This all begs the question: Are there actually people out there in the world who are paid to find obscure little cars  to be used in movies and TV shows? How do I get that job? 

I wasn’t around yesterday to get in on this, but seeing it today makes me wonder what is wrong with this car. This is way underpriced for a good running car in good shape (no rust) of this vintage. Similar set ups are bring 2 and 3 times this number.

The rear half of the roof apparently “rotates” down into the car, instead of folding up. Hence the name.

The rear half of the roof apparently “rotates” down into the car, instead of folding up. Hence the name.

Haven’t gotten there yet. Currently driving a Grand Cherokee Hemi, and am lusting after an SRT or even a Trackhawk. 

Well, you got me into Google on this one. First, the MG connection. As a fan of British cars, I have to say I’ve never heard of these. Had to look it up. Turns out is has quite an interesting history.

I never really understood the popularity of these cars. My Father even bought one, which was very strange as he had always owned Buicks, and went back to Buicks after giving his Cutlass to my son, who drove it for a couple of years.

I took a trip several years ago and spent 14 nights in 14 different Airbnb’s. For the most part, the hosts left me alone after showing me the room and amenities. In some cases, I never saw the host. On the other hand, I have stayed at a lot of cheap motels, and have been woken up at all hours by traveling schools…

Here’s an idea. Get a vehicle that gets a bit better gas mileage. Use the extra money to book an Airbnb each night. If you are careful, you can get one for less than $50 a night, you meet really interesting people and you don’t have to bath in truck stops.

Apparently there is a market for stuff like this.

Born in 1948. Can’t think of a single car from that ere that I would want to have right now.

The best protection against this happening is to keep a spare one on hand. Bought two the last time around, and still have the spare several years later. 

Usually I am a defender of old British cars. I love them, and am president of the local English Car Club.

Proof once again that people running for public office should have to pass a basic intelligence test and a psychiatric review before being allowed on the ballot. The terrifying thing is that these people continue to get re-elected, which makes one wonder about the intelligence of their constituents.

The rotary engine NEEDS to hit the red line every once in a while. Centrifugal force helps keep the seals in place. (The manual that came with my RX7 specifically tells me to do this.) But, they sold an awful lot of these cars with automatic transmissions. How many times does one hit the redline with an automatic?…

Voted NP simply because I love that little engine. I first drove one in my Grandmother’s ‘61 Skylark and am currently installing a 4.6 version in my TR8.

So I am 73 years old in a few days, I eat a LOT of fast foods, and I have NEVER had this problem.

I drove “team” for many years. It was hard enough sleeping when the other guy was driving. I can’t imagine sleeping when a computer is driving. 

No Dice because of those stupid eyelash decals. 

So, the Russians have made the ugliest luxury car (Rolls Royce) available even uglier.