10th?!?! Wow, folks are braver than I would be. And we don’t have a forfour, although I am sure we will have one someday. Hmmm...

Next time you’re in or near Nashville, let me know. I think I could work something out ;) . Funny, folks suggested to Jeff Lane that he open a museum over 15 years ago, and, well, here we are.

Its the third smart Roadster known in the US: https://www.lanemotormuseum.org/collection/cars/item/smart-barabus-roadster-2006

Can confirm. We (Lane Motor Museum) have a Brabus Roadster, and it’s the only thing that ruins an otherwise great car. I also think it would have sold well here.

When we first got the Nano, it had been locked in a storage container for almost a year while we went through all of the legal hoops to import it. It took extra time because we had to get a key for it (why it had no key I do not know).

Oh I know, and I appreciate that. Yes, many people do try to do it the wrong way, or claim some kind of prestigious organization. It’s taken years to get some of the cars that we have. The Land Rovers getting crushed were especially sad to me.

Welcome! And, yes, the museum can apply for special circumstances. Regular folk cannot.

You’ll have to come to the museum sometime. We have a Super Seven and a Crosley Hot Shot. I’ve been begging asking Jeff for a Model T. He keeps telling me next year, so a guy can hope.

There are all kinds of pockets of rust on this thing. Its not exactly swiss cheese yet, and I do believe they were galvanized, but it’s just such a thin piece of metal. Really, they are truly paper thin.

You are correct good sir.

True, there is sometimes a government “lag”, but we went through Customs and the EPA to bring this car here legally.

We had to get special exemption under the Show and Display rule for this Nano. It involved a lengthy process to provide the federal government with extensive documentation about its intended use and who we are.

Having owned both air-cooled and water-cooled VWs, I like my ‘14 Beetle’s styling. Way better than the New Beetle’s concentric circle thing. It’s just a more fun-looking Golf, with less room in the backseat. It’s a great commuter, and unlike my MkIV Jetta, hasn’t had near as many problems (knock on wood). Oh well. I…

We have two...one is for sale [shameless plug]. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/maico/unspecified/2001012.html 

I wouldn’t say I would grossly overpay for a DeLorean, but in starting my hunt this year I have realized I will have to suck it up and pay 5-15K over what I (and Hagerty) think they are worth. I am afraid DeLoreans are ripe to go through an 80s nostaglia boom. If I try and haggle too much, they may price out of my…

Came to post this. Now I will giggle uncontrollably every time I drive by two police cars “talking” to each other.

I love trivia like this. More badge histories, please and thank you.

It’s just a plain-jane adornment, sadly.

Except that particular DeLorean. It is in Gateway’s Nashville showroom, and she’s a little rough in person. Definitely a 30-footer.

Came here to post this. I am WAY too bothered by this pic. Also, that is from a 1981 or so Ford F150 Ranger. Different model.