Many car enthusiasts have a special love of old and vintage cars, whether their love goes all the way back to the first Ford Model T's or only stretches back to the classic lines of the 1970s. Vintage cars have smooth, artful and classic lines that look as much like pieces of art as they do automobiles, making them perfect for tattoos. These cars are also the best choice for those looking at black and white designs. The appearance of vintage cars is enough to draw attention and make a statement; colors can be used but aren't necessary. Many vintage cars are also small enough to fit on a shoulder, bicep, foot or even the back of the neck. These car tattoos can stand alone as a first tattoo or can be worked easily into a growing collection.
Since cars were first invented, lovers of them had the so-called need for speed that eventually evolved into drag races and Nascar. Those that love speed may want to get their favorite Nascar car as a tattoo, or choose something flashy like a Ferrari or a Corvette. These tattoos look best when done in color. The colors of the sponsor ads on Nascar cars are often intricate and would look smudgy and bleed quickly if tattooed only in black. Drivers of other fast cars often choose bright colors like cherry red or bright yellow to catch the eye. Reflect this part of sports car culture by getting your tattoo in the color you want for your dream car. These kinds of tattoos work well on the lower back or ribcage, where the artist can fit in a lot of detail. These areas also have enough space for the artist to put the car on a road and make it look like it is speeding down the highway.
Many people, especially men, love monster trucks and monster truck shows. They enjoy watching huge wheels crush smaller automobiles as well as the way the monster trucks look. Those that follow these kinds of events may even have a favorite truck. If so, this may be the tattoo for them. Monster trucks are best rendered in color because they are supposed to be large and flashy and colors are a big part of that the flash. The car enthusiast may also want to get the name of the truck tattooed around the vehicle in a spiky font to further identify his favorite vehicle. Though monster trucks are traditionally big, they still look impressive as small tattoos, making them perfect for just about anywhere on the body. Men may want to get them on a shoulder or forearm, while women may want to place them on the back of the neck, on a wrist or ankle. Either gender might prefer to get one tattooed on the top of the foot.