I was inspired to do an art car after reading a book about art cars in 2004. June of 2006 the idea to use pens to cover my car came one morning in flash. With my first twenty pens a tube of 100% silicon glue and a flash light I begun my fun journey into the art car world.
The car is an 1981 Mercedes Benz 300SD Diesel which was named by my friend “Mercedes Pens”. I also came up with the name “The Pen Guy” because he wanted to create a recognizable identity for those who saw him driving around.
He wanted to counteract the negative influences in our society by creating a car that was inspirational, motivational and made people laugh. His vision is to inspire an motivate others to pursue their life long dreams and visions. He does this by driving around, talking with people and speaking at community events.
The Mercedes Pens and The Pen Guy is an event that everyone can take a part in. When you donate your new and used pens you participate in creating a fun, wonderful and inspiring car that people from many walks of life can enter into and enjoy.
So far The Pen Guy has been asked to speak at local schools, community events and private parties.