I saw a paintless, rusted-out, cobweb-filled one of these for sale on the side of the road when I was teenager. I've found them fascinating ever since.

I don't think it counts as a motorcycle if one of it's wheels is a wooden block.

Hmmm...one of those there handlebars don't have no controlly-thingies on it. No wonder why Nikki rides in such a peculiar position.

troll...troll...troll...

CP, but I'm not happy about it.

CP. It will take at least another 35 years before a Vega is worth that many clams.

Jesus, this is a depressing discussion. Kinda makes me want to flip-off a trucker.

Yeah, that's really cool. I wouldn't want to be driving behind it, though. Looks likely to cause vertigo or seizures.

You're good on the rambling (it's a ramble-worthy topic in my opinion). That point of course, also has a tipping point...I'm sure you remember good-ole planned obsolescence. Not sure where you are planted, but this was a particular issue for a good 10-20 years for American cars. Automakers testing the boundaries of…

FINALLY, credit where credit is due.

Speaking of old car vs. new car, here you have it...

Yeah, I can see it. I think most vans from this era are retty funky tho. This one's no exception not to mention...

Excellent point...just to add complexity to the issue. What's better, an engine that's good for 300k miles but you can't fix it when it does break, or one that will need a valve job by 80k and a rebuild by 150k, but you can do it all yourself? Torn.

As much as I LOVE the aesthetics and feel of older cars (hence my little moniker there...), I'm torn about the reliability bit, and certainly about the "better" argument.

I think someone should build a lot more Hot wheels (or Matchbox) cars in full scale...

I think someone should build a lot more Hot wheels (or Matchbox) cars in full scale...

I recall my grandmother, while in her late 70's, musing over the absurdity and hilarity of Columbo and his "ridiculous little French jalopy."

I think the countryman might be extra medium.

Is it me or does that just look like a regular Mini that someone carelessly left on the stairs and got stepped on?

Ooooooo. Those wheels and that car are a hot combo.