“Aquarius” Special Construction

Quick Specs

  • 376-Cubic Inch LS3 Crate V-8 

  • Dark Blue Leather by Ron Mangus

  • Rick Dore

Hit the Lights, See Aquarius

“Aquarius” is an extension of Hetfield’s blending of 1930s French Art Deco and American aesthetics first developed in “The Black Pearl.” Referencing the design of European streamlined cars, “Aquarius” has billowing fenders and a pronounced rear fin, while the removable hard top and peaked, DuVall-style windshield simultaneously emulate the style of American hot rods of the 1950s. To accentuate the car’s aggressive look, pointed accents inspired by the hooked ends of a medieval battle axe were added to the grille, side exhaust pipes, and rear window trim.

Collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Gift of the Hetfield Family

This Vehicle featured in ‘The Vault’.


Unclassified Aquarius Special Construction Gallery

Vehicle Imagery may be used for personal, media editorial, or educational purposes. Please credit Petersen Automotive Museum, petersen.org, if used. Photos may not be used for commercial purposes.


Explore More Unclassified Vehicles

Previous
Previous

1932 Ford Roadster "Blackjack"

Next
Next

1948 Jaguar Chassis Construction “The Black Pearl”