Hacking up a C3 - any C3 - isn't really sacrilege. The early ones were crap (so bad Car and Driver sent their test car back early) with good engines, and the later ones were okay, with smog choked engines. Unless he used a ZL1, it's not that rare or special, just sexy. I salute this man of genius.
Subscription only, hell, you can get Farm Show at the newsstand at Tractor Supply Company.
Man, that's my favorite store. In one place you get the smell of fresh manure, new hydro oil, new tires and feed corn. Hot damn I love being a native midwesterner.
No E.T.s on the vid, but the 'Farm Show' page from the link claims 7.87 for the 1/8 m, which extrapolates to somewhere in the 12s for the quarter. It should be noted, however, that the same 'Farm Show' article informs us that "Lusk plans to ........boost his power to 55 to 65 hp in the near future", so either 'Farm Show' isn't the end all/be all for news of record, or that motor has an insane hp/torque ratio.
@pres: Stupidity my friend, is the mother of invention (or in this case innovation?)
Take for example, the simple porn magazine. An homage to the female figure, now completely rendered obsolete.
Why you may ask?
It was hard for men to hide their collection of pornographic paraphernalia from the missus and others while maintaining his status in the family and/or community, much worse to find a quiet place where to *ahem* "read the articles". Many men were emasculated when found by his significant other in the bathroom with a handfull of prell and his nether parts foamy with the look that resembles a deer caught in headlights.
To fix this, three men created the basis to what we now call the internet for one single purpose...porn.
Just like three horny gods created the internet to avoid stupidity and ridicule, ron has created this monstrosity to avert women and thus fulfill his ultimate goal.
@spiegel1: So lemme get this straight, a '68 Vette is a magazine and a Cummins is internet porn?
Ugh.
You know, a better platform for this weapons grade insanity would have been an AMC Eagle. I've never been too keen on hacking up '68 Vettes for shits and grins. At least he could have used a late disco-Vette.
I'd have included the corncob car in the list. It's light, aerodynamic, has a pedestrian-friendly skin, and can be constructed from renewable materials.
Best of all, any cornfed kid in the heartland can make their very own car.
Not so sure lemon wheels would be good for an open-air car -- at least without wearing goggles.
As much as I enjoy all the fun and silliness you guys get up to at Jalopnik, it is the genuine love of cars epitomized by this selection that has made me a fan. Great choices - an instant short list for any car loving lottery winner (maybe the Roadster/MX5/Miata over the RX8 but kudos for at least mentioning the STi)- and great writing (I almost started to get choked up reading some of it). You made my day.
I would add the new SHO to the list. I've gotten to drive one on a long trip. It's as good as anything I've ever driven. Better, in fact. Don't count America out.
I'm going to say raise your glass to Sir Colin's "Add Lightness" that brought to spots to your list... but don't drink too much, you'll through the weight distribution off for the ride home.
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Also, "Ryan Lusk" must be the most Iwegian name I've ever come across.
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How the hell fast is it?
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Man, that's my favorite store. In one place you get the smell of fresh manure, new hydro oil, new tires and feed corn. Hot damn I love being a native midwesterner.
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12V Cummins, tweaked significantly, in a vehicle you'd never expect, FTMFW!
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Take for example, the simple porn magazine. An homage to the female figure, now completely rendered obsolete.
Why you may ask?
It was hard for men to hide their collection of pornographic paraphernalia from the missus and others while maintaining his status in the family and/or community, much worse to find a quiet place where to *ahem* "read the articles". Many men were emasculated when found by his significant other in the bathroom with a handfull of prell and his nether parts foamy with the look that resembles a deer caught in headlights.
To fix this, three men created the basis to what we now call the internet for one single purpose...porn.
Just like three horny gods created the internet to avoid stupidity and ridicule, ron has created this monstrosity to avert women and thus fulfill his ultimate goal.
Jack it to pixelated chicks.
You say idiot. I say pioneer.
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Ugh.
You know, a better platform for this weapons grade insanity would have been an AMC Eagle. I've never been too keen on hacking up '68 Vettes for shits and grins. At least he could have used a late disco-Vette.
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Best of all, any cornfed kid in the heartland can make their very own car.
Not so sure lemon wheels would be good for an open-air car -- at least without wearing goggles.
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What's with the mismatching wheels on the RX-8?
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So, how come Gawker got the nice car and Jalopnik gets the corncob?
Oh wait, never mind.
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