If you're from Houston or lived here for any amount of time, you're probably familiar with the annual Art Car Parade that happens every May. People put on crazy costumes, get behind the wheel of their zany modified cars and head out to Allen Parkway for a few hours of spectacular viewing. Last weekend was the Art Car Parade, and it was just as spectacular as past years (see the pictures below), however it ended with an unspeakable ironic tragedy.
Tom Jones, curator of the Art Car Museum, was killed Saturday night after being pinned by a parked car that was hit by a drunk driver. He was closing up the museum after a long day of parades and events. Here are several articles with the complete story.
Thanks to Karin Shaver for the pictures!
Art Car Museum Website
Houston Chronicle Article
Jalopnik Blog Tribute
KPRC Write up
On a happier note, The Marketeers, LLC want to collaborate with another company or individual to create an art car for next year. If you have any ideas or an old car you'd like to donate to the cause, please let us know!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Mourning the Loss of a Houston Legend
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I heard that the Saint Arnold Bentley was in the parade too. And from what I was told it looked really great.
Jellyfish car.
Consider it done. The jellyfish car is now alive. However, I'll probably need the expertise of BTE to make it happen.
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