My roommate is from Paris; they actually do drive a lot like that.
The automotive press needs to sop humoring GM's "EREV" BS -- it's a *series hybrid*, people -- the first one was built well over a hundred years ago: [en.wikipedia.org] .
Diesel trains work the same way:
[science.howstuffworks.com]
Diesel trains work the same way:
[science.howstuffworks.com]
And besides, the interior just looks like a more rounded off version of my old Subaru XT coupe's...
That is hands-down the sexiest thing I have ever seen. Go BatGrant!
I had the four door version of that car, same color and everything. It had the 170 c.i. slant six (I don't know if the 225 was even available in it then), pushbutton auto trans, and dealer-installed AC. I adored that car... One of several I wish I'd kept. I always called that color "Pistachio Ice Cream Green".
@ASH78
How about that Jahg-you-ahh?
How about that Jahg-you-ahh?
Is that *really* "the current XJ bodywork"? Looks an awful lot like a Crown Vic with an X-type front clip.
Hey, I loved my '85 Parisienne -- True, it was a badge-engineered Impala/Caprice, but Pontiac gave it a much nicer dash, upholstery, and more sound insulation. That car actually hauled ass while being really comfy on long trips. Plus, I loved the fender skirts -- how many cars could you buy in the 80s with skirts? I was planning to re-do the opera lights with little skull-and-crossbones that lit up, and put some chrome keystone classics on her. She also flew a small jolly roger from the radio antenna. I'd probably still have her, but she was totalled in '96 by a drunk with no insurance who crossed the center line and hit me head on. Had it been a lesser car, I'd have no doubt been killed. That Parisienne gave her life to save mine...
I keep hearing Lenny saying, "Ow, my eye! The doctor said I'm not supposed to get Panamera in my eye."
That is freaking hideous! Too narrow, for one thing. Looks like they're hiding a 1992 Probe under there.
The QP! God, I love those. Way back in '81 there was a dealer on Van Ness in San Francisco who displayed a drop-dead gorgeous lipstick red QP with tan leather. The wood, the instruments, those seats, and that lusty yet subdued exhaust note... I know it's huge, ungainly, insanely thirsty, maybe even a bit fugly but for some reason I always saw myself driving it like a bat out of hell down Highway One in the middle of the night with The Revenge of Vera Gemini blasting through the speakers and the sunroof wide open.... BuckDharma and Patti Smith singing,"Oh no more horses, horses --we're gonna swim like a fish! Into the hole in which you planned to ditch me - my lovely - Vera Marie -- c'mon VEEERAA!" They really knew how to record a guitar in those days...
It looks like it was built from a sketch by Pablo Picasso.
Ach mein Gott, that brings back memories... I had a Blue one just like that back in the '80s. Great car, wish I'd held on to it. *sniff*
@Mike the Dog: That link is totally tits.
Both my faves are from 1974 -- Oleg Cassini Matador Coupe (especially sharp in black) and the VW SunBug.
They are so cute!
I'd love to see one of those with a little pop-up camper body on the back, that would be a terrific little RV for one.
I'd love to see one of those with a little pop-up camper body on the back, that would be a terrific little RV for one.
@ fresnel: You are so right -- this thing would be magnificent in black primer! With a red interior.
@ Mark-S: Definitely Model T and Deuce Vicky to me.
Obviously it's quite a polarizing design, and I absolutely love it. Even in orange. The bolt-upright A pillars are too cool aesthetically, but wouldn't that cause huge wind roar at speed?
Also some chrome Keystone Klassic wheels would be totally tits on that puppy.
It should be flat out illegal to broadcast any visual advertising to people who are piloting motor vehicles in public space. But that's Microsoft for you; they'll make a buck off your ass if it kills you!
Wow, finally! I can't tell you how many times I needed this. You know how it is, you're carrying a dead body in there and while in a crowded area you suddenly remember something you really need right now is also in the trunk. If you have to open it like a hatchback, the odds are someone will see the body. Well, this takes care of that!
I really don't get this whole "eBook" thing -- I mean, I do read books in PDF form on my Mac and on my Palm, and it's no problem. Been doing it for years. So what is the point of a dedicated eBook?
Single seat vehicles are inherently wasteful, and therefore not really green at all. Even a Vespa allows two to ride.
But aside from that glaring design flaw, not bad use of the tech. I'd definitely consider a two seater version with room for a couple of bags of groceries.
But aside from that glaring design flaw, not bad use of the tech. I'd definitely consider a two seater version with room for a couple of bags of groceries.
