The lease was up. It was time to move on. After 10 years of leasing the same make and model car, renewed and refreshed every 3 years or 36,000 miles, Twenty Ten seemed like the year to try something new in the wheels department.
Unfortunately, the Kustom Kars of George Barris Industries that defined the automoblie culture of the Southland in the 1960's are no longer in vogue, so this mean surfing machine might be found in a Hot Wheels toy set but probably not cruising the streets of Los Angeles today.
I wonder what the gas mileage was in this pink puppy? At least you didn't have to breathe the smoggy L.A. air of that era when you were ensconced under that dome, but if your passenger lit up a joint, it must have made for an interesting workout for the windshield de-fogger.
What would I have given to have spun the family around the Arroyo Seco in this souped-up design by the legendary Ed "Big Daddy" Roth himself? What? There's no back seat in that bubble? Where did they put the strollers?
Alas, I had to settle for a Pepper White 2010 Mini-Cooper. At least it doesn't have any room for strollers, either!
:)
william
Ooooh, I love the green one! Enjoy your sroller-less mini!
Posted by: colleen (bcharmer) | January 15, 2010 at 10:53 AM
That would be the coolest thing to drive around in one of those! I prefer the pink one with the bubble. jan
Posted by: Snippety Gibbet | January 17, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Hey! I also have a mini...06.....vintage!!! LOL!!!!!!
Posted by: Lucia | January 27, 2010 at 07:08 AM
Oh, did you really get a Mini? That's the car I always drive around in...in my secret life of Walter Mitty.
:)
Posted by: kirsten | February 01, 2010 at 11:32 PM
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Posted by: dental care | April 29, 2010 at 02:43 PM
What a fabulous car designs! I love this kind of creative and originals car designs, due to the fact I have been fanatic of Hot Wheels since I was eight. I know they normally look a little bit extravagant, but I like the originality.
Posted by: Generic Viagra | November 15, 2010 at 07:24 AM
That pink ride is the most attractive for me. I'd love to see your Mini Coop! My son is currently hooked to Hot Wheels, and I bet he'll love your post.
Posted by: Stelle Courney | January 24, 2012 at 09:32 AM
I want to see a car show that features these vehicles exclusively! I hope there will be an event like that. I'm fascinated with classic and vintage cars. Seeing them in person would satisfy me. Your hot rods are awesome, btw!
Posted by: Carson Wininger | February 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM
That pink car is kind of cute! My niece will love that if she sees it. =) And that green car, on the other hand, is a good match for your Halloween costume party. The artificial cob webs and the color gave it a creepier look. And that is my favorite car among these three!
Posted by: Gerald Reeves | November 08, 2012 at 09:51 AM