Siggi’s Shining and Striped 2020’s

By George L. Nitti Like much of Mark Long’s work of Razor Wraps and Graphics of Fredericksburg, Va., the use of colors, shapes and stripes is one of the predominant motifs found across the multitude of tow trucks he has wrapped. His latest provocative creations for Siggi’s Towing and Recovery of Hampton, Va. are found on their 2020 Kenworth T880 with a Century 9055 XL and 2020 Dodge Ram 550 with a Century 312. Characteristic of his style, colors, shapes and stripes work together to form a modernistic, explosive backdrop. The colors include various degrees of purple, green and black, blending in with both units’ white backgrounds. According to Siggi’s operations manager Joe Rondeau, “Pictures don’t do his designs justice.” Besides the colors, the array of shapes stands out, such as the lines, swooshes and particularly the purple triangle that underlies the largely written Siggi name, which is written large and appears as gold leaf lettering. Long said, “The gold leaf is not really gold leaf. I took a photo of 24 carat gold that you would find on a fire truck and super imposed it on the lettering, added shades and gave it depth, building on the existing lettering that was brought to me.” Adding to its modern flair is a layer of industrial metal or plated steel with rivets that gives it further texture and dimension. Clearly, Long’s unique style continues to captivate not just the public, but those in the towing community who continue to use his designs on their latest acquisitions. Editor's note: Story was originally published on 3/3/21. Brag @ TIW! Should your truck be featured here? Send a few pics and your contact information to the editor at georgenitti@gmail.com. You might even be selected to go in print, too, in American Towman magazine!