@Hart88: No,no, think of the baby-on-board sign as a bullseye, or a beacon if you will...I know kidnappers do.

@donutz9685: Unless of course, it's a jet-powered Civic, which is what I thought this was at first glance.

@robertfoster: For such an incredibly expensive customization, it's either tragic or hilarious that they had such a short run of popularity—I can't make up my mind.

@Electro Gyrocator: Well hey, at least you get to look good as you suck.

@ttyymmnn: He's a precision instrument of speed and aromatics.

@Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: I believe this is technically a traction engine.

Does there have to be a second generation for this to count?

@scottusa: Booo!!!

You may be onto something there.

The correct answer is always "Miata"

This is all so awesome.

Nice post, Sam. Even nicer knowing that your Dad was (or is) a quintessential jalop. Even nicer seeing him in a Mercedes 280/300!

@monsterajr: Very nice. I have two 4-yr-old girls myself who love to sit in Daddy's partially-restored '72 Mercedes and "drive". They are also amazing car-brand spotters when on the road.

HOLY CANNOLI!!!

@monsterajr: drooldrooldrool...

I'd romp in the Batcave with Barb and Helen!

This is considerably more ludicrous than legalizing pot and likely won't produce as much revenue.

Hey, just because you pimp your ride it doesn't mean you have to be a dick about it.

@SerialThriller: Rotaries, generally speaking, are cheaper to maintain, but to your point, kind-of, would be that rotaries almost universally use more fuel for their power output.

My dad drove the mundane of the mundane: 2 6-cyl Novas, Dodge van, Pinto, Citation, Cavalier, K-car LeBaron, etc. Those were all in just 10 years, so you get a feel for their quality.