@Adamskiy:
Good call on the Neon SRT-4. Even today, it's difficult to find one that hasn't been ridiculously modded and hooned half to death.
For max-Jalopness, I'd say a gray-market Suzuki Cappuccino with a bike-engine swap. But, for less money you could have a first-gen Miata, which more than one person has pointed out is ideal as a cheap commuter.
That said, I do like the preposterously tall divider between the rear seats. If there had been one of these between my brother and I in the back of my mom's Caprice, she might have fewer gray hairs now.
For me, seeing two pedals and a prindle in a supercar is like spying a beautiful woman from across the room and then getting closer and noticing her Adam's apple and the five o'clock shadow lurking beneath her foundation.
If this car had the hidden headlights from the 300 and some cherry bombs I'd go dragon all over it. Awesome.
Man, I can't blow four grand on an AMC Eagle. But that car is cherry, and only about 40 miles away...
This is the first time I've voted no on one of these, and I did so without hesitation. This car brings nothing to the table.
@Opus:
To hell with PCU. The next time I attend a New Pornographers show, I'm wearing my New Pornographers t-shirt, damn it. I don't mind standing out, and maybe showing that I'm enough of a fan to be "that guy" will increase the chance that Neko will invite me backstage by 0.00000001%.
Well, it would have to be something cool, but with atrocious handling (lest people think me a ham fisted driver). Let's say a VW bus with a 911 engine, but retaining the original swing axles. And the article would have to mention that the accident occurred "while racing (and leading) a Ferrari Challenge Stradale…
Now that is a damn fine write up. And as a native Hoosier, I had to vote yes. Now we just need a Studebaker in the JFG. R-3 or R-4 Avanti, anyone?
Now that is a damn fine write up. And as a native Hoosier, I had to vote yes. Now we just need a Studebaker in the JFG. R-3 or R-4 Avanti, anyone?
Funny, I was just having a discussion the other day about Vanessa Ferlito, who I assert is more sexy-ugly than ugly-sexy.
If I have one regret, it's that I can't nominate "Porkchop Sandwiches!" for COTD.
It's a shame that the Mr. Roboto schtick was a Stig ripoff because other than that I enjoyed the write up and thought it was well done. I'm actually kind of glad they didn't have telemetry from the Viper. The last thing I need is to want one more.
Well, it's a good thing I've been productive at work today is all I have to say. I'm going to have to spend a good amount of time tomorrow agonizing over the second round choice of Muira v. Citroen SM.
Granted, in '71 the film wouldn't have been out yet, but I'd like to think I would have had the foresight to have a limelight yellow 1969 Dodge Charger R/T with a black stripe stashed away in Dutton Flats.