In his defense, it's pretty easy to flip a 911 of that era.

I think he's the dude in the white shirt, tie, and jeans.

It's okay, I still have the '71 MGB GT (that I daily drove for 5 years), and the 1946 Dodge WC 1/2 ton. And a couple regional rally championships to my name, back when SCCA still ran the show. I'll survive.

I did the same thing to my 1995 Neon. It gave me 7 good years, and 270k+ good miles. But once it's transmission blew, it sat for 5 years before I got rid of it.

I hear ya. And if it were, say, an MGB, VW, or old Mustang, you'd be right on.

I like how he wasn't even going to bother taking a picture until after it nearly killed him.

Amazed this one didn't make the list.

Well, true...it's not exactly cheap as chips. But, as you allude to, nobody can compete with the airlines for miles per dollar per hour.

Honestly, it's mostly about public perception. Since the Hindenburg disaster, everyone is wary of rigid airships. When you couple the fact that the Hindenburg blew up at about the same time that passenger airplane travel was becoming feasible, the combination of public distrust and a viable alternative served to…

I love all the comments regarding the wind.

I propose we use Hydrium.

Go Metric! [[theoatmeal.com]]

You did notice they're wearing the same glasses, right? I believe that was the joke, which I think you didn't get.

In addition to @infidel's comment, you should also note that it's in the Targa Newfoundland, the largest all-tarmac rally in North America.

That's impressive, and cooler than the 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud that my wife and I were whisked away in. Not that I didn't love the RR — it was rather awesome, and quite comfortable. My lucky bride got to ride to the church in it, too, which made all her neighbors wonder who exactly she was marrying.

Nemesis is on the right track, but there are plenty over at The Garage Journal. Check out the forums, especially the build threads.

If I was stuck behind them, the only thing protecting my pickup from a supercar-shaped dent in the front bumper would be the insurance nightmare to follow.

My old '95 Neon SOHC did that with the engine revs. It was annoying, but you eventually get used to it. I found it best to slam through the gears quickly.

#COTD

My mom used to have a Datsun 510 SSS wagon, which came from the factory without any badges. My dad used to have fun at the stoplights with that one.