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This video made me cry laughing because of the response of the guys taking he video. Apparently this guy can ride his motorcycle and text at the same time without holding on to the handle bars. Thats funny.

Here is a great video about these Japanese Decotora Trucks I posted some time ago. The pictures are great but you really need to seem them live and this video does them justice. They explain the history of how all this got started and they interview some of the truckers and artists who help create these amazing works of art.

These three Japanese motorcycle riders are using the sound of their bikes to jam in unison. Its by is by far the craziest thing I have ever seeing come out of Japan. Can any one tell me what this is about, its really pretty cool???

I don't know why but this Arab Kid Bike Drifting video is really funny.

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Honda created an amazing commercial to promote the upcoming launch of a second-generation Insight. They drove a ton of their hybrid cars out into the desert lined them up and created spectacular pixel animation using the vehicles’ headlights. These hybrid art cars are amazing but cant imagine the logistical nightmare it took to create this Headlight Pixel Art

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Have you ever had to get up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water and on the way you stubbed your pinkie toe on a piece of furniture because you went out in the dark?. Now there is a life saving pinkie toe devise that will enable you to walk far in the dark called the "Cozy Car Slippers". These not only keep your feet warm but have working head lights to illuminate your path as you head out half a sleep.

iJustine internet sensation extraordinaire did a funny piece on the Cathedral of Junk in Austin Texas. A crazy structure made up of you guessed it, junk. The reason its here is because I caught a glimpse of a bunch car parts on Cathedral of junk and because it closely related to art cars in general. Some people with art cars also have gone into to the art house business as well. Anyways its a pretty cool and funny video check it out

This is the first ever video I have seen where the trailers were also included in the race. I call it Trailer Trashed in this Extreme Trailer Racing from Britain. Hilarious.

Burly Pink Pedal Powered Tank

More photos on flickr

This Burly Pink Pedal Powered Tank was built to freak people out at the 2ND annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. It is a human-powered pink camouflage art tank vehicle that and can soak onlookers in water or vaporized hot dogs. This Pink Tank is the brainchild of a 30-year-old Philadelphia gearhead Vin Marshall who managed to persuade nine of his friends to build the 2,000-pound replica, complete with a functioning pneumatic cannon. The idea was to make this beast human powered so a computer model showed that it could fit hardware for six pedalers and yield about 1.5 horsepower. Using tires instead of tank treads they gave it bicycle-like gearing to get more power from less exertion. They used a salvaged rear differential (which allows wheels to spin independently) from an old truck axle made turning more efficient. It took them 11 days and $3,000 along with suspension and steering from an old Geo Metro and a Ford 150 pickup. The frame and axles were built from scratch, to ensure the tank would not buckle under the tank’s enormous weight. Six old 10-speeds provided the pedals, cranks and bottom brackets. The group replaced the bicycles' regular chain wheels with industrial-grade chains and sprockets to handle the increased load on the transmission.Official Web Site is Tango Echo


Here is also a video and the funny thing is that the there is a clip of the deathmobile from animal house
Episode 5 of the TE Labs Show: Team Pzkpfw

Here is the low down on the car

From the barris star car collection, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the cult classic featuring John Belushi! National lampoon’s animal house is one of the most famous movies made, ever! The edited version is still played regularly on tv. The Deathmobile is by far one of the most easily recognized movie cars ever made! People flock to this car wherever it goes, people 30 and up all remember the car, people younger than 30 still get a kick out of the wild creation! The tank style turret has a roof top hatch door and a prop whistle. The lower section of the turret is made of a tinted plexi-glass so the driver can easily see what’s around him for safe driving. In parades the car is the favorite, take it to a show and you will steal the attention away from the nicest show cars there. It is a great attraction for businesses or a fun piece for any collection. After 30 years, people still get a chuckle when you even mention the name of the movie “animal house”. There are few movies made that stand the test of time, this movie and this car are both legendary!
* year: 1966
* make: Lincoln
* model: Continental
* trim: Deathmobile animal house

* engine size: 462 340hp
* transmission: automatic
* exterior color: black
* interior color: black 1966 Lincoln continental Deathmobile animal house

There are many art cars but only few are chosen to be featured on Google Street View by the all seeing eye. Its pretty amazing and and the same time a bit creepy, especially because I live off the beaten path in the country. Anyways these art cars have achieved yet again another level of fame and this time on the world famous Google Street View. I am excited because my Mercedes Pens Art Car covered in 10,000 was selected along with my mail box and the other lucky art car winners chosen at random. Also featured on Google Street View is the Sticker Car, the Post-it Car, Our Lady of Eternal Combustion, Jesus Chrysler and the The Danger Car.

