Steve Tansy’s latest automotive brainchild, the “Pool Hustler,” is about to steal the spotlight at Historics Auctioneers’ upcoming sale, and let’s be honest, it’s the kind of car that makes you do a double-take. This thing isn’t just a vehicle, it’s a conversation piece on wheels, blending hot rod swagger with pure, unapologetic whimsy. Picture a wedge-shaped frame covered by a full-size billiards table—yeah, you read that right. It’s like someone took a classic show car, tossed it into a daydream, and cranked the weirdness dial to eleven.
Tansy’s no stranger to wild designs, having left his fingerprints on legends like the Batmobile and Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1. But while those cars had Hollywood glitz, “The Pool Hustler” feels like something plucked straight from a feverish imagination. Sure, it might not top his Coca-Cola vending machine-Corvette hybrid in sheer absurdity, but it’s close. The details are where the magic happens, six pool cues running along the sides, hubcaps masquerading as giant billiard balls, even tiny half-ball accents up front. The whole thing’s wrapped in a punchy green-and-gold palette, probably nicked straight from the faded felt of some century-old pool hall relic—which, by the way, is the actual table mounted on top.
Underneath? A Hemi V-8 lurks, though it’s not exactly ready for a joyride. Could it run again? Maybe, but let’s face it, this beast was built for staring, not speeding. Tansy’s creations have always leaned toward spectacle over speed, and this one’s no different.
Come November 29th at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, “The Pool Hustler” hits the auction block with no reserve, and predictions hover around $33,000. For collectors with a taste for the delightfully bizarre, it’s a shot at owning something that’s equal parts art, insanity, and automotive history. Just don’t expect to sneak through traffic unnoticed—this thing’s got “look at me” written all over it
Via Historics Auctioneers
Shawn Henry