40 Art Cars on Poles and the famous Spindle

by neopsychedelia

Today I found 40 Art Cars on Poles and other miscellaneous objects, an exhaustive list but I am sure I missed a few. Most of the photos came from flickr, so forgive me for not putting a credit on them all, there way way too many. On of the most famous art car sculptures is called "Spindle" By Dustin Shuler formerly located at Cermak Plaza Berwyn Illinois IL April 2008. This beauty made an appearance in the 1992 film "Wayne's World," with an opening night I will never forget. It consisted of a 50 foot spike with eight cars impaled on it and was taken down on May 2, 2008 to make way for a Walgreens store... complete story here

Wed 12/30/09 End of the Year Blow Out!

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan The New levels of luxury, dynamics and technology

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

The new Jaguar XF is already acclaimed as a key element in the revitalization of the Jaguar brand, with its new generation of beautiful fast cars. But now the car that defines Jaguar sporting luxury is even better, with major powertrain changes and a wider range of models - including a stunning new, supercharged Jaguar XFR.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

Every XF is designed to make its owner feel special. Every XF combines the practical appeal of refinement and space with the emotional appeal of luxurious interiors, intelligently chosen features and exceptional craftsmanship.The new 2010 Model Year XF also offers distinctive new identifying details, including new alloy wheel styles. The new 19-inch Artura wheel is available in two optional finishes, depending on market – chromed, as an option in North America , or painted as an option for all markets.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

Contemporary, individual and beautifully crafted, the XF has the soul of a sports car, the style and sophistication of a luxury four-door saloon and the visual excitement of coupe. Delivering high performance, excellent refinement and outstanding dynamic ability, the XF is true to Jaguar's philosophy of creating beautiful, fast cars.The new XF challenge the rules, delivering that unique Jaguar personality summed up in the two words: ‘Sporting Luxury'. The new XF range offers a superb blend of performance, value and contemporary desirability, all of which means that Jaguar's acclaimed XF has now moved even further ahead in the sports saloon market. All-new AJ-V8 Gen III petrol engines and new AJ-V6D Gen III diesel engines – all delivering more power and more performance with comparable or better fuel economy and emissions than the engines they supersede.The new 3.0-litre AJ-V6D Gen III engine makes its debut in the 2010 Model Year XF.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

The twin sequential turbocharged engine is available as the 275PS/600Nm S or a 240PS/500Nm version. Both offer exceptional efficiency and refinement and in the case of the Diesel S accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds. All-new AJ-V8 Gen III petrol engines and new AJ-V6D Gen III diesel engines – all delivering more power and more performance with comparable or better fuel economy and emissions than the engines they supersede.The new 3.0-litre AJ-V6D Gen III engine makes its debut in the 2010 Model Year XF. The twin sequential turbocharged engine is available as the 275PS/600Nm S or a 240PS/500Nm version. Both offer exceptional efficiency and refinement and in the case of the Diesel S accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

And alongside these new engines, the naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 engine will continue to play a key role for the Jaguar XF and will be available starting January 2009. Customers will be able to order the latest naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 versions of the new Jaguar XF range from January 2009.The 510bhp supercharged V8 XFR will be available to order from February 2009.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan The New levels of luxury, dynamics and technology

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

The new Jaguar XF is already acclaimed as a key element in the revitalization of the Jaguar brand, with its new generation of beautiful fast cars. But now the car that defines Jaguar sporting luxury is even better, with major powertrain changes and a wider range of models - including a stunning new, supercharged Jaguar XFR.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

Every XF is designed to make its owner feel special. Every XF combines the practical appeal of refinement and space with the emotional appeal of luxurious interiors, intelligently chosen features and exceptional craftsmanship.The new 2010 Model Year XF also offers distinctive new identifying details, including new alloy wheel styles. The new 19-inch Artura wheel is available in two optional finishes, depending on market – chromed, as an option in North America , or painted as an option for all markets.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

Contemporary, individual and beautifully crafted, the XF has the soul of a sports car, the style and sophistication of a luxury four-door saloon and the visual excitement of coupe. Delivering high performance, excellent refinement and outstanding dynamic ability, the XF is true to Jaguar's philosophy of creating beautiful, fast cars.The new XF challenge the rules, delivering that unique Jaguar personality summed up in the two words: ‘Sporting Luxury'. The new XF range offers a superb blend of performance, value and contemporary desirability, all of which means that Jaguar's acclaimed XF has now moved even further ahead in the sports saloon market. All-new AJ-V8 Gen III petrol engines and new AJ-V6D Gen III diesel engines – all delivering more power and more performance with comparable or better fuel economy and emissions than the engines they supersede.The new 3.0-litre AJ-V6D Gen III engine makes its debut in the 2010 Model Year XF.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

The twin sequential turbocharged engine is available as the 275PS/600Nm S or a 240PS/500Nm version. Both offer exceptional efficiency and refinement and in the case of the Diesel S accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds. All-new AJ-V8 Gen III petrol engines and new AJ-V6D Gen III diesel engines – all delivering more power and more performance with comparable or better fuel economy and emissions than the engines they supersede.The new 3.0-litre AJ-V6D Gen III engine makes its debut in the 2010 Model Year XF. The twin sequential turbocharged engine is available as the 275PS/600Nm S or a 240PS/500Nm version. Both offer exceptional efficiency and refinement and in the case of the Diesel S accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds.

2010 Jaguar XF Luxurious Sports Sedan

And alongside these new engines, the naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 engine will continue to play a key role for the Jaguar XF and will be available starting January 2009. Customers will be able to order the latest naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 versions of the new Jaguar XF range from January 2009.The 510bhp supercharged V8 XFR will be available to order from February 2009.

it's the Holey Terror! Now in color!

These last 2 images via: http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

For one car that is even more holey: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/01/before-there-was-fiberglass-before.html

Barnfresh

Photographed at Hershey's by Kit Foster: http://www.kitfoster.com/2009/10/all-roads-lead-to-hershey.html Kit's website has been one of my recommended for quite a while

If the look of a 100 year old car doesn't entrance you...., you might not be a car guy

This time warp Stanley was originally purchased by a manufacturer of roller skates. It was used in business until replaced by another vehicle, then stored away in a barn.
Discovered many years later, it was purchased by a series of collectors through 1981. Virtually unchanged since it was built, the car has been considered “too good to restore” by many enthusiasts and has served as an authentic reference for restoration of many other cars.

The car is all in original condition, with vestigial hints of the original green paint visible on the wood body. The fenders are thin strips of bent wood, and are unmarred. The black leather seats are entirely original and well preserved, with the exception of the bottom front cushions, which have been covered to prevent further deterioration. The brass lighting is all correct and unblemished, though tarnished.

It was put into running order by replacing the boiler with a modern reproduction, although the original is included with the car. The burner was rebuilt and the car has participated in several high-profile events, including the centennial observance of F.O. Stanley’s first ascent of Mt. Washington in 1999. It served as the model for Ken Dallison artwork on a 12-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1985. It also was featured at the 2006 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where it proved a spectators’ favorite, particularly on the Friday tour for steam cars.

To see what it would look like restored: http://www.saratogaautomuseum.com/exhibits.php?CID=73 and a gallery of similar pre-ww1 cool old cars