GONE IN 60, Gort, Concepts, Santa, Legends, Books & Grease!
Howdy you NINKUMPOOP NUMBNUTS and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE!! We start off with an all-new GONE IN 60 SECONDS Fireball Masterprint, with a little follow-up destruction by GORT!! You remember Gort? He was the original Cylon… only he didn’t know it. 😉
BUT DID YOU KNOW?? Gort was loosely inspired by the character “Gnut” from the short story “Farewell to the Master” by Harry Bates. He was portrayed by Lock Martin, a 7’7″ tall actor and wore a thick foam-rubber suit, painted with aluminum to give it a metallic appearance. Two Gort suits were created to achieve a seamless metallic look on screen. One had fasteners in the back for front-facing shots, and the other had fasteners in the front for shots of Gort walking away. Lifts were incorporated into the suit’s boots to make him appear even taller… and Prisms were used to allow Martin to see out of the helmet’s visor, as it extended nearly a foot above his head!! Air holes were also provided under the robot’s chin for breathing.
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… We celebrate a BEST OF SHOW with John Zimmerman’s 1947 Pickup, discover Fireball’s Secret Florida Pad hidden deep in the Everglades, scoot back to 1969 where Fireball raced his first car on the Track in Santa’s Village in Arrowhead! PLUS, at the LA Auto Show with GENE WINFIELD, scramblin’ shenanigans with WRENCH NATION’S Frank Leutz (Have you picked up the Coloring Book, yet??) and peruses awesome rides with Chef Lawrence Flinton and Ted Coleman!
Always something new coming out of the Garage, but be sure to scoop up the latest CUSTOM MUSEUM COLORING BOOKS!! What would YOUR CUSTOM BOOK look like?? Reachout!!
And lastly… some GREASY COOLNESS! Check it out in the Garage NOW!
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PLATYPUS arrives in Montecito, F1, Concepts, Art & Events!
What’s up you MACHISMO MOPHEADS and welcome to today’s fantastic AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE!! Today’s we celebrate some new Art and an episode of BEST OF SHOW to back it up! It’s the PLATYPUS RESCUE!! (Plus a little GILLEN F1 thrown in ’cause we do that…) Check out the NEW SWAG in the Garage!!
DID YOU KNOW?? The Platypus was recently commissioned by Dana Newquist and arrived at the Montecito Cars & Coffee as it’s first show! Build from a 1947 Republic SeaBee Amphibious Airplane wrangled from Funky Junk in Fillmore, it’s an aluminum Time Capsule from an alternate Universe! WATCH HERE!
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… Have you seen Fireball (Ethan) Bro’s Movie yet?? “TRUTH OR DARE” on Amazon Prime and it’s scawee!! Also, Fireball loves cars and the Bigger the Better! Check out this super cool beautiful 1961 PINK CADDY! Anyone up for a visit to Fireball’s Palm Springs ASTROPAD?? JetPops are on us and come in 12 flavors! Plus, a vintage SKETCH of the Ball as “Snake Plisskin” while on set for ESCAPE FROM LA. This sketch by buddy Giacomo Ghiazza!
INGLIS CLASSICS SUPERSHOW is this weekend in Hesperia, VISUALIZE VENTURA is on the 6th of September with Fireball revealing his TOP SECRET Art Piece, and just in… Fireball will also be giving a talk at SCOUTS OF AMERICA at Caltech on the 13th for the NOVA Awards! Got a Scout in the Fam?? Flyer coming this week!
CAR SHOW SAFARI is filming on Tuesday also as Tommy is back from Monterey, so an all-new episode by Thursday is comin!!
And don’t forget to check out the PLATYPUS, folks!
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Fireball drives 600+hp 2025 DODGE CHARGER EV… not quietly
Man, I really thought this was gonna be lame. I mean, the 2025 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA EV is electric… and supposed to be quiet. But some lame-o dood somewhere in the studio got the idea that “We should add the DIGITAL ENGINE SOUND to this car!” WTF???!!! Seriously??
So, when Stellantis reached out to me and said, “Take this car and let us know what you think…,” I thinked… this is gonna be so lame. Who in the hell would actually put a fake engine noise into a HyperMuscle Car?? But they did… and it showed up at the Fireball Garage 2 days later. CUT TO:
I walked out of the pad and immediately was surprisingly impressed with the design. Tough, sharp, bold, BIG and brawny. Just how I like Muscle Cars. Interior was the same, although simple and clean with a buncha doohickies to play with. And the fit and finish was all Dodge and no Dork.
