Fireball heads to SEMA, HERBIE, Jeannie & Hockey LEGEND…
HAPPY SUNDAY, folks! Hope your day is goin’ swimmingly! Let’s start off in the blast with a Classic Disney-esque HERBIE THE LOVE BUG MASTERPRINT! This Fireball Canvas Print evokes some of those foggy San Francisco nights where Herbie got lost in the streets. Stunning! Were you a fan of the original DUB? We were… CHECK IT OUT!!
DID YOU KNOW?? Herbie’s number ’53’ was chosen by producer Bill Walsh who was a fan of Baseball Player Don Drysdale. Don’s number was 53… and Dean Jones, the actor who played main character Jim Douglas, snuck in another appearance in the same film as another character. Can you spot him??
Fireball is off to SEMA LAS VEGAS tomorrow, so no blogging until next Saturday. But tons of Social from the show and be sure to watch CAR SHOW SAFARI LIVE each day at 2-3pm on Facebook to get a glimpse of the show! EPIC!!
Also in today’s BUBBLICIOUS BLAST… Fireball discusses plans for Automotive Pop Culture at SEMA with Chop, Cut, Rebuild star DAN WOODS, The Fast & Furious CHARGER, everyone’s favorite I DREAM OF JEANNIE Barbara Eden, Fireball snaps with the crew of Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, a badass CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Fireball Sketch, super badass WRENCHING PINUPS are what the world needs most now.
This Fireball Shot of a Classic MidCentury LINCOLN ended up on the cover of a Malibu Mag and lastly… at the Fireball home in 1972, Hockey Legend and family friend BOBBY HULL. Yes, the Golden Jet was Uncle Bob. Fireball’s got the cool cap.
In today’s Fireball Episode… this stunning FERRARI F40 was a poster on every kid’s wall. But now, they’re ‘53 BUICKS.
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HAWAII 5-O, Corky, SEMA REVEAL, Classics & Marianne!
AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE is vast here at the FTG… and today’s no different starting with Fireball’s HAWAII 5-O MERCURY MASTERPRINT! Jack Lord whipped this baby around the Islands to put an end to Crime… and they shuddered when they saw him coming. TAKE A PEEK!
DID YOU KNOW?? The term “Five-0” is a slang term for the police. The nickname comes from Hawaii being the 50th state to join the union. While it’s not accurate, the nickname became popular with fans and is still used today. JACK LORD lived in Beverly Hills when he was asked at the last minute to read for the part of McGarrett. He read for it on Wednesday, flew to Hawaii on Friday, and was in front of the cameras the following Monday!!
Also on today’s HULA-HOOPIN’ BLAST… Fireball snaps with CORKY COKER at SEMA, On Set for ESCAPE FROM LA with the Copter he designed for the film, Island Girl MARY ANN from GILLIGAN’S ISLAND was a fan favorite, FIRST SHOT of Fireball’s new SEMA MUSTANG CONCEPT built by PROJEKT CARS and with a Dragon by HEATHER EDWARDS! (This car premieres NEXT WEEK AT SEMA!)
PLUS, a BEL AIR SKETCH, the reason we love FIATS, a Classic CADILLAC from CAMARILLO and Fireball’s JL Diecast! He’ll be at the VEGAS DIECAST SUPERCON in February! Check out the GUEST LIST!
Today’s Episode is a liquid fast LOTUS EVORA!! WATCH!
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FIREBALL CORVAIR MONZA, SEMA, Hotness, AMC & JDM Episode!
Let’s wrap up a SUCCESSFUL WEEK with some Classic Coolness! How about an all-new 1965 CHEVY CORVAIR MONZA for the Corvair Enthusiasts? PLUS… Check out the awesome new CORVAIR AT ANY SPEED TEE! This was Tony Dow’s Favorite Car! WATCH US DO THE SPIN!
DID YOU KNOW?? The CORVAIR was the first mass-produced American car with a turbocharged engine. The 1962 Spyder was one of the first vehicles in the US to offer factory turbocharging and it was the first GM car to feature unibody construction with welded front fenders! In his 1965 book “Unsafe at Any Speed,” consumer activist Ralph Nader criticized the Corvair’s swing-axle rear suspension, claiming it made the car more prone to rollovers. However… the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration later found no such handling problems. “See ya later, Nader…”
Also in today’s CORVALICIOUS BLAST… Fireball is heading to SEMA on Monday to hang out with some cool Peeps like the boys of PIMP MY RIDE, EMERGENCY Squad 51, Fireball’s MACH 3 MINI flanked by Hotness, stunning LOWRIDER BOMBS of Ventura, more of the DIECAST GIRLS of Vegas, Fireball’s AMC GREMLIN was on tap of Diecast and the REAL REASON WE ALL LOVE VENTURA!
