David_Tracy
David Tracy
David_Tracy
Sr. Tech Editor, Jalopnik. Owner of far too many Jeeps (Including a Jeep Comanche). Follow my instagram (@davidntracy). Always interested in hearing from engineers—email me.

In retrospect, the fact that I’m driving 2,500 to Washington to pick up a car that could very well have just rotted here in Michigan is a bit absurd... Read more

Not sure why I used the preposition “with,” there. Read more

AX-15s are great transmissions! Sometimes getting into reverse requires a shift to first, but otherwise, they’re wonderful. Read more

I bet the foam is the same with the other, more upscale cloth seats? Read more

The term “schtick” implies some kind of performance. This is not that, it’s a passion that has existed since I was a child (a passion so strong it drove me to study engineering, move to Detroit, and work for Jeep).

I’m just buying whatever vehicle I want to buy (remember, I have to pay for these machines with my own Read more

And I feel like I’ve written it five times before! Read more

I paid $3,500 for my J10. Worth every penny.
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Yeah. There are surprisingly many grails left! Probably at least 50.
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The purple one was gorgeous, but had 230,000 miles and cost $900 more (probably a wash once you factor in the transport).

The one from Colorado will be getting special treatment. Just wait. Read more

It’s very possible that I just like it because it’s weird. Read more

Yes. I’ll get some OEM steelies, paint over the plastic bumpers (with back-to-black or whatever it’s called), and put the stock lights in. I’ll also mend any paint imperfections. Read more