The Frigidaire that was in my area at work had a company property sticker on it. So I looked it up in our property tracking system: If I recall correctly, it had been purchased in 1952. It was still cooling soda in our computer server room (the fridge was noisy; no one wanted it in an office) well into the 2000's. I'm…

Awesome! Pic of Frigidaire, since it looks like Nibbles at it on my original post:

Back in the 1930s, most rural homes didn't have electricity. President Roosevelt created the Rural Electrification Administration to change that. International Harvester, a company who made farm equipment, decided to use their brand recognition to make appliances for farmers.

I remember seeing the Scrambler as a kid; it was really cool.

I always kind of like the Sterling look: It was just different enough to stand out.

Hmmmm... It doesn't show up on AutoZone's site. The Fluid Film site says it's "in select AutoZone" outlets. I'll look for it as my AutoZone soon!

Some cars do it that way. My Ford Windstar has a nicely-integrated OEM plug with a spring loaded cover on the front of the van (full disclosure: I didn't know it had a block heater when we bought the van as a 1-year-old fleet vehicle; I found the connection when washing the van). Having seen other approaches, I don't…

I hadn't heard of it, either. Annoying: Not sold near me...

Get a block heater.

Plus keep in mind that the Astro has been out of production for 10 years now. GM didn't do much to update them in the day - so they look really old today.

Yup: And we shouldn't be dialing phones, tuning in to watch something, or taping a show. Technology changes faster than the language we use to describe it.

They probably didn't even notice it...

...and the adorable Crosley fire engine:

Powel Crosley Jr. is often more noted for his radio broadcasting work - but he made some interesting cars, too - like the Hot Shot:

They'll feel perfectly at home with the Pentalobe and Tri-wing.

Let's see... Suppose Apple makes a car.

Though - if all fuel fills were on the same side - we could have rational, marked traffic flow through gas stations. Cars would still be on both the right and left - and each side would now consistently pull in and out in the same direction (i.e., no weaving and an out because two cars are facing each other at the…

My problem with most vehicles like this:

I've now owned at least three vehicles that don't have the gas gauge arrow - and I don't own a MINI.

So... Would insurance total this car? Even presuming the drivetrain is intact, I'm pretty sure that proper repairs of this damage would exceed the value of even an R8.