Automobiles aren't such a hot commodity right now, given the struggling economy and efforts turned toward living less car-dependent lifestyles. Seems even Car and Driver is setting their sights on something other than new car news and reviews: car part interior decor!...
In this recent piece, 10 Best Car Parts for Home Décor, Car and Driver takes us through just that. We've featured a few of our favorites here, but follow through to the original article for the full rundown.
• 1 John Cochener made a desk lamp out of a Ford two-barrel carburetor given to him by his grandfather
• 2 a Camaro curtain valance Curt Gobbell made for his son's room: a hidden switch turns on the headlights!
• 3 an oak and C5 Corvette by brothers Mike and Thomas Finney
• 4 a glass-topped engine coffee table by Keith Burgan
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The desk is a thing of beauty~my dad just said he knows what he wants for Christmas!
I think the style would have to grow on me.
Joie Chitwood is turning over in his grave!
no thanks. Those curtains belong in a kid's room to match the racecar bed.
The desk is GORGEOUS!
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lol. My brother would love this. He's a bachelor, but when he gets married there will be a fight for sure over that stuff.