How Do You Create An Art Car?
Some people call them art cars, others prefer the term mutant vehicles. Filmmaker Harrod Blank settled for calling them wild wheels, which is what he titled his documentary about these customized vehicles. These are the rolling sculptures that inspire passerby to look and look again, posing the question, “Did a spaceship land on the hood of that car?” Absolutely. Or it could be an old station wagon covered in rubber monsters or a motorized shrine begging to be worshiped. If your car is starting to look a little plain Jane in comparison, take heart. You needn’t be Leonardo da Vinci or even Big Daddy Roth to pimp your ride. A glue gun and some found treasures should do the trick. Sacrifice your car to the art gods. You can go halfway by making a temporary art car to start. Get magnets, washable paint, paper decorations or create a shrine of misfit toys on your dashboard. If you’re ready to go whole hog, you have a couple options. You can maintain the basic shape and mechanics of your veh
