Travis Outlaw's Car Just Shot Me

by Ben Golliver on Oct 10, 2008 1:40 PM PDT

Ouch!

Ezra Ace Caraeff of the Portland Mercury with a very nice scoop:

This "Jolly Rancher green" 1996 Impala is really something--although it sort of looks like the Incredible Hulk threw it up--and while I'm a little confused on why the gentle, if not downright goofy, Outlaw went with the whole airbrushed evil skull shooting the playing cards motif, I'm just jealous that this isn't on the trunk of my car.

Head over to the Mercury's blog to read about who designed it... you probably won't be surprised which other vehicles he's done. Click here for an interesting video tour.

The skull looks like it's holding two six-shooters to me. Perhaps this was the inspiration for Travis's 1 for 12 performance on Wednesday night?

Sort of related: If you haven't seen Greg's custom Dodge Charger, check out the guys at 503 Motoring... I've heard from a few people that 503 is THE SPOT... Maybe some of you can confirm that?

I guess if today's market crash has you homeless and thinking about living in your car, maybe head over to 503 and have them put in a custom sleeping bag and pillow embroidered with your initials in the backseat. Sure beats a mortgage!

That's all I've got in whip-related news, although right now I am thinking about buying a pair of those rollerskate shoes and putting rims on them. If and when that happens, I'll go ahead and post some pictures.

UPDATE: This just in: Ezra is now reporting that, "in other car news, Luke Jackson got his learner's permit and now can drive his mom's AstroVan to practice." Cold.

-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)

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No D-Miles

Throw that link up Ben.

Love seeing GO go with the Blazers themed custom job, FTW.

by jessenumber1 on Oct 10, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

I like Dan Dickau's Maserati on the 503 page

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by Norsktroll on Oct 10, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions

I'll testify that

The bald guy, Tim, that owns 503 is not a cool guy. At all.

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by BigCelPhone on Oct 10, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions

Oden's car reminds me of something....

http://seattlest.com/2007/08/06/brandon_roys_cu.php

is this a good thing or a bad thing that they own[ed] the same car?

by ks1 on Oct 10, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions

Haha

I thought so, it was the first thing that popped in my head. I remember seeing it on eBay.

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by iDea on Oct 10, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Brandon prolly rolled his eyes

When Greg rolled up in his old wheels

“Rookies…they’ll never learn…”

by two4larue on Oct 10, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm sorry...

But that’s just sad. I’d love to see a Blazer driving something snazzy like this:

Classy and classic.

by DonkeyShins on Oct 10, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions

Dude, it's hard to drive

when your knees are up above your head

by two4larue on Oct 10, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

uhh...

I like TO, but that is just one butt-ugly car….

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by johnv59 on Oct 10, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions

if it were lifted like Darius'

would that make it better?

by tingeyga on Oct 10, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Darius ride

I think it’s called having it “boxed”.

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by iDea on Oct 10, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah that paint job

Has “AMC” written all over it

(or maybe Earl Scheib?)

by two4larue on Oct 10, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions

The main problem with TOs car...

…is that from a distance people will think he’s a driver for Green Cab and will try to hail him down. :-)

Speaking as someone who drove for them (fun for a while but SO glad it’s over) I have to say that if you’re going to trick out a car that looks like a Taxicab, you should really go with a late 90s Ford Crown Victoria, police model. Not to stir up any fights between Ford and Chevy people, of which I am neither, but the police model Crown Vics are great. If you want a full size luxury car with an engine like a tank that can take some SERIOUS performance mods, that’s your choice. Some sherrif’s departments get these OEM-looking supercharger packages for their highway chase cars where you can’t even see a scoop.

But again, that’s only if you want the most hotrod looking Green Cab in the metro.

by conspirator5 on Oct 10, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

And you do mean 'hot' rod

Since the late 90s & early 00s Crown Victoria police models have a reputation for catching fire:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060101/AUTO01/601010379/1148

But, I suppose if you get the gas tank shield that’s not as much of an issue.

by DonkeyShins on Oct 10, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Trade TO now!

He’s slowly turning into Darius.

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by rockingharder on Oct 10, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions

he clearly wants to be a Celtic

by Miles "High" Club on Oct 10, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

darius!

Congrats on your comeback. I am glad you are getting some buzz, whatever happens. As a Blazer fan I would like the sexy cap space, but no biggie.

You were not going to fit with the blazers. I am glad you have moved on, and pursuing your bball career. I hope you are making the right decision for your knee down the road.

For the record, I was disappointed by some of your reported actions. The clubbing was NOT one of those items. Canzano was stalking you in creepy way.

