* K R I S H N A * K A R *

This fabulous hood painting of the Hindu god Krishna was only one of the religious and silly compositions adorning an aging Subaru sedan. This fine vehicle also featured a sun/moon ensemble on the roof; Native American totem orca leaping on one side; Taoist yin-yangs and a frazzled redhead on a quarter panel; Egyptian and Tibetan motifs on the driver's side; and Om and Star of David symbols on the trunk lid. You talk about ecumenical!! Well, Seattle does pride itself on its tolerance . . .

This ambitious vehicle was consigned to the Crusher and the Auto Afterlife in 1996, having brought laughter to Seattleites for several years.