looking for a loving home for Iron Tarpon, a Cadillac art car covered in aluminum fish scales:We (the car and I) are in Tucson, AZ. The ca
Mini Carmonica or Harmonicar Covered in 330 Harmonicas
Published on 2011-03-10 00:08:00
Just got this in today, a Mini Carmonica or Harmonicar covered in 330 Harmonicas Ah I dunno, but it literally screams around town and quickly goes from 0 to G-Sharp in roughly 5.8 seconds. The harmonicas were all the key of G, but apparently the ones
Operate While Racing - Operation BMW Art Car at 24 Lemons
Published on 2011-03-09 20:02:00
Team operation created this fully functional Operation BMW Art Car for their race at 24 Lemons.All the parts are located inside the hood of this 1991 318i and held in place with heavy duty Velcro. All this to prevent bottles and other objects from fl
Ancient Art Car Tax from London by Roy Anderson
Published on 2011-03-06 23:48:00
Roy Alderson Old London Taxi Art Car - Photo by Getty ImagesHere is an oldy for you, a vintage taxi from London painted in 15th September 1953 by Artist Roy Alderson. I bet this vintage art car turned heads back in the day.
Mutant Vacuum Dust Bunny Patrol
Published on 2011-03-06 17:06:00
Burning Man dust bunnies are pretty big, so it only makes sense to send out the big giant Mutant Vacuum. Photo Via
BMW Art Car Legacy Dies with Jeff Koons
Published on 2011-03-05 15:34:00
BMW Koons Art Car Candle Vigil Photoshop by Art Car Central I have resisted the temptation to post the Jeff Koons BWM art car for a very long enough, but today I brake my silence. This BMW art car is everywhere, with gushy articles galore about how "
Thunderbird 2 Rally Art Car Takes to the Streets For Kids with Cancer Fund
Published on 2011-03-05 08:39:00
Today's StreetSafari special is team Lucky Day and their venerable Thunderbird 2 theme.We always liked this theme because of its simplicity, simple designs are often the best.To make your own Thunderbird 2, simply buy a car with the vague shape of
Weapon of Mass Instruction - The Argentinian Book Art Tank Strikes Again
Published on 2011-03-04 01:38:00
The Argentinian Book Art Tank - ViaToday I found a posting about an Argentinian artist who has created a Book Tank called 'Weapon of Mass Instruction" or “Arma de Instruccion Masiva”. Raul Lemesoff converted a 1979 green Ford Falcon into
17 CuRayZzeee Unicorn Art Car Creations
Published on 2011-03-03 02:07:00
Unicorn Art Van - ViaHere is proof that Unicorns do exist, painted on vans, cars buses bikes and in the mind. For me the search begun with a couple of old school vans covered in unicorns from the 80's almost as weird as the free candy van. On the oth
Ben Hur's "I Am Spartacus" Motorized Chariot Art Car
Published on 2011-03-02 01:03:00
I happen to see Spartacus last night and then went online and Googled the best line in the movie, "I Am Spartacus". What I found was this motorized chariot which was NOT in the movie Spartacus, but did in fact play a major role in the movie Ben Hur w
Lightning McQueen Volvo Rally Art Car
Published on 2011-02-25 19:26:00
If you were 3 years old, what car do you want your parents to own? It's not an easy question to ask a 3 year old as there answers are limited. However, Lightning McQueen surely has to be one of the top. And, if you need a sporty looking vehicle t
Speed doesn't kill people, cars hanging from trees in Australia telling people that "speed kills", kills people
Published on 2011-02-23 01:45:00
Again with the hanging car, but this time its a warning to other drivers in West Australia that "Speed Kills". But did did it ever occur to the marketing genius that distraction also kills. What is the point of slowing down only to run into another t
Art Cars Hanging Out To Dry in Chile
Published on 2011-02-21 12:36:00
Art Cars Hanging Out To Dry in Chile - Photo by Eliseo Fernandez / ReutersJust got a tip from Kelly Lyles owner of Excessories Odd-Yssey about some pretty art cars hanging out to dry in Valparaiso, Chile during the National Festival Of Arts. Shown he
The Road Car
Published on 2011-02-20 00:11:00
In this case the car IS the road and called the "road car" brought to you by Brian in Michigan. The paint is that spray stone texture with some added black splatters. The double yellow lines are custom mixed house paint so that it peels and flakes wi
Spaced out Moonraker Volvo Rally Art Car
Published on 2011-02-18 15:42:00
From the deranged minds that brought you the Tank Volvo and Helicopter, we have a space shuttle theme.Not sure what the background to the idea from these particular overachievers is, maybe Moonraker, but they decided to do a space shuttle theme, w
Call of the Syren - Goth 72 Cadilac by Christa Ansbergs
Published on 2011-02-18 12:26:00
