The Junkman

This subject intrigued me so I found a discussion on the Shelby Forums regarding CSX 3060. It kinda/sorta is oldish/newish. Back in the early 1990's Shelby "found" some original chassis tags from the 1960s for unbuilt 427 Cobras to built the "continuation" series and this is one of those. Here's a link to the discussion-note it is from 2007. http://www.shelbyforums.com/threads/csx3060.7267/

1948 (or so) Chevy Woody wagon only substitute the red metal for cream yellow and in just this condition. Gorgeous.

Both GT models. His has the performance package (leather seats, split info screens, 19 inch wheels to my 18s, bigger Brembo brakes with painted calibers) Mine's the regular GT but the color was the selling point for me. Both are 2024 so without the $3-$4k surcharge Ford added to the 2025's.

Two new children in the family. 3 weeks ago my son found a car he wanted badly enough to go from San Francisco to LA to buy it. I'd been looking to replace my 2013 Mustang with 166k miles on it so I looked a little harder after getting his report. I found mine closer to home, worked with a dealer (45 miles away) who got it from another 105 miles away. Today both cars met for the first time. That sound you hear is the eyeballs of both my wife and his long term girlfriend rolling in their sockets.

They look passable enough for a shelf model. I'm bookmarking that site. I'll have to do some measuring and see what sizes will work with the kit tires. Then I have to make a friend with a 3D printer. 🙂 Thanks, I'd never find those myself.

I'm looking for some aftermarket or kit wheels that could pass for these. They are Sterling Wheels specifically used on the Greenwood Corvettes of the late '70s. I've got an Airfix kit and am planning just a shelf model and not a contest model. Modern continuation

Dating myself but: station wagons. Real legitimate stations wagons with acres of glass. Easy to load, easy to unload, access is superior. Heck the best ones had side facing seats that a passel of kids could play poker in with a bunch of distance from the front seat. Lets be honest; this long term infatuation with SUV's is just a result of cultural bad vibes. People didn't want to be seen driving the same cars their parents owned and which they grew up with. What do you want? A STATION wagon or a SPORT UTILITY vehicle. Much panache:much sport. A station wagon can carry more than a SUV without the dealing with lift heights. Yes this is a case of "old man yelling at clouds".

Sure they will, you'll just need to get an electric generator from Costco. Put it in the bed and fire it up when the juice gets low. Bring gas though.

A Cyber Truck in chartreuse-ugliness squared. No, no photo. Didn't want to sear the cellphone's electronics.

"I'll take 'Movies No One Asked For a Sequel To' for $500, Alex"

USPS (US Postal Service)? In Canada??? Labor militancy goes international! 😉 We tried to get around the Canada Post strike to send some Christmas card/gift cards to relatives by going to FedEx. But they only offer overnight/expedited delivery when it crosses an international border and that was still going to cost $72+ USD for an envelope-sized mailer. Looks like Christmas is going to be a bit late in the Great White North.

I've got a couple of Fujimi/Revell Porsche 917K kits. I've also got Studio27 and Fred Cady decals for them. Can I make up my mind, no. Gulf? Hippie scheme(s)? Kit decals for the 1970 winner?

My grand parents had one just like it in dark blue. Even had curb feelers. Fond memories. Traded it in for one of the early Valiants, which even at 6-7 years old I thought was a backward step.

OK, this one threw me. Never seen one and never knew they existed. Even had a roof rack. US 101 n/b at Healdsburg, CA. No photo from me, it was raining and I was focused on remaining between the lines. Tried to explain the theme to SWMBO but she seemed utterly uninterested. https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-porsche-911-dakar-gets-classic-rothmans-colors-as-a-factory-option

Maybe add a couple glued on Kew Pie dolls or some rust? ?

I'm stoked that they appear to be re-releasing the 300 SLR "Uhlenhaut Coupé". I guess any car that crossed the auction floor at $143 million appears to be a proper subject for a model.

I think this qualifies as a "rat rod". Petaluma, CA Not too far away, I saw a 1960 Bel Air, white over light blue with a period patina to it.

Lesson: all you need to pass the car in front of you is to downshift, once or maybe twice. (What I learned from racing movies)

I've only got a couple and they are rare only because of low production numbers. A couple of Fisher Porsche 917LH kits along with a Jaguar D-type (all now irreplaceable) and a Studio27 Dodge Viper GT and a Rennaissance Aston Martin DB9R. I haven't built them as I'm not confident enough with my abilities to do them justice. Yes, they're all curbsides but just the same.....

Must have learned how to park from a BMW owner. (I kid, I kid.....but am I?)

Are there any others left in the litter?

Living in what can only be called a hobby shop desert, I'm WAY behind the curve. I just now got the Revell 1971 Boss 351 Mustang via an Amazon purchase I tacked onto some stuff my wife wanted. Next the '71 Mach 1 kit. Its not much but its honest work.

I'm sure you must cover your ears when they fire it up.

Unrelated (mostly) but what's a normal in-service life for a vehicle living off road in Alberta? I'm willing to bet its longer than a similar truck of 40 years ago but not as long as a pampered one in Southern California.

I would commit a crime for a Mangusta model. I'd just like some kits that already are in some warehouse in Italy. Ferrari 275GTB Ferrari 250SWB (the Italeri one not the ESCI) Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione. Yes, I know it was released but how long ago? Lotus Cortina Let me add a vote for the Espada. And since Aoshima has an interest in supercars: a Saleen S7 (road and track).