Gary “Dr. Burns” Burns is a local steampunk artist who has transformed his 2001 PT Cruiser into a futuristic moving art piece. He has worked on adding steampunk additions to his vehicle for two years, integrating functional pieces featuring many different layers of metal, wood and tin.
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The 2001 PT Cruiser has turned into a sight to see as owner Gary Burns works to add multiple layers to his already unique vehicle.
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Gary Burns poses in some of his steampunk attire at the back of his vehicle, which features a Styrofoam head steampunked and watching out for those coming up behind the car.
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Burns in his breathing machine headpiece that took over 100 hours to build. He plans to take the vehicle on a national tour by 2021.
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Burns looks over the two-year progress on his steampunk car.
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When he talks to folks about his car, he uses it as a moment to tell them about Jesus, and shows them the cross on the front of his car.
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The top of the vehicle is unique with structures of gold piping and other gadgets made out of household items.
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A glass head named “Stan” holds up a prehistoric eel made out of a huge zucchini and real animal horns.
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Another creature feature on Burns’ steampunk car.
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Steampunk art books Burns carries with him to show folks interested in his vehicle and the art style.
Most likely cruising down the road somewhere around Hendersonville, Asheville, Marion or Morganton, you might catch a glimpse of a unique steampunk vehicle created by Gary Burns, Old Fort resident and owner of Burns Concepts.
Gary “Dr. Burns” Burns is a local steampunk artist who has transformed his 2001 PT Cruiser into a futuristic moving art piece. He has worked on adding steampunk additions to his vehicle for two years, integrating functional pieces featuring many different layers of metal, wood and tin.
Gary Burns poses in some of his steampunk attire at the back of his vehicle, which features a Styrofoam head steampunked and watching out for those coming up behind the car.
photos by GINNY RHODES/special to the mcdowell news/
