Thread: "Hot Rod Art"...What sells?

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I have a question for those of you who might collect, or have an interest in, pieces of art produced for this hobby.

I know that for most enthusiasts, 100% of the budget goes to "the car", or attending events. My own biggest investment in art is an occasional T-shirt. I also have been around the hobby since '58, and I know there are a percentage of people who are involved, who do buy art pieces.

Here is my question:

I am a custom painter, designer, fabricator, bodyman, doing all art styles and all types of custom vehicles. I have been full time for about 25 years. I am thinking of producing some collectibles during my slow spells ...which seem more often the last couple years. {:-(

I know many artists produce 2-D panels of pinstriping or illustration, but I am thinking more of three dimensional "scupltures" that would suggest auto styling and bodywork combined with heavy custom paint designs.

I am thinking that I should produce low cost pieces, that would be primarily wall-mounted, shapes, painted in "hot rod art" colors and styles. These would be in the $500 and up range. On the other hand, I can produce more artsy sculptures and 3-D forms, painted in more complex schemes in the $1000 to $3000 range, or lastly I could build custom furniture from body parts, like couches, bars, desks, headboards, or extremely complex scultures, that would be in the $5k-$15K range. I know that most of this will not appeal to the average enthusiast, but I also know there is a limited market out there.

What are your thoughts about ...or experiences with.... any of these ideas?