T. Mayer, Illustrations
Off The Wall: Artwork And Sketches
Volvo 480
Stack of Volvo 480s cabriolet and turbo in purple, white, two-tone green-silver, red, and black produced from 1986 – 1995. ©2016 Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars – All Rights Reserved
If you know Volvos you probably also remember that there was a time when it wasn’t easy to describe them as cool, good looking, elegant, or sporty. That was around the same time when they decided they want something cool, good looking, elegant and sporty. In 1985 this was the 480. A three door, wagon style, sporty looking liftback that looked like a P1800ES at Wikipedia had an intense affair with a 3rd gen. Honda Civic hatchback at Wikipedia. Looking at what the Japanese with these types of cars Volvo never gave the 480 it’s full potential. Especially the Renault F-engine didn’t really match the exterior. But nevertheless it’s still a great looking car that draws a perfect line from the P1800 to the C30 and the present V40. Some enthusiast even found ways to give their 480s the power they deserve.
You can buy these graphics and more Volvos at Volvofornia – Vintage Volvo T-Shirts And Apparel or posters and accessories at Redbubble.com
Stack of Volvo 480 Turbos in black, white and red produced from 1986 – 1995. ©2016 Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars – All Rights Reserved
Holden Monaro (VZ) CV8 (2004–2005)
Holden Monaro (VZ) CV8 (2004–2005) by Monkey Crisis On Mars
I really like the fact that Holden build a true muscle car without adding any retro to it. I also like that they did not add any overly edgy and aggressive tone. I just love how this is just a good looking coupe. We can debate about the hood scoops, but this is a timeless design and for sure a future classic. So here is the first render of the Holden Monaro series. I hope you like it.
Thank you to Melanie helping me finding the right approach into the Australian car culture. Please read (and follow) her blog with great black and white photos.
Coming Soon: Holdens!
Coming Soon: Holden Monaros by Monkey Crisis On Mars ©2016 – All Rights Reserved
This is somehow exciting for me: For the first time I’m exploring the cars of Australia! Starting with the Holden Monaro and the HSV performance derivatives.
All Together: Opel Omega / Vauxhall Carlton Stack
Stack of Opel Omegas / Vauxhall Carltons © 2016 Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars – All Rights Reserved
It’s done: The Omegas (yes, yes, the Carltons) are up and ready to order at Redbubble. From top to bottom:
- Opel Omega 3000 DTM (German Touring car Championship) race car
- Opel Omega 3000 Irmscher Evo 500
- Opel Lotus Omega / Vauxhall Lotus Carlton Type 104
- Opel Omega, Vauxhall Carlton 3000 GSi 24V Red
- Opel Omega A2 3.0 24V Caravan Astrosilber
Stack of Opel Omegas / Vauxhall Carlton A Studio Pouche available at Redbubble.com
So now since we established a first line featuring GM’s V plattform the moment has finally come to visit Australia: Get ready for Holdens!
Artwork by Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars, San Diego, California, USA –
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More Tercels
You might remember that I made a few Tercel 4wD wagons a while ago. So it happened that the Tercel forum picked it up and soon I got contacted by a forum member named Mark you asked me to do a custom stack of his past and present Tercels. Here they are! Thanks again to the people of tercel4wd.com who are keeping these oddball cars on the road. This is such a great car in many ways. So how can you not like this collection of japanese econoboxes.
Available at Redbubble and Artsmoto
Toyota Tercel Al25 Wagons by Monkey Crisis On Mars available at Redbubble
More Opels: Omega 3000 And Caravan
We are closer to a new stack: Following the Lotus Omega (Sorry Great Britain, I just can’t call it a Carlton. Omega sounds so much sharper) I follow up with the Opel Omega 3000 GSi and the Caravan which was also available with a 3.0 24V 6 straight six engine. It might not be the coolest car in the world but I think it got a pretty sleek design for a 80s car (introduced 1986). It also moves us one ocean closer to some more interesting cars from Australia: Omegas have been the base for a few Holdens and since they managed to fit a V8 in it it shouldn’t be ignored. I promise to come back to that later.
