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Best Car Parts for Home Décor
Car and Driver

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!

posted by Peregrina on May 20th 2009 at 8:53pm
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I think the style would have to grow on me.

posted by baileyb on May 20th 2009 at 8:55pm
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Joie Chitwood is turning over in his grave!

posted by MaeEast on May 20th 2009 at 9:06pm
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no thanks. Those curtains belong in a kid's room to match the racecar bed.

posted by Classic CC-40 on May 20th 2009 at 10:02pm
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The desk is GORGEOUS!

posted by mollymcg on May 20th 2009 at 10:04pm
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ug.

posted by luxeandjacs on May 21st 2009 at 10:46am
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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.

posted by rooty on May 21st 2009 at 10:58am
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They look good. When it comes to my home decor, I always prefer Ballard Designs. They have great selections and everything I need.

posted by molypans on June 25th 2009 at 7:55am
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