Is It Friday Yet? » Cars

interior is (rather) clean its burgundy no (lie)

Bob — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:39:26 +0000

Spotted on Craigslist:

1985 chevy caprice – $1000 (tacoma)

Date: 2010-03-16, 5:58PM PDT
Reply to: [redacted]^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

Before u start reading ill be honest im selling da car because of the transmission it went out on me took to the auto shop they said 1100 for a whole new transmission so that’s that. I want da car like da car but im broke if u got money and like old schools u got URSELF a good car the car has tinted windows and a cd player its 2 tone gray and dark gray no bullshit the engine and brakes are good its just the Damn transmission call me let know what think or make me an offer about the price i have pictures im willing to send the interior is fuckin clean its burgundy no bullshit. Man if some one comes and picks up those car 1000. Ill give u 20in black rims all four with tires My number is [redacted]

Zero to .50 caliber.

Bob — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:19:49 +0000

Jeremy Clarkson of “Top Gear” hates the Toyota Prius:

Goes like stink.

Bob — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:45:24 +0000

In case you wanted your ’57 Chevy to smell like bubble gum: fuel fragrances. Including “Light Em Up Licorice”, “Turbo Tangerine”, and “Peel Out Pina Colada”.

Safe for badgers too.

Bob — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:21:41 +0000

At 2294 cc, its engine is larger than many cars have. But this video makes the Triumph Rocket III motorcycle look even more impressive than it already is:

Ironically, it takes a while to load.

Bob — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:04:15 +0000

This time saving tip is part of Sprint’s “wait less” advertising campaign: Turbo Parking.

Half tree, half machine.

Bob — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:50:37 +0000

Old Woodies features an ~~exhaustive~~ extensive gallery of wood-bodied vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and plenty of history to go around. Interesting bit from the site: “In their heyday, woodies were often the most expensive cars offered by a manufacturer and many tallied impressive sales figures” when wood shifted from just a construction material to become a fashion statement.

You have been warned.

Bob — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:59:45 +0000

According to research by InsuranceHotline.com, Libras are the astrological sign most likely to have an auto accident and fifth most likely to get a ticket.

Fun Fact: I averaged 18 months per car between 1983 and 2000.

Bark seat driving.

Bob — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:20:59 +0000

50 animals drunk.
50 animals driving.
Oh, and 50 animals in casts.

Good to know.

Bob — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:09:59 +0000

New York Times article (free for now) on NASCAR drivers’ newfound attention to nutrition: At 190 M.P.H., Who Needs a Spare Tire?

Forcing drivers to drink during the race is one of the most challenging aspects. To help, the system was designed so the sports drink is kept cold. And drivers are encouraged to simply urinate in their suits.

“It’s not a matter of comfort,” Mr. Ellis said. “A full bladder can dull the body’s natural instinct to hydrate.” (He offers a tip for newcomers: don’t hug your Nascar driver as soon as the race is over.)

Crosswind tests.

Bob — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 18:37:27 +0000

Starting the new year off right: a video of Cars being blown over by a 747′s exhaust.