I still maintain the rust isn’t THAT bad!

Thanks!  I’ve got a CRX I’d like to keep sort of period correct.

While the price is high, I don’t hate the idea of modern functionality in a vintage space.

It isn’t helped by the fact that the Chicago Autoshow is set up and run by the local dealers. Even back in the day, there were fewer concepts or debuts, several generation of the Miata being an exception.

Huh, what?  Wait, what?

I agree.

Agreed. They were are poor work around, and I’m glad they are gone. I say that, and I’ve even got cars with them!

10 years old?  I bought a new car in 2001 over email/phone/fax (2001, remember) without stepping foot in the dealer until I drove it away.  And that was a special order color combo at the time.  It can be done.  You’re being very generous! 

Not even steelies. Every car doesn’t need 21" wheels. I bought a used one with 19" wheels, and wanted to step down to 18... but I love the design, so I’ll stick with them.

Torch! Early Beetles had no gas gauge. They had a fuel reserve lever, which operated a shorter pick-up in the bottom of the tank. While you could reach this by hand, you can also kick it over by foot. My first oval window Beetle had the foot style (shown), my current one has a lever extension (probably an option) that…

So long, Fancy Kristen.  May your champagne stay as frosty as you are.

Is this it?  The mic drop?

My wife and I have already moved 4 cars to the “running” column: Our 1957 Beetle, a 1991 CRX, a 2001 M5 and a 1973 BMW 2002. This weekend, we hope to cover some deferred maintenance on the dailies.

And bills tied to your address...  I had my W-2, and they wouldn’t accept it because my company is based out of state (I chalk it up to poor training, but tell that to the local DMV).

Sock it to me, indeed.

My wife and I were just joking this is the perfect opportunity to move a few of our cars in to the “running” column.  So far this weekend, we’re 1 out of 3 attempts.

The Eliminator stripes are a nice touch...

We crack ourselves up.

My wife and I referred to the Ridgeline as Honda’s El Camino. Now, we play a game of “spot the EL Accordamino” whenever we’re out.

Keep in mind, this car is on its nth owner.  The guy who did the repairs is likely not the guy with a 500,000 mile butt groove in the seat.