Mercedes Pens Art Car on Google Street View


The Pen Guy Mail Box Covered in Pens on Google Street View


Sticker Art Car on Google Street View

This sexy thong art car is brought to with love from Russia and will hopefully be the only risky entry I ever have to deal with. I guess its Russia's version of Fashion Week but I can't imagine the thinking that went into creating this beast. The question that begs to be answered is where on this good earth do you get a thong that big and who would be big enough to wear it. I guess if you buy a bra for the front of the car you can now get a thong for the back of the car. Makes sense to me.

Thong Car from Russia With Love

I did an entry about this long time ago but didn't know much about these art rucks from Japan called Dekotora Trucks . These trucks are highly customized and are found in Japan often made to look like they’re straight out of the movie Transformers. These trucks are made for fun to be used as art trucks at special events.

Japanese Decotora Trucks



great post via off beat planet

Shocking fashion wear made with a car hub cap was made by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. This hubcap wearing model caught my eye only because of the car rim fashioned into a hat for this pour model who had to balance a ton of aluminum on her head. The article was written by Liz Jones and goes on to describe the rest of the show with many more pictures that I dare not post. I am no fashion writer but to me it looks like the fifth element landed in a scrap yard, which is exactly were it was held at this years Fashion Week in Paris. Why post this on Art Car Central you ask? Its car related and its on the artistic side of the spectrum, therefore it belongs as the wackiest thing thus far. Next year I really would like to see Alex give us something in spinner rims and a sound system. Or maybe cover the model in rubber duckies and barbie dolls. Can you imagine a model wearing hydraulic pumps bouncing down the runway?

Model wearing a car rim hat at Paris Fashion Week

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If you ever need more ideas on how to spend your valuable time at work not actually working yet looking real busy with those TPS reports, this is the blog entry for you. It should be called "zen and the art of goofing off at work" and for good reason because its so easy to do with so many office supplies at your disposal. I am sure studies have shown that finding inner calmness is good for health and mental stability. When you get caught making say one of these office supply art cars, you just tell your boss you have high blood pressure from all the stress and that by doing so you lessen your risk of having to take sick time off thus strengthening the companies bottom line. Or you can just say its part of the creative process of the project you got roped into working on for your bosses big proposal next week. Regardless of what you say these little office supply art cars are simply adorable and deserve their place here on Art Car Central.

Office Supply Car


for more office supply ideas see MAKE article

I was again minding my own business surfing the internet when I run into an article on how to make yourself a pirate Ship entirely from MEAT on Geekologie. Then decided to Google, you guessed it, a Meat CAR and here is what I found: Two more meat cars, a meat shoe and my favorite the meat coffee cup. I am really sorry about this, but it's the most disgusting entry I have ever made on Art Car Cenral. Don't get me wrong I love "cooked" meat but this is really , really bad. I hope you come back to ACC when all this blows over.

Meat Car Plain


Meat Car with Garnish


Pirate Meat Ship


Meat Shoe Art


Meat Coffee Cup Art

Around the world a revolution is taking place, one that is so revolutionary that no revolution in the past could have revolutionized the world as much as this revolution taking place right now. Its the Hello Kitty Art car revolution, its true people are covering their vehicles in this revolutionary symbol unlike that of past generations. Its bigger than Che Guevara, bigger than the iMac and even bigger than slice bread. Behold the Hello Kitty Art Car revolution. They have a leader, soldiers of every age with guns, guitars, cars, bikes, motorcycles, planes, trains and sowing machines for their uniforms. This army is unstoppable and one day they shall rule the world together as one.




The Making of A Hello Kitty Prius Art Car Video

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The coolest circular bike ever made was created by a student at UCSB. He took nine salvaged bikes, tube steel and yellow paint and reassembled into a carousel formation in the spring of 2003. The bike is modular and can be dismantled and reassembled. It is normally left in public places where it can attract a variety of riders.

This Romanian Romania Dacia 1310 car is the latest in front wheel technology.

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What's wrong with this picture? A mom pushing her child in a stroller while riding her Segway, can we say Crazy Lazy???

This hummer is sporting the new "flat-tire-be-gone". Tires that will never get a flat but will last for about a week after heavy duty off road driving.

Low Altitude Hand held Synchronized Assault Aircraft or LAHSAA

These funny military vehicles are brought to you by the hard working folks in the US armed Forces. You go to work, the commute stinks, you work long hours and you have have morons taking pot sots at you all day long. Here is my best shot at naming these in a manner that any one in the military could understand, you deserve a break.

Coca-Cola Delivery Assault Vehicle or CCDAV


Santa's Helicopter Present Assault Vehicle or SHPAV


All Terrain Donkey Assault Vehicle or ATDAV


Low Altitude Motorcycle Assault Aircraft or LAMAA