, an automotive consulting firm in Orange, Calif., the first in his aptly named Reflects series is a highly polished, billet-aluminum sculpture that pays homage to the German marque’s roots and a race car that provided an early benchmark for the brand.The 302-pound piece is inspired by the 1936 Auto Union Type C racer, a car developed in collaboration with Ferdinand Porsche, who created a V-16 engine for Auto Union.
Working from sketches and CAD renderings done by CAD designer Raul Cenan, Etrick then went about the process of milling the 6061 billet aluminum, coming up with seven parts to the singular presentation—the four wheels , the body, the grille and the platform it all rests on. Under each wheel, which fits into the base like an exquisitely machined puzzle piece, is the branding of one of the bygone Auto Union automakers.
Outstanding!