Syren Art Car at Art Car Fest - Photo by BagelChrista Ansbergs is the creator of a 72 Cadillac called Syren and is a regular participant at Art Car Fest where I met her. She loves the "goth" look and the darker side of life so she drives an art car t
The New Face of Corvette - Oprah Art Car and more
Published on 2011-02-18 01:25:02
Photo By karrelbuckThe Oprah Corvette Art Car could very well be one of the most amazing finds of my blogging career. I am not sure who would do that to Oprah or who would do that to a Corvette, but I have a sinking suspicion. I think its the same pe
The Fantastic Life of Mercedes Art Cars
Published on 2011-02-17 14:39:41
As the title sponsor of Berlin’s Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz placed some of its own designs into striking art installations meant to represent the eras in which the cars were built.As part of the “Recollection Quartett,” staged by Mercedes-Be
Crazy Corvette Batmobile Mod
Published on 2011-02-16 19:11:09
This crazy Corvette Batmobile mod was sent in by Sonny Fenwick creator of The Bubble Truck . We don't know who, what why when, but we do know that it might be located somewhere in Panama City, Florida off high way 98. Will the owner of this Batmobil
TOP 10 TOTALS - Totaly Smashing
Published on 2011-02-15 00:51:00
Seeing cars get totaled never gets old, Top Gear get is it right with their top ten totally smashing totaled cars.
Volvo Art Car Splattered to Perfection
Published on 2011-02-14 18:32:00
Volvo Art Car Splattered to Perfection. I don't know maybe they missed a spot:)
MFP Mad Max Lemon Art Car In Hot Pursuit
Published on 2011-02-11 13:18:00
Today's StreetSafari car was prepared for our US event, BABE Rally (Big Apple 2 Big Easy).Instead of the European limit of £150-£250, the US event has a limit of $500. In 2009 when these pictures were taken the price had been increased from $250 to
Space Invaders Take Over Art Car
Published on 2011-02-09 13:26:00
I love this space invaders art car from the UK. I takes me back to a time when life was simple and the video games were the same. The goal was easy enough to accomplish in one sitting and the controls were easy to manage: Left, Right, and Fire.
The Strange Story of the Vanny Van Art Car
Published on 2011-02-07 12:03:00
The internet is a strange place and sometimes interesting people email me with interesting art car submissions. The Vanny Van is one of those art cars that was submitted to me covered in hand written notes and stickers put on by all kinds of people a
C-3PO's Car found Parked in LA called Dub Robot
Published on 2011-02-05 01:36:00
C-3PO's Dub Robot art car was seen parked in Santa Monika some weeks ago, photographed by Ellen Bloom on her LA beat. Mystery solved, C-3PO drives an old golden Volvo.Photos by Ellen Bloom
Volvo Tank and Helicopter Banger Rally Art Car
Published on 2011-02-04 14:55:00
End2End is a Land's End to John O'Groats banger rally in the UK. The event is based around camping rather than hotels, although we don't mind teams doing guest houses if camping is too rough.However, we do encourage caravans on this event. Its a Bang
Egyptian Rustic Art Cars
Published on 2011-02-03 19:46:00
The Egyptian protesters in their quest for freedom have developed a rather unique form of art car creation. All that is needed, is an angry mob, gasoline, a lighter and a parked car. The angry mob picks a car at random, dosed it in gasoline and then
Steelers Fan Paints his Mercedes in time for Super Bowl
Published on 2011-02-02 23:56:00
Martin Reese's 1983 Mercedes-Benz is decorated with a Pittsburgh Steelers logo and portraits of several players. Reese, of Daytona Beach, transformed his car into a Steelers memorial for the upcoming Super Bowl.Martin Reese wanted to show his love fo
The Evolution of Classic Art Cars by d'Assis Cordeiro
Published on 2011-02-01 21:11:00
Portuguese artist Ricardo d'Assis Cordeiro is the creator of these car oil paintings depicting some really cool classic cars. They are the result of an idea that took shape last year that took him back to the adventures of his childhood and teenage y
2011 Hyundai i20 Art Car
Published on 2011-02-01 20:34:00
Commisioned by Hyundai Australia, two local Sydney artists created this vibrant art work, using aerosol paint only, the colaborations of two distinct styles sees bright colours, and organic patterns illustrate nature morphing with urban lifestyle. vi
The Art of Heavy Car Lifting - Phil Pfister at 2009 World's Strongest Man Competition
Published on 2011-02-01 20:26:00
One way to save on gas is to simply pick up the car and move it yourself. That is what Phil Pfister is doing here at the 2009 World's Strongest Man Competition in Malta. You can see that vain in his head from space.
