As a pretty recovered drunk myself, it’s probably a reasonable bet that he did not start that drive sober. For that matter, depending on the person, it might have actually been days or weeks since they’ve been sober. And if there’s one thing alcohol is the absolute king of, it’s relieving you of the burden of caring…

It’s a $6000 car in CanaBucks - so about $4800 US if it is as good as it looks on a good day - depending how bad the paint / roof really is

I know I’m just some rando on the internet but sorry to hear about all that.

I drive mine in the summer

Yeah, the difference from 2002 to 2006 Top Gear is really evident. They went from a car show that was entertaining to an entertainment show with cars. It was a global phenomenon, and rightly so, but I only ended up watching the lap tests and cheap car challenges. Everything else was just fluff.

Here is your Spreadsheet David

Is that a faux door?

And it’s a subscription model.

You can’t have a front trunk if your car doesn’t really have a front at all.

“Also, what the hell is “Boston Style” pizza? Is it like a big waffle covered in clam chowder and beer?”

I’ve never seen his birth certificate, that’s all I’m saying. But his emails....

Been there. Will never make that mistake again.

TSI engine post warranty has been good thanks :) later car so it’s got the revised timing tensioner and water pump, but other than that it’s done 112k with just a coil pack and a PCV diaphragm. Last 40k at 23 PSI and a caveman for a driver 

Yeah, the problem is so many people have scavenged them for those applications, and Frankenmotor builds, that there aren’t many left to snag the heads from!

I am quite jealous of you sir if this deal works out. That Valiant is a thing of beauty with one of the greatest engines ever made.

It’s times like these, I wish I was stationed stateside. I’m closing in on 100 days of leave saved up, and would love to take part in this project. The more I climb the ranks, the further I get from the shop floor. This would be a great opportunity to help David reach his goal and get the pent up wrenching withdrawal…

Most cars sit in driveways, and they hold up fine. Keep them clean, don’t drive them in salt, and don’t let them sit on dirt too long. Also, don’t put tarps over top of them. 

How much for the Valiant and will it make it back to Richmond, VA? 

Now it just needs some Minis and polizia.

When you sneak a look through a window, it’s “peeking.” “Peaking” is what is happening when you’re tripping the hardest.