It’s Wednesday. I often feature classic muscle cars, a fair number of Corvettes, and the occasional DeLorean capable of traveling through time. However, I don’t think I’ve ever featured a Fiat Panda. Especially not a highly modified Fiat Panda that’s only 22-inches wide! Yep. It has a single seat, a single headlight, a tiny steering wheel, and of course, a tiny engine!
Why?
Quite simply, why not?
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It’s Tuesday. Great Scott! The DeLorean DMC-12 with the Back To The Future modifications has become one of the most recognizable cars of all time. There were a total of three made for the first movie and an additional three for the two sequels. From what I’ve read, The “A” car, also known as the hero car, is at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The “B” car, used for driving scenes and stunt work, was mostly destroyed in the train scene, but was partially rebuilt and is now in a private collection. The “C” car, used for interior shots, was disassembled and its parts were used to create a replica for Universal Studios Japan.
Dave, one of my readers, recently attended a wedding in England and this gorgeous DeLorean Time Machine showed up. He said that the owner was there and claimed that it is the original DMC-12 used in what I assume was the first film (No Mr. Fusion, hover kit, or wild west modifications). Knowing that the “A” and “C” cars are both accounted for, this DMC-12 would have to be the “B” car. Of course, I have no way to confirm that this is indeed the “B” car. It certainly looks authentic, but it’s important to be aware that there are countless replicas out there. That being said, all we can do is admire Dave’s photos and thank him greatly for allowing me to share them with all of you! Go ahead and check out the gallery below.
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Hi, Keep,
I have been a fan of your site for quite a few years and I want to wish you and the site a Happy 30th birthday this October. I have donated a few pictures along the way.
I was lucky to see a car recently that I think you will like. My girl and I went to a good friends wedding in England and they arranged to have this car show up. It is the original Back to the Future car that was made for the movie. The guy who owns it lives in England and trailers it to various events. The bride and groom got to sit in it one at a time and zip around local roads with the owner driving. Of course, others have tried to replicate this car, but this is the one and only! He has been offered large sums of money but so far he hasn’t sold the car.
I hope you like the photos.
KEEP up the good work! Dave
LEGO Black Sabbath
It’s Thursday. Consider my mind blown. Never in a million years would I have expected to see Black Sabbath get their own LEGO set! This new set honors Black Sabbath as they prepare to play their final show on July 5th in Birmingham, England. The mini-fig of Ozzy is actually pretty good, but missing his tattoos! Check out the story below.
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LEGO Transforms Legendary Rock Band Into Custom Set
LEGO is ready to rock!
The popular building toy brand is also home to a chain of global theme parks and resorts, and that’s where fans will have to go to find this signature Black Sabbath LEGO build.
Days ahead of the legendary rock band’s last show, LEGO unveiled its “miniature metalheads” lookalike set that preemptively recreates Black Sabbath’s final performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, July 5.
The brick-built Black Sabbath scene stars a mic-wielding Ozzy Osbourne, complete with his signature round specs and long, dark hair, and “just the right amount of mischief.”
It also features a complete recreation of the Villa Park stage, even including stained glass window details above the stage, a massive LEGO-made sound system, and, of course, the current lineup of Black Sabbath: Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums).
“Black Sabbath are true Birmingham icons, and this felt like the perfect way to honour their final hometown show,” said Amy Langham, general manager of LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham, in a statement shared with Parade. “Our Master Model Builders had great fun bringing Ozzy and the band to life in LEGO® form – and we hope it strikes a chord with Sabbath fans young and old.”
Those looking to see the band reimagined as a custom LEGO set can do so, but only over the pond at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham, where it will be on display in Miniland to honor the iconic Birmingham landmarks and legends long after their last show, living there permanently.