Golden Mean
Golden Mean
Golden Mean
Golden Mean
Golden Mean

The visually stunning vehicle takes its name from the golden ratio, a mathematical proportion that’s said to produce aesthetically pleasing art and architecture. Other inspirations for the project include the Giant Pink Sea Snail from Doctor Dolittle, giant mechanical elephant puppets by Royal de Luxe and Jules Verne’s imaginative creations.

See Article by Emily Lang of Wired Magazine,

Past Shows
Specifications
Mythos
Press
Mythos
The Golden Mean Snail Car is a giant hot rod art car built by a group of artists in West Oakland’s Kraftworks building. Conceived of in a dream in 2008 by artist Kyrsten Mate, blacksmith Jon Sarriugarte, who fabricates custom home furnishings, worked with his wife, Kyrsten Mate to build this extraordinary vehicle with the help of the artist members of Empire of Dirt.
This surprising vehicle takes its name from the golden ratio, a mathematical proportion that is said to produce aesthetically pleasing art and architecture. Built on a 1967 VW bug chassis, the Golden Mean Snail Car features seating for six, rein-triggered fire shooting eye stalks, and a signature antiqued patina finish.
Past Shows
2023-07Oakland National Night out
2022-08Burning Man BRC
2022-06Warriors Parade SF CA
2020-01Jay Leno Garage Filming
2019-09Oakland Pride
2018-10Autumn Lights Festival
2018-09Oakland Pride
2018-08Burning Man BRC
2018-07Piedmont CA 4th of July parade
2017-10Autumn Lights Festival
2017-04Burning Man Leadership Conference Party
2016-10Autumn Lights Festival
2016-04Burning Man Leadership Conference
2015-06Warriors Parade
2015-06US Mayors Conference
2015-05Maker Faire San Mateo
2015-01Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Inauguration
2014-05Maker Faire San Mateo
2013-09Starlight Gala Chabot Space and Science Center
2013-08Burning Man Honorarium
2013-05Maker Faire San Mateo
2013-05Google X
2013-04Exploratorium Gala
2013-04California Academy of Sciences
2013-03Exploratorium Parade
2012-08Burning Man Honorarium
2012-05Maker Faire San Mateo
2011-08Burning Man Honorarium
2011-04Railroad Revival Tour
2011-01IDEO Holiday Party
2010-08Burning Man Honorarium
2010-06Lacma at the Tar Pits
2010-06Western Days, Marin
2010-04Pathways Show
2010-03Beyond Wonderland
2010-03Nova Albion Steampunk
2009-09Handcar Regatta
2009-08Burning Man Honorarium
2009-07Fire Arts Festival
2009-01Eduardian Ball
2008-08Burning Man Honorarium
Specifications
  • Performance
    Speed:
    63 mph | 101.5 km/h
    Range:
    100mi | 161km
    Passengers:
    4 (with seat belts)
    :
    19 (absolute maximum capacity)
  • Dimensions
    Weight:
    1000 lbs | 453.6 kg (front)
    :
    2000 lbs | 907.2 kg (back)
    :
    3000 lbs | 1360.8.2 kg (total)
    Length:
    187in | 475.0cm
    Width:
    80in | 203.2cm
    Height:
    127in | 322.6cm
  • Chassis
    Frame Construction:
    1967 Volkswagon Beetle
  • Drive
    Brakes:
    Rear: Mechanical Drum
    :
    Front: Mechanical Drum
    :
    Parking: Hand Brake
    Suspension:
    Rear: Air Suspension
    :
    Front: Torsion Beam
    Steering:
    Manual
  • Fuel
    Car Engine:
    5gal Unleaded Gasoline Tank
    Fire Effects:
    7-10gal RV Propane Tank
  • Note
    :
    Vehicle specifications subject to change without notice
call: (510) 444-7007
email: orders@formandreform.com
2601 Adeline St. #133, Oakland, CA 94607