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This Guy Walks Around At Night Pimping Random People’s Cars With Cardboard
This Guy Walks Around At Night Pimping Random People’s Cars With Cardboard
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This Guy Walks Around At Night Pimping Random People’s Cars With Cardboard

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Photographer Max Siedentopf prowls the streets of Amsterdam and “upgrades” random stranger’s cars with some masking tape and cardboard art. Why does he do it?

“Individuality, self-expression, and status are more important than ever these days,” Siedentopf told Vice. “But for some reason, you see that things as ordinary as cars are getting personalized less and less, while it could be a strange but great form of self-expression. I thought I’d do people a favor by giving them custom car mods.”

Though fiddling with people’s property is highly illegal, we just cannot get enough of Max’s car tuning art installations. Also, we are sure that the owners of these regular cars also had a great laugh after seeing their vehicles cardboard crafted in such a hilarious way. Scroll down below to see this unique take on street art for yourself!

More info: maxsiedentopf.com (h/t: vice)

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    LindaWest
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would totally p**s myself from laughing.

    Sky
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im not sure I'd be too happy that someone was that close to my car, but at the same time, at least he chooses cars that are old

    RJazz909
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...my....god....this person is awesome......

    SAGOULD
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not be amused at all.

    drmoonlord
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that’s why yo momma raised a b***h

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    JamesRTK
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need a video to see the reactions of owners ;)

    GenevieveGates
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one that would be pissed if I saw this done to my car?

    BarbaraBrasileiroLeal
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet the owners of the cars don't like that kind of stuff. I know I wouldn't.

    Nawny
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay totally hilarious....as long as it's not MY car!

    Igor Grujic
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so you wake up in the middle of the night or whenever, really, having an emergency that requires you to immediately jump in the car and drive somewhere. you'd have to deal with the cardboard that's been attached to your car just to get in, and on top of all, if you don't remove it and just start driving, you might have temperature issues because the cartboard is blocking most of the radiator. it might be for the lolz, but interacting with anyone's car without their consent is a no go if you ask me.

    P George
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s funny as long as it never rains because masking tape is the devil to get off after it gets wet.

    Tiina Hoddy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it lol I wonder if these people have actually wished to be in the program Pip My Car and the universe is answering lol they didn’t specify what they wanted 😆🤣🤣😂

    Keith Horsey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would crack me up if I wasn't parked in my garage and it happened. But I don't think he'd be interested in trying to pimp a Vette, which would make me jealous and wish I had a Pinto or something to get modded. Wouldn't be mad at all since it does no damage to the car and is audacious and funny.

    Mark Jennings
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an absolute legend this person is!

    Mark Bream
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the BEST “Vandalism” Ever! I would laugh my a*s off and lose all control if I walked out and someone had done that to my car... Love It!

    Lesley Hayter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s one way to get rid or your recycling

    Cassandra Nicole
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The spoilers throw me off though. They belong on the trunk, not the roof. I mean, there are special spoilers that are used on the back of the roof as well, especially on hatchbacks, but the ones he made aren’t that type and it bothers me as a car fanatic. 😂

    KatieBear
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't far from some of the "upgrades" I've seen actually driving the streets

    ErnestoQ
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch F1 copy his ground affects in 2016.

    AshleyFarrell
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda funny but I would be so irritated coming out to this on my way to work, would have to skip getting tea in the morning :(

    PanchePrendjov
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you don't damage those vehicles, You are awesome !!!

    Arjan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hilarious, but a weird message behind it though. All these upgrades just represent obnoxious cars and most of the time not the most pleasant owners. It's already a bit messy in Amsterdam so some cardboard when they rip it off and throw it on the side walk won't make a difference :)

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a waste of cardboard... and of people time because they are the ones who have to put it off when they go out to do something more important than losing time. And honestly, it doesn't make these cars supercars, it makes them hideous and ridiculous.

    BrittnayNicole
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great! I'd die laughing and have a fantastic day xD

    FrankBasta
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cool,very cool..................................

    PhilipCondron
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    love it, love it, love it, died on my a*s when seeing this.

    해야이유
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro tuned up cars , whats the company name hahahahhahaa

    RúbenFernandes
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cool, it's cool. But if you were late for work and have to take all that c**p out you woule be mad! Ahah

    BrianRommel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that would waste about only a few minutes of someone's time.

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    PredapholBalankura
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how would the car owners react if the tape used affected the paint...

