The Junkman

I know next to nothing about the variations of Lambo Countach but I saw the near twin to this one cross in front of me at the beginning of a freeway on ramp (always see them when its too late to get a decent photo) in Windsor CA on Wednesday. What caught my eye was the slope nose and more protrusions (spoilers, lumps, vents) if possible.

I'm not going to find fault in that opinion. Honestly, I'm at a loss as to what purpose it serves. There are better ways to move 5 people around and a lot of vehicles that people won't stare and point at.

I'm probably late to the game but I finally saw one of the electric Hummers in the wild today. Just like this one-same color and ride height. Overall impression: big, like in really big. Great for compensating for what you may be lacking.

OK, I went there. The Flat Earth site. I can't figure out if they are "The Onion" or "Duffleblog" taken to an extreme extent or they believe what they post. And I don't care to know more.

Yeah, that's going to take some playing with. I understand one of the optional displays is analog round gauges like the Fox body. Having spent a lot of time with digital speedometers (1994 Impala) I don't like them. Too busy and distracting.

There's also a Darkhorse R and S-track only (allegedly). I've got 140K miles on my 2013, I'd better start buttering up SWMBO. Would sure rather have one of those than the electric version.

Well, heck. Highland Green Metallic, then. That ought to work

Possibly you may be right, which might explain the reason they haven't been used in 40+ years.

So you shared that issue with San Antonio PD (among others) for reversing the air cleaner. They got dinged by that other 3 letter agency-EPA. But "Gestapo"? Really? When you admitted to being out of bounds with the lights? Which likely resulted in a correction notice or possibly a citation if there were repeated violations of the same issue. Back on track, like Luc I'd just love any of the 69-72 Dodge Polara's but I think the market for those kits is dying out (literally)

That was a "PVI lane"-Private Vehicle Inspection. They ended its use just before I came on the CHP in 1978. My eye notices that the officers are wearing coveralls rather than the regular uniform, even the one with the "bus driver" hat. The Mustang is getting a light inspection (including a brake light because the owner is likely pushing the brake pedal) and the third officer is checking to see if the Mustang is a stallion or a gelding ?. They would deploy to an area other than their own for 3-4 days at a time and the state would pick up the hotel bills/per diem. The old guys told many a story about shenanigans they got into off duty.

As a fellow 5.0 Mustang owner, I share your fear. As the Germans might say: "Der Teufel ist in meinem Fuß." (The Devil is in my foot.)

I didn't own it but one of my car pool partners had an ancient pea soup green Toyota p/u (had to be early to mid '70s model as we were commuting in 1982). Somehow he managed to rust out the passenger's floor pan and covered the resulting hole with an ill-fitting piece of plywood. This was in California, not a land known for rust. "I'll let you know when I need to stop so you can deploy the Flintstone brakes" he said once. Ended up taking my car and made him chip in for gas.

A 1963 Ford Galaxie station wagon in Chalfonte Blue (I think, it looked pretty much turquoise to me) and looked just like this one. Naturally, it was right next to a freeway on ramp and I was going the other way.

Jelly filled ? And I'm still trying to duplicate their sugar cookies without success. I eat the rejects without guilt though.

Now I see the card stock give away truck is going for the same price as the die cast. Nostalgia is expensive. https://www.ebay.com/itm/194503237913?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

This thread has been going on so long I can't recall if I've already contributed but: Both/either... And for those of a certain age and growing up in Southern Cal. In something more substantial than die-cut card stock:

I've still got a slew of those Testors jars somewhere. Along with an even bigger slew of Humbrol tins from the mid '70s-pretty much all in military colors. Damn you, Squadron Shop.

"Matchless" bikes? I like the owner's solution to tail lamp/registration plate mounting.

Looks like some one slathered it in glue then drifted through the JC Whitney warehouse.

The only complaint I have is that later in the 427's competition history, the fenders were widened to a "Kardashian" level extent. I've not found a way to duplicate that. And forget the Fujimi version-it was based on a Japan-based kit car with all kinds of wonky dimensions.

I had JUST resubscribed when the floor fell out of TRJ. If, a big IF, I get one you guys will be the second to know.

Ladies and Gentlemen: may I introduce you to "Darthmaro". Seen at a Safeway in Burlingame CA a week ago. The photos cannot capture the eye-searing orange of the accent color.

To say nothing about Pro Stock. Jelly beans, jelly beans all.

Well, on that subject you should see the flocks of AWD/4WD Subarus all covered in road dust running the mean streets of the Emerald Triangle. I mean, we DO have paved roads but that's not where these Foresters and Outbacks are operating. Wonder where they're running. To drag this back to the forum subject: where are the WRX kits? Has anyone who makes decisions seen "Baby Driver" or at least the first 6 minutes? Wings, wheels, street cred.

I recall a time that Canada was the only country in North America that you could buy a Lada, is that what you're talking about? ?