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1967 Chevy Impala With ToteMotel Camper For Sale, Seller Doesn't See What's So Damn Funny

When you're trying to sell a beat-to-hell '67 Impala wagon equipped with an even more beat-to-hell ToteMotel camper on the back, you have to figure on a few chuckles from potential buyers. Here we have a seller who feels so confident that his or her Impala/ToteMotel combo will make its reserve price that wisecracking questions are just water off a duck's back:
Q: My Ole hound dog Buck Shot saw this and wants to come see it himself.he doesn't have any money but he can hunt critters for you to pay it off.What should I tell the boy?
A: Tell him you are going into stand up comedy.
It needs a little work, but imagine how much fun you'll have in a ToteMotel- why, the name alone is a winner! Thanks to DeadFlorist for the tip! [eBay Motors]

4:20 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Murilee Martin
3,228 views, 47 comments

Latest by n/a: @nosirrahg: And wheels... more »

offbeat news

Wienermobile Temporarily Immobilized, Permanently A Giant Wheeled Phallus

We're grateful that the two interns piloting this Wienermobile were not hurt when the 27-foot-long homage to America's appetite for ersatz meat products hit a patch of ice and spun out of control while barreling towards Penn State. It would not only be unfortunate, but make it harder to make jokes at their expense. Seeing as how they're uninjured we now have no reservations about highlighting the humor in a giant hot dog planting itself in a ditch. For instance, we're happy to point out this quote from the tow truck driver that extricated the Wienermobile from the snowy ditch: "I've pulled out a lot of vehicles," he said. "But that's the first wiener I've ever pulled out." More »

10:30 AM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,685 views, 54 comments

Latest by n/a: @Nurburgringer: This has COTD written all over it. more »

stupid criminals

Joint Compound Disguise, Rusty Wallace Plates Lead Police To Bank Robber

Pennsylvanian Robert Coulson Lavery figured he had all the details planned to pull off the perfect crime: cover his face with a coat of drywall compound, rob a bank, then make his getaway in a car decorated with a Rusty Wallace souvenir license plate. Unfortunately for Mr. Lavery, a tipster recognized the Rustymobile, which was found with telltale smears of joint compound on the upholstery (cue sound of cell door slamming). [Associated Press]

3:00 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Murilee Martin
479 views, 14 comments

cheap out, pay the price?

Tread-Separation Woes Cause Lawsuit Against Chinese Company

Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. of Weird Union, NJ is suing Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Company of China due to tires supplied without an additional rubber layer over the steel belt, thus leading to Firestone-style tread-separation issues, one example of which contributed to a fatal wreck in Pennsylvania. FTS apparently doesn't have the clout to get a Federal recall initated, so they're instead muscling the Chinese company for compensation. Meanwhile, while you contemplate that, check the Young Ones on University Challenge. – Davey G. Johnson More »

9:45 PM on Mon Jun 25 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
373 views, 5 comments

Latest by mailman: You have to love the young Emma Thompson as Miss Money-Sterling. The Young Ones was a brilliant show. My favorite was when Vyvyan nailed his legs to the table. more »

al strikes back

All Your Kit Cars Are Belong to Carlisle

I used to think Spinelli, Wert, and company had the best jobs ever because they got to drive concept mules, travel to exotic places sponsored by Bruce, and cover car shows for a living. Well, having visited the recent Carlisle Import/Kit/Replicar Nationals show with an eye toward writing something worth guest posting, I can tell you that it is not the easiest way to make a living. First of all, try walking miles in the midday sun for a few hours. Resisting the temptation to stop at every funnel cake vendor you see. All the while keeping an eye out for the diamonds among the rough...and at Carlisle, there was plenty of rough. I am still amazed at the lengths people will go to ruin a perfectly good Fiero. Then you've got to take photos that add enough visual interest to keep the commenters off your back. Which may or may not include shooing people out of your frame. Mike Bumbeck, you are my hero. More »

1:00 PM on Wed May 23 2007
By Mike Spinelli
2,537 views, 24 comments

Latest by bitbass: @Al Ouch! I remember the day when I wore Drakkar! That kind of back-handed complement is getting dangerously close to likening Vette owners to gold chain goomba's. Oh yeah, I've done that too. more »

retro

Offenhauser Insanity in PA!

