Whoa buddy, we dare include the XJ220 in the same shitheap as the Allante and TC?!? I submit that the XJ220 is great, especially with the benefit of hindsight, but it’s just not exactly what they promised at the time. ;)

...is another example of a good story that happens to be centered on cars that were made over half a century ago.

Well yeah, I mean, there’s a point.  He can write the ad jingle. 

Get Neil Young involved. 

I bet these cops got SCMODS.

I’ll grant you that, but 15" wheels also have the worst availability of sporty tires if you need sidewall.

Even better, I can’t wait to see these things at Sonoma. Although I worry about cost for smaller teams. 

One step closer to V8 Supercars for the US, I’m onboard. 

Indeed. The Radwood effect is trickling down. I’d want a 16v, Turbo, or SPG but beggars can’t be choosers, it’s slim pickings. 

The availability and cost of real estate alone is what makes opening or keeping a small shop open so difficult in the places that they could potentially exist. If you’re not loaded enough to own the land you work on or have such a specialty that the work comes to you regardless of location (like high-end restorers),…

Try again:

Yes, yes, yes. This is wonderful. Ever since I railed and wrenched on our shop’s ‘83 900s automatic sedan over 20 years ago I’ve been in love with the stupid things. If even the slowest, most boring version of a car puts a smile on your face, it’s a good sign. I’d be happy to still work on them, but everyone else in…

*checks SearchTempest for Sportcombis again*

It would have to be an Alliance for the Franco-American angle, both countries working together to make something worse than they would have on their own. 

Hahahaha “recovering”... so which one are you getting next? ;)

Can’t believe nobody has suggested a P71 Interceptor yet:

Lovely, carry on and I wish you the best of luck and success in your resolution! My Flavia coupe’s engine is also in pieces, and one of my resolutions, if it can be called that, is simply to find parts and time for it.

Regarding your totally awesome resolution with the totally awesome S6... I have a complete ‘94 S4 parts car if you need anything.

*internet fistbump*  Your Volvo story belongs here!

Thank you! I can’t take credit for them, it’s a gray-market car. A lifelong dream, hope you find your way into one as well!