But as I got in, I sat there hesitantly to hit this Charger ENGINE START BUTTON, as I had no idea what to expect. Was this gonna be lame? Was I gonna be disappointed? Did I forget to do my laundry? And as the seconds rolled by, that minute turning into 5, I sat there trying to think of things to do to avoid the “Official Lame-O Moment.” And at 5:01… I rolled my eyes… took a deep breath… and hit the button, Max. Expecting either a silent buzz or a cataclysmic sound failure… But… HOLY SHIZOLLA!! What the HELL was THAT??
A Launch Sound suddenly came on and I actually felt the VIBRATION from the engine, mixed with this ridiculously cool Spaceship Astro-Buzz that felt like the car was gonna do some serious road damage! I wasn’t Lame-o… it was LOUD. Loud like… I think I just woke up the 10am Neigbors Loud. And then… just then… it went into the Creepy Sinister Silent Mode. Like “I’m ready to do your Evil Bidding, my Master…” I even felt the Earth shudder a bit. Fuck my Laundry…
Then… I discovered the HOLY SWEET JESUS MODES. Electric, Sport and FUCK YEA. Oh, and DRAG, but I was too afraid to hit that one. So, FUCK YEA was it and I popped that puppy into gear. Out came… well, what can only be described as a RUMBLE FROM THE BRONX. A sound so loud and unnerving that I got a wee be self-conscious pulling away and pretty sure peed myself. It was like Mike Tyson in a Tuxedo… Sugar Ray with Diamond Cuffs… Denzel & Keanu in an EQUALIZE-WICK Teamup. (Hey, that’s not a bad idea, actually…) WICKWUALIZER!!
I rounded a few corners to an open blvd and swiftly HIT the gas… um, I mean VOLT… and what happened next slapped a smile on my face like getting hit across the noggen with a SUBWAY Sandwich! It was INSTANT, LOUD, THUNDEROUS and all pure CHARGER MUSCLE POWER. Holy Fuckin’ Shit on a Shingle!! This thing was a BEAST!! And right there in that moment started a week of spirited driving that took me to every corner of the 805… twice. People LOOKED, TOOK SELFIES, SMILED with missing teeth, cheered, thumb saluted and asked… “Is that a digital sound?? Holy Shit!”
Sure, I can tell you about cup holders, comfy seats, whorespower, boot space or frunk diddy frunk-frunk… but who cares. This new 2025 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA EV was the funnest thing I’ve driven all year. And it’s worth every penny. ‘Cause, at the end of the day, we buy cars because of the way they make us FEEL. And this one made me feel like HOLY FUCKIN’ SHIT. I’m in… and you should be too.
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WINFIELD, Vintage, Isky, Concepts, Art & NEW COLORING BOOK!
What’s up LAME-O LILLIPUTIANS and welcome to today’s super cool AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE! We lock the punches this morning, starting with some cool WINFIELD KUSTOMS REACTOR ART and a Classic Vintage Peter Max-Inspired 1930 FORD! Both in the Garage NOW!
DID YOU KNOW?? “The Reactor” gained notoriety by appearing in several popular 1960s TV shows including Bewitched: as “The Reactor Mach II” in the episode “Supercar,” in Star Trek: as “The Jupiter 8” in the episode “Bread and Circuses,” in Batman: as the “Catmobile” driven by Eartha Kitt in the episode “The Funny Feline Felonies,” and Mission: Impossible: in the episode “The Freeze.”
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… the Ball hits the final Winfield Show and kisses ISKY with Dawn Cude, Buggy Bob and his Greeny Goblin DUNE BUGGY, Fireball spots a stunning Classic Impala Convertible Lowrider at the Santa Paula Cruise Nights, the all-new CADILLAC ELEVATED VELOCITY CONCEPT CAR and Fireball on set for his first Movie from 1976… called “Ibiddybib.” No, it’s not on Netflix… but was awesome.
NEW COLORING BOOK!! The Official WRENCH NATION Coloring Book is back in full force to Barnes & Noble, featuring Frank Leutz’s handpicks of FAMOUS MUSICIANS & THEIR RIDES! Get it here!!
The TOP FOUR HEAVY HITTERS in the Fireball Garage right now are EMERGENCY, CORVETTE SUMMER, ROCKFORD & MONKEES!! Snag ’em and git that caffiene explodin!’
And lastly… a Vintage Toon from Disney Imagineering days (1992) from Fireball buddy CHUCK BALLEW!
