steamcorners
Chris Tonn
steamcorners
Minivan enthusiast. Writer. Youth sports chauffeur. christonn.com

I didn’t get a chance to see it in the paddock, sadly. I need to bring a moped or a golf cart next year, as my legs, bred for the gently rolling slopes of North-Central Ohio, screamed in agony as I scaled the hills of Braselton.
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My wording was a little clunky there, I’ll admit.
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No laps, sadly. I volunteered, but was rejected summarily.
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1981 - the last year that traditional British sports cars were sold here. I’ll grant exceptions for the various Miata special editions that came with Nardis from the factory.
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Through my teens, my dad and I restored a few cars - a chrome bumper MGB and a ‘73 Datsun 240Z chief among them. Read more

I’ve never known a British car that didn’t require a blood sacrifice from the owner/mechanic. Often followed quickly with a tetanus booster.
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The best idiot lights go to the best idiots. Like those trying to keep an ‘80s Fiat running.
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“..(T)he Citroen CX, however was never sold here in North America.” Read more

16 soups leads to the Soup Nazi. Soup Nazi and a Citroen leads to Vichy Soups. Not good.
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In somewhat related news, Pastor Maldonado announced today that he will be running the BABE Rally in a V8-6-4 Cadillac.
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For those in the Markie Biz, I’m sure that the Stinger is just a friend. Read more

I remain cross with Pixar over the anti-British Car sentiment within Cars 2. The use of barely-disguised Lucas components as a major plot element - and the claim that they are inherently inferior is inappropriate. Read more

You haven’t lived until you’ve been startled awake by a ported rotary braaaaaping away three feet from your tent at an SCCA race. Read more

If only Android Auto could go cordless as well..there are several cars available with wireless (Qi) charging pads, which would eliminate all of the wires. Read more

“..Morris decided to piss away £50,000..” Read more

Considering the ubiquity of Beetles in Mexico, might something similar become quite useful in thwarting “The Wall”? Read more