3 Cars + 3 Artist + 3 Skaters??? = The 3 Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Series

3 Cars + 3 Artist + 3 Skaters??? = The 3 Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Series

What do you get when you have 3 Cars + 3 Artist + 3 Skaters??? Obviously you have the Chevy Sonic Urban Art Cars Series. But if you ask me I don't really know how the math works out on this one especially when you add three skates into the mix but the folks over at Chevy know something I don't.

Not to be out done by Avis Art Cars, Chevy commissioned three artists to paint their new Chevy Sonics as part of their Urban Art Series. The series was sponsored by Chevy to bring together artists of different mediums. More specifically they paired urban skaters with visual artists to give the "fuel efficient" Chevy Sonic an urban art makeover that would let the car feel more "coooooomfortable" in urban settings.

In Part One the Chevy Sonic got the once over by Queens, New York, artist Alice Mizrachi who was paired up with pro skateboarders Rodney Torres and Eli Reed. Here is what we got, a Chevy with a cityscape wrapped around the car with Flushing Meadows Unisphere in Queens on the hood.

Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Part 1

Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Part 1

In Part Two Brooklyn tattoo artist John Reardon to put down some fresh ink on a Chevy Sonic, inspired by Queens, NY native Luis Tolentino showing off his skateboarding skills. The sonic got a complete flame job with skulls called "death" and the good part, the car didn't feel a thing.

Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Part 2

Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Part 2

In Part three LA Artist EnikOne throw down some amazing artwork on this brand new unsuspecting Chevy Sonic, featuring a design inspired by skater Keelan Dadd. EnikOne is a diverse multidisciplinary artist who has found the balance between graffiti, street art, graphic design techniques and the use of screen printing and stencil methods that allow him to make multiple copys of his work.

Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Part 3

EnikOne Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Central Part 3

EnikOne Chevy Sonic Urban Art Car Central Part 3

Candy Cane Car Not For Sale - By Pogo Dave

This 1991 Toyota Camry is known as the Candy Cane Art Car and is NOT for SALE, but it really is. I can't tell anymore but call the guy nevertheless and make sure. The candy cane art car is covered a boat load of reflectinve tape and one them useless exercise machines every loves to buy that eventually end on the side walk with "FREE" sign attached to it.

Candy Cane Car Not For Sale by Pogo Dave

People freaking out about Candy Cane Car Not For Sale by Pogo Dave

Pogo Dave has not enjoyed entertaining motorists throughout Rhode Island for the past 19 years with nonsensical art car. Pogo Dave is a master of reserve psychology and doesn't look forward to satisfying the needs of Rhode Island motorists for years with his candy cane art car, evident but the totally unhappy people driving by his car not smiling at all.Please do not visit him on Facebook or email him! at pogo1965@verizon.net. Definitely don't even think of calling him at (401) 556-852. I think he would get really mad if contacted him about not buying his Candy Cane art Car now not on sale on Ebay.
 

Candy Cane Car Not For Sale by Pogo Dave

Candy Cane Car Not For Sale by Pogo Dave

Candy Cane Car Not For Sale by Pogo Dave at night

People freaking out about Candy Cane Car Not For Sale by Pogo Dave

10 Great Ways To Paint a Volvo - Volvo getting in on the art car bandwagon

Volvo Art Car by Lowrider

Volvo 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 took five days to record the event with a camera mounted across from the exhibit that took a photo of the artists’ accomplishments every five seconds. The video by the way is fantastic. Over a period of five days approximately 35,000 commuters got a chance to see these graffiti street artist work their craft on a volvo art car.

One of the artist took advantage of the time-lapse photography and made their project into a very humporous stop-motion animation

“Our intentions with this art project was to express and emphasize in a creative and innovative way the design of the Volvo S60,” said Volvo Cars Switzerland president Anouk Poelmann.

The cars turned out great but its too bad they had to paint over each peace, it would have been great to see each of these art cars out on the road turning heads.

Volvo Art Car by Donovan, Onu and wes 21

Volvo Art Car by Blackyard

Volvo Art Car by Daim

Volvo Art Car by Nevercrew

Volvo Art Car by Sukibamboo

Volvo Art Cr by C-Line

Art by Yummy Industries

Volvo Art Car by Pius Portmann

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Happiest Bottle Cap Covered Van on Earth - Ever!!!!

Bottle Cap Van front Photo by Damgaard

On 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 happiest looking van I have seen in a very long time. May the emense joy that this art van gives out, come back to the owner 1000 times over:):):) Totally inspiring and joyful. Thank you!!!

Bottle Cap Van Photo by mhuffman

Bottle Cap Van Photo by mhuffman

Bottle Cap Van Photo by mhuffman

Bottle Cap Van Photo by hksmith02

Bottle Cap Van Photo by tracymadaj

Happy Face Bottle Cap Van Photo by Wolfram Burner

An here is a rare you tube video that capture this amazing happy bottle cap covered van.

