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Please, someone out there, tell me this is really a parody. I am no Trump supporter, but I really do not want to believe that someone this ignorant could be seriously considered to be leader of the free world.  So--I am honestly asking--someone out there to tell me that this really is a joke and not true.

This is one instance where Miata IS always the answer.  A Lotus Elan (or MGB or Spitfire) without the electrical issues or oil leaks!

The driver of that lobster could have ended up in hot water.  (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.)

I am amazed at how fast these cars depreciate. A quick Google search has a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, in “outstanding” condition, worth between $36,939 (trade-in) to $44,333 (dealer retail) per Edmunds. I can understand the seller wanting that much for it—if only to recoup his/her cost—but still a ND.

Two more: The Porsche 924 used an engine from the Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) that was licensed by AMC for used in the 1977 Gremlin, and Rolls-Royce for a long time used a General Motors TurboHydraMatic (THM) 400 3-speed automatic transmission—which was often described as the most trouble-free component of the car.

Pontiac Fiero. Engine, drivetrain and front suspension adapted from the X-body, but mounted in the rear (less the steering components); front suspension and steering from the Chevette (until 1988); seats from the J-body and outside mirrors from the Firebird and Camaro. Among other shared components.  

Pontiac Fiero. Engine, drivetrain and front suspension adapted from the X-body, but mounted in the rear (less the steering components); front suspension and steering from the Chevette (until 1988); seats from the J-body and outside mirrors from the Firebird and Camaro. Among other shared components.  

P.S.: Please forgive my posting multiple copies of the same photos; I have no idea why my computer insists on doing that.

The Magnum 500 wheel, used in various applications across GM, Ford, Chrysler and AMC.  WIth different center caps, of course.

Remember the old (up to 1979?) neoclassic Clenet? It used salvaged MG bodies mated to late-1970s Mercury Cougar chassis.

I did read somewhere that the 1969 Dodge Daytona (or was it the 1970 Plymouth Superbird) rear glass was literally interchangable with that of the 1975-80 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 hatchback.

That was Buddy Arrington (1938-2022).  See above for the car.

Buddy Arrington liked his, with a carburetor.

That was the Imperial FS (yes, “Frank Sinatra” edition), which was an exclusive model painted baby-blue-eyes blue, equipped with, among other things, a set of Sinatra’s cassette tapes.

It looks like their travel plans have been *ahem* trumped.

Either the Dodge Rampage/Plymouth Scamp or the Volkswagen Rabbit. Did someone really think a front-wheel-drive pickup truck was a good idea?

30 or 40 years from now, someone might—might—want to pay real money for a verifiably-genuine Tonka-branded F150.  Now, I would imagine most (including me) would much rather have one without advertising the toy brand.  Thank you anyway, but ND from me.

I realize you’re probably right.  Thanks for setting me straight.

I remember when Ford products were notorious for unintentionally shifting from “Park” to “Reverse” with results like this:  https://www.google.com/search?q=1973+Ford+Thunderbird+reverse+circles&rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS739US748&oq=1973+Ford+Thunderbird+reverse+circles&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQ

You’re probably right.  Thanks for setting me straight.