I would actually buy this if it were to go on sale in the US. There is no other car on the market today that I would actually buy compared to many more compelling older cars. I like raw feel, something that is completely lacking in new vehicles, but I suspect the new Jimny feels very raw. I would hope not to be let…

Very cool story to read. I drive the 62 Sprite that my dad and grandfather bought during the fuel crisis in 73. They bought the car for $85 and it is still in the family all these years later running around all over the place. It’s such a happy time when I drive it. Everybody smiles and you feel like you are zipping…

The ones in an e38 7 series are actually pretty wonderful, soft and we’ll placed. Else, pretty much all other head rests universally suck. Especially the ones in my Oldsmobile 88 which even on their highest setting are not tall enough to hit my head.

I understand, I love the Comanche I just bought. It’s the right size for a truck.

My mom is this way, she has always hated vans so she alway drove large sedans. When I was born she got a used Benz W126. After that a BMW e38, and then a second e38 which she still has. She claims she wants a short wheel base e38 or an e39 next.

I want one. I have a friend with a Samurai, it’s just brilliant. Slow, plucky, and unstoppable in the snow. It’s also super cute. The old one and new one.

I actually drove the Opel version with a 1.6L turbo diesel and a six speed manual in France, it was brilliant. I loved it so much that when I came back I tried out the US Trax with the 1.4L gas engine and left throughly dissapointed. The fact that it doesn’t come with a manual ruined it. It was gutless and sad. The…

Still nothing compared to the want when I stumbled upon this in a tiny French Alps town.

I know your pain. Having just purchased an MJ, my first Jeep, I was expecting the Jeep wave from fellow Jeepers. Sadly it doesn’t appear to be a thing.

Bmw e36s have fully syncronized transmissions.

I am a huge European car fan, specifically BMWs, however this is why I keep my Oldsmobile 88 around. It always seems to run, it just does what it is supposed to do, simply, effectively, and rather comfortably. Is it a fun car to drive like the BMWs, no, does it connect to you like a BMW, no, but it just always works.…

I fully agree. It’s the details that go unappreciated in a build like this. I am building a custom engine head from the ground up and I never expected that I would be fighting figuring out how the coolant flows through the engine for months.

This is gives me ideas for the Comanche I just bought.

I have a Sprite and drive it all over the place. You basically have to drive it with motorcycle mentality, people don’t see you in it and you are very low so they don’t see you when you are next to them. I drive mine with bright led headlights on all the time and intentionally downshift in traffic to make extra noise…

Im glad to see the e nomenclature back. However, where is the long stroke low redline six cylinder? 

I find this quite interesting.

Mark 1 and 2 Sprite’s especially are easy as they have rather simple electrical systems. Assuming you are ok with positive earth.

Having owned an e39 M5, you should drive one before commenting. It will all make sense after you drive one. Its a very comfortable cruising car with a big engine and handles very well for something that weighs 4000lbs. Its basically the ultimate luxury car, beautiful interior, classy design, perfect fall to the touch…

The BMW N62 has a particularly complex fully variable length intake plenum.

That seems pretty far fetched. Single knock off hubs typically seen on old British cars with wire wheels are probably more dangerous.