VACATION TRUCKSTER, Shark Attack and the MYSTERY of 2125…
One of the most famous MOVIE CARS on the planet isn’t driven by a MAN IN BLACK. It’s the National Lampoon TRUCKSTER from FAMILY VACATION! And that… is driven by Clark Griswold. But what makes the Truckster so unique? It’s the most extreme… and weirdest Station Wagon ever built.
The car was a heavily modified 1979 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon built by Warner Bros, the movie being released on July 29, 1983. It created a massive uptick in Family Vacations across the country… and a few people trying to jump their wagons. (That didn’t end well, but looked pretty good on video. 😉 When was the last time you WATCHED IT??
Today, Fireball launches an all new MASTERPRINT along with several other TRUCKSTER items! Check ’em out!
Also on today’s blast is a SHARK ATTACK SKETCH, inspired for a Coloring Book. The AMPHICAR Model 770 is all amphibious and was was launched at the 1961 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW. It was made in West Germany from 1961 to 1968, with production ceasing in 1965. And yes… it worked.
Next up is the MYSTERY OF 2125. No one really knows where this location exists, but some say that although it looks outside, it’s really deep inside the Caves of Maine. And what do they do at 2125? Well, Fireball knows… but he’s not telling, because he started it. But of you ask him, he’ll distract you with HOT WHEELS, give you a Cookie and maybe tell you a Top Secret Story. But we do know that 2125 began as a secret Mason Temple and is now rumored to be the home of the ARTISAN SPEC, highest order of the Illuminati. But hey, you didn’t hear it from us.
CLASSIC COOL is here!!! Check out all the BEST in Classic TV Wear! MORE coming every day!
Fireball’s CAR SHOW SCHEDULE has be UPDATED! Check it out!!
And finally, today’s BEST OF SHOW is a 650hp, Suicide Door ’55 CHEVY that’s outta control!! WATCH!!
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HAWAII 5-O MERCURY, Aquabus, Scifi Hot Spot and Bare Metal!
Today’s Fireball Blast celebrates the King of Kops with Steve McGarrett’s MERCURY PARK LANE from HAWAII 5-O! A fantastic original series that ran for 12 seasons on CBS from September 20, 1968 to April 5, 1980… and continues in reruns. It was the longest-running Police Drama in American television history. And although McGarrett’s car changed over the years, this MERC PARK LANE was one of the best… and now a new Fireball SKETCH!
Also in today’s blast is this fun AQUABUS mashing the tiny boats of Vancouver with a sleek awesomeness of a VDub Bus for the helluvit. The ultimate undersea craft, baby!
PLUS, Fireball’s final render of “HOT SPOT” done for the cover of DIECAST HEROES Collectors Journal depicting his very own Superhero concept that uses MIND POWER to Multiply Worlds. Could come in handy if you need a planet of all Fembots, right?
And lastly, today’s BEST OF SHOW Episode is a sweet BARE METAL CHARGER spotted in Camarillo. What Movie Character would drive this one?? WATCH NOW!
WHEELS AND WAVES is coming SEPTEMBER 1st!! Only a month away!
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Deloreans, Surf Wagons & STARSKY MASTERPRINTS hit the Garage
Invariably, I get asked if I designed the STARSKY Torino… but since I was 11-years old when the show came out in 1976, I say “I’m not that old, buddy…” And even though I’m a fairly young Grandfather, I’ve gotten to work on many films and do tons of cars. But Starsky’s Torino was one of my favorites as the “Striped Tomato…” now with a super cool MASTERPRINT in the Garage! Plus more…!
Also on today’s blast is a Starsky Slide SKETCH, this Volcanic KUSTOM DELROEAN used for the Cover of DIECAST HEROES, (Yea, I know… the Motor’s too small) and some shots from this weekend’s SANTA BARBARA Cars & Coffee visited by a Facel Vega and a crazy-cool 600+/700ftlb ’57 Chevy!! Wow…
Today’s BEST OF SHOW comes outta Camarillo with a sick ratty SURF WAGON! I’m in… WATCH NOW!
NEW CARS COMIN’ TO THE GARAGE THIS WEEK from EMERGENCY! and more!!
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HARDCASTLE, Puma, Spaceships and VDUB DRAGSTERS!!
Every day here at the FT Garage, Fireball busts out more MOVIE & TV SHOW Coolness. And today’s no different with NEW ART from HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK!
