MushyHeirloom commented on 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

"@PHIL: Didn't the '73 have a 5-mph front bumper, though, as mandated? (The answer is 'yes, but the bumpers were already squishy enough that the shape was essentially unchanged'.)"

MushyHeirloom commented on 1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Down On The New Hampshire Street

"@Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Hah!"

MushyHeirloom commented on Ford FX-Atmos or ZIS-112?

"I voted for both, because the Ford is cooler, but I like bullet-nose Studes."

MushyHeirloom commented on Ghost Ride The Whip Box Relies On Junkyard Goodness, Gets Thumbs-Up From Tigra And Bunny

"@that ain't the way to have fun, son: If you're gonna listen to InSoc, you need a '73 Satellite with a bunch of scrap metal welded to it."

MushyHeirloom commented on 1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Down On The New Hampshire Street

"@FromaBuick6: I'd cross-shop it with the 240 now - RWD potential hot-rod wagons for under a grand - but then?"

MushyHeirloom commented on 1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Down On The New Hampshire Street

"I can't decide whether it would be more or less cool as a Cougar wagon (a la Buck's "Pussy Wagon"?)..."

MushyHeirloom commented on 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Down On The New York Street

"My mind knows that the paintwork on the hood is ridiculous and tacky, but my heart will have none of it. I've always liked these, anyway."

MushyHeirloom commented on 1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Down On The New Hampshire Street

"@stephdumas: I haven't seen this car around lately..."

MushyHeirloom commented on Peugeot 204 Down On The Saint-Brieuc Street

"@Fast_Nel: Of course it's crap."

MushyHeirloom commented on 1972 Ford Econoline Camper

"@Novaload: I imagine it's telephone-free..."