I test-drove a 240D. I grew up on air-cooled bugs, but still couldn’t take the misery: bought a 300SD instead.

62, wasn’t it?

That’s just ... perfect, Harry

For me, watching a master craftsman perform a familiar task with their customary tools is akin to poetry

Supposedly, Alfred P. Sloan started doing the model-year thing at GM back in the 20s. He figured that applying the yearly fashion changes seen in clothing to cars would help boost sales.

Is there a master list somewhere of when these gens start? I thought the earliest start year for genX was 1965. Boomers are from  1940 to 1964, no?

If it isn't, maybe it's time to find another social circle?

They really are. I gave up when I couldn't find a suitable usage for mortise 

I’m afraid it wasn’t very well framed, and rather goes against the grain. But, it’s all in joist

“Knot something you see everyday.” he said as the vehicle lumbered down the road.

During a project when I drove a ‘15 F350 Super Duty,  I rode my 84 300TD right into the middle of an intersection at the first red light leaving work. Derp

Holy crap: 4400?

A single screen is certainly lighter ( and way cheaper for the manufacturers) than multiple buttons, dials, and gauges.

To be fair, so is a skateboard

Da-yum: that’s harsh!

You consider his >sons< to be a ‘blind trust’?

Perhaps it’s just the stupid-early hour, but, “With fright, but without damage.” is quite the appealing phrase. Gotta make use of that sometime

Wait....what?

I don’t care for the ‘80s reboot as much as the earlier ones. B/c nostalgia, I imagine. I saw  a super-straight one recently with the Monte Carlo SS aero package on it and rather covet it, so I guess I'm mellowing

The thought of being trapped inside an on-fire cigar-tube with no control over when I could nope-out is shudder-inducing. Kudos to the crew for bringing it down in one piece