“Hardcastle and McCormick was an Action Crime Drama Series that aired on ABC from September 18, 1983, through May 5, 1986.” Many of you were in High School then and IT… WAS… AWESOME. Especially, the COYOTE X which went through multiple Season iterations. Unfortunately, the series didn’t last but it was cool while it was here. Check out the NEW TEES and all-new MASTER PRINT! Did anyone snag a DIECAST??
Also today, Fireball SKETCHES the Classic PUMA GTE. Built in Sao Paulo, Brazil by Puma Automóveis Ltda. WITH tons of models, it was established in 1963 as Sociedade de Automóveis Lumimari, then became Puma VeÃculos e Motores the following year, and Puma Indústria de VeÃculos SA in 1974. Here it sits, ready for LAUNCH!
Still another SKETCH from the Cover of DIECAST HEROES Collector’s Journal depicting an insane Theater of Sci-Fi Nerdologists!
Today’s celeb is Fireball’s buddy TAI BABALONIA! Remember her as a Skating Champion in the Olympics? She was awesome and loves cars, too!
And finally, today’s BEST OF SHOW is this VOLKSWAGEN TYPE3 Dragster spotted in the Val. Too hot to Trot!!
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BACK TO THE FUTURE, Blade Runner & Bombs blow in the Garage
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You never know what’s gonna blow up in the Fireball Tim Garage with NEW CONCEPT ART, but today it all starts BACK TO THE FUTURE 2 with this new version of the Hill Valley Police Car! An amazing MASTER PRINT that begs you to take a ride to the Gray Bar Motel with this Sexy Cyber Cop! “Yes, I wave my rights to EVERYTHING, so take me away…”
Next up is a 1936 Chevy BOMB for those in LA who love historical coolness wrapped up in a Slammed Latino Masterpiece. Yes, this one’s a real car on the streets of LA and it’s PINK!
Fireball also launches two versions of his Blade Runner MINI Cooper called NEXUS INTERCEPTOR. This car was built back in 2008 in Torrance and is currently carving canyons. But watch out, ’cause it’s searching REPLICANTS to retire. Are you one??
And lastly, Fireball’s whips it for a RANGE ROVER, designing this one for a client wanting to give the ULTIMATE 4X4 Experience!
SOLDIER CON is coming to EL PASO, Texas on September 6th and Fireball WILL BE THERE sketchin’ like a whirling dervish! (We actually don’t know what a dervish looks like, but we heard it’s fast… and that’s something.)
Today’s BEST OF SHOW is all Classic Sexy Cool with a 1949 CADILLAC! WATCH and try not to drool…!
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THUNDERBIRDS, Vettes, Monsters & Rats attack Fireball Garage
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Today, the Fireball Tim Garage gets overrun with all new coolness starting with THUNDERBIRDS!! If you love CARS & MOVIES, then you’re in the right place…
Thunderbird 2 from the original 60’s Gerry Anderson TV Show has been in the Garage for a while, but now there’s an all new MASTER PRINT! It’s BIG, bold and badass! Check out the sizes and snag one for a GIFT or for your Garage!
Plus, Fireball busts out a ’62 Vette that’s ALL MOTOR, baby! Should he do a Color Canvas of this car? LET HIM KNOW! Next up is new ADVANCED COLOR VERSION of the now RETIRED Official HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS Coloring Book Cover. This one is called FRANKENTRUCK and depics what the Monster would drive as a more refined art. A mish-mash of every truck on the planet. The perfect getaway car…
Into DIECAST?? Fireball’s gonna be giving away TONS at the all-new WHEELS AND WAVES on September 1st! Join the show and start your trading!! And finally, a great piece that was used for the COVER of an issue of DIECAST HEROES. Can you spot who’s who?
Today’s BEST OF SHOW episode is this insane SLAMMED MILITARY RAT JEEP spotted at Supercar Sunday! Which Marvel Superhero would drive this one?? WATCH NOW!
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PJ DJ tapped for new upcoming WHEELS & WAVES Cars & Coffee
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With Fireball’s all-new Cars & Coffee coming September 1st, WHEELS & WAVES at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is sure to be one of the BEST. And now, we’ve brought in a Master DJ to ensure a good time. PJ SANGER (AKA PJ DJ) will be headlining the show with serious tunes to match the SERIOUS CLASSICS AND KUSTOMS coming.
