In life you hear people say things like "there is too much red tape" and "why are there so many rules, it keeps us from getting things done." Well, this story is why that is. People take advantage of other people, and then other people come up with rules to stop that. to steal a phrase, if people were angels, and…

None of those outcomes were likely with a peaceful solution, but there will never be a way to know. It wasn't like Charles Fox and Ben Franklin were in charge.

Ruined what, pray tell?

Nixonian?

That's interesting. Maybe it's the forums that I hang out on- but I can't say I've heard that much trash talk- but I usually tune out when things head in the "my side does no wrong and yours always sucks" direction.

couldn't help myself after seeing the numbers on Jayski.

Have you heard the phrase "taxation without representation?" That is where a lot of the flipping the fuck out that you speak of came from- not specifically increased taxes from the French and Indian conflict. That and those Whiggish ideas that were popular on sides of the pond. I'd also argue that it has been years…

I, for one, want to say congratulations to the 2014 Winston Cup Champion, Jeff Gordon!

Thanks Jalopnik, appreciate this article. Excited to see more about the SVT project.

Ford did just fine with its manual only Boss 302.

Ford was the first to use an assembly line, and since GM does that now, are we going to agree that they use Ford production methods?

This is simply awesome. Kelly Johnson was awesome. Reminded me of my favorite piece of 60s technology- the LEM.

Agreed. I want more car reviews, but that doesn't seem to fit the reality TV genre, or whatever. I like TG USA, but I've kind of quit watching it for this reason. Velocity Channel has been airing Fifth Gear, have you tried that? It's really a good show. I wish we had something like that.

Correction, did order it.

Yep, I'm going to order the GT-40 one.

The first year they did do reviews. Between the first and the second they cut the show down to 30 minutes and eliminated most of the track time, the Stig, and interviews. Now it seems mainly to be a half hour road trip hi-jinks show...

Some Apollo painting would have been nice!

Same here!

Let me know! I'll certainly buy one! Oh, and anything Shelby-R related...

A Trans-Am series, vintage 68-70 would be nice.