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AutoTrader Classics
Jackie Noonan? 404-568-5940
John Faulkner
Fireball Tim Entertainment
949-493-7434 office
949-683-6233 cell
AUTOTRADER CLASSICS AND FIREBALL TIM ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS ONE-OF-A-KIND 1951 CHEVY 3100 “REDSTER” AT CINEMA VEHICLE SERVICES ON AUGUST 28
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – August 26, 2010 – Take a 1951 Chevrolet 3100, add top of the line mobile electronics, a hydrogen assist system and a flaming red custom paint job with an aggressive stance and what do you have? A new evolution of Carcitecture™ called “21st Century Classic.” AutoTrader Classics and Fireball Tim Entertainment will unveil the REDSTER, a one-of-a-kind interactive vehicle on August 28 at Cinema Vehicle Services, the oldest and only full service picture car company in the United States.
The REDSTER was built as a promotional vehicle to build brand awareness about AutoTrader Classics and to showcase a variety of modern technologies in a unique classic vehicle. The vehicle will be used at automotive events across the country through the end of 2011. Collector car enthusiasts will be able to experience the AutoTrader Classics website with the interactive enhancements added to the REDSTER made possible by SONY technology, including their Internet Dash Pod, AV In-Dash DIN System and VAIO Touch Screen Computers.
This unique vehicle was designed and constructed by Hollywood Movie Car Designer and TV host Fireball Tim. Fireball Tim’s designs have been in more than 350 film, television and commercial projects over the last 20 years. He has also been seen on Discovery Channel’s “World’s Most Expensive Rides” and “Monster Garage.”
In addition to Fireball Tim Entertainment, other key sponsors include SONY, LifeTime Oil Filter, DuPont Paint, Cinema Vehicle Services, Kumho, Kurv, Jeff Styles Pinstriping, Nano Nitrous Systems, California Car Cover, Sparco and HH2 Hydrolectric Systems which provides safe, low pressure hydrogen induction into the engine and removes carbon.
Key enhancements to the REDSTER include: performance tires by Kuhmo; customized Royalty chrome rims by Kurv; SONY Internet Dash Pod and AV In-dash DIN System; a remote mounted oil filter by Lifetime Oil Filter; construction by Cinema Vehicle Services; Nitrous by Nano Nitrous Systems; and seats by Sparco.
“We are excited to be working with Fireball Tim Entertainment,” says Don Dixon, director of integrated marketing and affiliated brands for AutoTrader.com. “This is a great opportunity for us to build more brand awareness and attract more classic car enthusiasts to the AutoTrader Classics brand.”
The reveal will take place on Saturday, August 28 from 11a.m. – 1p.m. (Pacific Time) at Cinema Vehicle Services, 12580 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, CA. Guests can expect to see 20 of the most famous cars in movie history, roller skating waitresses from Frisco’s Car Hop and top radio DJ Uncle Joe Benson from KLOS as Emcee.
“This has been a year of many firsts for AutoTrader Classics,” says Rob Huting, general manager of AutoTrader Classics. “We launched our first ever multi-media advertising campaign and reached several traffic records. This reveal adds to our continued effort to attract more classic car enthusiasts and keep our brand top of mind when searching for a new classic car.”
About AutoTrader Classics
AutoTrader Classics, launched in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet’s leading automotive classifieds marketplace dedicated to the classic vehicle sector, with more than 20,000 listings of classic cars and trucks, as well as parts for those vehicles. Utilizing the same innovative merchandising functionality as found on AutoTrader.com, AutoTrader Classics unites classic car enthusiasts with the vehicle of their dreams. In addition to the online marketplace, AutoTrader Classics also produces a series of print publications designed to inform and entertain classic car enthusiasts and collectors. The company also owns www.DealsOnWheels.com an up-to-date source for muscle cars, sports cars, 50′s classics, antique automobiles, related parts, services and accessories. For more information, please visit www.autotraderclassics.com.
About Fireball Tim Entertainment
Fireball Tim Entertainment is an Entertainment and Design Company encompassing the talents of Hollywood Movie Car Designer and TV Host Fireball Tim.
FTE offers a wide range of capabilities to Brands through the creation of custom content programming distributed to millions of Automotive Enthusiasts around the world. FTE specializes in vehicle design and builds, costume and mascot design and builds and live event development and management. For more information, please visit http://www.fireballtim.com
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This is my friend, Debrah. We’ve known her for over 25 years. And she… makes people smile.
Every time I go to the store, she hassles me. Hassles me with love, attention, kindness and pure spirit. She calls me “trouble.” Deborah is the kind of person that inspires greatness. No matter what job you have, there are those that stand out… and make a difference.
