The original briefcase automobile (from the Wizard of Space & Time) Mike Jittlov built it for the movie using a suitcase and a Rolls-Royce starter motor. It had no brakes and topped out at 35 mph which scared Jittlov to death. Full film here http://youtu.be/3ldOTw60Ozg

I'd suggest a show where teams are given old cars or Craigslist specials and a challenged to get them running. We'll call it <span></span>

Paint stripes will get you every time.

They've got numerous engines good for that. Hell, they've got dusty engines good for that...

Rocket belonged to private firm and was launched by NASA at their Wallops Launch Facility.

NASA blew it up on purpose due to a malfunction that may have sent it off course into populated areas. The turbo pump didn't cause the explosion.

Let's not forget the Dasher

Surprisingly versatile.

At this point you have a daily driver (mostly) that is on the verge of doing neither. A sane man would cut his losses and run but you wouldn't be here if you fit that description. I'm guessing you fit the DWB requirements and it's important to keep transportation around that's also not boring.

Let's go back to the early 70's. While America was losing it's shit due to crash tests and emissions many of us bailed and went overseas for inspiration.

There really wasn't much in the way of insulation. I think it was considered a summer activity.

My '74 Saab's owner's manual had a section in it titled Sleeping. The back seat not only folded down into the trunk but was designed to give you a perfectly flat floor. However it was still painful. A mattress pad was definitely called for. Used to sleep in it the night before an autocross (wasn't unusual to travel…

Just to be contrary here's the flip side. 16 liters in only 4 cylinders. 1905 Locomobile. Pistons the size of gallon jugs.

You have to enjoy such free-form wiring from the old days. If you needed a wire to go from here to there you just ran one. Didn't matter if there were others going the same way.

I've seen this movie. Just beyond the cones...

Here's a pic of the first of the Opreys to invade Indiana! Look for the rotors above the building. This is Indianapolis's heliport.

The night racing scene brings me to tears.

You should listen to this! http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/the-grand-prix…

The sound effects recorded for that scene have been used by tons of movies since! The whole scene was filmed with no permissions, they just did it one early Sunday morning.

Is this the Mad Mike I know?