What a great 3/4 shot. Classic lines, really; definitive almost.
People bag on the early 'Cuda design, and it has a few funky details. But it's just begging for someone to take a resto-mod Foose-style approach, and I think it would look great. It would just take an industrial quantity of window tint and the right two tone paint job, for starters.
Here's a quick&dirty 'shop to get the idea:
Now get that back end outta the air and level the ride. You'll still stand out in a crowd, but in a good way.
As a wagon driver, I am sold. Instantly. Sign me up.
Seriously, look at the offerings competing with this. The Pontiac Vibe? Lumptastic Matrix? Assuming this maintains its price point, it's a moneymaker.
@beercheck: I had a Bavarian cream this morning, and you're right: I do feel bloated.
@graverobber- Two BEER minimum: beat me to it.
We already have this in Arizona on a section of highway near Scottsdale, and they're announcing plans to extend it to all highways.
Here's what it looks like in practice: we all know were the cameras are. Traffic goes fast...fast...slow. fast...fast...slow. The only real reduction in speed happens for about 1/4 mile in 6 places.
At least they have it set high enough that speedo variance won't get you.
@FЯeeMan: You may want your two hours back afterward, but at least you'll connect with all of the one-liners above.
@P161911: unpredictability is required in this case - it's Lucas electrics.
@wheels OF satan!: Thanks for the visual reminder of what we've lost - those are some beautiful cars. It's a rare design house that can go from those exotics to the Suzuki Forenza and still maintain a recognizable flow and imprint of design. I hope the company holds the line and continues to bring their unique accent to design.
Owned 3. The best one was the 1993 sedan -- an incredibly well-built car, ridiculously fast top end, and with a very good interior. 2.2l with an auto, and it went to 235k getting passed around the family. It was then sold to a family friend.
My 95 was not as good. my 2000 was terrible. The move to the 2.5 was a problem (good call on the oil leaks). As the Subies got bigger from '95 on, you can start to see more trans problems. Both the 95 and 2000 had replacements by 135k.
I have driven very few cars that felt as well-built as that 93 sedan -- The 2004 TL I drove the other day felt like its big brother. Not bad company.
@west-coaster:
While there might be lousy repro parts out there, the truth is that if you want an easy restore of an bona fide classic (if maybe overplayed), do a mustang. VERY few other vintage cars out there have the parts available.
I learned to drive in a 65 with the 200 six and the 3 speed. Light? I backed one into a snow-filled ditch and pulled right back out.
If you really want a decent-driving, easy to maintain, upgradeable vehicle, here it is. Get the six, swap in a T5 5-speed (kits available), add disc brakes (kits too), add a three-point seat belt (yep, order that kit). No A/C? get a kit, less than $800.
Drive it, maintain it, upgrade suspension as you go. Watch your daily driver appreciate instead of become worthless.
This was filmed near were I did undergrad - I've eaten at the little drive-in. This is the van's second round on Ebay -- it sounds like it went from glorious Preston, Idaho to Cali.
And having grown up in rural Idaho, that movie is particularly funny. I could introduce you to some real-life counterparts of the whole cast.
That oughta get the BMW purists at my door with pitchforks in 3...2...1...
Okay, my immediate thought was rat rod. Apparently I'm not the only one, so here you go: quick, dirty, crapteriffic 'shop:
@dry guy:
Oh, yeah, the co-driver is required for sure. Just think, if the weight balance was off the car might not land correctly...
Oh, yeah, the co-driver is required for sure. Just think, if the weight balance was off the car might not land correctly...
In fact, Nascar is adding them to all the cars. "Okay, yet another left sweeper in 3...2..."
@bozoerrebbe: But you digress??
Holy shit, you do indeed.
@dotorg greg: Odd camera angles to hide a fat ass?
That, kids, is a godly and beautiful thing. I was about to say it would take 10-lb cast-iron nuts to drive it to its limits, and 20-lb kryptonite huevos to ride shotgun.
Then I saw that the Mrs. was the torpedo. Wow. Where do I find me a woman who'll put up with me building this sort of thing -- let alone ride in it with me?
@Van Sarockin: Yeah, the advertising partner is BMW Girl.
You know you're not the first... this afternoon...