I write this in hopes that it will inspire you. I write this in hopes that it will make you see that you too, can make difference in the people you meet. Become a smile millionaire like Debrah. And if you’re having a bad day, drive to Malibu and tell her I sent you. She’ll make your day between the Famous Amos and Virgil’s Root Beer snags.
Thanks for showing me where the Boboli Pizza was today, Deborah. And thanks for inspiring us all…
August 28th marks the WORLD PREMIERE of the AutoTrader Classics REDSTER…
What is it???
Yes, that’s me. The Human Guinea Pig…. thanks to my wife, Kathie.
Other wives do normal things. …Well, close to normal at least. But MY wife is weird. She makes molds, using me as a test subject. BOING!
CASE IN POINT: The Skechers Project. Code Named STANKFOOT.
Now, if you are into cool cartoons, then you’ll love ZEVO3, coming from Skechers Entertainment and NickToons. And since Kathie builds funny looking characters full size, this is where I step in. Over the last 25 years, I’ve been them all. And I mean… ALL of them. I’ll tell you a SECRET at the end of this post… below the photos. But don’t tell anyone else. I mean it!
STANKFOOT is the latest KCL build for Skechers. And he’s gonna be cool. So cool,… ah hem, he’ll have my arms. Literally. Below is how we did it with some final shots to follow in the coming weeks.
Yes, I AM Super Mario.
So yesterday, I headed with JF to Downtown Disney for a big cheese meeting. Why? Oh, man… when you guys hear about this, you’re gonna go kookoo…
BUT! While we were waiting for the meeting, we went and had some excellent coffee in the Storytellers Cafe at The Grand Californian Hotel. (Awesome joe, btw) But, as I sipped my hot beverage, I WAS ATTACKED!!! FROM EVERY ANGLE!! …And here’s how it happened…
FADE IN:
FT and JF stroll on into the cafe. Totally innocent. Quick cuts as they sit, order, FT scratches his goatee, then…
RANDOM FAST CUTS:
FT suddenly gets ATTACKED by a HUGE BEAR from behind. His reaction is one of SHOCK! Real shock!! JF instantly yanks out his clawed fingers to attack the impending doom! But he’s no match for the soft burly bear! FT grabs the two bears by the biceps, screams in horror at the size… realizing he’s outmatched! Then…
CUT TO:
Real insanity ensues! FT is double teamed by famous acorn stealers CHIP & DALE! Zoiks!
Time passes in rat-a-tat-tat light flashes as the battle is suddenly interrupted by …the WAITER. Serving toast!!! Is it real toast? Will Fireball escape the clutches of the scawee bears and the curiously smiling Chipmunks? Stay tooned…
FADE OUT.
Why, we barely escaped with our lives! …And my coffee. THEN? We went in and had a great meeting…
Yes, I’m addicted. I’m hooked. I admit it. My name is Fireball,… and I’m a Chocoholic.
Ghiradelli Square is the devil. I’m just sayin.’ And… I dig it. But who’s the guy in front of the Crepe Place? Aha…! Had a meeting with this dood toady, known only as “MC.” He’s a technological expert. In what technology? Cars. In what way?
Like I’m gonna tell YOU! At least, not now. But you WILL know MC soon.
The World’s Coolest Movie is almost here. At least, I hope so. CVS was responsible for the vehicles, so if anything, they’ll be cool. (Join the Facebook Page!) And if the movie tanks, I’ll delete this post and stick my head in a watermelon. And THAT, won’t be cool.
Check out the character NEW TRAILER.
Today marks the official launch for the 2nd TEASER for the Autotrader Classic’s REDSTER. It’s coming…
Cat’s outta the bag. But what is it exactly??
More nutjobs come for a visit…
But THIS time, the kooks of AUTOSTREAM came by the shop to see what’s cookin.’ And theses guys? These guys are car insaners!!
Behold, Bill, Adam and Timbo from Autostream.com. What is A.S.???
Just the dangest coolest new site that has bitchin’ shows. (DANG! I said bitchin’ again! Told myself I’d ease up on that word!!)
Whatever…
Da boys from Autostream had a blast as we perused the shop looking at cool cars. We checked out the last remaining Dukes TV car and even sat in the Hangover Mercedes. Autostream is basically the HULU for cars. They create all kinds of neato shows for cars nuts like me to watch. So, whatta ya think we’re doing?
Wups…. too much info. Official Side skirt #276
Anywho, we had a blast and will continue. Thanks for comin’ by gents!
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