So, I’ll be hanging with the guys from DiecastAudio, talkin’ Movie Cars this Saturday. It’s the SATURDAY NITRO RADIO SHOW. Be sure to check out the show below. (I’ll try not to mess things up, as I have a way of causing trouble without really trying. Wups. 
Also, make sure that if you’re in Vegas for February, head on over to the DIECAST SUPERCON!
Everyone loves concepts. New cars that come out reflecting wild visions of future rides, future hot rods you want to build and concept art from film. But why?
We all want to be “inspired.” Being inspired leads us to action. The best kind of action. And in action, we create and manifest our lives in positive ways.
I get tons of emails from car people showing me their latest rides and concepts. That inspires me to always push the envelope. You guys keep “me” going. With our day in and day out lives, our only true escape is imagination. It’s why we like going to movies, watching “good” TV and socializing. Ideas make us use our imaginations creatively, then we work out plans to make those visions real. And the best part is that we share it in lots of ways. But they arent’ just cars.
We are all designers of sorts. You can design a weekend, a trip to Europe, a canyon run, clothing, an evening dinner. We draw, build, go to car shows, create, watch what we hope will be something good at the movies, just plain have fun to use our imaginations and build “our lives.” Something to make them better. My hope is that my books help to do that for you.
These books give a bit of background as to how cars for film are envisioned. But since it costs so much to buy things nowadays, I decided to create ebooks so that everyone could have them cheaply. Super cheap. They cover designs for “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Batman,” “Green Hornet” and even Weapons like the H2Obliterator and the EMOdistruptor. I’ll keep ‘em coming as long as you guys want them. Check ‘em out and let me know what you think.
My buddy, Charger Steve, is having a cool car show down in Del Mar near San Diego. Some seriously wild rides for those down in that area. Check it out. Sure to be a blast!
Get more hot info HERE.
What is going on in this world? Ideas are merging, blending, taking shape, radically departing but staying the same. And that’s our world. Change.
Many people fear change. Maybe because it’s unknown. The question is, “What if you DID know the answer?” To everything? Would life be the same? Would you even be interested? Change is good. It keeps us on our toes, makes life adventurous, and forces us to have faith in things unseen.
Fortunately for you, you get to SEE this week’s designs. Some are wicked cool, some way not. But change is in the air, therefore, this week’s theme. Entitled?
CHANGE!…… DANGIT!
1. THE AUDI E- TRON ELECTRIC
Remember the Audi in “IRobot?” How could you not? It was in every DANG scene of the movie. Along with Will Smith’s beefy bod. (I had enough of that after the first scene… whatever) Well, Audi has taken their R8 and made it sweeter. Electric. And… Red. And red is good. Electric? Yea, that’s cool, but RED is cooler. Just think of RED things. Cherries. Megan Fox’s Lips. A stubbed toe. Ok,… maybe not the last one. But red is cool, dangit. (Check out the AutoDissection on the R8 here.)
2. THE BUGATTI GALIBIER
I don’t know what Galibier means, but I’m pretty sure it means BADASS in Swiss. Or French for Ho, Ho, Ho. This AlumiChrome cladded beasty is just plain sick lookin’ and all elegant at the same time. Has Bugatti changed? Yes. For the better? Yes. Do you want to take Megan Fox for a ride in this hammerfisted royal machine? Um… that would be a yes…. dangit.
3. THE CITROEN REVOLTE INTERIOR
WHAT!! WHAT!!!!!!! Ok. Let me go meditate on this for a while. I’ll be back…
Ok, I’m back. WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If this interior didn’t scream “look at me” any louder, I’d eat my hat. With mustard. …. One word, change it so that we can actually drive it. And what is THAT? A Star Trek Baby Seat??? Ok,l I want this car for my next film. It takes place in the 25th Century. Tentatively called ‘Duck Dodgers.”
4. VOLKSWAGEN THINGAMADOODLEHICKY
IS there something wrong with this car? Is it me? Is the picture distorted? Do I have poo on my shoe? These are just some of the things I contemplate when I look at this Vdub. Change. Change is good. Respect design, no matter what. And always,… respect the poo.
5. THE REVA ELECTRIC
I don’t know. Is this car cool? Ya think? I mean, electrics are supposed to be ugly. What’s up with that? Is this little beasty a tuner wannabe? Would you take it and slam the crap out of it? Carve it in the canyons? One thing is for sure, dangit, it’s so green that it’s turned my hair green.
6. THE GHOSTRIDER
This comes in today from a buddy at The Hub Garage. Check him out here. He’s an excellent designer with a lot of great ideas. Some are so over the top that they do belong in movies, but it’s not really the look of these cars that makes them unique. It’s vision. Vision is what changes the world. Visions of what you can’t see, manifested. We all say that ideas come from your noggen, but that’s not really true, is it? Visions come from the ether. In constant change and flux, promoting growth.