Yes, we know we often wax giddy over the might of Suzuki's 1.3L hellion of a motorcycle engine, but let's face it, the 'Busa ain't a patch on the Offenhauser, which is simply the most badass four-cylinder motor ever conceived. Great looks, great power, (15:1 compression!) DOHC, four valves and a career that spanned decades in top-rank motorsport competition. And that unholy sound! On May 10th, a gaggle of front-engined Indy roadsters will gather at Jennerstown Speedway in Pennsylvania, spanning the ages from the 1930s to 1970. No turbos allowed. – Davey G. Johnson

Historic Offenhauser Indianapolis Racing cars come to Jennerstown Speedway [Daily American] More »

5:30 PM on Tue Apr 10 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
385 views, 3 comments

Latest by bored383: thats a small track more »

news

Towing Company Owner Scores Cop Hovercraft At Auction

Eddie Zymblosky of Boots & Hanks Towing (this story is worth reading for the names alone) will be skimming home in an ex-cop hovercraft for the bargain price of $11,700, about 18 grand less than the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, paid for it five years ago. Wilkes-Barre fire officials had referred to the hovercraft as little more than a "recreational vehicle" and had used it only a few times. See, those government auctions aren't just clapped-out Department of Sewage Treatment Tauruses! – Murilee Martin More »

11:57 AM on Tue Feb 27 2007
By Murilee Martin
857 views, 9 comments

Latest by imoody: Hovercrafts are practical for places that are neither totally land nor totally water, like swamps, or areas with large amount of seaweed or algae which would clog up a jet or underwater rotor. I will however, admit that this vehicle more »

news: weird

Philadelphian for 'Keg Party': Foster's Truck Sends Facilitator of Brotherly Love All Over Schuylkill Expwy

A Foster's Lager truck apparently lost its sense of balance and tipsied on up, expelling its cargo of kegs all over South Philly's Schuylkill Expressway. And it apparently wasn't being filmed for a clever ad. But we're still sitting here repeating "Remoawt Controawl" over and over in our best Paul Hogan accent and reminiscing about this really cute Australian girl who went and got knocked up before we were clear for a shot at her. She so hated it when we used to get right in her face and say, "Beeeah!" And then she'd slap us playfully and made us sorta wish we weren't kinda dating the person who introduced us. More »

11:30 PM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Davey G. Johnson
169 views, 1 comment

Latest by scotte: Wonder if that load o'suds was loaded/secured in the trailer properly, as the Schuykill (Skukle?) Expy around there is rather curvy and very narrow. If only that would've happened near the big 30th Street train depot, there would've been more than more »

news

33 Percent of All Cars in US to Fall Under CARB's Rule in 2009?

Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington are expected to adopt the policies of the CARBies today, following the lead of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont in adopting California's set of stringent emissions standards, putting the number of states under the California Air Resources Board's authority by 2009. The combined 11 will make up 33% of the United States' automotive market, which gives the Golden State's agency a truly unique power. More »

6:37 PM on Thu Dec 22 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
253 views, Comment

news

Another Slant on Pennsylvania and CARB

While the Pennsylvania legislature works itself into a foaming snit over the impending adoption of California emissions standards, bearded Central Penna resident Francis Volpe speaks of the merits of adopting CARB's edicts. Notably, he points to the 9% reduction in emissions over Federal Tier II standards, and notes that many of the same arguments were trotted out every time a new legal mandate on emissions has come down. The one real issue here, and we think it's a valid one, is that of states' rights. While we imagine the CARB-stats adoption will go ahead as planned, we're curious to see how it will play out on the East Coast where the states are smaller and less self-sufficient. More »

8:44 PM on Tue Dec 13 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
105 views, 3 comments