If you don’t know PJ, ask anyone in the 805 with a Custom Bug or Bus ’cause he’s known for infesting most car shows with a ton of some of the best Vdubs from AIRKOOLED CLASSICS and WOLFSBURG FINEST. Expect to see a ton of Bugs for W&W!!
Also included in today’s Fireball SKETCHES are a GHOST VETTE done for GM and a gorgeous 1958 MERCEDES 300SL at the foot of the Matterhorn done for a Private Party. Plus, in the GARAGE sits waiting the FAMILY TRUCKSTER from National Lampoons Family Vacation! Our #1 BEST SELLER!
Fireball’s going to SEMA and you’ll see him with a ton of celebs like the crew from PIMP MY RIDE! Are YOU comin??
And finally, today’s BEST OF SHOW are some creepy cool RATS arriving at a show in Hesperia. Which one’s your dirty fave?? WATCH!
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DID YOU KNOW that Batman actually killed the MUNSTERS??
Seventy hysterical episodes of THE MUNSTERS were produced. But the show was canceled after ratings had dropped to a series low in the face of competition… which was ABC’s BATMAN. Yes, Batman was to blame, but The Munsters found a large audience in syndication over the next 50 years and cemented itself into Pop Culture History. And today, Fireball launches some new items IN THE GARAGE to keep that dark and creepy ball rollin!’ Our Favorite character?? SPOT.
The MUNSTER KOACH was made from 3 Model T bodies by George and is 18 feet long. It’s currently in the possession of the Barris Estate in Oxnard.
The 133″ frame was hand-made, has a four speed manual transmission and a power rear end. 350HP, 289ci Ford Mustang V-8 as a four-speed. Two four-barrel carburetors mounted on a Edelbrock Ram-Thrust manifold. The carburetors were mounted backwards in an effort to save space and the pull type throttle actuation modified into a pusher type. The Koach rode on a 133-inch wheelbase, was covered in BLACK PEARL PAINT, featured a coffin-like blood red velvet interior with four-row seating, and was just plain awesome. WATCH Fireball below take a close-up look. >>>
Today’s SKETCH comes from Fireball’s WACKY CAR SEMINARS with Kids. He visits Schools and asks kids to design a car with THEIR specs. This one came out as the STRAWBERRY RAPTOR ROCKET 5000!
Also featured is Fireball’s BLADE RUNNER themed MINI Cooper that premiered at the LA AUTO SHOW and built by legend Eddie Paul. Where is it now??
And finally, today’s BEST OF SHOW features this smokin’ hot all-original LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH.
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BONUS SKETCH!! MoNsteR Mustang, Nash, Solar Punk & Kustoms!
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But if you dig COOL HOLLYWOOD CAR CONCEPT ART… them MARCH ON ’cause today’s Badassery starts with Fireball’s MUSTANG YETI MONSTER TRUCK, crushing all that stand in his way! (Yes, that’s a Yeti driving… and his name is Bob. Don’t ask… he’s sensitive about it.) Also on deck is this sweet 1947 NASH AMBASSADOR! Want either IN THE GARAGE? Let us know and we’ll rock it!
NEW ONLINE SHOW coming soon with Fireball and Tommy from CAR SHOW SAFARI! Only a few weeks away from this Thursday ONLY show right here and we NEED YOUR HELP! Should it be LIVE or MEMOREX?? Cars, Shows, Shenanigans!!
Lastly, check out this amazing SOLARPUNK Concept Art Fireball did for the cover of DIECAST HEROES. Now in the Garage!!
Today’s BEST OF SHOW?? The “VSTANG” is absolutele bonkers!! WATCH!
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History of the NINJA TURTLES PARTY WAGON shreds coolness…
Although studios eventually built the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Part Wagon for the last film, there were multiple iterations over the years with the cartoon. WATCH the episode below to get the details and check out Fireball’s latest MASTER PRINT CANVAS! This one would be a sick addition to any Turtle Collection!
BONUS SKETCH is Fireball’s BEFORE and AFTER SKETCH of the Mask Muscle Car for the film SON OF THE MASK. Fireball did more than 40 design explorations for the car before it was built for the film. The final design here was sketched and colored JUST FOR YOU GUYS! Check it out!
Also, a wee bit of VINTAGE BALL at Portuguese Bend in San Pedro! Circa 1967 as Fireball hit the apex against his own brothers! He was 3. Winna…
And finally, today’s BEST OF SHOW is the Classic Iconic 1970 MERCEDES C111! Did you have the DINKY?? WATCH and drool!
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