SpaceGarage’s cars promote growth. They get you to think what the world might be like through HIS eyes. Ah, change. It’s a good thing.
7. MERCEDES BENZ SLS AMG
Red. Cool.
8. TOYOTA IQ
Duh. ‘Bout frikkin’ time. What dumbass waited so long to bring a cool microcar here. Probably the same DUMBASS that gave us the Smart. Was that a pun? I mean, I put Smart and Dumbass in the same sentence! Is that a cool thing? It’s like in Back to the Future, the town was called Hill Valley. Howabout InsideOut, UpsideDown, Over and Above. Ok. I think I’ve lost track.
Where am I?
9. THE VDUB ARMS DEALER/ ESCAPE FROM LA
And my anti for this week? Something VERY serious. A vision of change. A RADICAL departure from the norm. This UNBELIEVABLE vision was done back in 1995 for the film Escape From LA. It was SO visionary, it didn’t even make into the film! THEY WE’RE FREAKED OUT OVER HOW AWESOME IT WAS!!!!! I mean, you take an old Harley, ass-connect it to a Bug, and fill it full of goodies.
Ok, maybe I’m kidding myself, but I’d drive it. Pull into a Baby’s R’ Us and pick up a load of Pampies? Done. Back into Starbucks and load up the Chocolate Madelienes? Done.
Change. Don’t fear it. Go with it, then watch how the answers come. And yes… I’m done.
So, my buddy Nate is an interesting guy. Not because he’s a huge MOVIE CAR buff or that he drives an exact replica of the original BATMOBILE. Street Legal.
Nate is interesting because he GIVES in special ways. His website is filled with tremendous inspirations for those so inclined to visit, but with his car and STAR CAR CENTRAL, his group travels to shows for free to give them glimpses of cool Hollywood Icons. (Be sure to check out the website) Whether it’s parades, hospitals or car shows, Nate’s group makes an impact.
Before you can give back to anyone, you have to truly find what you love to do. Don’t get me wrong, everyone can use a helping hand, but the one thing that people need most is inspiration. Seeds that help internally to grow prosperity, health and the true things that make a difference.
Big kudos to Nate and all those out there that are working to give their time, work and devotion to people less fortunate. Like attracts like. Give and what comes back will be 10-fold. Nate is “AUTOINSPIRATION.”
I hope he gives me a ride in that beast…
Wow! Holy crap! It’s unbelievable! Sorry, none of these things. The ATeam van has been revealed and it’s… well, The ATeam Van. (Source: SplashNews)
Not really any different, this shot taken on set. But hey, you can’t mess with Mr.T. Oh wait, Mr. T isn’t in this. Neither is Starbuck, uh, I mean ‘what’s his name.” And george Peppard is sleeping with the fishes, so that leaves….. The A Team Van?
YAYYYY!! The crew is back!! At least one of them. Ok, I’m done here.
If you didn’t get a chance to see “EXTREME RIDES” on Discovery a few weeks back, it’s on again this Monday, the 21st. Lots of cool cars are covered, so check it out. 8 and 11pm pst.
Coming up soon is “WORLD MOST EXPENSIVE RIDES” The Series. 13 episodes of the most expensive, coolest, ridiculous vehicles on the planet. Cars, Bost, Planes. And I got to ride in them all! …Not.
I did sit a Bugatti Veyron once, though. Sans the cup holders…
Ok, now this site is COOL. THE HUB GARAGE. For anyone into cars, you gotta join this. One of the best and easiest Automotive Social Networks out there., The Hub has all kinds of unique doodads for getting your rides seen. Your photos, video and whatever else is premiered on the homepage right away, as well as your garage blog.
There’s so much stuff out there now, that it’s hard to find ones that are easy to use. As in user friendly. Check it out asap.
And don’t forget to type in my name and friend me up!
The key to life is HOW YOU THINK. Case in point. This 89 year old lady has been driving her same car for the past 40 or so years. 540,000 miles! Her philosophy? She doesn’t care where the road goes, she’s just eager to find out.
If you want to grow old gracefully, drive adventurously. That doesn’t mean be stupid. It means don’t ever lose your sense of discovery. Be like a kid and “explore.”
I remember my brother Ethan and I, when we were kids. Every day, we said… “let’s go outside and explore.” We discovered life in its infinite possibilities.
This video from my friend, Roger. Also, someone who appreciates what’s around the corner. Thanks, Rog.
The Rock House.
Built at the turn of the last century off the East Coast, this kinda thing really smacks home for me. Not just the coolness of what you see here, but just that someone would think of doing this at all. Design infuses and penetrates our lives in many ways. We are ALL designers of sorts.
What’s cool in YOUR life?
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