Illustrated Story: Climb Every Mountain. Quick.

Any hillclimb event is close to my heart, and I often ponder about whether I'll ever get the chance to take part in one. Pretty sure I'd do decent as a newcomer because of knowing when to shut up and racking up more than a decade's driving experience in varied road conditions on the technically challenging mountain roads around my hometown, Kodaikanal, in South India. Actually came achingly close to participating in one, but the event got cancelled on raceday because of disgraceful organisation and rowdy spectators. My biggest dream is becoming a pro driver, and I'm not talking golf. VW Golf, genius. Oh. Puleeeze! While I for certain share that with so many men and women across this planet, there sure as hell ain't no law against trying to envision the dream. This is my concept illustration, a Maruti Suzuki 800, a ride pretty much every person in this country knows personally, but post Santosh Rajkumar Works. It gets uprated brakes, suspension, wheels, and a retro wing in front for inter and cool. The 796cc, three-cylinder engine now generates around 90 bhp with the 'bo up from the standard 38, with weight dropped to 600 kilos. I know, it's about power-to-weight and power to wait. Till then I picture me rollin' in my 800 Suzuki...

Illustration: AC Cobra

You don't need an AC if your hair's gone with the wind. Wait, you do. The AC Cobra, in particular. Crappy jokes aside, here's my tribute to one of my favourite cars. Ever.

Illustration: Ducati Scrambler Urban Enduro

Scramblers and a toast to Ducati!

Works Of Ad

Thought it's time my designs saw some marketing and advertising. Here's what resulted.

Illustration: '09 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

My illustration of the 2009 +Jeep Wrangler Unlimited [prints available]. Looking at getting in touch with +Jeep India, as there's plenty more where this came from, and I've got plenty ideas for the company's run in the country.

 

Illustration: Royal Enfield Classic 500 IAF Edition

I've been wanting to try my hand at customising motorcycles in addition to cars, but simply didn't have the guts. Anyway, I tried to get over that and combined Indian Air Force themes with the evergreen Royal Enfield Classic 500 stock motorcycle, and this is what emerged - the Royal Enfield Classic 500 IAF Edition. What do you think?

I'm taking orders for commissions and prints, so if you're interested in getting your car or motorcycle illustrated, or want an artist print of this particular illustration, do get in touch at santoshrajkumar@gmail.com or @turtletorque on Twitter.