Do you have the Discovery channel Motor Week? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8887828/ ... View more

I remember my mom having a similar vintager Merc (OK, it was a 1979) and we called it the Zamboni. It felt stately, like a tank but accelerated like one. You didn't need the brake pedal as once you lifted off the gas, the engine pretty much pulled you to a stop. And the delay on kick down described by the author was a nuisance. It didn't help that our other car was a 1973 240Z. I remember thinking at the time that all these german 4 door sedans were awful to look at and to drive. ... View more

I had two LRs  although neither was Defender, since they were gone before I could afford one. I always liked the boxy original and its no-nonsense approach. I have been waiting a long time for the new ones and I understand the criticism from the true Defender folks. Its really not in the same mold. But I am not really sure that a there is a very large market for vehicles like that any more. Things have moved upscale in the off-road category, at least for LR's clientele. If this thing will tow my RV then I might go for a 90. I like the smaller footprint. At the (Covid) rate these things are coming out, I may be too old by the time they get around to it! ... View more

Ford from the dark ages had Philco, although I could never understand why they were proud of it. LOL. Actually, my 2013 Ford Escape has a Sony labeled sound system that is excellent. ... View more

I do understand TRAGAR's comment, although I would add the two Bugattis to the list to own and drive. The rest are curiosities. The brass era cars are tough to relate to today, although I appreciate that they are preserved. ... View more

Their next should be a massive Reliant Robin!! What could go wrong? (Upside down Hummer). ... View more

There have been several cautionary articles this summer about RVing and the pitfalls and costs, presumably because so many people are taking the plunge thanks to our countries much worse than others Covid situation. I've owned RVs for about 14 years and honestly, I can't see why someone would buy a motorhome for all the reasons in the article. I own vintage cars and if I drove them the way I use my RV I'd sell them, or they'd fall apart. You can't beat a trailer. You don't have any of the mechanical issues in the article, no calling, ball joints, bad gas, etc. And when you get to your destination, you can unhook and drive around freely. In a motorhome you have to pack up and take everything with you if you want to roam. No thanks. So I love having a trailer RV. In fact, I hope the lockdowns are received soon so I can get more use out of mine without everything being jammed with folks who feel they have no other options... ... View more

KUDOS to Chip for taking a shot at the Aztec, as he did with the Pacer. I think he has improved the Aztec (Not too hard!) and gotten to look like a smaller version of the current Explorer. Maybe its the tail fin? Also maybe a bit of the current LR Discovery too. Either way, both of those vehicles are a ton better looking than the Aztec, so its an improvement! I am happy that Chip also avoided his sometimes obsession with smashing the designs too low. This one looks the right height. ... View more

Well the Spyder, OK, and the Alfas are truly lovely, but all the 21st century supercars are just so ugly to my old, jaded, eyes. The worst being anything from the rejuvenated Bugatti. Does anyone design uglier cars than these folks? ... View more