The model was his father's first car and it's been painted as a mural near Mr Isgorener's food truck business Philly Up on John Oxley Drive, Port Macquarie.

"My father passed away in 2008 and I always wanted to get something to remember him by," he said .

Mr Isgorener grew up in Turkey and has fond memories of driving around in the vehicles his father imported.

He believes his father would be very happy with artist Max Hillier's work.

"I can feel it," he said.

Mr Isgorener has been isolated from family in Turkey since the pandemic kicked off in 2020.

He's planning to visit his mother and sister in August 2022.

"I'm a bit homesick," he said.

In the meantime, Mr Isgorener said the mural brings a piece of his home to Port Macquarie.

Mr Hillier was one of several artists who painted murals to recognise all involved in the 2019 Port Macquarie-Hastings bushfire effort.

He said it's been a challenge to paint the vehicle on the storage container, given it has a rippled texture.

"I'm using big paint brushes to create the big picture, so when you stand back it all comes together," he said.

Mr Hillier said it's been an honour to paint the mural, which he described as big, red and beautiful.

Artists have created murals across the Port Macquarie-Hastings in public spaces, as a way to showcase their skills.

"Sometimes finding gallery space can be difficult for an artist, so having a mural is a great way for people to see your work," Mr Hillier said.

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