I realize by the time they got to the end part it was basically gone, but even still, seeing them use the hydraulic tool to pry the hood open was still pretty painful to watch. I've seen one of these in person at a shop back in Indiana that would do maintenance for the owner out of Illinois I think. Raphael's gif…

I've been thinking about the BMW L6 lately, when I was just out of high school I drove one brand new off the dealer lot when I was a porter for an independent dealer that was flipping it for a substantial markup. I was supposed to be driving a well-loved 325i with a shit ton of miles on it and the manager for our lot…

Really? I almost bought one of these up at Auburn, IN when Kruse still ran the show, but it was not to be. It was a screaming deal at the time (mid 1990's I'd guess) $19k, so must have been at the exact moment of full depreciation for these cars. Aside from the dash elements (that they make reliable replacements for)…

Why do you think it's a VW other than the origin of the fire? The wheels look Brit to me but I defer to your knowledge. The fuel tanks are in the rear of those cars and look like a piece of luggage just waiting to engulf your skull in "fiery death" so it;s possible it was a refueling mishap or fumes from a poorly…

Why would Jay Leno's garage cease just because the Tonight Show party is over. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something but they are wholly independent from one another right? Maybe he will do a "Comedians (who aren't very funny but would be fun to change a set of brake pads with) In Cars Getting Coffee."

Two things; Iran? People in Iran like Top Gear? I've known a few Iranians who have relocated to the US legally and they are not much different than Americans, really. If you really want to be impressed by an Iranian check this story we did a while back.

My mom has no clue about cars but she has unimpeachable taste when buying them. She bought the car below, one of the first off the line, because "it looked pretty." This is the same woman who also placed an order for the 1995 Dodge Avenger before the final images were even released to the public because she saw a…

If that's accurate, then even tho his actions are inexcusable they are at least understandable. There were several instances where he stopped screaming then just started up again which pointed to some form of mental instability. I hope this guy, and others suffering in the same way, get the help they need. This could…

I live in an area that happens to have a high ratio of pretty fancy cars and there is a bridge within 2-blocks of my living room window that gives me a perfect view of many of those cars going to and from the city center. I can always tell the 911s of course, but also the modern Ferraris with their maniacal, metallic…

I wonder if he did any tours, this is sadly becoming commonplace due to PTSD. I read this article just this morning where an Iraq veteran "explained how after coming back from war he had a short temper, going so far as to rear-end a car and get in an altercation at a grocery store."

He never got to see The Hangover 3!!! Taken too soon!

That lady is simply adorable. The builders should auction the seats (exactly as they are, not even cleaned), auction that original hood ornament, and other unneeded parts. This will raise a huge amount of cash for the project I'd imagine. Think of the museums, literary fans, and car collectors who would fight with…

I don't speak the language but from what I can gather from all the yelling this guy seems to be the leader of the Rebels.

You're right, 230SL is the more appropriate offspring!

Not trying to hog the Jalopnik bandwidth, but this is a great convo. Mine is a survivor too, was going to paint and redo interior but the mechanical bits keep me and my wallet well and truly occupied and then I realized I love it just how it looks, I was probably just falling under the MBCA spell a bit. Up close you…

I heard the dealer had to pump the car's gas tank because it was full of... oh nevermind.

Let's start our own "C.S.I. Reality Stars" and get to the bottom of these cases!

Wow, my favorite color on a finnie! I was chatting with another coupe owner who's car was two tone blue with this on top. Is this Quarzblau?

Seems like you may be right according to the TMZ update. The link is wrong where it says "and judging by pictures of the car taken at the scene, it appears the vehicle was submerged past the window" even tho you can clearly see a watermark only halfway up the door, but they explain the truck was found in a muddy pit.…

"...thanks to an old Volvo P1800 key that magically fit in an elevator."