If we don’t see a) a diesel Chrysler minivan ‘Ring time and b) Jason actually trying Apollo-style pooping **in space** come out of this, I’m disowning you both.

That was a sobering reply, but I appreciate your honesty. Still, it does appear that Germany has its shit together more than we do here in the States. 

An important question:

Should I import Project Krassler?:

Oh yeah they do!

Somebody in Budapest told me you can drive an Autobianchi here.

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Buy another?

Well, it’s okay. It lacks the primary ingredient for Tracy perfection — rust. Just bring a coffee-can full of dry rust powder with you. Mix with some water to form a paste and apply it liberally to the underside of the vehicle. It’ll feel just like home in no time.

A van towing a van. Now that’s cool.

Every time I see an “I Just Bought a...” article from our friend David Tracy wherein the strangest, most obscure set of options is present in the 20+ year old car/truck being purchased: 

This is probably the nicest car you’ve purchased I think... I look forward to seeing how you adapt it for sleeping and life on the road.

The van is cool.  Nice find.  But what I really want is that trailer.  Are those micro-dualies on it?

You’re my hero DT

HOAs don’t exist in germany, and as far as I know there is no law that prevents you from having any number of unregistered cars on your property, in fact my neighbour had two or three he was restoring for some time. The one problem I could have seen David run into would be environmental/safety laws depending on where…

My first try, I know its not perfect... (Chevy Van tune)

Cool I saw a shout-out to Lichtenfels. When I first moved up to my new location, I lived in a city called Vandalia.  It was sister cities with Lichtenfels, and I hosted 5 Germans from there.  Good times.  Have fun with your van and your parents.  

I miss Nuremberg. Used to go there all the time for business.

Holly cow man!! Do come to France! I’ll definitely make the miles from Toulouse to wherever (I suppose Le Mans is on your list?) to meet you!

Andreas’s girlfriend’s (Josi) parents