Hot Painted Ferrari Art Car by Ton Pret
Published on 2011-01-31 21:00:00
Dutch modern painter and fashion artist Ton Pret reveals Ferrari Art-Car on Open Art FairThe Ton Pret Ferrari project is an unique art-car project where Dutch modern artist Ton Pret transformed a high-powered Ferrari 355 into 'The Fastest Artwork of
Art Car Phone Looses Dial Tone - Destroyed by Roof Collapse
Published on 2011-01-30 15:42:00
The Phone Car Crushed by Collapsed Roof - Front SideThe world famous Phone Car created by Howard Davis was brutally damaged recently when the roof of the Avon Industrial Park collapsed due to snow build up. The Phone car will not be making any long d
Dias de los Muertos Taco Truck - Kinetic Sculpture Race
Published on 2011-01-28 09:20:00
Dias de los Muertos Taco Truck - In ParadeThe Kinetic Grand Championship is a 3-day, 42-mile bicycle race over land, sand, mud and water. Many refer to the Kinetic Grand Championship as the “Triathlon of the Art World.”The race began 40 years ago
The Sauna - Riding the Alps in Style
Published on 2011-01-28 09:02:00
The Sauna was built from a Volvo 240 and taken on CzechWrecks 2009, a 1500 mile 4 day journey starting from Calais, France through Swiss and Italian Alps all the way to Prague, Czech Republic.What we have here is about 1/3rd of a ton of wood paneling
Blowing Kisses with the Lipstick Art Car
Published on 2011-01-25 12:59:00
The Lipstick Art Car is a 2003 Pontiac Vibe embellished with kisses and other items installed solely in celebration of lipstick. Minneasota artist Patti Paulson created the car in 2010. During parades, Patti leaves her mark when she "lays the smack d
Electric Goat Scooter, All the Rage - Alex Harrah
Published on 2011-01-24 14:10:00
Alex Harrah could possible have created the worlds first electric art scooter. He took your basic scooter and replaced the handle bars with goats head or possibly a rams head. Either way horns for handlebars and cup holder is a nice Gothic touch.Alex
Art Car Central Scraped by Impostor Blogger
Published on 2011-01-24 01:34:00
I found a site tonight that has totally stolen the entire content of Art Car Central.But don't be fooled by the impostor "art car zone" because it will never measure up to Art Car Central. I cant get a hold of the author of that so I am posting this
StreetSafari Rally Art Cars from the UK Now a Regular Feature!!!
