MANNIX, Mario, Mercury, Miami & SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN!
Man, we love our AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE, baby! So welcome to The Fireball Tim Garage if you’re a first-timer! Here you’ll get the BEST ART, SHOWS and COOL MERCH on the Planet! Let’s start this Friday Party with MANNIX, SUPER MARIO, a stunning all-new Fireball MERCURY COUGAR and the MIAMI VICE DAYTONA!
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DID YOU KNOW?? CBS was going to cancel the series after the first season because series star Mike Connors complained that this show was not very good at showing the consequences of violence. It also was the last television series to be produced by Lucille Ball’s production company, “Desilu.” But Lucille Ball used her power and influence to convince them to renew it for another season with the assurance that changes would be made. In the second season, Mannix was changed into a more hard-boiled independent private detective. The changes worked, and the series became a big hit running for eight seasons!!
Also in today’s HARD-BOILED BLAST… Were you a fan of THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and BIGFOOT?? Oh, hell yea. Although… according to the Ball, he still needed a cool car! Also, a snap of Fireball with the MINI he designed for Speed Channel’s STREET TUNER CHALLENGE. It’s home now in Channel Islands!
NEWSFLASH!! Fireball will be at OJAI CARS & COFFEE this Sunday! Come and check out the show, grab some treats at the Westridge Market or join him for Breakfast! Also, you can meet DWAYNE BOWER!
COMMISSION ART!! A piece done for the unmade film TODDLERS featuring John Candy and Steve Martin as two doods who crash a plane in the Himalayas… only to discover a town where everyone is double normal size! They have to pretend to be TODDLERS… to escape! Also, Fireball whips a gouache piece for a JAGUAR Client back in the day and a Classic STILL LIFE Color Study from the early 80’s!
ON SET!! The Duke’s CADILLAC was a badass… so yes, the Ball WHIPSNAPPED that muther into shape! Get it ON A MUG HERE!!
BOOKS!! Fireball is almost ready to launch his next COLORING BOOK! Coming NEXT WEEK! What is it?? Oh… we ain’t that easy, folks… but it’s AWESOME!!
And a PARTING SHOT CLASSIC from Artist ART FITZPATRICK! What year was this Firebird??
Today’s BEST OF SHOW is a bit of windy nonsense from Fireball’s WHEELS AND WAVES in Channel Islands! WATCH BELOW or on YOUTUBE!!
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BREAKING BAD ART, Bluebird Concept, Space Shuttle & On Set!!
Welcome to AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY!! So many cool things happening in the garage… LET’S GET TO IT! First up, Fireball busts out the PONTIAC AZTEK from BREAKING BAD and doubles down with a one-off Concept called the FIREBALL BLUEBIRD! This will be in the Garage for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!
DID YOU KNOW?? In “Breaking Bad,” Walter White’s iconic Pontiac Aztek was deliberately chosen by the show creators to represent his declining character, as the Aztek is widely considered one of the ugliest cars ever made; the show’s creator, Vince Gilligan, specifically picked the car and even selected its distinctive “fern green” color to further emphasize this point. While considered an unattractive car before “Breaking Bad,” the show’s notoriety significantly increased the recognition of the Pontiac Aztek, making it a pop culture icon. Thus… SKETCHED!!
Also in today’s HEISENBERG BLAST… A Vintage snap of Fireball, Daryl Starbird and GENE WINFIELD on set for MONSTER GARAGE, the SPACE SHUTTLE lands on PCH and a great Art Piece for MANIACS GARAGE!
NEWSFLASH!! Fireball is now writing for CALABASAS STYLE MAGAZINE with an upcoming Article on Joe Magliato and his TRINITY HOT ROD. Plus, Journalist Etraordinaire Barbara Burke interviews Fireball for a an upcoming piece in THE MALIBU TIMES. Out soon!
COMMISSION ART!! Three pieces today of Classic Vintage Ball Art starting with THE TOMORROWLAND MAGIC EYE DIGSITE. Done for Disney Imagineering in ’92, this was the original concept before GALAXY’S EDGE. Tomorroland was to be a SPACEPORT! Also, a Concept for a client called THE ICICLE. Exploring new packaging and under-explored materials. And Fireball whipsnaps a ’70 VETTE for a Socal Cruiser.
ON SET!! Vintage BEHIND THE SCENES snaps of the film “ESCAPE FROM LA” with Kurt Russell. Fireball was responsible for CONCEPT and Storyboards with John Carpenter. This was the final scene at THE HAPPY KINGDOM BY THE SEA and shot at Courthouse Square at the UNIVERSAL BACKLOT!
