Bedazzled Car Exemplifies Portable Christmas Spirit
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Juan Gutierrez (center), with two of his daughters: Monserrat (left) and Jacqueline (right). The three stand in front of the vehicle that boasts 1,800 lights, each of which were carefully and individually placed onto the vehicle by Gutierrez.
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This year's 1,800 lights rival last year's total 1,600, explained Gutierrez. He added lights to the gas tank, the centers of each tire, plastic underneath the car, around the license plate, on the door handles and rear-view mirrors.
Photo Courtesy of: Breeanna Jent
Gutierrez said he has been happy to drive the car around to friends and others interested in seeing it and may be unable to travel to his home directly.
Photo Courtesy of: Breeanna Jent
"Everybody comes out to see it. They love it," Gutierrez said of his car, which he has been decorating for the Christmas holiday for a few years now. "You're never going to see another car like this in California."
December 23, 2013 at 04:08pm. Views: 66
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