Published on 2011-01-21 10:45:00
StreetSafari, organizer of the world's best banger rallies, has teamed with Art Car Central to showcase some of the countless creations of our teams over the years.For those unfamiliar with banger rallies, here is a quick introduction: buy a car on a
17 Crazy Ways To Prank Your Friends Car
Published on 2011-01-21 10:14:00
Is it late night, feeling mischievous, and have nothing better to do on Saturday night? Why not prank your friends car next time you and your friends are out and about hanging out at Dennis at 1 o'clock in the morning. What better way to say "You roc
Vanadu Ford - Post Apocalypse Gothic Hunter Camper
Published on 2011-01-20 12:39:00
I am not sure which category to put this Ford Van called "Vanadu" in, but its definitely Post Apocalypse Gothic Hunter Camper. You start with the fencing up on the roof with a broken spire that looks like a grave site. And various decorative flourish
Retro Vinyl SSR Art Car - Artefacts
Published on 2011-01-20 11:10:00
"Artifacts" art car was sent in by Graphic Designer Gary Grayson who covered his really cool Chevy SSR pickup truck in a vinyl wrap to advertise his Art Print Business. Some work with paint some work with pixels on vinyl:)
Art Car submitted by Ghetto MySpace
Published on 2011-01-18 16:37:00
Its not so much about this graffiti art car and the guy sitting pretty on the roof with the Gatorade bottle, as it is about guy who sent this picture. Dan Goodman stand up comic is the creator of a web site called Ghetto Myspace with real pics from t
4 Startfish + 4 Barbies = TWCRV aka The Worlds Cutest RV
Published on 2011-01-17 15:06:00
I got an "art car" submission the other day for an RV owner who had about 4 star fish, 4 barbies, one shark, three fish, one Easter bunny, one seagull, two happy faces, a cat painted tire cover, a bunch of burning man stickers, and two bikes. T
Remarkable 22ft Mercedes Finn Jet Art Car Limo- Video
Published on 2011-01-16 14:59:00
I was just go another remarkable "Finnjet" art car video that really gives you a much better idea of the magnitide of this car. The Finn Jet, created by Antti Rahko, is a 22-foot-long, 7,500-pound compilation of chrome made from 40 different cars, b
Hot Westcoaster Mailster Art Car For Sale
Published on 2011-01-13 18:28:00
This hot 1965 Westcoaster Mailster Art Car is now for sale right on craiglist for only $2500 in Phoenix AZ. This old mail truck in phoenix runs great and still has the original v twin motor with a 3 speed manual transmission. Its a must have for this
Miami EV Project - VW Golf Art Car by LEBO Studios
Published on 2011-01-13 13:29:00
Have you ever sat around with your friend and though, "hey, we should make our car an electric car"?Danny Alva and Donato Helbling woke up one day and decided to turn their VW into an electric car. This DIY project can be found Miami EV Project for
Best Man Mobile Wedding Chapel Art Car for the Busy
Published on 2011-01-12 15:30:00
If you’d like to get married in a special place that doesn’t have a church or chapel nearby, you can always call upon the services of the Best Man mobile wedding chapel. This Art Car is a 1942 American la France, converted by professional tuners,
15 ways to freak people out while driving - Double Trouble Art Car
Published on 2011-01-11 22:59:00
If you are the kind of person who wants it both ways then welding two front ends of a car together might be your cup of tea or coffee. Or maybe you just happen to have two cars of the same make that were recently rear ended. These cars definitely hav
Burning Man Shark Attack Eats Two For Breakfast
Published on 2011-01-10 21:02:00
Here is a grisly shark attack at Burning man, and by the looks of it, two of them were eaten alive...
Mercedes Art Car or Illuminati Conspiracy
Published on 2011-01-07 13:53:00
I am not sure what a half a Mercedes art car with the face of Karl Max and Jimi Hendrix means but here are some thoughts.1) Goofy kid who thinks that Karl and Jimi were in a band together.2) Artistic commentary: Karl Marx a German communist philosoph
HMS Uranus Art Car - Boldy Going Were Few Dare To Go
Published on 2011-01-05 12:25:00
The HMS Uranus Art Car is boldly going were few dare to go. Oregon watch out!!!
Nautilimo - Floridas Floating Pink Limo For Rent
Published on 2011-01-04 19:59:00
Joe Fox is the captain of this unique pink boat limo call the Nauti-Limo. If you happen to be in Florida keys why not take a tour in style in the World's first Cadillac style Nautical Stretch-Limousine on the water! Its designed to carry 1-6 passenge
Jeff Towns Art Car Lights up and Burns Rubber
Published on 2011-01-03 20:07:00
Jeff Towns has managed to combine the best of three worlds, Art, Safety and Burnt Rubber. He has turned his 80's Oldsmobile art car in to a glow in the dark burning rubber monster machine. Nice work.