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classic ad watch
Jalopnik's 20 Favorite Classic Volkswagen Commercials
The Datsun ads were fun, as were the Toyota ads, but it was Volkswagen that first made an art form out of the automotive television advertisement. More »
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Comment by nollid51: I've always lived VW commercials. They seem to have a better sense of humor. The recent 'Un-pimp ze auto' GTI... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Road Trips
Civic Dash Camera Captures Highlights Of Loneliest Road Trip
I'm back in California after my 2,600 mile drive from Alameda to Denver and back, and I've finally gotten around to editing- sort of- the video from the dash-mounted video camera. More »
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Comment by BenMGC-GT: I always thought the magic speed for best gas mileage was 50. 8 Responses | Other threads
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24 hours of lemons
First-Ever LeMons Datsun 510 Prepares To Race Next Weekend!
So much speculation about the possibility of a Datsun 510 in the 24 Hours Of LeMons over the years, and now it's actually happening! More »
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Comment by Jim-Bob: It is sad to see a 510 in such condition. I would have loved to have made it the centerpiece... 4 Responses | Other threads
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found on eBay
1965 Chrysler Newport Is Homage To Cigarette Pack, Seller Claims It Fits 10 Dead Prostitutes In Trunk
If your car shares the same name as a popular brand of menthol smokes, you might as well go ahead and paint the thing to resemble a gasper pack, right? Of course! More »
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Comment by Unevolved has three moving parts.: "Dead Hooker" is a standard unit of measurement as far as I'm concerned. Volume, quality of motels, it's a fairly flexible... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Photography
American Cars: Photographs By Kevin Gray
Today we're showing the work of a Los Angeles-based pro photographer who heads down on the street to find his subjects: battle-scarred American cars in their natural habitat! More »
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Comment by Theimbellis: "PRO photographer" Uhm, are you sure he's a PRO? It looks like I can do that easily with my iPhone. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Engine of the Day
Engine Of The Day: Alfa Romeo Twin Cam
For some reason, I thought we'd already given EOTD honors to this fine engine- more than 40 years of front-line service and endless racing glory certainly qualifies- but such was not the case. More »
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Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: What engine doesn't throw rods during LeMons? 3 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Street
Some Sort Of Land Rover
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Just a block from the Triumph Stag was another British machine. More »
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Comment by Matt2000 - British Leyland 4WD FTW!: That's a Series IIA, a 1969, and a nice one too. Dunno what they've done to the wheel arches though. 6 Responses | Other threads
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auto parts
Carpocalypse Hasn't Yet Brought Down One Of The Last Independent Auto Parts Stores
Not many downtown car-parts stores remain viable these days, what with the Carpocalypse on one hand and the relentless spread of big chain parts outlets on the other. Lee Auto Supply in Alameda remains, though! More »
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Comment by oldgraygeek: I worked as a counterman for 17 years. I started at the beginning of computerization, when only the invoicing, pricing... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Trainlopnik
Cartoonist Peter Bagge Explains How, Why Amtrak Sucks
After checking out our Ten Worst Train Stations post, I recalled Hate Comics creator and brilliant libertarian ranter Peter Bagge's insightful comic entitled "Amtrak Sucks." More »
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Comment by Bailout: Lets suppose for a minute that the Gov't stops subsidizing air travel, or auto travel. Who do you think pays for... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Engine of the Day
Engine Of The Day: Honda F20C
A 9,000-RPM inline-four engine that makes 247 naturally aspirated horsepower out of just two liters of displacement? That's what the Honda S2000's powerplant does! More »
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Comment by BigRocket: A techological feat for an engine, but ultimately impractical. Can I haz some torque, puleez? 8 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Junkyard
1949 Ford Takes Wrong Turn, Ends Up In The Crusher's Waiting Room
While I was off crossing mountain ranges in my beater Civic, tipster Douglas shot me an email with a photo of a startling junkyard find back in California. More »
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Comment by .357: Goddamn, this is like one of those ASPCA commercials. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Street
1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. How about we follow up one vintage Chevy wagon with another? More »
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Comment by JB_Finesse: Why do I sometimes see these old quad-headlight cars missing half the lights? Do these people find high beams unnecessary... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Project Car Hell
Project Car Hell, Fun With Engine Swaps Edition: Hero Of Billetproof!
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! We haven't done a serious Engine Mix-&-Match PCH for a while, so let's burn!
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Comment by Ben Wojdyla: Anyone else think the Mercedes-Benz 5.6 liter V8 looks a bit like the Predator? 3 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Street Bonus Edition
Sporty 1974 Ford Maverick Coupe Sneers At Its Stodgy Sedan Neighbor
My stash of DOTSBE photos includes many from Denver, and so I'm able to post two Mile High Mavericks today! More »
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Comment by tonyola: Sorry, but "sporty" and "Maverick" don't belong in the same sentence. Less honest than the Falcon it was derived from,... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Junkyard
Even Ramblers Are Consumed By The Crusher's Insatiable Hunger!
