OFF THE GUN

When stepping foot into an automotive artist’s shop, you are not just walking into any old factory.  Its a place that imagination meets creation, a place which is an extension of it’s owner, it’s their home.  Off The Gun was invited to the home of C.A.D. Custom in Cambellfield, north of Melbourne’s CBD.  Owner Carmine De Maria opened his doors for us to get an insight into the way he goes about…

  Like all firsts, Off The Gun won’t forget its first attended show ‘n’ shine. Despite Melbourne’s temperamental weather, an abundance of flawlessly finished machines were out to support the cause. Huge credit  goes out to Wall Street Kustoms for organising a great event! Here is some of sights that caught our eye.

To set yourself apart from the hoards of custom bikes at shows and exhibitions these days is no easy feat.  Reflecting a part of you within your machine, whilst not being influenced by trends and crazes, is only achieved through planning and an unwavering goal.

When Off The Gun first laid eyes on Russell Hall’s chopper, we found ourselves circumnavigating the beast, each time spotting another…

A spray gun to an automotive artist is their most precious piece of equipment. The direct connection between paint and painter is through a spray gun, and deciding on which gun is best for you is a tough decision. Some pledge allegiance to one brand, some will try every new option available and others find the gun that is their perfect fit. The DeVilbiss GTI Pro Lite may just be that shining…

Defining Australia – Tony Dunn’s Holden 1974 HQ Wagon

Holden is as Aussie as pie ‘n’ sauce and with it’s decision late last year to call it quits, many proud Australians found themselves feeling as if they were losing their best mate.  Tony Dunn’s piece of Aussie heritage really rolls back the years to a golden era of Aussie automotive design.  His Holden HQ pays homage to arguably the most popular shaped Holden ever.

The Q’ was never in Tony’s…