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So did you make it to Whitewater Draw to see the Sandhill Cranes also?

Bisbee is where I go for Jury Duty and to deal with the County.

Nope, We didnt go out past Bisbee. We wanted to get back to my sister in laws in Saharita for the NFL playoff games

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Something a bit disturbing on my way home from dinner... a car with US Government plates.... a Hyundai. Yea, I know it was probably made here but still...

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4 days ago this was pulling out of the local Canadian Tire....

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Must have needed more Armour All

Four days ago?

With leaves on the trees?

I don't think so... ^_^

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aren't those trees in the near background evergreens? cause the ones in the far background don't have leaves.

jb

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Something a bit disturbing on my way home from dinner... a car with US Government plates.... a Hyundai. Yea, I know it was probably made here but still...

That really pissed off my Dad when we saw that here, while running around in my American build Chrysler!

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Hyundai's are cheap to buy and to run, good use of taxpayers dollars if you ask me especially compared to some 12 mpg amerikan sled. and face it, its a far better car by most any measure, will probably run twice as long as that Chrysler. One of these days we have to get over this notion that we are the best and so is anything we build, its just not true by a long shot anymore.

jb

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Hyundai's are cheap to buy and to run, good use of taxpayers dollars if you ask me especially compared to some 12 mpg amerikan sled. and face it, its a far better car by most any measure, will probably run twice as long as that Chrysler. One of these days we have to get over this notion that we are the best and so is anything we build, its just not true by a long shot anymore.

jb

But that Chrysler will keep many American mechanics working. I have no problem with agencies getting the best vehicle for whatever it is that they do. Not all agencies need black Suburbans. The notion we need to develop is that we can again be the best and work toward that goal, and not be beholden to cost cutting CEOs looking to move product out the door.

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Well, technically, this wasn't on a road, but...

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Definitely would be nice to have one in a styrene kit... are you listening, Moebius?

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Wow! That Power Wagon is gorgeous! And a fresh restoration, I wouldn't mind having that in my garage! And that would make a great kit, with military cross over. There is a nice diecast already.

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Actually, Tom, I have seen that around a few times over the past three years. This is the first chance I had to get good pictures. I know that one of the Mint companies made two versions, but I would rather spend a little less, and have one or more in plastic.

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Hyundai's are cheap to buy and to run, good use of taxpayers dollars if you ask me especially compared to some 12 mpg amerikan sled. and face it, its a far better car by most any measure, will probably run twice as long as that Chrysler. One of these days we have to get over this notion that we are the best and so is anything we build, its just not true by a long shot anymore.

jb

Besides, Chryslers are Italian cars.

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Last Sept. I was in Colorado, taking a shortcut from Aspen to Colorado Srings via Independence Pass (12,000') and as I reached the summit these were parked off the road...

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15356630209_f60da0d8af_b.jpg091014 Colorado Grand Independence Pass 003 by SoCalCarCulture, on Flickr

...turns out they were part of the Colorado Grand (1000 mile event)

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So, as we head down the hill toward Colorado Springs I keep seeing cool cars, they were still coming as we got to our turnoff so I kept going toward Salida, Probably saw 60+ cars going the other way but as I got into town I turned up a side street and these were parked at the curb, getting ready to leave...

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...the white Birdcage I recognized as one I had shot back in 2009 at Coronado...

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...got talking to the support crew and took a few pics...

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15357587470_14e57564e4_b.jpg091014 Colorado Grand 008 by SoCalCarCulture, on Flickr

15357079628_441ae5510b_b.jpg091014 Colorado Grand 009 by SoCalCarCulture, on Flickr

15544056562_b4bbc40f9a_b.jpg091014 Colorado Grand 014 by SoCalCarCulture, on Flickr

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15544054512_7d685c93da_b.jpg091014 Colorado Grand 017 by SoCalCarCulture, on Flickr

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Awesome pix, Dave! Independence Pass is impressive, is it not? And all the territory along those routes! We used to run a hillclimb race just outside Salida. Spectacular country!

And these classics were quite the bonus to the scenery!! Thanks for sharing.

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1975 Monza ( "H-Special" platform of the Vega ) .

Original-issue blue / gold California licence plates ( "M"-series ; M=1975 ) . Don't know what's under its bonnet ; could be an Iron Duke , or a 3.8 litre Chevrolet , or a 262 V8 ; I have no idea ...

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