The Von Tiki - Tiki Style Party Bar on wheels

I wrote about the von tiki party bar art car some time ago. Now I bring you the in depth video interview with the creator of this art car, Jake Goldstein.

Smithsonian TV Features Art Car Fest 2006

Party Bar Von Tiki Art Car

The Von Tiki is made from an 1987 Toyota Van by Jake Goldstein, Captain and John Merlie, Co captain. I met these two for the first time at Art Car Fest 05 and since then they have continued to add and improve on this amazing bar on wheels which is also available for party rentals. The Von Tiki features:

Dual walk-up bars: one mahogany, one teak
Walnut floor
Thatched roof
Real bamboo exterior
Tequila shots from the windshield wipers
Custom sea-shell and sand spinners
Flower-lined ceiling
AstroTurf in the cab
Hand-carved tiki mask taillights

additional photos can be seen in the Von Tiki scapbook