November 28, 2009
eBay Find of
the Day: George Barris Olds Toronado 70-X is wraparound luxury (with a slide
show)
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The Family
Truckster is a four passenger quadricycle that splits in two to create two back
to back recumbent tandems
By the folks
who brought you The Couch Bike
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March 16, 2009
The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget
Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living.
It was a cowboy’s life, a life for someone who wanted no boss.
What I didn’t realize was that it was also a ministry.
Because I drove the night shift, my cab became a moving confessional. Passengers climbed in, sat behind me in total anonymity, and told me about their lives. I encountered people whose lives amazed me, ennobled me, and made me laugh and weep.
But none touched me more than a woman I picked up late one August night...
How the Cab Deiving story by Kent Nerburn got to float over the web
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Girls stuck in cars (Semi-NSFW)
Pontiac retrospective: Every year from 1948 to 1971
Toyota Robot Violinist That Plays Better Than Your Kid Unveiled. (Thank you, Mad Kane)
“Hope she was worth it” – Revenge cars
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February 08, 2009
Gold Mercedes
Growing stocks of unsold car around the world
Gold Mercedes C63 spotted (with gallery)
Un-related: Whale season
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January 03, 2009
Mount Evans Toll Road, Idaho Springs, CO
Since Google Streetview was deployed a few years ago, the internet has been flooded with photos of the weird things the Google team has captured on camera while driving around the country.
So what happens when Porsche engineers testing the new Caymans and Boxsters spot a Google StreetView car coming their way? Google Street View Catches Porsche Testing Secret New Models
(From Silicon Alley Insider)
(Strangely, the post doesn't seem to show up in Firefox, only in IE... Wait & see?) OK now... The intertubes just burped...
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January 01, 2009
Lambert gasoline buggy
A Ryder truck had its top peeled off this morning after making it completely through the Brady Street railroad overpass at 5th Street in Davenport before realizing that the truck was too tall
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The Buckeye gasoline buggy or Lambert gasoline buggy was the first practical gasoline automobile available for sale in America, according to automobile historians
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December 09, 2008
VIN *30231403*
You have heard stories of barn finds before. Some sound incredible, some unbelievable. But here's one that might top 'em all. It's the true story of one 1940 Dodge Deluxe Sedan…. In 1940 it was built by proud American workers in Detroit, Michigan, one of 84,976 Dodge D-14 DeLuxe four-door sedans manufactured in 1940. A veterinarian from Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, purchased the blue Dodge new at the local Dodge dealer in Boise.
He used it to respond to calls all through the war years; his 1944 permit is still affixed to the windshield. Being a very valuable asset during war times, the car was always parked in a dedicated spot in the barn when not in use. In 1948, the good Doctor passed away. The car was put on blocks and covered with bed sheets. No, it was not going to be for sale.
Who would have guessed at that time that the Dodge would be asleep for more than 50 years. . . (From Tom McMahon)
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Auto boutique in Vietnam with bags and trays filled with grease…with dipping spoons
Un-related: Postcards Show the Year 2000 (circa 1900)
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November 20, 2008
A fabulous GM car collection
I was asked by a friend if I would like to go to view a "private car collection.' Of course I said "Yes."
On Monday I met him and rode to the destination along with another person. I did not know what I was in store for and therefore went with an open mind to see the cars. When we arrived, I should have taken a clue by the fact that the collection was housed in a rather large warehouse. We walked in and were greeted by one of the latest acquisitions. (From Bits & Pieces)
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The Atlantic School Bus Yard, a website solely dedicated to yellow buses of all kinds. (From Dooby Brain)
Ford Reintroduces Model T Line That Made It Great
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September 16, 2008
50s Fins and Chrome
The Popemobile is not so much as vehicle as a form of mechanised robeing - a vehicular extension of the Papal robes, which is probably why - with a few exceptions - the Popemobile is always white. The Popemobile is also a motorised version of the Popes throne - a motor-throne if you'll will. The history of the Popemobile
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Art Fitzpatrick’s cars illustrations. (From Deep Glamour)
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July 10, 2008
Crashing
Have you ever been so stoned that you crashed your car into a tree? Then did you get out of your car and see there wasn't actually any damage from the accident—not so much as a scratch on your bumper? Then did you notice that there also wasn't any tree? When you were finally able to calm down and get back in your car to drive away, were you embarrassed to realize that all along it was the air freshener hanging from your rearview mirror?
Honda launches ugliest car ever - will probably become a big hit with hipsters
Vintage Car Logos. (From the new-er Dinosaurs and Robots)
More from there: Aux origines du Photomaton, A Vintage French Photobooth Film Stars set on flickr, and Buy the White Tower Burger Joint in Toledo, Ohio for $1. Submit proposals prior to July 31, 2008 by mail, fax or e-mail
A youngster with sandals drives a Lamborghini Murcielago
Un-related: Heat wave continues across U.S. Naba, a four-year-old female African lion, keeps cool as she licks a "bloodsicle" made of frozen cow blood on Monday at the National Zoo in Washington
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June 20, 2008
Ways To Steal Gas
In Lithuania they create cars from PU-foam and luxury CL-klasse Mercedes
Rolls-Royce 'Batmobile' has been spotted on the streets of London
The Five Best Ways To Steal Gas...And One Really Bad Way
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June 03, 2008
“I'm not impressed easily. Wow! A blue car! …”
A Smart Car. (More at Serious Wheels)
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May 13, 2008
Tired of high gas prices?
Convert Your Car to Run on Water and gas to save over 40% on fuel costs.
Another one from Ozzie Freedom, Water for Gas conversion kits. (It’s probably a multi-level deal. Thank you, Dean E.)
“Even if this car engine does run on water, where do you fill it up?”
Now-and-then photos of Italians who’s been driving the same cars for long periods of time
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April 27, 2008
The date: Tuesday January, 16, 2007
The location: Portland, Oregon, the corners of SW Salmon and 20th Avenue.
The weather prognosis: Snowy….
Please drive carefully
I Guess this is one of the YouTube killer apps (Just look for “Cars on ice”)
"Man who drive like hell bound to get there" - Things You'll Never See in a Fortune Cookie
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April 10, 2008
Extended Car Warranty
Today a telemarketer called and asked if I wanted to renew my car warranty. Thing is, I don't own a car...
Amazon 1-Click Bankrupts Area Parkinson's Sufferer
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March 21, 2008
Adult vehicles (NSFW)
This is the one and only Moto-Penis (AKA DilDozer. Warning - NSFW!) created by John Kohnen, with help from Bill Dunaway, for the well known and popular band The Cherry Poppin' Daddies. We did the mechanicals, Gil's Seatcovers did the skin, and the Daddies sculpted the glans. The Moto-Penis uses a starter motor from a Ford 292 to get from place to place, and erectile and ejaculatory functions are powered by compressed air
Also, "The first Sunday in April is almost here, which means it’s almost time for Kawasaki’s notorious Kanamara fertility festival, at which an enormous pink penis is paraded around town by transvestites, vegetables are carved into phallic shapes, and crowds nibble on pink schlong-shaped lollipops. Before you sigh “those crazy Japanese people,” I should point out that these days the voyeuristic, giggling Western tourists outnumber the locals..." Penis Party 2008. (From your monkey called)
Pedal-Powered Car Gets Pulled Over by Toronto Police. (The video is very funny)
Llama transport. (From World rider)
Drug deal on Google Street View. (From Google Sightseeing)
Gallery of Stars and cars
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