Whuzzat (Art and Cars) #41 - Pete Millar, hotrodder and cartoonist

Ray B. · August 22, 2010, 08:08:21 AM

Do you know this artist? And what is his connection with automobiles?

If you do, please answer both of these questions, and share your knowledge with us.

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Ray B. · September 01, 2010, 10:45:41 AM

Experts, have at it! (old Autopuzzles saying)

Ray B. · September 12, 2010, 04:00:12 AM

Pros, have at it! (old Autopuzzles saying)

Ray B. · October 16, 2010, 12:04:09 PM

A decisive clue for this one recently popped up at a website that could be familiar to some of you...

Otto Puzzell · October 17, 2010, 05:06:14 AM

Is it Disney artist Bob Gurr, who designed the Autopia cars?

Ray B. · October 17, 2010, 09:23:38 AM

Nope. And so the website I mentioned may not be one of those you were maybe thinking of.

Ray B. · February 04, 2011, 08:05:34 PM

I believe that this one is seriously in need of a clue. Here it is.
May I add that the link is more than a car he owned, or once drove: this artist was deeply involved in automotive activities.

Otto Puzzell · February 05, 2011, 03:26:49 AM

Did he have a hand in designing the Toyota Avalon?

Otto Puzzell · February 05, 2011, 03:35:48 AM

Is it Ed Roth, sans whiskers?

Ray B. · February 05, 2011, 04:19:56 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on February 05, 2011, 03:26:49 AM
Did he have a hand in designing the Toyota Avalon?

Not that I know of.

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on February 05, 2011, 03:35:48 AM
Is it Ed Roth, sans whiskers?

Nope, but you're geting warmer.

Otto Puzzell · February 06, 2011, 06:25:17 AM

Frank Kozik?

Ray B. · February 06, 2011, 07:05:44 AM

No, but you may be colder: I find no connection between Kozik and my last clue.

Aaron65 · February 06, 2011, 07:56:20 AM

It's Pete Millar--drag cartoonist from the 1960s! He was one of the founders of CARtoons magazine...

Otto Puzzell · February 06, 2011, 08:12:18 AM

Quote from: Ray B. on February 06, 2011, 07:05:44 AM
No, but you may be colder: I find no connection between Kozik and my last clue.

Roth made the Surfite, which appeared in Beach Blanket Bingo. Frank Kozik's early work is often similar to Roth's, and each has been featured in Gearhead and other car-culture magazines.

But, it looks like Aaron65 has put this one to bed.

Ray B. · February 06, 2011, 01:13:17 PM

Not only did draw dragsters, I think he had and drove at least one, which can de seen in Bikini Beach Party.
I'll fetch the picture and post it.

Ray B. · February 15, 2011, 12:40:41 PM

Done, a bit late (and point added to Aaron65)
At his death, according to his will, his ashes were scattered at 200 mph on the Bakersfield dragstrip.

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Whuzzat (Art and Cars) #41 - Pete Millar, hotrodder and cartoonist