Prestigious Car: July 2009

Art Cars On Community Walk Powered by Google Earth

This so cool, now art cars can be mapped all over the world on google maps community walk. If you have an art car you can click on the link above, create and account and post you car and up load a picture of you car. You can also post art car events and you can pretty much plan an entire summer vacation from art car to art car.

Boatmobile by Bob Sokol - Video

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Art Parking Garage from Perth Australia

This private parking garage is located at the Condor Tower Car Park in Perth Australia was created by the Perth street art production group Ololo.They approached the construction manager of an inner-city skyscraper when they heard he hated the grey walls of the recently built Condor Tower five-storey car park. The three creative friends – Hurben, Shensing and Griv proposed a far more whimsical and creative solution to the bare walls, by allowing the group and their friends to embellish the interior with street art-inspired murals. Each floor has a theme based on the elemental planes of Earth - Space, Sky, Land, Underwater and Core; with both local and inter-state artists coming together to fill the space with color. Participating street artist ‘Creepy’ hopes the project will encourage similar ventures between urban developers and the creative community within Perth.
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Hamster Tread Mill Car Races

When I saw this this hamster art car race on the Internet I new I had to post it on art car central. Necessity is the mother of invention but Boredom, money and booze is the father of the rest. Hamster tread mill cars are here to stay.

Pestilencia Art Car by Cheri Brugman

photos by Harrod Blank

Cheri Brugman is the creator of this now non existent art car called Pestilencia that was featured in Harrod Blanks Automorphosis movie that just came out. Pestilencia was covered with decapitated body parts and heads and "Stop Greed”, an art car created in response to how she felt about the world at the time. The most obvious part of this car is the flames shooting out from the hood of the car, which is definitely good for roasted marshmallows in a pinch. Pestilencia was eventually crushed at an art car festival in San Francisco called Art Car Fest.

96 VW Golf Harlequin Art Car - And the Harlequin Wannabe Registry

The Original 1996 VW Golf Harlequin Art Car

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A 1996 Volkswagen magazine ad said, “Can’t decide on a color? Try a Harlequin Golf.” The 1996 Golf Harlequin is one of the most limited production cars VW has ever produced and presumably only 264 of these car are know to exists. Currently there is a VW Golf Harlequin registry at rossvw.com and so far only 91 of these car have been accounted for. If you own one of these Harlequin VW cars laying around the garage let Ross know and will add you to his registry.

Since creation of the Harlequin VW there have been others who have tried to make their own Harlequin version since the originals are so hard to get. That is why I started my own Harlequin Wannabe Registry here on art car central and if any you have one let me know and I will add you to my own registry.

VW Bug Harlequin Art Car Wannabe #1

Trabant Harlequin Art Car Wannabe #2

Ferrari Harlequin Art Car Wannabe #3

Motorcycle Harlequin Art Bike Wannabe #4

Home Made Harlequin Art Car Wannabe #5

VW Pickup Art Truck Harlequin Wannabe #6

Audi TT Harlequin Art Car Wannabe #7

Redneck Limo Art Car Harlequin Wannabe #8

Not there yet, but gets an "A" for effort

Art Car Movie - Automorphosis by Harrod Blank

Here is a great video interview with Harrod Blank and Camera Van Art Car. In this video he talk a little bit about his movie Automorphosis and the reason behind why he does what he does. He book about art car was my inspiration for creating the Mercedes Pens Art Car and has inspired many many more to go out and create their own art cars.

Art Helicopter on Wheels - The art of flying Low

Photo by MR38
This has to be the first Art Helicopter on Wheels I have ever seen. It's a very cool way to ride and travel the country. I am not sure if its got all the amenities for cross country travel but it sure looks fantastic. Its got a great American flag paint job on the nose with shark teeth as well. Nice use of an old and classic helicopter.

Ghostbusters Art Car Ecto-1 For Sale on eBay

photos by Chad Davis

Its about time we got the chance to get our hands on one of the most famous art cars out there. The original Ecto-1 from the movie Ghostbusters is finally up for sale on eBay. The Excto-1 is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance limo that was transformed by Universal Studios seen in the Ghostbusters movie.

The Phenomabomber Beta Art Van- The Phenomenauts and their Intergalactic Mission

A band of space cadets came together in 2000 to form what is now known as the The Phenomenauts. This intergalactic band of pioneers led by Commanders Angel Nova and Joe Bot, are a blend rockabilly, punk, and good old-fashioned rock‘n’roll. This this quintet has quickly become well known and loved by all who have witnessed their amazing shows. Their space adventures are made possible by the use of their space ship called "The Phenomabomber Beta" seen here parked in dry dock.

Dino Ride For Sale - 1961 Ford Psychedelic Fairlane - $900

The Dino Ride Art Car is up for sale now at craigslist. Have you ever wanted to own a piece of classic art history? The now for only $900 you can own the Dino Ride Art Car with a 223 CID 6 cylinder engine...rebuilt about 50K miles ago, 3 on the Tree manual tranny, manual choke, bench seats...nearly new tires and battery...runs good, starts right up...

I have owned the car for 22 years, I just don't drive it anymore...This will make a great basic car, goes anywhere, rides like a dream...Hey, if you don't like the paint job, it could easily be painted flat black and made a cool Rat Rod!...However, the upholstery is shot, speedo and dash lites aren't working, other than that it will drive away... Original yellow on black plates, registration is current. I am not parting this car out. Please leave your phone # with a message...Peace

operators are standing by...

Pimp my Stroller Video - Rhett&Link

Don't tell me you never though of this, I know I have. Now finally, the first ever episode of "Pimp my Stroller" by the famous and most amazing music duo, Rhett&Link. Many of us have them, a worn out, beat down, cheerio in the crack riding ghetto stroller that is now on its final trip to McDonald's. This first installment of Pimp my Stroller is all the rage right now with the kids, sick paint job, 14" spinning rims and crazy seat covers. I think I even saw a stereo system.

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