And lastly… today’s BEST OF SHOW episode scoots Fireball to VISUALIZE VENTURA CARS & COFFEE! So cool, it HURTS!! WATCH below of on YOUTUBE!
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URBAN OUTLAW, Mad Max, SPFX, Spock, Chevys, Dukes & ATeam!
Good Morning folks, and WELCOME TO AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY! Let’s launch outta the gate with Magnus Walker’s URBAN OUTLAW PORSCHE 277 and the MAD MAX MFP POLICE CAR! Imagine a chase with these guys through the night-time downtown Streets of LA! Now that’s a CHASE!
DID YOU KNOW?? The MFP (Main Force Patrol) Pursuit Special from Mad Max was a heavily modified Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe. Supercharged with 600 horsepower. The MFP is a small, underfunded group of highway patrol officers in a dystopian Victoria, Australia. But I guess they have enough funding for some serious cars!
Also in today’s PURSUIT BLAST… a Vintage snap with SPFX Wiz STAN WINSTON while working on a new film called “REGGIE” about a found Bigfoot Child which Stan was to direct. In development for several months, but sadly Stan passed away and the film dissolved.
Also… a MONSTER TRUCK PINTO? Well, why not? Plus, SPOCK loved cars and he especially loved his BUICK RIVIERA! Didn’t fit as many as the ENTERPRISE, but it was cool.
Today’s COMMISSION ART! This CHEVY MALIBU “CHEVHELL” client wanted something extreme… and that’s what Fireball does best! And a new version of Carson Lev’s 1960 CHEVY BEL AIR on a MUG! Should Fireball do more Collectible Chevy’s? LEAVE A COMMENT as to what you’d want him to SKETCH NEXT!
And lastly… rockin’ the Duke’s CHARGER through Malibu was a cool experience. Although nowadays might ruffle a few feathers… JUST A CAR, PEOPLE!
NEW BEST OF SHOW EPISODE TOMORROW and watch ART TALK LIVE this morning at 8am(pst) on FACEBOOK LIVE from Fireball’s Page!!
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The World loses an Icon and friend to all… GENE WINFIELD
We all knew this day was coming. The day when our legendary icon in the car world GENE WINFIELD would move on to the greatest of all Car Shows. And the sadness worldwide would be tremendous. But like Gene… there was always a silver lining.
I first met Gene in the late 70’s and he was one of the most enigmatic, excited and talented people in an industry that I soon would call home. I was a teenager and was floored by his ability to multitask as a builder, stay cool under pressure and smile the whole time in that skinny body. I thought, “What the fuck, this guy is magic.” But the energy that exuded from his lean machine was the most powerful thing I had ever seen. He was already a legend in my mind. Living Folklore…
And over the next nearly 50 years, I would get a chance to watch Gene flourish, hear Star Trek Stories in his home and build with him on shows like Monster Garage. Even Jesse James was nervous when Gene and Daryl (Starbird) came over. But being along side him, not as a builder but as a Conceptualist who loved ideas, Gene would find the best car out there that would represent the direction he wanted to go… and then start from there. “If the best is that… then we’re gonna do THIS.” Oh hell yea, I love this guy.
I learned a lot about Automotive Hollywood Business and ideas from Gene, but the single greatest gift he gave me was the importance of being kind, no matter to whom. “When life gives you lemons… I go build a car,” he told me once. He taught me that a single smile could break down walls… a kind gesture could melt away pain… and an unexpected compliment could change someone’s life… for good. And I never forgot that.
Thank you, Gene. Thank you for being my friend. And a friend to everyone and even the prickly ones. And thanks for allowing us to tag along on your journey. All of us…
But as we wrap up Gene’s Epic Chapter, it’s now up to us to ensure that Car Culture grows and prospers. It’s what Gene would have wanted. And you know this because right now… he’s smiling at you like a silly skinny kid sittin’ on the chrome capped wheel in the shop… in overalls.
Join me in Gene’s Legacy to make Car Shows the place where we’re blessed to share stories, smile, laugh and love. Be like Gene… and be happy no matter what.
We’ll miss you, Grandmaster G…
MAD MAX, Magnum, Stuntmaster, Sophia Loren & Commission Art!
Welcome to AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY! New Feature today with Commission Art, but let’s start the Fireball rollin’ with these two great PRINTS! The MAD MAX INTERCEPTOR & MAGNUM PI FERRARI! (What would happen if they merged the two? Mad Magnum?? LIKE IT!!) Check out the Mugs, Canvas and Tees NOW!
