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Museum theme continues…

Even though it is a bit blurry, some folks will instantly recognize this shape, whereas others will be baffled. Which camp are you in?

It is an object that radically changed the automotive world – for several reasons. A radically innovative bit of engineering in a radically modern car for its era.

It is also an object that is still sought after, almost 50 years after its invention, by independent car builders (namely hot rodders, custom car makers, etc) for its wonderful self-contained nature, combined with outstanding performance.

Truly deserving of a spot in a museum.

CPotD: continuing the museum meme

Almost looks like Speed Racer’s “Mach 5” from this angle!

Audi to run on bio-diesel at Le Mans – Autoblog

As Audi’s Le Mans win in 2006 did for Diesel, 2007 should do for renewable fuels. Way to go Audi!

CpotD: Museum theme

A very famous car. An ugly car too, but still very famous.
Naming the car should be easy, but does anyone now what lies under the ugly skin?

Self-parking Lexus befuddles Automobile editors

VIDEO: Self-parking Lexus befuddles Automobile editors

I hate the introduction of useless technology to the world of automobiles. Satellite navigation, onboard DVD players, rear-view remote cameras, car phones, etc. All they do is distract drivers, cause accidents, complicate troubleshooting, and worst of all ADD WEIGHT. Cars already weigh too much as it is. They are, on average, way too inefficient and that is largely due to weight.

Adding completely useless gee-gaws, like a “self parking system” is an idiotic waste of everyone’s time. If you can’t park the car, your should not be DRIVING the car.

Ugh… it gets worse, every day.

Museum Meme Continues

Same museum as yesterday’s shot, awesome car. This is a on-off of a well-known marque. Anyone recognize it?

17th Annual Anti-Football Drive Revs up for January

I’ve never run this one-day rally, but if you are a car nut in the Bay Area, you should go. I’ve been on other Martin Swig rallies (the La Carerra Nevada, and the Mille Autunno) and they were a ton of fun.

Chuck says: Try it, you’ll like it!