Beyond painting, Greek American artist Christeas explored automotive design with the same inventive spirit that defines his art. He created a two-seat custom convertible that won first prize at the International Custom Car Show in New York City for two consecutive years, 1971 and 1972.
In the 1980s, his custom convertible designs reached a wider audience through television, most notably a striking red IROC-Z featured in Simon & Simon. The design’s cultural impact endured, later reproduced as a Monogram model kit and became a highly sought-after Hot Wheels collectible