Well anyway, good luck dude.

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by G_dubs on Oct 11, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

It will be a lot harder to trade him now

Unless he could open up the trunk and find his game…..(he probably doesn’t have a key to the trunk, but we won’t tell anyone) Note: You can judge a lot about a person’s character by the kind of car they drive

by 67 on Oct 11, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Oh and about Greg...

…I remember from last year’s birthday party fiasco scuttlebut that he has an endorsement deal with an automaker… so that might have driven his decision on wheels to some degree

by conspirator5 on Oct 10, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

Awesome!

I LOVE IT! In a very ironic sort of way. I wonder if he feels the same…?

And holy bejesus my heart leapt when I saw Greg’s Blazer-themed car! I love that kid. I hope he makes Portland his home, no matter what happens in his career.

by fart on Oct 10, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, it's official

using “whip” to describe your car is no longer cool. Thanks a lot Ben.

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Forever."

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by Magnum on Oct 10, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

i must have missed the interoffice memo on that. thanks for the heads up.

honor terry porter

by Ben Golliver on Oct 10, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions

glad I could help

"It was halfway through the fourth quarter of an exhibition game, a 30 point blowout, and I absolutely did not want it to end. Time: move slower so this moment stretches.

Dunk Parade.

Forever."

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by Magnum on Oct 10, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Has there been a Pimp My Ride special with NBA players? Travis' car could be both the before or the after state

Hi, I’m a filthy-rich basketball player, but my ride is not dope. I do so much for the community. Please MTV, pimp my ride!

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by Norsktroll on Oct 10, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

HA HA!

The ugly green car with the ultra-cheeseball skulls on the back deserves nothing but derision.

Why would anyone subsidize and maintain such a monstrosity?

And goodness gracious what does he do with it when he’s tired of it? Who is going to take it off his hands?

When is a superstar athlete going to get a clue and go all electric? Come to think of it, that would be a thoughtful gesture on Travis’ part. What with his asthma and all he could certainly stand to benefit from a campaign to reduce automobile emissions. There are some totally dope all-electric cars on the market these days. They are spendy but some of them can go a really long way without recharging and some of them are very quick and flashy.

by Love on Oct 10, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions

what does he do with it when he’s tired of it?

put it on eBay and a rook will buy it

by two4larue on Oct 10, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Did Travis not like his Escalade EXT?

Because I’m not a fan of either of his two cars.

by usdblazerfan on Oct 10, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

Oh the irony

by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 10, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

That's his car?

That’s his car? That stands out for the wrong reasons.

by CanadianBlazerfan on Oct 10, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

it a name like Outlaw, easy is the local sheriff, and rich

how can you not have that ride?

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by G_dubs on Oct 10, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

WoW

that thing is attrocious!! I don’t think i’d want to be caught dead in that thing…although it’d be cool to say you rolled around with Travis…

Greg’s car on the other hand…WoW…that thing is da shiz. I have got to get me one of those!!

scroll down the photos on the left of the website and check Martell’s 300c SRT8. that thing looks alright too…

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by saregister on Oct 10, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

dang text prediction on an unfamiliar iPhone

with a name…daddy is sheriff…

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by G_dubs on Oct 10, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

The real monstrosity of Travis'

Is that Escallade on the 503 page with the Lambo doors.

It probably would have been cheaper just to paint “I HAVE NO TASTE” on the side, Travis, and just as effective.

by AndrewD on Oct 10, 2008 11:51 PM PDT reply actions

Sweet

I hate the color but think it’s pretty cool. I used to live in LA (Lower Alabama) and I saw a lot of cars and homes painted questionable colors.

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by tominhawaii on Oct 11, 2008 7:21 AM PDT reply actions

Maybe he is a Celtics fan in secrecy?

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by Norsktroll on Oct 11, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions

That's a junk thought

He’s a Blazer for life.

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by tominhawaii on Oct 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

seems to be a pretty decent chance that he'll get traded this year or next

Would be funny if he ended up on the Celtics. Or the Knicks. He’d be reunited with his old buddy Zachary.

Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Oct 12, 2008 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions

maybe openly

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by G_dubs on Oct 11, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Saw Chris Wilcox last year

in front of my work ( I work in the pike place market in seattle.) And was actually really surprised, it was a very clean 60’s muscle car convertible. Maybe a GTO. Only thing REALLY flashy about it were the brakes. Yeah i know Chris Wilcox isn’t even CLOSE to being a PTB, but it’s the only NBA player’s car i’ve ever seen with my own eyes.

by moflow on Oct 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions