And the Second Law of Stuff is that after the stuff has expanded to fit the space available, there is always room for a little more stuff. ... View more

California is now a SOCIALIST state so the more companies that leave, the better! Even Musk pulled out of there and if Amazon is smart they will leave too! Best state for my money is Florida. ... View more

i was working on used car at the dealership i was employed at and would stop to work on customers cars as needed,they started bugging me for the used car so i said take it,had ran lug nuts up but mot torqued them,about 15 min later got a call wheel came off,took floor jack but couldnt find wheel it was about a block down the street in someones yard.it only happened once to me but it was emough ... View more

My neighbor’s daughter was just at the point of learning to drive when I offered her a chance to drive my 1939 Dodge truck, she at first said she would really prefer to do her homework but her father coaxed her into at least trying. The old non synchro transmissions are either the perfect teaching machines or a really bad idea from a maintenance point of view. Anyway we were running down the road and she was starting to catch on meaning she made it to 2nd gear when I decided to also explain that steering was a requirement too! All in all it was a fun afternoon and I bet if she ever drives a newer stick shift it will be a breeze! ... View more

Wow i must say I am all excited after reading about the Camaro really enjoyed it , and you are right well done my friend Frenchie ... View more

71 GTX ok but IMHO the one and only GTX is the 1967. Great sleek, straight lines and powerful (for the period) 440 coupled with the legendary 727 and Dana rear, a real classic beauty. Had one as a kid and now have a 1966 Belvedere (same body style) almost finished with restoration including 440 and 727. Just re-living my youth! ... View more

another slimeball practice that goes along with hiding information for repairs, is the practice of early obsolescence. farmers, and others, need to keep certain equipment for a long time in order to amortize the investment and not be forced to always be in debt. why should consumers be losing money constantly so manufacturers can profit? in order to absorb the costs of equipment, the price of the produced goods must cover those costs. having a capable machine sit dead just because some overpriced delicate piece of electronic crap cannot be repaired is plain wrong. when a crop needs to come off a field it needs to come off NOW, and not a few weeks later after a repair by the dealer ... View more

...landing an Alitalia 747 in Hamtramck would be quite a trick, and sure to throw the locals into a quite a panic! To clarify, these specially equipped 747's could carry 56 Allante' bodies each, and they were flown into Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus, MI (Detroit's main airport, a.k.a. DTW) - they unloaded in a very visible area. I remember coming-in from various business flights, and seeing one of these unloading - all those beautiful Pininfarina bodies in different colors - as I went to my car in the "Big Blue" parking deck. I was working for Car and Driver, and Road & Track at the time (owned by the same publishing company), and had one of the 1990 4.5 L engined ones (in red, of course) - for a couple of weeks - it had good power for its time, and what a luxurious, sports tourer it was - particularly with the top down! ... View more

Chip doesn't design or build low riders, which traditionally have 13" wheels. ... View more

Mom took me to the scout camp just outside of town to throw her 5 spd V6 Ranger into a slide as well as learning to control it with the throttle and correct it. It was a snow covered parking lot so it was a lot of fun as well as teaching me how to maneuver a car in less than perfect conditions. I also got to lock the hubs and see how much different trying to correct with the front wheels engaged was. I can tell you.....It is a big difference. ... View more

No thanks. Electric is soulless garbage in my opinion. ... View more

These two models look like great sleepers. I'm curious as to how many owners actually put track time on their Caddies? ... View more

I was cool before it was cool to like the 67-72 Chevrolet trucks and Blazers. I’ve owned over ten in the past 30 years. I could buy them for $2000. The same condition truck is now $18k. I bought back the Blazer I sold in 1997 for $7500 (I restored 1989-1995 in nearly show condition) for $41,000 a few months ago. ... View more

All the cars in these articles are dogs and money pits. Don’t invest your money in any of them, you will find yourself dealing with repairs, emissions, high cost per mile and massive depreciation. A new mode of auto is here, it is fast, efficient, cheap to run, has almost no maintenance,is electrified and computerized by the best engineers. Find yourself on the right side of technology or you will be left behind. ... View more

That's a car that has to have built great memories ... View more

John Callies was the engineer in charge of developing the Pontiac Fiero as the Pace car for the Indy 500 in 1984. At the Engine Performance Expo in Jan 2021, John was interviewed and asked to describe that development process. This is a fantastic war story for anyone who likes the Pontiac Fiero. 1. Start at engineperformanceexpo.com. 2. Register with your name & email address. 3. Enter the Expo. 4. Browse your way to Day 3 and start the Day 3 replay. 5. John Callies' interview starts at 03:33:54. ... View more

Jack, A very eloquent article on the history and current state of the modern luxury car segment. I grew up and learned to drive in full size Cadillacs, including a '76 Fleetwood Brougham which was technically my first car, having driven my Dad's in high school and college. If you can drive a 70s Cadillac, you can drive anything not requiring a CDL. It wasn't "cool" or "fast"; Firethorn red with a white vinyl top earned it the nickname "whitehead", as it matched by bad acne at the time. But, I certainly was popular among high school teammates who needed a ride home after practice. Friends often wondered why Dad didn't buy a Mercedes 560SEL; it was because he valued the plush, comfortable, lumbering ride that Cadillac had mastered over 70+ years more than performance, handling or road feel. He didn't want to "feel the road"! Road isolation was enhanced when hydroplaning during heavy rains, which all the 70s land yachts were prone to do. I also think Cadillac represented a good "value-for money" at the time compared to Mercedes and certainly compared to RR & Bentley. You got room, comfort, quiet, leather, basic-but-fun gadgetry, adequate power (for the time), and brand cache. At 6'6", 30 years older and 30 pounds heavier, I appreciate luxury cars more than I did in high school, which is why Cadillacs from the 60s through mid-90s make up most of my modest collection today, including a 76 Fleetwood Brougham nearly identical to my Dad's. I keep trying to find a full size luxury-sport collector vehicle, like a '67 Impala SS or 65 Riviera, but once you've driven a Cadillac... I also agree that Genesis G90 is the closest modern equivalent to old-school luxury sedans, with the added bonus of costing 20-30% less than comparable sedans in the class. It's just... that grill! I splurged on a new 2019 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L two years ago, which I thought was superior to the Escalade at that time, especially those 30+ way, power, heated & cooled, massaging seats! (I haven't seen or driven the new generation Escalade). Genesis was still an unknown entity, and I wanted cargo and towing capabilities as well as luxury. Based on the F150 platform, while it is a smooth, comfortable ride with surprising torque, it still has truck underpinnings and ride quality. The luxury-sport sedan compromise I am living with now is a 2012 BMW 750iL I purchased in June 2020. Very roomy (front and rear), firm but comfortable seats, plenty of power & handling capabilities for daily drives and long road trips. BMW's electronic gadgetry hadn't gotten ridiculous or redundant yet. The clincher for me was I found one in dark green with saddle leather; not black, or grey, or silver, or white. So while its silhouette matches just about everything else out there, I should be able to find it in a parking lot. The compromise is, you must learn BMW-ology in order to understand features and their controls, and be fanatical with preventative maintenance, beyond what BMW's "vehicle status" feature recommends. Thank you again for profiling an old, underappreciated car that I love. ... View more

I drove the G90 almost back to back with my 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis coupe, which has the seats you describe. Given how speeds on American roads have risen over the past thirty years, I don't think a little bit of lateral support goes amiss. ... View more

Wow! Not even a Million; Such a DEAL! Truthfully, it actually IS a Deal. You get The Car, The Pedigree, The History, The "Last OF...', and, well, it's a Screaming Yellow 'Vette in your garage. Some have pointed out that P&M cars to come up too often, for a lot of reasons; pre-sold, used-up, promised out, and then there's the pesky, "We just don't want anybody to see what we're up to..." Instead of the "Only 200mi" GT-40's, or any of the myriad low-mile Exotics from Italy, Germany, Great Britain, or even from here in the States, this Baby had been Around, and Around Some More! Somebody will buy it, take it home, study up on it, consult some past Drivers, get an Owner's Manual from P&M, some Touch-Up Paint and Floor Mats from the Parts Department, and have an absolute BLAST with this .44 Magnum of an automobile... Bruce's shop is about 4 blocks from my old house; think I'll mosey on down and kick the tires... ... View more

