Chevrolet Unveils Spark Woody Wagon Art Car

The British division of Chevrolet has just unveiled a one-off special version of its Spark supermini, an art car that will make its public debut at the upcoming Boardmasters surf, skate and music festival. The car is also set to make an appearance at the grand final of this year’s Young? Creative? Chevrolet! arts competition, which takes place in Paris one day before the International Motor Show kicks off next month.

Celebrating the brand’s American heritage and connection to youth culture, the art car recalls the Woodies that surfers bought in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.

“These were traditionally large estate cars based on mainstream models, but with timber framed bodywork, as they were both cheap and spacious enough to carry their boards and equipment,” the company explains in a statement.

The Spark Woody features a three-quarter vinyl body wrap with wood-effect, while its roof is adorned with an Escape Mini-Mal surfboard, to keep the vehicle’s retro styling.

The art car in question is part of a series of Art Sparks created by Chevrolet Europe in the past year. The first, a unique interpretation of the car by German fashion designer Smeilinener, made its debut at the final of the Young? Creative? Chevrolet Art Competition in Berlin last October, while other Art Sparks include a one-off WTCC leading car by Portuguese art student Jose Rocha, an YCC winner, and a Spark DJ Car – the world’s largest record turntable, created by Chevrolet UK this year.

The Spark Woody will make its next public appearance this coming weekend at Snetterton, coinciding with the BTCC meeting.