    BrianRommel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's why he used masking tape. It's made not to dame paint on cars or leave residue

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    Shablul
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks awesome, if it were up to me I would have put a sign for him to come gladly

    ZooneyLooney
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not funny all and quite dangerous. What if someone has an emergency? They would have to either waste time fixing it or drive like and get pulled over.

    bunglebus
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do it to your mate's car for a laugh. Do it to mine and you'd better hope I don't catch you - cars are private property, not a toy for you to mess with and possibly damage.

    BrianRommel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's maskingtape. It's designed not to damage cars

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    LindaWest
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would totally p**s myself from laughing.

    Sky
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im not sure I'd be too happy that someone was that close to my car, but at the same time, at least he chooses cars that are old

    RJazz909
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...my....god....this person is awesome......

    SAGOULD
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not be amused at all.

    drmoonlord
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that’s why yo momma raised a b***h

    Load More Replies...
    JamesRTK
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need a video to see the reactions of owners ;)

    GenevieveGates
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one that would be pissed if I saw this done to my car?

    BarbaraBrasileiroLeal
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet the owners of the cars don't like that kind of stuff. I know I wouldn't.

    Nawny
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay totally hilarious....as long as it's not MY car!

    Igor Grujic
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so you wake up in the middle of the night or whenever, really, having an emergency that requires you to immediately jump in the car and drive somewhere. you'd have to deal with the cardboard that's been attached to your car just to get in, and on top of all, if you don't remove it and just start driving, you might have temperature issues because the cartboard is blocking most of the radiator. it might be for the lolz, but interacting with anyone's car without their consent is a no go if you ask me.

    P George
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s funny as long as it never rains because masking tape is the devil to get off after it gets wet.

    Tiina Hoddy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it lol I wonder if these people have actually wished to be in the program Pip My Car and the universe is answering lol they didn’t specify what they wanted 😆🤣🤣😂

    Keith Horsey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would crack me up if I wasn't parked in my garage and it happened. But I don't think he'd be interested in trying to pimp a Vette, which would make me jealous and wish I had a Pinto or something to get modded. Wouldn't be mad at all since it does no damage to the car and is audacious and funny.

    Mark Jennings
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an absolute legend this person is!

    Mark Bream
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the BEST “Vandalism” Ever! I would laugh my a*s off and lose all control if I walked out and someone had done that to my car... Love It!

    Lesley Hayter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s one way to get rid or your recycling

    Cassandra Nicole
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The spoilers throw me off though. They belong on the trunk, not the roof. I mean, there are special spoilers that are used on the back of the roof as well, especially on hatchbacks, but the ones he made aren’t that type and it bothers me as a car fanatic. 😂

    KatieBear
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't far from some of the "upgrades" I've seen actually driving the streets

    ErnestoQ
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch F1 copy his ground affects in 2016.

    AshleyFarrell
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda funny but I would be so irritated coming out to this on my way to work, would have to skip getting tea in the morning :(

    PanchePrendjov
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you don't damage those vehicles, You are awesome !!!

    Arjan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hilarious, but a weird message behind it though. All these upgrades just represent obnoxious cars and most of the time not the most pleasant owners. It's already a bit messy in Amsterdam so some cardboard when they rip it off and throw it on the side walk won't make a difference :)

    JeanneDeaux
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a waste of cardboard... and of people time because they are the ones who have to put it off when they go out to do something more important than losing time. And honestly, it doesn't make these cars supercars, it makes them hideous and ridiculous.

    BrittnayNicole
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is great! I'd die laughing and have a fantastic day xD

    FrankBasta
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cool,very cool..................................

    PhilipCondron
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    love it, love it, love it, died on my a*s when seeing this.

    해야이유
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pro tuned up cars , whats the company name hahahahhahaa

    RúbenFernandes
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cool, it's cool. But if you were late for work and have to take all that c**p out you woule be mad! Ahah

    BrianRommel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure that would waste about only a few minutes of someone's time.

    Load More Replies...
    PredapholBalankura
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how would the car owners react if the tape used affected the paint...

    BrianRommel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's why he used masking tape. It's made not to dame paint on cars or leave residue

    Load More Replies...
    Shablul
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks awesome, if it were up to me I would have put a sign for him to come gladly

    ZooneyLooney
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not funny all and quite dangerous. What if someone has an emergency? They would have to either waste time fixing it or drive like and get pulled over.

    bunglebus
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do it to your mate's car for a laugh. Do it to mine and you'd better hope I don't catch you - cars are private property, not a toy for you to mess with and possibly damage.

    BrianRommel
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's maskingtape. It's designed not to damage cars

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