DID YOU KNOW?? Universal Studios gave Tom Selleck a bonus of $350,000… which he spent on lavish gifts, such as Rolex watches, Porsches and $1000 bonuses for the entire cast and crew of Magnum, P.I. (1980). Selleck was originally cast as “Indiana Jones,” but was not able to take the role because he was committed to Magnum, P.I. Selleck also used a Colt 1911 pistol as his sidearm on the show. The actual gun was a 9mm that was adapted to fire blanks. Pew! Pew!
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TANGO & CASH, Malibu Pad Gone, Oscars & CAR SHOW SAFARI!
Welcome to AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE!! It’s Monday and Fireball’s whipsnapped an all-new SKETCH for you guys! Today, it’s TANGO & CASH!! In Hollywood, the saying goes… “The Movie May Suck, but the CARS are always cool!” (Doesn’t mean that T&C was bad, but you get our drift.) But who doesn’t love a COOL CUSTOM TRUCK, yo!
DID YOU KNOW?? Tango & Cash was plagued by production issues, including a fired director of photography, a fired director, and a re-edited script. The original casting choice was Patrick Swayze, but he chose Road House instead, so Kurt Russell was cast! Jack Palance was unhappy with his role in the movie, saying he had three scenes with Stallone but they were all cut. (Bummer, ’cause that dood was badass…)
Also in today’s BADASS BLAST… Fireball’s Malibu Pad IS GONE, thanks to the Palisades Fire. Two doors down is Adam Carolla and his survived. Over a thousand Fireball Vlogs were filmed there, but life goes on now in the 805… and it’s awesome. Live your Life, Pivot, and Keep Going. Things always GET BETTER.
Fireball hit Peter Kappen’s Cars & Coffee (VISUALIZE VENTURA Photo Studio) and the Donuts were rockin.’ BEST OF SHOW Episode of Cool Cars is coming this week! Where do the silly big OSCARS come from? Fireball and Uncle Joe Benson know the Top Secret Location! Plus, BEHIND THE SCENES of “CHiPs“ gets a cool Fireball Mug and don’t forget about CORVETTE SUMMER, too!
Today’s CAR SHOW SAFARI takes the boys to the Automotive Ranch of DWAYNE BOWER up in Ojai! AMAZING!! Watch HERE in Facebook!
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BARETTA, Tony Dow, Eddie Munster, Vintage Fireball & UFOs!
Amazing Sunday Morning and WELCOME TO AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY!! Today, we head back to 1975 for the TV Show BARETTA with Bobby Blake. PI’s were in and he drove a beat up POS 1966 Impala! So… Fireball had to SKETCH IT and now it’s been MUGGED!! CHECK IT OUT!!
DID YOU KNOW?? The show’s theme song, “Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow,” was originally instrumental, but lyrics were added later and sung by Sammy Davis, Jr! Baretta ran from 1975–1978 and Stephen J. Cannell created the character Tony Baretta. Robert Blake also appeared as a child actor in 22 Red Ryder movies as “Little Beaver!”
Also in today’s CLASSIC TV BLAST… Fireball CAR SHOW PEEPS include TONY DOW, BUTCH PATRICK and BILLY GIBBONS from ZZTOP!! PLUS, some Vintage Fireball from SANTA’S VILLAGE Circa 1969, Fireball sportin’ a Classic SCHWINN, Scootin’ some Fireball Scooter Shooters and Ed Straker’s UFO CAR gets a MUG!!
Off to WHEELS AND WAVES today!! Episode of BEST OF SHOW coming this week! Have an awesome Sunday, folks!
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LOST IN SPACE, #43 Mugs, Cannonball, Furiosa & Columbo!!
Super Saturday and WELCOME TO AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY!! Hope your weekend goes SWELL! Tomorrow we’ve got a NEW SKETCH, but today… we’re hittin’ it outta the Universe with LOST IN SPACE, LINCOLNS, FURIOSA & CANNONBALL!! Man, there’s so many cool cars to do that Fireball’s Pen is ON FIRE! Gotta Suggestion? LEAVE IT IN THE COMMENTS!
DID YOU KNOW?? The original LOST IN SPACE series ran from 1965 to 1968 and produced 83 episodes. The first season was in black and white and used props and monsters from other Irwin Allen shows!! For example, a Sea Monster outfit from “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” was used in Lost in Space. The original series also used Bernard Herrmann’s score from “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951) for the pilot and much of season one!! Zoinks!
Also in today’s DANGER BLAST… Magnus Walker Fan GREGG OVIST sports his Fireball PORSCHE COLLECTION, ROUTE 66 is coming to the Garage, more from OUTER SPACE with this great shot of the Original Cast and the JUPITER 2 MUG has launched!! Up coming BEST OF SHOW Episodes are being edited as we speak and one of them is Dwayne Bower’s insane OJAI COLLECTION! Plus, One Mean Mutherf***er SAMUEL JACKSON love Mercedes, but DON’T TOUCH ‘EM!
