What's your take on automakers' offering different vehicles or versions in North America vs. rest-of-the-world?
@buzz killington would rather burn out than rust: My sister got a rescue greyhound, and I agree -you just don't understand how fast they are until you see one unleashed in a field with another animal to compare to. It was completely outpacing my mothers horses and our family dog (that we though was pretty quick -he can catch rabbits and quail). When we went out and stepped off its stride length it was amazing.
That said, it is a fragile creature, couldn't stop & turn too well, and just didn't understand catching a ball on the bounce or out of the air.
That said, it is a fragile creature, couldn't stop & turn too well, and just didn't understand catching a ball on the bounce or out of the air.
@E30fernando: I'm laughing with that sort of laugh that a person does because I know exactly how you feel, and I've been there.
I used to sell bicycles full-time (big independent shop in Seattle), and I've had that smae thing happen to me numerous times. Not the same stakes $-wise as cars, but trust me, I know how you feel. My shop also used to sell recumbents and tandems, nothing brings out the crazies like non-standard bicycles.
I used to sell bicycles full-time (big independent shop in Seattle), and I've had that smae thing happen to me numerous times. Not the same stakes $-wise as cars, but trust me, I know how you feel. My shop also used to sell recumbents and tandems, nothing brings out the crazies like non-standard bicycles.
@Threnody3: I was going to say 2nd-gen RX7. 1st gen is stylistically aces, and holds many fond memories for many Jalops. 3rd gen is great for the reasons you cite. 2nd gen is just a 944 with a rotary.
@zagato: I ran across a guy selling one, and there's a very small sub-culture of dedicated owners doing Legacy GT engine swaps/manual-trans swaps/brake upgrades/etc.
13 years old, and it still lookks like a spaceship on the road, but in a good way!
13 years old, and it still lookks like a spaceship on the road, but in a good way!
@SubieBlast: Only ever seen in calendars! (Along with Porsche 959).
@not_a_virus.exe.vbs: True on the Typhoon, though I did see a Syclone once.
@jimmythefly: ST-185 version:
I love seeing any of the either the sT-165 or ST-185 Celica AllTrac/GT-Four versions on the road. Very cool AWD cars, good looks of whichever Celica they were based on, but subtle so you really have to know what you're looking at to spot one.
@jimmythefly: Let's try that again.
Also, awesome Unimog hauler. I followed a link from a BringaTrailer posting to find this. Check the comments on BaT to see soem other cool transports:
@Vintage Racer needs a new schtick....: Are you going to the Portland Historics? I can't decide which day(s) to attend, thinking about taking the train down from sEattle or some sort of Train/Bicycle combo trip.
@beercheck: That was basically along the lines of my first thoughts! More ekranoplan, less press release!
Have none of you heard of Frank Gehry? This has been around since 1969 at least. See:
I don't mind seeing ideas re-configured or updated, but this isn't original enough to warrant an award.
@TBM-Fan: Yep. Only problem is the air supply. You either need a really long hose, or some sort of on-board pressure tank.
As a public service I reviewed the link and can recommend the following galleries:
71, 90, 94, 05, 06
You're welcome.
@1964F100: I know what you mean! One very cold winter morning, mine was the only car that would start in our family. It cranked for a while first, but eventually got going just fine. Miss mine too.
I had a '59 F100 4x4 for a while, man I loved that thing. Same body style as this, slightly different grill. Mine had the 223 i-6, 3 on the tree. 59 was the first year Ford offered 4x4 from the factory (previous were conversions -marmon herrington or fergusen I think). Not sure about this one, but mine also had the optional(!) heater, which helped commuting to high school in Nebraska winters.
With 4x4 that thing would go anywhere, but at a top speed of only 50mph. It was also the only vehicle undamaged by a hailstorm while parked at school -good old thick steel!
The 3 on the tree and bench seat were great for high school -I need my baby here with me, not way over in a bucket seat.
Anyone else have one of those little model stirling engines that you put in your hand and it runs off body heat?
