Category Archives: Car art

Bargain: Skyfall Aston Martin Sold For $100k

Posted on November 30, 2012 by needthatcar

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. The Aston Martin Featured in the film Skyfall sold for only $100,000. Other examples of DB5s have fetched well over a half-million dollars. The twist is, this particular car was a 1:3 scale … Continue reading →

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Snake Eyes French Fries (NSFW)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by needthatcar

Snake Eyes French Fries is the name of this fantastic video by Jason Lee Parry and Gandja Monteiro. It is set to the song “Grim Reaper Blues” by Entrance. The subject is the model, but the setting shifts from a … Continue reading →

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Enola Gay Hangar Photoshoot

Posted on September 24, 2012 by needthatcar

Each September, the city of West Wendover, Nevada hosts Wings and Wheels, a car show/air show.  Some of the nicest cars and airplanes from the surrounding area show up and show off.  The star of the show, in many ways, … Continue reading →

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Modern Art Monday: Cancars

Posted on September 17, 2012 by needthatcar

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. Sandy’s Cancars is a website featuring the work of Sandy, an English draughtsman turned technology teacher living in New Zealand.  Having been involved in the world of competition modeling, he had seen aircraft models made … Continue reading →

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So That’s Who It’s For: Lil’ Kenny Sighting

Posted on August 6, 2012 by needthatcar

Well this was a treat.  I have never seen one in person but, as I strolled along at a recent car show, there it was.  A miniature semi truck.  Why, you ask, would someone want a this?  Because Kenworth.

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Quick Hitter: Been There, Done That Edition

Posted on July 10, 2012 by needthatcar

While watching the video and seeing the press photos of Gymkhana 5, I noticed that old Kenny Block and I aren’t that different.  One of the photos looked very familiar for some reason.  Then, it dawned on me.  That’s the … Continue reading →

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Modern Art Monday: Speed’s Fancy Bits

Posted on June 25, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Last weekend, Ray and I were fortunate enough to take in an exhibit called Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile. It features a very impressive collection of some … Continue reading →

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SLC Autorama Highlight: Apolo Ohno’s 1964 Cadillac

Posted on March 20, 2012 by needthatcar

This beautiful 1964 Cadillac made its debut at SEMA a few months ago, but with all the goings-on at SEMA, it may have been lost in the shuffle a bit.  Let’s take a closer look at this beautiful car. Click … Continue reading →

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Entertainment: Car Show Scavenger Hunt

Posted on March 9, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. Springtime, and car show season, are only a few weeks away.  Yes, a chance to walk around and admire the hard work and dedication of others.  Also, a chance … Continue reading →

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Very Want II: Fiat Abarth Follow-Up Ad

Posted on March 9, 2012 by needthatcar

Let’s face it, Fiat (or anyone else, for that matter) will have a difficult time topping their seduction ad, which may have been the greatest commercial ever filmed.  But they are giving it a solid effort with this new ad. … Continue reading →

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