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CODDINGTON Rod, Concepts, Platypus hits Montecito & New Art!
What’s up you KLUTZY KREATURES and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE! If you’re new here, then welcome to the coolest site on the Planet where Cars & Pop Culture collide!! And we’re gonna prove it with Fireball’s all-new CODDINGTON ALUMA TUB HOT ROD ART! Check out what’s the Garage NOW!
DID YOU KNOW?? The Alumatub is a custom-built, all-aluminum hot rod created by Boyd Coddington… featured on the Discovery Channel’s “American Hot Rod.” It’s a 1929 Ford Model A two-door highboy phaeton, with a body hand-formed by Marcel Delay. The car is built on a custom-made aluminum frame and chassis by Coddington. It’s powered by a 350ci Chevy engine with a three-deuce carburetor setup and a Powerglide transmission.
But there’s a lot more ART today on PLANET FIREBALL… so let’s get into it… and while at MONTECITO CARS & COFFEE with Two-Shirt Tommy (Watch Car Show Safari here!), the Ball hooks up with Photographer Jim Palam and sees Dana Newquist’s CUSTOM PLATYPUS BUILD! This car was found at Funky Junk and took 5 years to build from a Sea Plane Body! BEST OF SHOW EPISODE is coming this week as well as new Fireball ART! Also, a cool Fiat X19!
The VISUALIZE VENTURA Art Show is coming on the 6th of September and Fireball will be revealing his GATEKEEPER: EPSILON #5 piece, but here’s #4 that was Sold in 2002. Join us for the show! Plus, from his ZANY ZIPSTERS Book… The Sea View Jetsters, Fireball University JOIN NOW Poster and a long lost SKETCH from Fireball ACCD Instructor Andy Ogden! (This is what’s in a Car Designer’s Brain!)
COMING THIS WEEK! Playtypus Art & More, Wrench Nation, Fireball drives the 600+HP 2025 DODGE CHARGER EV, Best of Show and so… much… more! Have an awesome day, folks!
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SHERIFF, Wagons, Celebs, Vintage, Coloring Book & Art Show!
What’s up you ICONOCLASTIC IGNORAMUSES and welcome to today’s awesome AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE! New Art today with Fireball’s FORD EXPLORER SHERIFF POLICE CRUISER and a sick FORD FAIRLANE COUNTRY WAGON! Check out the Mugshots and Masterprints NOW!
DID YOU KNOW?? Named after Henry Ford’s estate: The Fairlane name itself is derived from Henry Ford’s estate, Fair Lane, in Dearborn, Michigan. The initial 1950-1951 Country Squire was designed by Eugene Gregorie and Ross Cousins. In 1966, Ford wagons introduced the “Magic Doorgate,” engineered by Donald N. Frey, a versatile tailgate that could either drop down like a traditional tailgate or swing out like a door for easier loading and unloading.
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… In San Marino with Car Designers, driving a Delorean with Illustrator Geoff Ombao, Cruising with the infamous Harold Cleworth, Vintage Ball Snap with MommaBall and bad kids circa 1936 and at a show with Diana Tharalson and doggie Picasso. *Picasso is now playing with the big man upstairs and severely missed…
NEW COLORING BOOK!! Fireball’s all-new NOSTALGIA STREET RODS PRIVATE COLLECTION Coloring Book is finally out! Get it at B&N and be sure to visit the actual Museum in Las Vegas! Also, a NEW ART SHOW is happening in Ventura on September 6th! It’s VISUALIZE VENTURA with 5 Automotive Titans including new work from International Photographer PEP WILLIAMS! (Fireball is revealing his final GATEKEEPER Art after 4o years!!) Join us for this FREE EVENT!
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FLINTSTONES, Bond, Bull Butts, Vader, Buick Orbit & Wick!
What’s up you HORRENDOUS HEMOGLOBINS and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE!! Let’s get this party started with Fireball’s FLINTSTONES FLINTMOBILE & James Bond’s RED LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO!! Both on all-new MUGSHOTS & more!
DID YOU KNOW?? The Turbo Esprit in For Your Eyes Only 1981 had a self-destruct mechanism triggered by attempts to break into the car. A mercenary triggered it, leading to the car’s destruction. It was originally white, but was repainted copper metallic to stand out against the snow.
