In his infinite generosity, cohort member Eric Clem has given us this lovely May Day gift, straight from beautiful Washington state. In the unlikely case you couldn’t tell, this… thing began life as an early eighties Citation, so perhaps it’s destiny that it be made to emulate the cars of the Mad Max series.
Of all the baubles added to this art car, the riveted tail fins are the most impressive. The taillights appear to be from a Corvair, and there’s a nice guard to ensure that they can be used on another project car in the future. Note the ergonomic consideration provided by the spotlight next to the fake gun (which, if fully legal, may not be wise to display so prominently).
The most functional modification has to be the addition of shopping cart wheels to the front bumper. Not only should they prevent scrapes on the front corners, but they can probably roll nice, even creases into other cars’ sides in parking lots. And of course, there’s the swept back windshield which was somehow accomplished without cracking the glass. That might suggest this X-body began life as a custom convertible, though I couldn’t find any pictures of such a creature.
I did find a number of structurally similar A-body ragtops, however, and if properly reinforced and backed by GM, they might’ve even been popular for a few years. This Citation, lacking the all-American charm of those professional conversions, is obviously failing to hold my attention, but I know a number of you might prefer its Australian brand of dystopian chic.
That is one of the most interesting cars I have ever seen. Not sure if that’s good or bad. Looks like a lot of custom fabrication went into it.
..the Klingon ‘Glarrk ClankkMobile’ is A W E S O M E …it would sell well down under ..we appreciate iron gubbins like this…it’s fitted with the supercharged Mack 16.4 litre E9 V8 right!? 🙂
Wow. It’s like what the Rambo character would have looked like if they cast Michael Jackson instead of Stallone.
Certainly better looking than that bustleback Seville abortion from a while back.
+100! Love it!
One nice thing about this custom job is that it’s low maintenance. It looks even more authentic after being subjected to some adverse weather.
They did make a few X-car convertibles, but from what I recall they were all either Omegas or Skylarks, because the notchback coupe made for an easy conversion, this looks like it was once a Citation, which only came in hatch or club coupe, but I have never seen one converted, this looks like it was a Citation hatch.
I sort of like the concept with the rivits. A rust hole? Too many door dings? Just rivit a fresh piece on top of the bad one. All it needs now is zebra stripes.
Another Green Lake gem from Seattle.
I love the bear trap hanging from the rear.
What are the taillights from?
Perry mentioned Corvair.
I’m most impressed with the fins. Anybody can pile a bunch of crap on top and call it an art car. Those fins took some real thought and decent fab skills to do. The hood with all the mounted hardware is also pretty interesting.
Thanks Perry for this well timed post. May Day in Seattle has a tradition of loud and often violent protests. A car suited for Seattle’s version of the Apocalypse hits the spot.
It should be interesting today and tonight. Seattle’s weather today is summer like – just right for a long night of rage.
Someone is real handy with sheet metal and got a rivet gun for Xmas, I like it though not really all the junk piled on the deck lid, the bullbar attempt is weak as water but the headlight guards are OTT. Perfectly armoured for urban driving.
There’s a site in Oz called Mighty Car Mods. They always post on YouTube. There’s one episode where they zombie-proof a Nissan Pathfinder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS8KXHBCimo
These guys are good for a hoot. As their seasons have progressed, they’ve gotten a lot better.
Typical GM deadly sin. They pioneered the first zombie apocalypse car yet didn’t put a top on it, choosing style over function and leaving the passengers dangerously exposed. I bet Consumer Reports had a field day with that one.
That is fantastically awesome!! I feel certain the convertible affords engaging conversation with fellow motorists! I do have to wonder if the owner has a hard top that can be hoisted into position for more serious driving situations?
Perfect Urban Assault Vehicle. Looks like a Tweaker version of the Batmobile.
“Mr Rockatansky, calling Mr Max Rockatansky…your car is ready Mr Rockatansky…”
The last of the V6 Interceptors?
The Night Rider!
A fuel injected V6 FWD MacPherson strutted suicide machine……
Kill it quick before it breeds.
If that is Mel Gibson’s car, run away quickly! lol
2013 Houston Art Car Parade
Holy cow. I passed this car on S. Dearborn St. just east of I-5 in Seattle on my lunch break this afternoon; I almost turned around to follow the guy and get a photo. Looked like he was turning into the Goodwill store.
“Looked like he was turning into *a* Goodwill store.”
There, I fixed it.
I dig it! Anything post apocalyptic and automotive has my approval.
Ah the The Humungus’s car
Ahem….Lord Humongous.
My bad… Spell checker on the tablet went nuts
I dig the Mad Max/Klingon vibe this thing has goin’, and appreciate the design and fab work that went into those fins, but hold on a minute… Check out the wheels and hood. Did this start out as an X-11? Almost seems a shame.
I never thought I’d say that about a Citation!
There would be a percentage of the population that would actually BUY a vehicle like this in order to express an ‘out there’ personality .. .. i’d buy it ..but how much is it worth?????? hahahaaa
It makes me think of the cars in the old Roger Corman movie Death Race 2000… and it has a Mad Max vibe, too.
This vehicle screams “Do not **** with me!!” though I could be mistaken. This vehicle is very cool all around, the two different style of fins are neat, I wonder if that wrench on the back can actually be stepped on, is there a hidden message being sent by mounting the license plate on the passenger side, and wow those license plate are worn. The XYG series cannot be older than 2007 since Washington has a 7 year rolling replate, wonder if the owner will keep their number?
Washington has what seems to be somewhat liberal gun laws so my guess the fake (I assume) gun is more accepted there.
Love it! This just totally made my day. I want to build my own version…
Need one to scare the neighbors