Overhaulin’

Hat tip

I did not know that

Ooh La La

An appreciation of one of the cars from a company I have longed admired. It’s strange, but this eccentric, and ingenious auto manufacturer produced some beautiful machines, and yet one hasn’t been able to purchase a new one in this country since the 1970’s.

Too bad, because along with the DS (I had a ‘67), the 2CV, and the Traction Avant, this comany has always proven throughout its long history to be on the leading edge of intelligent design and engineering.

And now for your automotive viewing enjoyment, we present the for you the wonderous SM-

BTW, if you ask me (go ahead), ”Paco, what is the solution to the oil shortage, our economic dependence on oil, and how can we free ourselves from enriching a nation of facists that would like to see us on our knees (and beheaded)?”

Why, we should all be driving scooters or motorcycles or small, light cars like the 2CV. Comfy, lively, nearly 50mpg (it’ll best that energy hog of a Prius), so what if it can’t get over 60. You in a hurry?

Kowabunga, Dude

The Law is an Ass.

And has no sense of humor either.

I think something like this should be rewarded. Give these people a medal.

Or at least a Happy Meal.

After all, it’s not like anybody got hurt or victimized, except maybe those ticketed by a government more intent on raising capital than protecting the public.

Actions not much different from a white-hat hacker- showing up the bumbling idiots (people employed and elected into state bureaucratic positions) instead of corporate fascisti.

One noteworthy difference: some corporations have woken up and now embrace the white-hat hacker for what they’ve accomplished.

The devil’s bureacracy just slaps a fine on you or worse, imprisons you.

Draconian, as these are speed cameras we are talking about here, the devil’s own creation.

Yeouch-y!

Not the way to get some numpties to shod new tires on a lightweight exotic English sports car.

In future, I’d think twice before taking it to Goodyear.

The Next Scion xB?

It is called the Toyota bB in Japan, where it was recently introduced. It rounds and beefs up the look of the current design (which reminds me of one of those G.I. Joe duty caps).

A welcome change of pace, and just in time as it’s getting a tad dated now.

Once the xB is at the end it’s life cycle (five years), hopefully Toyota will consider going retro again!

As Boart would say, it’s a very niiice.

Mark your calendars

The Best of France and Italy is on people.

I’ve owned a Citroen DS21, and still ride a Vespa.
I really love seeing the old Italian bikes: Guzzi, Ducati Moto Morini (never officially imported here) even a Munch Mamoet once, and cars like Alfa Giulias, Talbot, Panhard, as well as the usual xpensive exotica. But give me a 2CV anytime!

Attended a few times over the last couple of years, and there is always a good turn out. Fun to gawk @ the amazing condition some of these cars are kept in.

Sunday, November 5, 2006 – 9am to 4pm