Goldfinger. I doubt seriously that a Ranchero would handle the 2+ tons of a Lincoln (especially if dropped), but I also doubt that a Lincoln could be crushed into a 1 meter cube. Some 'Hollywood' in that scene. ... View more

Hey pard, I think the Elkies and Ranchero's were and still are under estimated. Maybe not from the factory, but if they are set up right they can haul everything from toilets, plumbing and the body parts that fit on them  (A--)! They also look cool while doing it. ... View more

"Prepare to run after the tow truck, tourist." ... View more

You say tuned headers are "typically lighter and more attractive than factory exhaust manifolds." And hotter, don't forget that. I put a set on an Econoline van once (the one with the engine between the seats). Big mistake, especially in Georgia in the Summer. ... View more

I bought a Cobra SC kit car about 20 years ago from an individual from Southern California and the speedometer was story had it, that from Cosby’s wrecked Supersnake, I still have it and it does say by the 200 mph WOW! . This kit car was a Contempary brand car.i have more no when I get back to Amarillo, Tx, where I have the car and speedometer. 806-228-2750 ... View more

Sean is the msn who really created the true image of who we perceive as Bond today.  Daniel Craig is the man who saved that Bond image.  Sean brought toughness and class to the screen.  I too had the Goldfinger Aston toy and reminisced of it by building a Lego version of the car.  The two things missing in the Lego effort was a Lego figure of Bond in a Tux and a bad guy in the ejection seat.  ... View more

That's a really good point. I wonder how well they would fare today with a couple layers of clear (ceramic?) window tint ... View more

RIP Sir Sean. But let's not forget that Bond was not the only spy-catcher who had a way with cars!!!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSiqYWsFXoM ... View more

Thank you so much for sharing, now I want a 90-92 modell!!! ... View more

Darnit...still can't get excited about Corvette.   "Still crazy after all these years", I suppose. There are more curves in the design than a can of worms.   Looks like a committee car...rather than the art it could have been.   (I will now enter witness protection!!!)  ... View more

What’s the color blue ? Please post ... View more

I am a huge fan of the AWD Buick Rainiers for Winter driving.   I personally have a soft spot for the V8 versions which go like crazy and go through just about anything.   I will admit the 2005-2007 V8 has the DOD/AFM (Displacement on Demand/Active Fuel Management) issue, but that can be corrected with a $200 tune, or the Range Technology DOD plug in.   Just tune it before the stuck lifter occurs.   I actually now drive a 2007 Tahoe LTZ for winter service ... View more

You have got yo wonder how some people get by in life.  No messing wit sewage is not a pleasant thing but it is just another job.  If you have septic tanks at your homes out in the country there are filters and cleaners to deal with.  If you farm the animals need cleaned up after. Then you have to spread it on the fields. Not fun but just another job.  Keep in mind we all have to wipe up after ourselves as it is and again just another crappy job.   I respect engineers and have worked with many. They have taught me much but I also have had to fix their issues and teach them some things too. Often big picture stuff they miss focusing on the little things. Yes many are like Sheldon and Lenard.  What should scare you is the cost of a large RV. The high cost of an RV and the difficulty storing an RV unless you have a decent size garage.  While these are wonderful vehicles often the lack of use leads to a lot of trouble for may people who intended to use them more than they do. Often these issues from sitting lead to blown tires, frozen wheel bearings, blown water pumps, rusted out exhaust systems and more. If it is older finding parts.  Too often taking some RVs on the road are like taking a long trip in a barn find.    Now that should scare you not this other crap.  ... View more

