I’ve seen this absolutely gorgeous, screaming chicken hooded Trans-Am parked down by Venice beach a few times over the past couple of months, and when I stopped to take these pictures, a guy approached me and told me that this car was formerly owned by the late David Carradine, better known as “Bill” from Kill BIll, and that he, the current owner, is David’s cousin. I’m not surprised, the guy totally looked like him. The first time I saw it, the letters “D.C.” were painted on the driver’s side door just below the window, but they have since been wet-sanded off. My favorite part is the spaceman interior. This particular model, a 1978, came with Oldsmobile’s 6.6L V8 making a pathetic 185 horsepower.
Bizarre Roadside Sightings: Hattori Hanso Edition
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Bizarre Road Trip Sightings #5 – Hold On To Your Hats Edition
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Welcome to Bizarre Road Trip Sightings, where we stumble between curiosity and laughter while checking out odd cars found while on road trips. This week: An Explorer who’s about to cause a major accident. Spotted by TST viewer Vinny Russo
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Bizarre Road Trip Sightings #3: Why’d you even buy it? Edition…
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Welcome to Bizarre Road Trip Sightings, where we cock our heads, laugh, cry, or just stare at strange cars found while on road trips. This time, we found a guy who can’t seem to figure out how to properly use a trailer.
From TST friend Vinny Russo.
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Bizarre Road Trip Sightings #2
Friday, December 4th, 2009
Welcome to Bizarre Road Trip Sightings, where we share strange vehicular occurrences spotted while on road trips. This time, a custom ride that’s so heavily customized it’s completely indistinguishable from the original donor car, almost. True afficionados of the brand should be able to recognize a few OEM pieces and call out what it is. Guesses?
Thanks to The Smoking Tire viewer Edward Hofman for the photos!
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