andrewpcollins
Andrew P. Collins
andrewpcollins
Jalopnik Staffer from 2013 to 2020, now Editor-In-Chief at Car Bibles

Great article. That would have been one hell of a trip too. Read more

Andrew, your pictures and setup are top notch every single time on these big adventures. That was an enjoyable read. Read more

I’m a driver out of Worcester MA, and I can corroborate all the reports you’re getting. Read more

E30s with their 4 lug wheels and lack of M30 big six seem limited to me. An E24 sharknose could be had for similar money and be a much more entertaining ride.
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Damn, that’s great. Why didn’t I think to look up the part number? Oh yeah, because our commenters are amazing and helpful! Thanks! Read more

Looks like 58802-60290-C0 is the part number.

no! it means YOU cannot remove MY drink. it’s not the excalibur of cupholders! Read more

Some of my best memories are behind the wheel of this beast. Botswana, South Africa, Namibia for 4 weeks:

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A few folks have mentioned that the C7 had the same trick, and indeed, you can find a few videos of that too:

I own a 14 year old Ford Focus with 200,500 miles on it, my wife drives a 2002 Explorer with about 180K miles. I’ve pulled mostly bits a pieces for both cars, radio, trim, door handles, overhead consoles and the like. I’d think I’ve raided at least five cars for my Focus, maybe two or three for the Explorer. I do like Read more

Nothing is more discouraging than finding out your parts car is in better shape than your project car. Read more

My E36 M3 racecar has parts from SO many other cars. Jeez. This is a fun thought process.

Applies to almost any street race ever, even if you’re in the mustang.  Someone in a be-stickered shitbox will want to race.  There is no positive outcome. Read more

I've expected for a while to see Mitsubishi and Toast in the same headline. Read more

The more I think about the poor photo quality, the more I buy into the “leaked on purpose” idea. Seems like you’d have to go out of your way to make a picture this low-rez in 2020. But then again. Maybe a GameBoy camera is the only thing you can sneak into a design studio 😂 Read more

It’s been brought to my attention, per Davey Johnson may he rest in peace, BMW cars are “Bimmers” while BMW bikes are “Beemers.” I have to admit I... I had never heard that. Hat tip Christian! Read more

Collins so California that it hurts lol. Challenge him next time by parking an old (no camera or reverse radar) half-ton truck next time. Promise him that he can go to baja or something afterward and I’m sure he’d do it. We need non-similar wheelbase flexing Read more