If the names Trimuter, Tri-Magnum or Urba Electric ring a bell, you probably read a lot of Mechanix Illustrated or Popular Mechanics back in the sixties and seventies. Robert Q. Riley was a prolific designer of these build it yourself vehicles along with many, many more that were available as plans enabling you to construct your own fiberglass bodied car, trike or even … [Read more...]
Michael Ulman Found Object Hot Rod Art
Michael Ulman is a sculptor, not the usual kind working in clay or stone, instead, he works with found objects from the dumpster, flea market or under some boxes in the back of the shop. He looks at the piece and sees things you or I would miss and builds motorcycles, hot rods and boats that look sometimes whimsical, sometimes real, but always phenomenal. The photo above is … [Read more...]