BMW Art Car -- In my living room

Smitty · 01-08-2009, 09:59 AM

Hey guys, though I'd post some pics of a recently-completed project. I had the Robert Rauschenberg 635CSi Art Car hood reproduced (albeit on an E30 hood) and I mounted it in my living room:

For reference, here's a link to the original car:
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive...rg-635-csi.php

***Gamite*** · 01-08-2009, 10:06 AM

that's awesome

zackman17 · 01-08-2009, 10:51 AM

i thought i was obsessed..lol it looks good

INFAMOU$ · 01-08-2009, 11:00 AM

wow.. cool idea!

Quack · 01-08-2009, 11:09 AM

that's very nice, now you're giving me ideas.

spoony_prelude · 01-08-2009, 11:14 AM

Very nice! I too am getting Ideas! lol

Jay

Fel · 01-08-2009, 11:28 AM

That. Is. Badass!

Great hood choice too, looks really good.

MiroE36 · 01-08-2009, 11:36 AM

Right on top of a nice flame, hard to get any better

richie_s999 · 01-08-2009, 11:40 AM

I love it!!!! Now, how do I talk my wife into this.....

Eurostyle · 01-08-2009, 11:48 AM

Looks great!!!

richie_s999 · 01-08-2009, 11:54 AM

how much did it cost you do have the hood done like that?

Smitty · 01-08-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by richie_s999

how much did it cost you do have the hood done like that?

The hood was from that mint 325i that Euroguy was parting a few months ago. I had it resprayed with a fresh Alpine White base. My father is a retired graphic designer and he agreed to reproduce Rauschenberg's design. I provided him with detailed photographs of the original E24 hood and he modified the proportions slightly to work with the E30 piece. All told, he probably spent about two weeks planning and painting.

So basically, the materials cost was low but it's difficult to put a price on my dad's time!

Thanks for all the positive comments.

Fel · 01-08-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty

The hood was from that mint 325i that Euroguy was parting a few months ago. I had it resprayed with a fresh Alpine White base. My father is a retired graphic designer and he agreed to reproduce Rauschenberg's design. I provided him with detailed photographs of the original E24 hood and he modified the proportions slightly to work with the E30 piece. All told, he probably spent about two weeks planning and painting.

So basically, the materials cost was low but it's difficult to put a price on my dad's time!

Thanks for all the positive comments.

Damn, that's lucky to have a connection like that. After I saw it, I started wondering how much it would cost to put together.... you'd have to buy the hood (one that's in great shape with no rust), then paint it, and then do all the custom work. If you were to take this idea to someone to have them do it, I'm sure it would cost an arm and a leg. Well done, and kudos to your father!!

What did you use for the black? Is it vinyl stick on? Can't imagine it would be paint. Did you clearcoat over it?

Again, good job, I'm jealous...

addbhp · 01-08-2009, 04:10 PM

Bravo - Beautiful addition to your home. Great conversation piece as well I imagine.

Smitty · 01-08-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fel

What did you use for the black? Is it vinyl stick on? Can't imagine it would be paint. Did you clearcoat over it?

No vinyl -- It's all acrylic paint! He did some clearcoat tests but ended up not using anything. As an indoor display piece, it doesn't really need a fixative.

Thanks Rudy -- I wouldn't say the lighting was a fluke, but my living room has five potlights and two of them are ideally positioned as art spots, giving the area a bit of a gallery feel.

Everyone who's visited and inquired about the piece has expressed a newfound interest in and respect for the BMW brand after hearing the history of the Art Car series. As an enthusiast, it's great to be able to share my passion with my non-enthusiast friends and family on a level they can enjoy and engage with!