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… The Ball in NY checking out what’s legit, hitting SEMA with other Horrendous Hemoglobins, meeting with the EMPIRE to negotiate a Star Wars Car Show on a New Death Star, the all-new BUICK ORBIT CONCEPT CAR & a Vintage Ball Snap of MommaBall Nancy (on the right) in 1931. She was a badass even then…
An all-new COLORING BOOK is launching this week!! But WHAT IS IT?? John Wick CHEVELLE MUGSHOTS are in… and the Fireball City Coloring Books appear at SPICE TOPIA in Ventura!!
Have a great weekend, folks!! ART TALK LIVE starts up again on Monday!
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FIREBALL FERRARIS, Classic, New Coloring Book & NEW ART SHOW
What’s up you GROWNUP GORKS and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE! New Cars, New Books and a NEW ART SHOW in this one starting with Fireball FERRARIS! Check out the PUROSANGUE, BALLISTICA, 250GT & APERTA in the Garage NOW! Commissions are open, so get Fireball to SKETCH YOUR RIDE!
DID YOU KNOW?? The black prancing horse logo, now yellow, was originally a symbol of Italian Fighter Pilot Francesco Baracca in World War I. Enzo Ferrari was given permission to use it by Baracca’s parents after a race win. And every engine is hand-assembled!
And meanwhile, ON PLANET FIREBALL… The Ball hits shows and reveals a stunning CHEVY WAGON, BUICK RIV, Sketches the Fast & Furious EVO, snaps a BEST OF SHOW Pontiac on the streets of Ventura and remembers Summer 1972 at the Bobby Hull Ranch in Canada! L2L is Fireball, Brett Hull, Fireball Pop, brother Ethan and sister Jorge (Jordana).
NEW COLORING BOOK! The Official GENTLEMAN RACER Coloring Book is now at Barnes & Noble Online HERE! Chock fulla cool Classic Race Cars!
NEW ART SHOW SEPTEMBER 6TH!! This one is gonna be epic!! An all-new ART EXHIBIT & CAR EVENT is happening at VISUALIZE VENTURA featuring 5 Automotive Titans! Photographers Peter Kappen & Pep Williams, Master Illustrator Mark Stehrenberger, Sculptor Richard Pietruska and Fireball himself! LIVE MUSIC, GRUB, ART & CARS all starting at 6pm!! Join us!!
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NEW YORK, Evel, Blaster, Vintage, Classic Sunliner & WEAPONS
What’s up you a FRODERICK FREAKS and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE! Let’s begin with Art from “ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK” and the super weirdos, plus Hero EVEL KNIEVEL and his Van built for SEMA by Jeff Styles!
DID YOU KNOW?? In “Escape From New York,” Isaac Hayes plays The Duke of New York, the powerful, charismatic, and violent leader of Manhattan Island, which has been converted into a maximum-security prison. Director John Carpenter cast Hayes, a blaxploitation icon, in the intimidating role of The Duke. Isaac Hayes was a renowned musician, composer, and actor, known for his Oscar-winning song “Theme from Shaft”. His musical talent is evident in his powerful presence as The Duke. The iconic ’77 Cadillac Fleetwood sedan with the fender-mounted chandeliers, driven by The Duke in the film, is considered the first “art car” in a feature film.
And meanwhile, on PLANET FIREBALL… The Ball tinkers with an early Blast Concept from BLADE RUNNER, A Bat-Meme, out and about in Ventura on THE BEAST, a Vintage Ball Snap from 1968 in Fireball’s First Car at 3, today’s BEST OF SHOW features this Classic beautiful 1960 CHEVY COUPE from The Reagan Library Cars & Coffee and Fireball Folks in 1950’s LA with this stunning 1955 FORD SUNLINER!!
THIS WEEK! Fireball re-launches THE GENTLEMAN RACER COLORING BOOK! And remembers the Concepts from the film “ESCAPE FROM LA” to which he designed Vehicles, Sets, Props and Costumes for over 9 months!
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DUEL, DUKE, Foose, Leno, Bats, WonderCon & the Secret 2125
What’s up you KOOKALICIOUS KORNHOLERS and welcome to today’s AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE! Let’s burn some rubber with Fireball DUEL TRUCK & DUKE OF SAND ART!! Both these pieces now in the Garage, but Fireball’s thinkin…’ what else should the Dukes Livery plop on??
DID YOU KNOW?? The Sandcrawler’s design was initially inspired by a NASA rover designed for exploring alien planets. The one seen in “STAR WARS” was only 2 feet long, with clever camera work creating the illusion of its massive size. The final design was completed on April 5, 1975.
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