"MARAUDERS OF WOODWARD" Modern Muscle Tribute....

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"MARAUDERS OF WOODWARD" Modern Muscle Tribute....

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Many thanks to Dave Popovich (MI2QWK4U), Motor City Marauders, for being the mover and shaker behind this very unique and special artwork that he wants to share with all Marauder enthusiasts. Thank you, Steve Babcock, for making this collector's art print even more special.

Above is the pencil sketch of the proposed art print.

Please follow this link for all ordering information and to view the many examples of the fine artwork of the very talented Michael Irvine.
http://michaelirvine.com/automotivefineart/2009_MARAUDER/index.html

Very Important: As part of this exclusive Pre-Release Offer, a minimum of 100 prepaid print orders must be received by June 30th, 2009. If the deadline is not met, then all money will be refunded.
Automotive artist Michael Irvine puts you right in the middle of the action as these powerful V-8s tear up the street in the excitement on Woodward Ave. Including all four colors the car was available in during 2003 and 2004, the scene captures the sinister Mercury Marauders as well as their law enforcement counterpart.

Known for his use of high impact colors, this will be one of Michael's most luminous watercolor paintings. Set against the darkening dusk sky, the green glow of the famous landmark restaurant illuminates the aggressive lines of the black modern muscle car. It closes in on the front runner, reflected in it's bumper. Acting as a perfect mirror, the Marauder's black door reflects another car flanking the driver's side ... the 'cruise' is in high-gear!

MICHAEL ON "MARAUDERS OF WOODWARD"

"The definition of a Marauder is 'a rover in quest of plunder; a raider; one who pillages.' In essence an outlaw or thief - in this case, stealing the scene - as all eyes are drawn to it.

Set on Detroit's Woodward Ave., several factors contributed to my choosing the location. Once a year thousands of cars and millions of people from all over the world are drawn to this infamous strip of asphalt to witness an eclectic range of vehicles, hear the high revving engines and take in the sweet aroma of burning rubber and high-octane fuel.

Spectators are treated to crowd pleasing burnouts and when traffic permits, quick accelerations. Many onlookers position themselves along the curb in their lawn chairs, armed with buckets of water ... waiting for the right car and the right moment. They throw their water across the road daring the drivers to perform for them. And although doing a burnout will probably cost the driver a ticket, some still step up and put on a show. The police are happy to write them up, earning revenue for City Hall, while giving the drivers a great Woodward Dream Cruise souvenir ... a stunting ticket! It's a win-win all round and it's within this spirited environment that I based the painting.

Finally, it's with Marauder enthusiasts in mind, that I chose the familiar landmark, Duggan's Irish Pub, as the backdrop to help define this location on Woodward."
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EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE OFFER
This is a unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive offer, made available to members of the Motorcity Marauders, their friends and families, and other clubs/forums they wish to include. Due to the nature of this commission, for the first time ever, Michael is exhibiting a painting "in the works" beginning with the initial pencil sketch shown above.

As an added bonus, Marauder Project Manager, Steve Babcock, will be co-signing the Limited Edition Prints, Artist Proofs and Gallery Edition Canvases that are ordered by the Pre-Release Offer deadline. Steve Babcock will ONLY be co-signing those ordered by June 30th, 2009.

As part of this exclusive Pre-Release Offer, a minimum of 100 prepaid print orders must be received by June 30th, 2009. If the deadline is not met, then all money will be refunded.
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  • Projected release date: no later than October 30th, 2009
  • Limited Edition reproductions
  • Individually Signed and Numbered by Michael Irvine
  • Embossed with Michael's Studio Seal
  • Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity
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For those who may not know who Steve Babcock is.....
he is/was the driving force in getting our cars produced.

If it were not for him, and his team, we'd be driving 2v Vics and Marquis'..... well maybe 3v's now.
 
I'm in!

Just ordered the ARTIST PROOF WITH REMARQUE (only 20 released), number 03 of 20. 3 works because my 03 car was produced in 03 of 02, if that makes any sense. I had a very nice chat with Linda. She was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions. I can't wait to make an arrangement of this work of art along with my Marauder street signs. Dave, thanks for all of your efforts to make this happen.
 
Are these prints suitable for framing and hanging above the bed? Or am I gonna have to go through that big argument :argue: again over the MM poster like last time. :rofl:
 
Charlie, who in the world would argue about hanging Marauder related artwork?????? :shake: That's practically sacrilegious! :eek: Just order one. ;)
 
From MI2QUIK4U ie: Dave, the guy who got this rolling:

Just a quick update, I spoke with Linda today. We are just over 50 sold! We are less than 50 prints away from getting this thing done. Linda assures me that the sooner we do this, the sooner we get this thing done! So, if you are thinking about this, do it. Linda said that if we get to 100 by mid May, he could devote full time to finishing the print instead of working on another one. They are very excited by our response so far, but I told them it would be very popular with the Marauder folks....

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So.... let's get 'er done!

I even parted with new motor money to order one!
 
I've ordered 2 prints.... #46 & #50.
My last 3 digits of my VIN number is over 800 so I couldn't use that.
So I used the OEM displacement of the engine and my current engine displacement.

:beer:
 
Joe Walsh said:
BTW: I wouldn't wait too long to order your print(s)...especially if you want a specific print number.
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eeeeeyyyeeepppeerr... and only the 1st 100 get Steve Babcock's John Hancock!

This is a misunderstanding on my part.... orders up to June 30th will get the sig..... not just the first 100...

but if the 100 are not sold.... no print!
 
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