Devil with the Green Eyes: Dig the art cars

A few days ago, Pilot and I were hanging out on Bardstown Road and came across a little art car show. The Ville is an art car hot bed. I think some people believe it supports the Keep Louisville Weird motto that we stole from Austin, but I don't think it's that weird. I see them out on the road almost every day. Some of these at the show were from out of state. To be weird, wouldn't it have to be something that just a couple geeks who live in their mom's basement do? Not that these guys aren't geeks -- I'm not trying to take that away from them.

The dude who built this one said it's powered by that boat fan in the back. It's also got some plane parts in it. He was too afraid to open it up, but he let a "younger" guy do it. It did 120.

The 21C hotel commissioned this mirrored Miata. The hotel owners are avid modern art collectors and have an art museum in their hotel. It spills over into the restaurant, Proof, which I've written about before, and makes for some strange dinner conversation. There are about 100 red plastic penguins in the museum. You can play with them. This car is gorgeous. So much more professional looking than all the rest, though, which kind of takes away a bit of the charm. I left my fingerprint on it.

Supposed to look like a circuit board, but I'm not sure if it's finished. Needs more flair.

I was afraid to ask where he got all the dentures and teeth.

The Yellow Submarine car had bubbles coming out of its tailpipe, which didn't come through well in this pic.

By far, our favorite. All the lobsters and fish wiggled and danced in time with the music coming from the car radio. Simple idea; great execution. Nobody could look at this and not smile.