Technically, it would need two. Read more

I was going by position, not by which axle they drive. Read more

Here’s the answer: for some reason, US-spec Beetles (and Supers) always had drums all around. I’m not really certain why. Discs were available in Europe from at last ‘66, and Ghias always had them. I added them to my Beetle, and it makes a huge difference. I’ve never really been sure why the US got stuck with drums. Read more

This situation sort of happened when the Soviet Union collapsed; Sergei Krikalev was on the Mir. He had a capsule he could return in (there’s always one, no matter what) but recovery was an issue, ownership of the launch facilities/station, and in the end they sent a resupply ship and had him hang tight until they… Read more

My pet tiger just saw this and is freaking the fuck out right now. Read more

hell yes! jason at jalopnik dot com! Read more

I think you can scream out the window at city and country volumes. Read more

I’m pretty sure that’s the last new vehicle that uses sealed beams. Read more

Maybe it could be handled voluntarily, like organ donation? Read more

sorry, sorry, I fixed it. Read more

Me too! I used to ride in the luggage well of my dad’s ‘68 all the time. Read more

I think it’s fantastic you grew up in Checkers! That’s still a far cry from the trans hump in a Sprite, though. Read more

It’s coming back! Read more

Dammit, Beretta! Yes. Read more

Nova! Of course! Read more

Oh shit! You’re right! Read more

It’s going on the board now. Read more

I’m pinning a note to the corkboard that has our state-required minimum wage poster thing and our reminder to wash our hands that reminds everyone that Tom doesn’t like this sort of thing. Read more

That’s based on the rates of chartering one of the Central Park horse & carriage tours. If you’re starting in NYC, that’s by far the easiest access to a horse and carriage. Read more

NYC to LA, and I looked for fares a month in advance. Read more