Have you snagged the ALL-NEW NASCAR PETTY #43 Mug yet?? There’s more RACE CARS COMING! And lastly… The COLUMBO MUG will help you to remember… “Just one more thing!”
Fireball is off to shows this weekend! Don’t forget to hit WHEELS AND WAVES tomorrow!!
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NASCAR 43, The King Bike, Dune Buggy, Cobra & NEW CAR SHOW!!
Good Morning Race Fans and WELCOME TO AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY!! Exciting day today because Fireball has embarked on creating some NEW RACE CAR ART for ya! And the first launch is the NASCAR RICHARD PETTY #43 Plymouth! Are you a NASCAR Fan?? Then let us know what Fireball should SKETCH NEXT! Check out the MUGS, TEES & ART NOW!
DID YOU KNOW?? Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 seven times, in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981… won the Most Popular Driver award nine times, was the first stock car racer to win a million dollars in a season 1971 and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010. Other than that… he’s a pretty good Moonshiner.
Also in today’s OVAL TRACK BLAST… Fireball does his Wacky Car Seminars in Schools to Wacky Kids, @CorkTheDork loves his CHEVY IMPALA MUGS, The King ELVIS PRESLEY and Barbara Stanwyck ride off into the sunset in the Fireball Pop Film ROUSTABOUT & WHEELS AND WAVES is now only 2 days away!! Get out there, people!
PLUS, Fireball hits Ventura Cars & Coffee… spots 2 BEST OF SHOWS being this Classic awesome DUNE BUGGY and a 70’s OLDS. But what’s the Model? Also, this sled spotted in Carpinteria!
NEWSFLASH!! Fireball Tim Garage is now tapped as a Sponsor for the ALL-NEW 5th ANNUAL INDUSTRY HORROR AUTISM ROCKS CAR SHOW!! He and his team will be there Judging, Filming and causin’ a ruckus! JOIN US March 30th in Ventura for FOOD, CARS & BIKES!!
And lastly, NEW COBRA MERC MERCH is now in the Garage! Check out these Badass Mugs!!
On today’s BEST OF SHOW… JIMMY HOFFA FOUND!! WATCH NOW!!
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KNIGHT, Kojak, Rutger, Christine, Bond, & NEW COLORING BOOKS
Happy Thursday and WELCOME TO AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY here in the Fireball Tim Garage! Cool ART all around today starting with KNIGHT RIDER, KOJAK & Thunderbirds’ Lady Penelope’s FAB1!! If you’re new to this Car Culture Art Blog, then THANKS for hangin’ out with us! Fireball is a Concept Artist in the Film Industry and now brings his Cool Cars to YOU as CANVAS PRINTS, MUGS, TEES and SO MUCH MORE! His Cars are all hand-sketched with psd Color and there are literally HUNDREDS of your FAVORITES! He also does a ton of COMMISSIONS!
Peruse the Garage and SEARCH your favorite Vehicles from Film & TV, plus CUSTOMS, TRUCKS, SPACESHIPS, ROBOTS and so much more. And 10% Goes to DOG RESCUES, so start Collecting! You can also watch his SHOWS on Facebook and Youtube! CAR SHOW SAFARI with Tommy Scalera, BEST OF SHOW covering Cars Shows and Insane Customs and ART TALK LIVE every M/W/F at 8am(pst) on Facebook where he covers Car Culture and THE POWER OF CREATIVITY! So let’s get busy…
Also in today’s AUTOPOP BLAST… Fireball Car Show Celebs include the late and great RUTGER HAUER, ROSARIO DAWSON, BARBARA BACH & ROGER MOORE on set in the LOTUS ESPRIT SUB, News Anchor SAM RUBEN, Lowriders of Carpinteria, DONNA DOUGLAS Costume Photoshoot before filming on set for THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES and a rare shot of the Cast of CHRISTINE!!
ALL NEW COLORING BOOKS!! DID YOU KNOW?? Fireball Coloring Books are THE BEST and today we launch 2 new ones! PIRATES are fulla Scoundrels of the Sea for Kids and Ocean Lovers and MONSTER TRUCKS are fulla BEAST CRUSHERS! Check ’em out only at BARNES & NOBLE here along with many others! And MORE COMING!
Today’s Classic BEST OF SHOW Episode sends Fireball to the Buellton Vintage Trailer Show, spotting Jody Brooks’ 1948 MAIN LINE SILVER LARK VINTAGE TRAILER!! WATCH HERE!
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