Best Car Reviews:Cool Junk Made From Old Car Parts

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What to do with that old Chevy or Ford that’s all rusty and broke down in your backyard…you can give it to 1-877-Kars4Kids or make some interesting art. It’s not only a cool way for old automobiles to live on forever as a piece of your own expressionist passion – but also helps turn a nice buck. Have a look at some of these very interesting car parts turned art and appliances.

License Plate Purses

Several designers stake their claim to the origin of License Plate Purses, but I can remember first seeing them (almost a decade ago) in some vintage clothing store on South St. in Philly. It’s strange, I thought it was (technically) illegal to not turn in old plates once your car reg is done. Guess that’s why these handbags are older tags.

Automobile Furniture

Better then the back end of a ‘59 Caddy hanging from a Hard Rock Cafe – why not take part of the ‘42 Ford and turn it into your very own leather bachelor couch. Marking your own takes time, but it will save you from dropping anywhere from -40K on a pre-made love seat. Hell, you might as well buy a new car for that much!

Engine Art Sculpture

Welding torches and pieces of an engine block can bring together some pretty interesting sculptures. One of my local tattoo artists has a stand built from car parts, and it is not only art – it’s functional.

Junk Yard Photography

Lost America is best known for night shots of desert junkyards. Chopped car photography is fascinating and an interesting way to see the degrading of cars in their afterlife – and as a metaphor for human life/death.

Automotive Musical Instruments

Grab an exhaust upright and a baby grand hood to start your very own automotive blues band. With all those pipes and wires your car is kinda like a musical instrument already – especially a rusty ‘92 Plymouth Neon – those things are noisy! The professional band above is playing a Ford Focus.