Red Opel Omega A, Vauxhall Carlton 3000 GSi 24V © 2016 Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars
The Omega 3000 was the sports version of the Omega A model range. It featured a straight-6, 3.0-litre, 12-valve engine, which produced 177 bhp (132 kW; 179 PS). Other modifications from the base model included a lowered suspension and limited slip differential, as well as different fascias and a rear spoiler. The car had a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph), and accelerated from 0–100 km/h in 8.8 seconds. (Wikipedia)
Opel Omega A2 3.0 24V Diamant Caravan ©2016 Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars – All Rights Reserved
Opel Omega A2 3.0 24V Diamant Caravan : Huge rear wheel drive wagon with a 24V 3.0 straight six engine made by GM? Unfortunately they never made it to the states. Holden sold a variation called the Commodore and even offered it with a V8. That was when the American Caprice Classic looked like a brick. Although now considered cool, at that time not even close to modern architecture of the Opel.
Artwork by Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars, San Diego, California, USA –
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Modern Euro Icons Car Series Lancia Stratos HF Tipo 829
Modern Euro Icons Car Series Lancia Stratos HF Tipo 829 ©2016 Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars – All Rights Reserved
Modern Euro Icons Car Series Lancia Stratos HF Tipo 829
The Lancia Stratos HF (Tipo 829), widely and more simply known as Lancia Stratos, is a sports car and rally car made by Italian car manufacturer Lancia. The HF stands for High Fidelity. It was a very successful rally car, winning the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. (Wikipedia)
Design by Marcello Gandini at Bertone
Artwork by Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars, San Diego, California, USA –
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Lotus Omega / Lotus Carlton
Lotus Omega / Lotus Carlton Type 104 Car Art by Monkey Crisis On Mars
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I read these cars where quiet popular amongst criminals, because it was able to outperform any police car while holding four people.
For those who don’t know this car a little bit of Wikipedia: The Lotus Carlton (the Lotus Omega and sometimes called the Opel Lotus Omega outside the United Kingdom) was a Vauxhall Carlton/Opel Omega A saloon upgraded by Lotus to be a 177 mph (285 km/h) sports saloon with acceleration to equal contemporary supercars. The external differences were minimal with the addition of a rear spoiler, vents on the bonnet, Lotus badges on the front wings and bootlid, a bodykit and considerably wider wheel arches distinguishing it from a standard Carlton/Omega. The car was only sold in one colour, a shade called Imperial Green, a very dark green that in anything but direct light appears black.
BMW 3 Series E36 Coupes
Side view of 5 German made BMW 3 Series e36 M3 coupes build from 1992 – 1999. The BMW E36 is the third generation of the 3 Series compact executive cars produced by BMW. Design by Joji Nagashima.
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3-Series, developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, BMW M. (Wikipedia)
– M3 GTS-2 PTG race car
– M3 GTR touring car
– M3 Lightweight White With Checkered Flag
– M3 estoril blue coupe
– red coupe
Artwork by Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars, San Diego, California, USA –
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Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio Q4
Design Icon: Pininfarina designed Alfa Romeo 164 Quadrifoglio Q4 (1993) by Monkey Crisis On Mars ©2015
Part of the Modern Euro Icons Series available at Redbubble
The Alfa Romeo 164 (codenamed Type 164) is a four-door executive saloon that was manufactured by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1987 to 1998 and designed by Enrico Fumia of Pininfarina.
In 1993, The Q4 (short for Quadrifoglio 4) was equipped with the most powerful 3-Litre V6 engine fitted to the 164. The Q4’s four-wheel-drive consisted of a viscous coupling unit, central epicyclic differential and Torsen differential in the rear. Connected to the ABS and “Motronic” engine management modules, the power driven to the rear axle was continuously variable from 0 to 100% subject to road conditions. This model was equipped with a Getrag 6-speed manual gearbox. (Wikipedia)
Artwork by Tom Mayer, Monkey Crisis On Mars – Illustrations And Car Art, San Diego, California, USA –
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