Maybe you won't shed any tears over the rendering of this '74 Corolla wagon into a tiny cube of China-bound scrap steel, but how about this nearly complete '63 Rambler Classic? More »
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Comment by DoctorNine's D9 Cat: There is no justice. This vehicle must have transported pleated skirts, and starched white shirts, to school and church, and done... 8 Responses | Other threads
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classic ad watch
Honda Honda Honda Honda! Madness Goes JDM To Pitch The '83 City
What's the best way to sell the 1983 Honda City Hyper Turbo? Honda's Japanese-market admen figured that the ska popmasters of Madness would be just perfect for a series of super-frantic TV spots. More »
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Comment by RCN8: How can Honda go from making nifty, quirky, useful little cars like this to making the Element? 7 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Carpocalypse Deals Especially Harsh Blow To American Black Middle Class
The Second Great Migration sent millions of African-Americans from the South to the Midwest, where good jobs in the automotive industry helped them join the ranks of the middle class. What happens now?
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Down On The Junkyard
This 1974 Corolla Wagon Will Never Get The Chance To Be A Drift King
This series is becoming something of an exercise in masochism for some readers; we've jabbed red-hot pokers into the eyes of Volvo fans and cheese-gratered the hearts of Mercedes-Benz lovers. How about a vintage Toyota? More »
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Comment by alowishus: But but but that's an original RX-7 next to it! Waaaaaaa! 4 Responses | Other threads
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Road Trips
The Ol' Civic Takes On The Loneliest Road In America
I go to Denver pretty regularly, but for the last few years all my journeys have been done via Boeing 737. It's about time I traveled via Loneliest Road In America! More »
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Comment by Maxx Cracker: I'm going to find a '91 Plymouth Sundance with ~220K miles for this trip. I'm optimistic. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Question of the Day
Why Don't Datsun Zs Dominate The 24 Hours Of LeMons?
It's a real head-scratcher: the Datsun/Nissan Z has plenty of six-banger power, independent rear suspension, four-wheel discs, good build quality… yet so far none has placed better than eighth in LeMons. Why is that? More »
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Comment by HenriPro: Its simple $500 dollar zs are ether complete crap or worth saving. But someone go race some 510s. 17 Responses | Other threads
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Engine of the Day
Engine Of The Day: Suzuki G
The very nervous 3-cylinder engine found in the Chevrolet Sprint Turbo was part of the very successful and long-lived Suzuki G engine family. More »
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Comment by skitter: I had a buddy whose Civic came with a four cylinder, but was later available only as a three cylinder.... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Street
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Mercedes-Benz built the R107 for nearly 20 years- definitely DOTS-worthy! More »
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Comment by darkstar: I have a soft spot for old mercs. They're really quite nice. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Project Car Hell
Project Car Hell, Lotus On A Budget Edition: Elite or Europa?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Doesn't everyone want to own a Lotus at some point? Hell yes! More »
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Comment by arbnpx: "Thing is, these newfangled Elises and whatnot seem to be contaminated by engines built by Ssangyong or Sony or some... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Industry News
Looking For The Union Label On Your American-Built Car?
We've found a snazzy interactive map that shows the location of the plant at every American-built car and light truck is assembled, along with information on that plant's unionization or lack thereof. More »
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Comment by .357: Unionized: Yes Engine: Germany Transmission: Germany Assembled: Stuttgart, Germany 21 Responses | Other threads
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classic ad watch
1982: It's A Malaise-O-Rama $2188 Sale At Bert Weinman Ford!
Now, Bert Weinman Ford in Chicago was sacrificing those new '82s at below dealer cost, but who cared when you could pick up an air-conditioned '77 LTD Country Squire 9-passenger wagon for $2,188? More »
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Comment by smalleyxb122: When I saw that there were Sunday hours, I had to do a little research, because as far back as... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Cheapskate Tips
Confound Thieves With A Camouflaged Car Stereo For Under $20!
Let's say you park your car in an area frequented by urban entrepreneurs who gather intoxicant-obtainment resources by harvesting car audio equipment from vehicles… yet you still want some tunes in your ride. More » -
Down On The Junkyard
Some More Salt In The Wounds For You Amazon Lovers!
Just a few weeks ago, many of you wailed and gnashed your teeth over this junked Amazon wagon, and now I've found this Amazon coupe on Death Row. More » -
Down On The Street
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Here's a classic that just needs a little TLC! More »
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Comment by HenriPro: hmm wonder what would go well in the engine bay?? 8 Responses | Other threads
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Down On The Street Bonus Edition
Saab Sonett Brings Scandinavian Madness To The Streets Of Oakland
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. How many street-driven Sonetts are still around? More »
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Comment by RegalRegalia: Hopefully this is a nameplate we'll see resurrected within the next decade with the new loony owners. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Index Of Effluency
Citation X-11 Gears Up For LeMons New England, Will Prove X-Body Superiority
When the LeMons perpetrators get together, the conversation inevitably turns to the "Cars We Wish Someone Would Bring To A Race" topic. The Chevy Citation X-11 always makes our Top Ten list. More »
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Comment by eggwich del fierow your own: What a sleeper! Underneath that sheetmetal lies the heart of an 84 Fiero SE4, just waiting to rage! 5 Responses | Other threads
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