and more satirical or dark. Science fiction themes (monsters, giant insects from Them!, flying saucers), surrealism, and expressions of the Gothic and the sublime, are not uncommon. In parades and shows, "arted" bicycles or motor-scooters or costumed roller-skaters may also weave among the art cars. Some art car owners incorporate elements of music or street theater in their presentation. For cars to be roadworthy, artistic style must be kept with the constraints of the law. This generally means keeping turn signals and windows clear, license plates visible, and not extending beyond the width of a normal car frame. See also Art bike ArtCar Museum Cartist Automobile Art Festival BMW Art Car Dekotora Houston Art Car Parade Itasha Lowrider Truck art in South Asia Veilside VIP style Vochol References Klein, Tim. Art Cars Calendar, 21 January 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2007. External links Art Cars in Cyberspace Art Car World Art Cars page at AVAM BMW Art Cars An overview of all BMW art cars. Art Car Central Blog Gloworama Annual event . Artcars of Houston a 501C3 non-profit 1991 Carmanic Convergence video Decorated vehicles