Diesel Rod - Monster Rat Rod with Diesel Engine Burns Serious Rubber - By Welderup

Diesel Rod Photo via Welderup

This 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 diesel motor out of a 1998 Dodge pick-up. The motor sports a twin turbo set-up and Fass Fuel System. The engine produces 1200 lb/ft torque and runs the quarter mile in the mid 12 second range. The frame is completely hand built to accommodate the amount of stress coming from the diesel motor. A four-link and air ride suspension keeps the rear tires in check, while the front end is a mostly stock 1929 Ford 1-ton axle. It basically smokes.

Diesel Rod Photo via Welderup

Diesel Rod Photo via Welderup

Diesel Rod Video of a basic walk through of the entire car


Deasel Rod video burning rubber on a 1/4 mile track


Deasel Rod video making some pretty smoking donuts

TOP 10 TOTALS - Totaly Smashing

Seeing cars get totaled never gets old, Top Gear get is it right with their top ten totally smashing totaled cars.

The Making of Stellabelle Art Car - Video

Here is an art car from one of my facebook friend named Leah Stella called Stellabelle a 99 Toyota with Almost 200,000 miles on it. The outside depicts worms, lights and Dr. Suess style things and was painted using exterior house paint. Stella is a videographer, composer, graphic artist and Youtube director with a very interesting video of the making of her art car and if you like this there is plenty of it where that came from on her YouTube channel.

Ford Kuga Art Car Painting by Ian Cook - Painted with RC Cars and Tires

On Saturday 4th September - Artist Ian Cook aka Popbang Colour painted the Ford Kuga live on the Internet using radio controlled cars. The Ford Kuga team was there to capture all the action. Check out the video of how he did and for more photos go to flickr.

Fileteado Renault Art Car by Alfredo Genovese

This 1981 Renault Hatchback Art Car was painted by artist Alfredo Genovese in Fileteado art work and submitted by Martin. It was on sale for about $6,000 back in 2007 from Argentina, but I don't know now who owns it.via
Here is also a video by the same artis working on a Fiat 600.

Watch Burning Man Live NOW!!! - via Ustream

I just added a live  burning man feed via ustream for those of us that decided to stay home and avoid the 7 deadly hassles. Cant wait to post more mutant vehicles from this years event.

Motorized Beer Scooter

This dude is riding a motorized beer cooler way too fast, I hope he's not drinking.

The Duckmobile Art Car by Jen Mulder

The Duckmobile was just sent in by Jen Mulder a Toyota 89 Camry with a whopping 260,000 miles covered in rubber ducks. She lives in Madison WI and fortunately for Jen there is plenty of room for more rubber ducks to be added to the sides and hubcaps. Jen also made the big time in a feature done by her local news about her business The Electric Needle and her amazing and fun Duckmobile, great job!!! That blue really makes those ducks stand out:):):)

ArtCar Fest 09 - Video from National Geographic

ArtCar Fest 09 was recently featured on National Geographic Television on a show called National Geographic Amazing. This episode had a bunch of shots of cars such as, Space Junk, Carthedral, and Ah My Gawd by Harrod Blank.  There were also a three art cars that were interviewed: Daisy Singer by Philo Northrup, The Mercedes Pens by Costas Schuler, and Vain Van by Emily Duffy.

Monster Big Bike Could Crush Hot Weels

Here is the ultimate in Monster pennyfarthing bicycle riding madness. Its not the easiest bicycle ride to handle to come out of the Netherlands, but its slow and steady. The only thing it will crush is hot wheels cars lined up on the side walk. The video is a must see.

What Santa Rides During Off Season - Video

Santa Car Mark III. Actually the full name is Lincoln Santa Is Coming To Towne Car and was created by Brian Taylor who also created the Metro Santa Car and Machete Betties Roller Derby Art Car. I just came across this video of him riding his latest Santa Car that gives you a glimpse into what its like riding an art car around town. I know its Summer time but I needed cheering up today so Brian's Santa Art Car is just what the doctor ordered.

Ride the Anti Anti Smoking Ban Liberty Van

Lynda Farley is the creator of the Liberty van, and doing her part to creatively express her First Amendment Rights. Lynda believes in the rights of smokers to be able to smoke anywhere at anytime. She also believes that smoking dangers are a total myth perpetuated by "those" who are lying to us about the whole thing. She has taken pictures of her car in front every statehouse in the lower 48. She hopes to repeal smoking bans across the nation, restore our constitution, and get the word out on the smoking "hoax". Lynda is all "fired up" and has taken plenty of pictures of her journey, be sure to check out her Fall and Christmas tour pictures.