The nose/front overhang is considerably longer than the current model. Whether a blank camoflage element inserted under the cover or an actual extension, which would really help the blunt forward thrust/backward slant of the current front end. ... View more

What about Alpine and Lamborghini. ... View more

I saw my first one in person.  Didn't love it.  They should have used more Ferrari influences and less Camaro influences, and it sounded anemic?  I dunno.  I was slowly passing him in my 4runner, speed limit 45, he kept gunning it?  Made me chuckle. ... View more

A BMW E46 for $23,100?  I don't think so.  They are hard to find and the prices are going up fast. ... View more

Best sports car bang for the buck.  ... View more

Forgot the Chevy 454 and the 400 also used in Pontiac firebird ... View more

"All I see is a chicken coop with wheels" is somewhat prophetic. The literary Bond often stated that he would be a chicken farmer in retirement.  ... View more

What about the super rare, all made BY HAND, in the same factory as the Benz AMG's, and long out of business, Karmen coach works in Germany.  The Volkswagen Corrado.  1992 the first ever online v6 at a 15 degree slant (a.k.a. the VR). Ahead of it's time and made just to show the world what VW could do (or make a cheap Porsche). The spoiler was mechanical by speed and was listed as "The best front wheel drive car of all time" by car and driver magazine.  Yes it was more expensive than an RX7, Toyota Supra or MR2 of the day, but it was incredible! Less than 90k were made in the 6 years of production and North America as a whole got less than 30k.  This was a car that is still loved by many, and the ones that still love them are true collectors in every sense since they are not that reliable and parts are harder to find than Trumps tax reports! I love my Corrado SLC with its factory Recaro interior, cold weather package, automatic everything.   Digital MPG gauge that also shows my trans temp and 1/4 mile times and not to mention a spoiler that lifts up at 35MPH and lowers at 15.  Did I mention it is a 1992 and STOCK? ... View more

Not thinking that the "Clownshoe" is going to triple in value anytime soon, unless the car-enthusiast population starts going blind quickly. ... View more

STELLA! ... View more

oh, i approve of this. #doitforthealliteration ... View more

Something that is showing up in YouTube videos:  Apparently Tesla Motors has people following the insurance salvage auctions and they record the VINs of Teslas that have been sold as salvage. Then they disable that car's ability to use Superchargers and note the car's Salvage status so that they can weasel out of warranty claims.  From the photos I have seen on the CoPart site, it is really easy to total a Tesla. Lots of them with what looks like superficial damage.  They also restrict what body parts you can buy if you are not a Tesla certified body shop. For example, as I understand it, you can't buy a rear quarter panel, perhaps because they don't trust you to weld it on properly. ... View more

I'm sure it's just my childish automotive taste but It still looks like every other boxy sedan of the day to me, albeit a convertible boxy sedan. Or a two-door Cimarron. ... View more

So the UV-sensitive flat black billboards, scoop, and wing are in great condition. Yet most of the original paint has been burned away by the sun. Then strategically touched up with rattle-can Allis-Chalmers orange.  It just doesn't add up ... patina my A$$. ... View more

I bought a '90 IROC-Z convertible in 1996.  I was in Atlanta, and the car's owner had just moved in from New York.  Too much daily-driver dirt for me, and I set about to do a detail job.  Long story short, the task included 8 hours under the hood with a toothbrush.  The nice thing was - once done properly, it was easier to keep it that way.  It looked so nice in that Bright Blue Metallic, I ended up taking it to local car shows, and all the work paid off with several trophies.  ... View more

I belong to a New England club that, in addition to serious track events, also does birthday parades.  With everyone stuck at home, it is rewarding to provide a celebration for a young, budding car nut.  And the drive to and from locations all over New England satisfies the personal need to drive, and is supported by State Patrol escorts and even the occasional newspaper article.  https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200427/stratham-teen-with-autism-all-smiles-after-surprise-car-parade  We had over 100 cars for this parade, and 160 for the previous one.  ... View more

Excellent minimal DIY instructions for taking out a stored vehicle. Thank-you.     John Mackenzie, president of VAML Club ... View more