Latest by Richard: DeeJayQue, No, they're looking to collect the sales tax on the new car you're forced to buy. Everything government does is about one of two things: (a) useless feel good legislation and (b) take away your money legislation. This falls into category (a). more »

news

Pennsylvania AAA Comes Out Against CARB-Standard Adoption

The Pennsylvania branch of Triple-A slams its fist on the table and thunders, "Thus for the Albagensians!" regarding the state's adoption of Californnia's emissions-control standards. Pointing out that Callifornia's fuel costs are higher due to special formulations and that Federal Tier II standards are pretty stringent in and of themselves, they see no need to place Pennsylvania under the jurisdiction of the California Air Resources Board, and frankly, even though we live in California, we tend to agree. More »

2:24 PM on Fri Dec 9 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
96 views, 2 comments

Latest by jmhm2003: 3 Mile Island! Cool. I know we're all car lovers but isn't breathable air the most important thing? Well, that and drinkable water which the US is also running out of, but that can't be blamed on cars. Since the federal government more »

news

Pennsylvanians Fighting Over California Emissions Standards

There's a hullabaloo goin' on up at the state house in Penna some legislators aren't backing Governor Ed Rendell's plan to adopt CARB's emissions standards which was actually passed under Tom Ridge's oversight, but isn't due to take effect until next year. Crying everything from "pig in a poke!" to "states' rights!" we admit that we understand that some Pennsylvanians simply don't wanna be subject to the whims of California's Haight-Street hippies, but going so far as to talk about banning emissions testing altogether? C'mon, guys... More »

12:45 PM on Thu Dec 8 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
113 views, 8 comments

Latest by MurileeMartin: By the way, Haight Street hippies probably hate smog laws- after all, one of the most polluting passenger cars ever built- the supah-filthy, hydrocarbons-galore air-cooled VW (which was the only 4-cylinder car I've ever seen that could- and often did- more »

news

Man Shoots Up Cars at Philly-Area Mosque

Jeez Luis, what's with Penna and shooting cars this week? Robert Blackburn, 53, has been charged with ethnic intimidation for pumping .22-caliber rounds into two cars at the North Penn Mosque in suburban Philadelphia. One of the vehicles belonged to a leader at the mosque, while another to a member of the congregation. Blackburn's being held on $50,000 bail at Mongomery County Jail. Thankfully, nobody was injured or killed, and all we really have to say about Blackburn is, "What a maroon!" More »

12:33 AM on Wed Nov 9 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
63 views, Comment

news: racing

Win Race, Lose Your Car: Enduro Champ's Ride to be Crushed

Fans at Mountain Speedway in St. John's, PA will get a bit of extra eye candy at the end of the Valley Service 'Mutha of all Enduros' on Sunday, November 20th. The winner of the race will score up to $5,000 (depending on the class) and have his car crushed in front of the crowd. If he refuses the crushing, all will be forfeited and the prize (and destruction) will go to the next-highest finisher. Screw the agony of defeat, this is the soul-rending depression of victory illustrated, right here. More »

6:52 PM on Tue Nov 8 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
141 views, 1 comment

Latest by quick5pnt0: What moron would decide to enter a race where if you win you get to have your race car crushed? Sounds like the track has found a loop hole out of paying to prize money. more »

news

Teenage Hoons with Air Rifle Terrorize Community

A group of bored hoodlums, ostensibly upset about the football loss of Bangor Area High to Pen Argyl, traveled around the greater Bangor, PA area in a white Ford Escort, firing willy-nilly at hapless vehicles until a security camera and a vigilant cop ended the five-hour vandalism spree. Apparently, the rampaging hooligans' potshots damaged at least 150 vehicles, which comes out to roughly one car every two minutes. After shooting out the rear window of Joe and Brenda Detzi's '05 Jag the hoons were caught on video and reported to police who readily apprehended them but only after they caused an estimated $100,000 in damage. More »

3:58 PM on Mon Nov 7 2005
By Davey G. Johnson
65 views, 2 comments

Latest by SpudMills: Source pic? That's a fantastic image. Got a full rez version? more »