Hope they did something fun with the mahogany.  Back in the 80's when they were restoring the foundation of the national capital building, they cut up the original sandstone blocks into book ends and made them available for purchase; a set of which I still have. ... View more

I'd include the Honda CB500 Four.  The 1973 model I owned as a teenager is still going strong today. ... View more

I'd include the Chrysler Laser and Dodge Daytona IROC.  I had a top-of-the-line turbo charged 1986 Laser that was an absolute hoot and reasonably practical.  I'd also vote for the first gen Diamond Star Eclipse/Talon/Laser.  I owned a 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD Turbo for 200K miles and 23 years.  It was always fun and proved very reliable.  True story: A guy followed me home one day this spring and made an offer I could not refuse.  It was stock in #3 condition.  I miss it, but it went to a good home. ... View more

Great pictures.  Derelict cars always make me a little sad.  That was new once, and perhaps someones pride and joy. ... View more

Fun article and too true.  Sadly, crap always floats to the top. ... View more

Where's respect for tradition?! Bring on the wood vinyl trim. ... View more

Hat's off to Tebo!  Nothing beats a good road trip.  Doing it in a Model A is just way cool. ... View more

History trumps fiction every time! ... View more

Look'in for that piston on eBay... ... View more

My dad as a vinyl seats, crank windows, AM radio car owner his entire life.  When I was young the family hauler was a Pontiac Catalina wagon.  We lived in the mid-west and I spent many a sweaty hour ensconced in the back of that car.   On a solo run back from Indiana to Wisconsin, my dad had an unfortunate accident involving a railroad crossing, barrier, and deep ditch that totaled the Catalina.  Unhurt, but carless, he purchased a used Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser at a lot next to the hotel in which he spent the night after the accident.  The Cruiser was downright luxurious, with cloth seats, power windows, and working A/C!  However, he never turn the A/C on, because it wasted gas.  The sweaty rides continued. ... View more

The Magnum defines bad-assed.  The prices are jaw dropping ... View more

Full on automotive automation only works one of two ways:   1) An integrated network where cars, roads, traffic control, and anything else that touches a roadway all communicates with each other.  It needs to be implemented overnight, because a mix of communicating and non-communicating entities will be a disaster (we're already getting a taste with Tesla Auto Pilot and similar systems).  This solution is simpler to implement than...   2) Automotive appliances that are so intelligent they can deal with any situation.  Not only does the AI need to be incredibly good, but the vehicle must be studded with numerous sensors that can withstand rain, snow, sleet, hail, dust, grime, etc. and continue to function perfectly.   Contemplate the cost, commitment, and cooperation required to achieve either goal and the odds don't look good.   P.S. - Jack: How does your son feel about you betting his inheritance, and what do you think a played out spec Miata will be worth in 40 years? ... View more

I like the Pro Power option.  Nice to see a feature both clever and useful.  Can't say the same for the folding shifter. ... View more

My hat is off to Seamus!  106 years seems about right to break in a leather and horse hair seat. ... View more

Nice article.  A follow-on that addresses more complex carburetors with things like primary and secondary jets, idle circuits, and the importance of getting all those tiny passages perfectly clean would be appreciated.  I'd also be interested in what you consider the most complex carburetors out there. ... View more

G is for Greed. ... View more

Awesome! ... View more

Nice seeing a vehicle properly enjoyed. ... View more

Back in 1983, my first pickup was a '69 Ford F100.  A diligent shade tree mechanic, I did a full tune-up, replacing the the points and condenser.  I put the old points and condenser in my spares kit (belts, duct tape, Stop Leak, etc.) stored behind the seat.  They saved my bacon a few years later when the replacement point fell apart during a visit to Cape Hatteras.  It would not be the last time I've gone back to a "working when removed" part to make a repair. ... View more

95-96 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Spyder (and its hardtop siblings).  300hp, twin turbo, AWD, 4-wheel steering, folding hardtop, adjustable suspension, stone cold reliable.  10 years ahead of anything comparable. ... View more

So the old drop top boats of the 40's and 50's seen in classic Hollywood films always appealed to me.  I'd call most of them gracefully ugly.  A Cruiser convertible provides the modern counterpart.  It's a pleasantly practical car that comfortably seats four adults and has room for one large or two smaller bodies in the trunk.  It look hideous with the top up, but appealing with the top down.  The engine bay is a total bitch to work in, especially the turbo model, and fuel economy is atrocious.  The wagons are even more practical and I enjoy the retro look.  The PT was a good idea let down by poor quality.     ... View more

Cincinnati's airport has a nice display of Crosleys.  If I remember correctly, they are located on the baggage level near the exits.  They look ready to squeeze into and drive away. ... View more

Great article.  I noticed many Prado's while traveling around the world.  I've seen the what I now know are badge engineered Prado's in the States.  People are funny creatures. ... View more

Well done! ... View more