Today’s Episode is a FULL CUSTOM KAIDO DATSUN 240Z JDM!! WATCH!
Have you seen the latest episode of CAR SHOW SAFARI?? It’s hysterical!! WATCH NOW and don’t forget to check out today’s ART TALK LIVE HERE!
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GONE IN 60, Trejo, Dick Tracy, Chevys & SEMA FIRE GIRLS!
Only 5 days away from SEMA… and to get things rockin’, how about an awesome new GONE IN 60 SECONDS MUSTANG GT500 MASTERPRINT!? This one with a stunning Pinup Painting for your Garage, Home or BatCave!
DID YOU KNOW? The original 1974 GONE IN 60 SECONDS is known for its car destruction, with 127 cars damaged or destroyed in total. The 40-minute car chase scene in the film is one of the longest in film history, with 93 cars wrecked! And yes, Fireball will be doing the ORIGINAL CAR, too!
Also in today’s BODACIOUS BLAST… DANNY TREJO snaps in DTLA with as Classic RIV, a super funkadelic DICK TRACY Car that neeeds to be SKETCHED, Fireball scoots a FERRARI 360 MODENA for… um, research, a Vintage restores BIKE & SIDECAR in downtown Ventura sits waiting for adventure, the FIRE GIRLS of SEMA are ready to put out your Cool Car Flamin’ Heart, Fireball’s GMC SIERRA MASTERPRINT Commissioned for a client in Oregon and Team Fireball at WHEELS & WAVES MALIBU hangin’ with Cool Cars!
Today’s EPISODE… a Classic HOT ROD sits cool at Supercar Sunday… WATCH!
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FLINTSTONES, Chuck Norris, SEMA Girls & NEW CAR SHOW SAFARI!
What a week! So much going on in the Garage, but today, Fireball SKETCHES a new FLINTSTONES BEDROCK ROADSTER MASTERPRINT, but there’s an all-new Episode of CAR SHOW SAFARI! Teleportation IS REAL!!! WATCH NOW!
DID YOU KNOW?? On the Flintstones Movie, since the entire cast performed barefoot, glassware was banned from the set to prevent injuries. The appearance of the Flintstones’ sabre-toothed cat marks one of the first times for a furry CG character in a feature film.
Also in today’s Funktacular Blast… a Vintage Snap of Fireball with Family Friend CHUCK NORRIS in the early days! Fireball Pop gave him his break on an episode of ROOM 222! Plus, the Police Women of BACK TO THE FUTURE 2 need THEY’RE OWN SERIES!! Also, Fireball’s 4-HEEL DRIVE from the Flintstones Movie was built on a RAM TRUCK and Fireball interviewing SEMA GIRLS!! Yea, SEMA is tough to go to, but someone’s gotta do it! And lastly, Fireball’s concept art for the ARIZONA SUPERBOWL.
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FERRARI SPIDER, Celebs, Brady’s, SEMA, Cosplay & Multi-Pass!
Today we celebrate EXOTIC BEAUTY with Fireball’s new FERRARI 360 MODENA SPIDER MASTERPRINT! Sure, it may not be as cool as a ’53 BUICK, but it’s got yellow sass and THAT’S somethin.’ Check out the SUPERSTUFF inside the Garage or SEARCH YOUR FAV!
DID YOU KNOW?? Known for its medieval history, its auto-making prowess (as home base of both Ferrari and Maserati) and its famous balsamic vinegar, MODENA ITALY is a treat for visitors of all ages! Git 2 it!
Also in today spicy blast, Fireball snaps with Automotive Artists RICHARD PIETRUSKA & DANIEL VEHSE! (Come meet Daniel at SEMA as he’ll be hangin’ with the Ball!) Plus, School buddy CHIP FOOSE and Taco King DANNY TREJO with his Classic CHEVY… What year is it??
Some Automotive Pop Culture with THE BRADY CARS, SEMA GIRLS, a FIFTH ELEMENT MASTERPRINT and even some SoldierCon COSPLAYERS! Yes, The FTG is in Ventura… and here’s why… SEE BELOW.
Today’s EPISODE features John Zimmerman’s 1949 FORD CUSTOM OVERDRIVE! WATCH HERE!
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2025 CALENDARS, SEMA, Snake, Earnhart, Mask & ’36 CUSTOM!
The 2025 TV CAR CALENDAR is finally IN THE GARAGE!!! Just in time for the Holidays, Fireball whipsnaps the BEST TV Car Sketches into this HOT 2025 CALENDAR, featuring Hawaii 5-O, TJ Hooker, Andy Griffith and many more! Grab your Calendar NOW!
Also in today’s BLAST, Snake’s nemesis… The Duke Cadillac from ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, Fireball getting ready for SEMA (Only 2 Weeks Away!) and will be in the TRW BOOTH #81495 to launch his NEW “RED STEEL” DESIGN!! What the heck is it?? Come to SEMA and find out! You’ll be able to buy LIMITED EDITION MERCH designed just for TRW at SEMA and Fireball will be there SIGNING/SKETCHING every day of the show from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m!!
