Vortex X-2000

This is the 1962 Vortex X-2000, a rare one-of-a-kind custom show car built by Jerry Woodward in Provo, Utah. Hand-crafted in a glass shop, it features a dramatic futuristic 1960s space-age design: a long, sleek body in metallic blue with gold lower panels, an open-top roadster style, and an extr

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Norwegian Blue

That is indeed the 50-foot-long fiberglass "Dead Parrot" sculpture, a tribute to the iconic "Pet Shop" (or "Dead Parrot") sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus. Commissioned by the UK television channel Gold, the sculpture was unveiled in July 2014 at Potters Fie

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P-40 car

This is a custom-built "mutant" art car modeled after the P-40 Warhawk. Because such builds are typically unique, owner-created projects, it has no official name or permanent location. It likely travels to regional car shows, parades, or aviation-themed events. Without specific ident

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Jack in the box

Jack-in-the-Box sculpture that was a well-known, albeit somewhat infamous, fixture at Story Book Forest, located within the Idlewild & SoakZone amusement park near Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The sculpture was removed from the park at the conclusion of the 2015 season to make way for a new "

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Big doctors bag

Standing for years at the entrance of a medical office complex in Newark, Delaware, the "World’s Largest Doctor’s Bag" was a classic example of American programmatic architecture. The Design Constructed from rusted corten steel, the massive, larger-than-life sculpture served as a nost

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Rumpler Tropgenwagon

This is the Rumpler Tropfenwagen (German for "drop car"), often considered the first aerodynamically designed production car. Designed by Austrian engineer Edmund Rumpler and introduced at the 1921 Berlin Auto Show, its "teardrop" shape was revolutionary for the time, achieving a

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EddieWorld

EddieWorld is a massive travel center and roadside landmark situated right off Interstate 15 in the Mojave Desert. It is widely recognized for its vibrant, whimsical, and candy-themed architecture, which is designed to grab the attention of desert travelers. Beyond its striking appearance, t

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The flower car

The location in the image is Boulevard Voltaire in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France, near the "Franck et Julien" kosher butcher and restaurant located at number 234. As for the vehicle, because it has been extensively modified into a custom parade float, it is impossible to ident

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Tin Man

This sculpture is a "Tin Man" created by artist Bill Secunda, and this specific version is located in Hart, Michigan, overlooking a local lake in Hart Commons. It is part of a series of metal-sculpture installations by Secunda, which have appeared in various locations across the Midwest.

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Jacob’s robot

This is a roadside robot sculpture that served as a mascot for Jacobs Mechanical Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was located in the Camp Washington neighborhood and later moved with the company to Mitchell Avenue. Known locally as a "tin man," the figure became a well-known local landma

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Happy Turdsday

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Ladybug VW

This custom "Ladybug" Beetle is a one-of-a-kind art car designed for novelty and show purposes. It isn't a factory model, but rather a creative passion project typical of the vintage Volkswagen scene in Germany. The vehicle is registered in the Teltow-Fläming district of Brandenb

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The Chattering Teeth

This whimsical landmark was a famous piece of roadside Americana in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Once displayed outside a local dental office, the oversized wind-up toy was designed to bring a little humor and personality to a standard storefront. It’s a classic example of how businesses used larger-tha

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Peacock Art Car

Peacock Art Car: Houston Art Car Parade This mobile sculpture is a classic "mutant vehicle" created for the annual Houston Art Car Parade. Rooted in the Lowbrow and Pop Surrealism movements, these builds transform everyday daily drivers into vibrant public art. The Chassis: Built

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Platonic Figure

This is the "Platonic Figure" (affectionately nicknamed the "Tin Man"), a 35-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture by artist Andrew Leicester. It is located outside the Mechanical Engineering Building at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. Designed as

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Culvert Man

Culvert Man is a 25-foot-tall folk art roadside mascot located at 42846 County Road 12 in Nodine, Minnesota (Dakota mailing address). Key Facts: • The Business: Built around 1988 for Nodine Culvert Sales, a family business owned by the Zenkes. • The Materials: He is constructed entirely fr

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Happy Chef statue

This is the last remaining Happy Chef statue, located at 510 Long Street in Mankato, Minnesota. Originally built to advertise a Midwestern restaurant chain founded in 1963, this fiberglass survivor stands as a classic piece of mid-century roadside Americana. While the restaurant chain has si

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Cadillac Camper

1965 Cadillac Eldorado Land Yacht • The Rig: A heavily modified 1965 Cadillac Eldorado integrated with a color-matched Del Rey Sky Lounge truck camper. • The Twist: The "Sky Lounge" model featured a forward-facing panoramic window in the over-cab section, letting passengers ride up to

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Humpty Doo

Humpty Doo Boxing Crocodile • What: An 8-meter (26-foot) fiberglass saltwater croc rocking massive red boxing gloves. Built in 1988 as a high-visibility mascot for the local pub, it’s easily one of Australia’s most beloved and delightfully absurd "Big Things." • Where: Guarding the en

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Swan Boat

I’m obsessed with this giant crowned swan boat on Lake Yamanaka. It’s called the Flora Swan and it’s basically a fairy tale on water. You cruise around one of the Fuji Five Lakes and if you’re lucky, Mt. Fuji shows up in the background. Save this for your Japan trip — it’s weird, wonder

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