ROBOCOP, James Bond Cars, Porsche 911, Miami Vice & Rockford

What’s up you STUPENDOUS STREAKERS and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE!! And to launch this Monday, let’s rip it with ROBOCOP ART! Fireball’s done up the Taurus Cop Car from the original, plus… a bit of BLOOD SPATTER to boot!

DID YOU KNOW?? The Ford Taurus used in RoboCop were modified, early pre-production models of the first-generation sedan, painted matte black and outfitted with police equipment like push bars, light bars, and spotlights to create a futuristic look.The cars were so futuristic that the original concept for the film’s police cruisers was an ultra-expensive, jet-powered vehicle, but the filmmakers opted for the Taurus to keep costs down and ground the film’s visuals in reality. The association with the violent film reportedly upset Ford, but it also contributed to the car’s legacy as a memorable sci-fi vehicle.  

And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… Tommy & The Ball hit the Channel Islands British Car Show yesterday, spotting 3 Classic Spy MOVIE CARS! The LOTUS ESPRIT, ASTON DB9 & Austin Powers SHAGUAR! PLUS, Fireball pulls out the JET COOPER MINI and a Classic Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera (1985) FROM THE VAULT!!

Have you snagged the Ferrari Testarossa from MIAMI VICE for your Collection yet? Also, the ROCKFORD TEES are out, too!

The Official LANE MOTOR MUSEUM Coloring Book is ON DECK right now and the next Fireball Custom Coloring Book! COMING SOON!

And lastly… check out today’s episode below of BEST OF SHOW from RODS & ROSES in Carpinteria! This coming Sunday is the ART CENTER CAR CLASSIC!!