PLUS, in the TRW Garage Shop, you’ll find retro photos of DIYers taken in their Photobooth ON SITE… but they want to see YOUR old photos ahead of time, so they’ll hang them in the garage for you to find! Go BACK TO THE FUTURE and find photos of you working in the garage with the generation that inspired you and share them… tagging @trw.us!
Celebs will be abundant at SEMA and here’s a Vintage Snap of Fireball with DALE EARNHART, JR! See how many Celebs you can spot this year!
Automotive Pop Culture can’t exist without BATMOBILES, so here’s a great shot of the car from Batman Forever, designed by Tim Flattery! Also, Fireball with his MASK MUSCLE CAR at the LA Auto Show!
Today’s EPISODE is a gorgeous… and SLAMMED 1936 PLYMOUTH KUSTOM! WATCH!
Upcoming EVENTS!! PARADE of FRIGHTS in Channel Islands (Oct 26th), WHEELS AND WAVES Channel Islands (Nov 3rd) and SEMA Nov 4-8!!
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Fireball busts Final Design for SEMA DARK DRAGON TACOMA…
It’s Official! The final design for the SEMA DARK DRAGON is the brand new 2024 TOYOTA TRD TACOMA, being built by Carlos Molina and his team at PROJEKT CARS in El Paso, Texas! The truck is gonna be badass and features an amazing DRAGON SKETCH by HEATHER EDWARDS of Dog & Dragon. The background is her piece also… Let the games begin…
DID YOU KNOW?? Projekt Cars is responsible for building hundreds of SEMA CARS over the last few decades… and there’s no stopping them. FLAME ON…
Also in this afternoon blast, Fireball sketches a Classic Cadillac Woodie Wagon, features an afternoon at the super cool SLOATMAN VINTAGE GARAGE in Ventura and releases THE FAST FACTORY! Let Sammy take you on a tour!
BEST OF SHOW?? This absolutely Bonkers KUSTOM MERCURY LOWRIDER from The Ventura Nationals. DroolShifting ACTIVATED…
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Fireball releases design for 3rd SEMA PROJECT with TACOMA
The 3rd car to be built by PROJEKT CARS in Texas by Carlos Molina with Fireball is this 2024 TOYOTA TACOMA, dubbed THE PHOENIX with another MasterSketch femblazoned by Heather Edwards of DOG AND DRAGON. A patriotic off-roader for Vanguard Offroad that will be CRAZY in the flesh! Be sure to swing by their booth and get a FREE PRINT from Fireball and Heather!
Also in today’s blast… Fireball’s COBRA MUSIC sketch from the Official WRENCH NATION Coloring Book! But who’s the Musician?? Plus a BEST OF SHOW Impala from Santa Paula and Fireball scoots this amazing ORANGE Chevy Longhorn. What a beauty!
T-Minus 2 Weeks for WHEELS AND WAVES in Channel Islands!!! You comin??’
And lastly, today’s BEST OF SHOW Episode featured James Hetfield’s CLASSIC CUSTOM in the belly of THE PETE! WATCH!!
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Fireball designs 2nd epic SEMA CAR as BRONCO AMERICANA…
Off the heels of the DARK DRAGON MUSTANG being built by Texas-based builder Carlos Molina of PROJEKT CARS comes Fireball’s 2nd design, THE BRONCO AMERICANA for Vanguard Offroad. Horse SKETCH by Master Illustrator Heather Edwards of DOG & DRAGON, a variation of this truck will be in Vanguard’s booth (if all goes well) at SEMA for the show in Vegas starting in November.
The Bronco will feature a host of parts from Vanguard (Fireball and Heather may be there to SKETCH & SIGN, but as you know, things are up in the air until the fat cow sings,) but Fireball’s designing 4 cars at the moment with a potential of a few more. All built by PROJEKT CARS. More to come… but check out the store now for this HOT BRONCO AMERICANA!
Also in today’s blast… WHEELS AND WAVES is only 2 weeks away and word on the street is that it’s going to be EPIC! Keep in mind, this is a Cars & Coffee from 8-10am, but the sheer amount of CUSTOM CARS on the way is wild, many coming from THE VENTURA NATIONALS and as far south as San Diego!. Will you be there at The Channel Islands Maritime Museum??
At the Santa Barbara AUTO EXPO, Fireball gets a shot with superfan, pal and Wellness Expert JENNIFER MCDOUGALL and the infamous Dr. Pepper! What’s more Americana than a Car Show on the grass in the California Sun!
Today’s BEST OF SHOW is this Classic BADASS BLACK LINCOLN! Yes… coming to Wheels and Waves, baby… WATCH!
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