Pliny the Elder of ancient Rome (Yea, THAT far back) wrote extensively on the different kinds of patina, including those that were artificially applied.Īnd for centuries, patina evolved from a simple marker of age to an authenticator of status. In fact, some of the oldest-known references we have to patina are-sorry to say-the fake kind.
“ Nothing more vomit-making than faux-tina.” The funny thing is, faux patina isn’t anything new. I hate faux patina since it’s not original to the car or its history.” “ I like originality-but something is only original once. Patina for the sake of patina is old hat.”
“ A work in progress can definitely be respected, but a rusty pile of sh*t is just that,” adds one enthusiast.īut the one thing nearly all of these keyboard warriors seem to agree on? Faux patina is a faux pas. Some respect the patina, but take issue with the rust. But the aim was always to return it back to its glory days. “ In my youth, if you bagged a barn find that no one had messed with, you were lucky. Others see it as but one part of a larger process. “ Anybody can have a shiny new paint job, but faded and rusty fenders are a statement! No wash, no wax, no worry,” says one forum commenter. Some see it as a practical way of making your ride stand out. Photo Credit: CL Photography Within car culture, the Patina Wars wage on-especially as rat-rodding continues to gain popularity. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. Yea, that’s a new Dodge Hellcat sporting a patina vinyl wrap. We snatch them up at yard sales and flea markets, treat them to some upcycling or restoration and then coin terms like “shabby chic” and “antique primitives” to justify their new, inflated pricing.Īnd well, some us imitate natural patina, prematurely aging an object in the hopes of achieving a look or adding some legitimacy to it. So much so, that we put them on dainty white pedestals under mood lighting in multi-million-dollar museums and charge people money to look at them, while simultaneously forbidding them from speaking above a whisper. And as simple-minded humans obsessed with our own mortality, we are downright fascinatedby old things. It’s a badge of sorts-a battle-weathered scar bearing testimony to all the lives an object has lived. Whatever you call it, this is an amazing truck and this owner is proud of it, a sentiment which we share fully.The textbook definition of patina is “a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.” And similarly, “a gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing.” But really, patina is much more than a simple oxidized layer of dust. We call this a sort of disasterpiece, a name mainly associated with the Iowa Slipknot album, as the builder took something that most would consider tragic and revived it just enough to tell its story. In reality, this truck was nearly burned to the ground under a tarp during this fire but was eventually purchased after all was said and done by the current owner who made a work of art with it. You might have noticed by now that the exterior looks a little more than just rusted through, and you’d be right. The paradise campfire was an event that shocked many people and tore apart people’s lives as fast as it did through the thick brush of California.
Rather, the story of this truck is far more fascinating on its own than simple horsepower and torque figures could ever be. Unlike some of the other automobiles which come across the AutotopiaLA spotlight, this vehicle is not only about performance. This is an impressive figure for pretty much any vehicle but it's even better when you consider how incredibly light this particular one is. Boasting 6.0-liters and a bunch of modifications, this engine is a monster on the road and track capable of putting out around 490 horsepower. As many might have guessed this pickup truck is running a member of the LS family named the LQ9. Under the hood you’ll find a V8 engine which puts out more than enough power to drop the jaws of nearly any enthusiast lucky enough to lay eyes on the vehicle. Being a Chevy, we assume you can probably guess what sort of engine is under the hood but you’d be surprised by the power this vehicle is pushing out of the drivetrain. This particular vehicle is a great example of that idea put into practice as it shows off some incredible performance capabilities. However, history shows us that you should never underestimate the one who seems to be the least threatening in any given moment. On the outside, you might not see a reason to spend too much time looking at this rusty old pickup truck because of its thick patina.
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