Scrapdaddy's amazing metal wonderland

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Monday, February 6, 2023
Scrapdaddy's amazing metal wonderland
Houston artist 'Scrapdaddy' takes junkyard scraps and transforms them into massive, mechanical beasts!Mark 'Scrapdaddy' Bradford builds massive mechanical beasts for Houston's Art Car Parade.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Mark "Scrapdaddy" Bradford is known for taking junk from the scrapyard and turning it into giant, mechanical beasts that he drives like a car or rides like a bike. Most of his art car creations are towering, hydraulic contraptions - including 20-foot armor plated armadillos, fire-breathing monsters, and a scaly lizard made from old airline spoons. He's been participating in the Houston Art Car Parade for over 20 years and has created some of the most famous and award-winning art car creations.

Bradford recently opened a massive display of 'Scrapdaddy' art in a lot near the Houston Heights. Check out the video above for a look into his incredible collection, including some of his winning art cars!