August 9th, 2010
A business contact sent this to me the other day, very interesting story. At 36 years of age, I have had over 30 cars and 5 motorcycles, I wish I had one ounce the commitment Allen had.
Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster from his father, brand new – as a graduation gift in 1928. He drove it up until his death last year…..at the age of 102 !!!
He was the oldest living owner of a car from new. Just thought you’d like to see it. He donated it to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years) …That’s approximately 2000 miles per year…
Read More…
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5634442/rollsroyce_picadilly_p1_roadster_still.html
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May 26th, 2010
Evidently this reporter did not.
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March 24th, 2010
Clarksonism Classics
Jeremy Clarkson is a host for Britain’s Top Gear T.V. show, and is well known for his extremely candid reviews of cars and assorted other flotsam and jetsam. He’s rude, very clever, and very amusing. Here are a few fine examples of Clarksonism Classics to enjoy! Hehe!
1. “I’m sorry, but having a DB9 on the drive and not driving it is a bit like having Keira Knightley in your bed and sleeping on the couch.”
2. Illustrating the lack of power of a Boxster: “It couldn’t pull a greased stick out of a pig’s bottom.”
3. On the Vauxhall Vectra VXR: “there is a word to describe this car. It begins with ‘s’ and ends with a ‘t’ and it isn’t soot.”
4. “The Suzuki Wagon R should be avoided like unprotected sex with an Ethiopian transvestite.”
5. “The air conditioning in a Lambo used to be an asthmatic sitting in the dashboard blowing at you through a straw.”
6. “Koenigsegg are saying that the CCX is more comfortable. More comfortable than what… BEING STABBED?”
7. “This is the Renault Espace, probably the best of the people carriers. Not that that’s much to shout about. That’s like saying “Ooh good I’ve got syphilis, the BEST of the sexually transmitted diseases’.”
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September 1st, 2009
A recent news story reveals the true story of the cash for clunkers program.
While the headline reads Auto Industry Posts Best US Sales of Year and the cash for clunkers program is attributed to the boost, as always, the devil is in the details…
Fords Sales were up 17%
GM was down 20%
and Chrysler was down 15%
Hyundai and most Japanese Car Makers (except Nissan) we also reporting growth in sales.
So where did the cash for clunkers money go? It appears it went to Ford and Imports.
Why isnt the headline Obama fails to capitalize on Cash For Clunkers Program since its clear that GM did not gain from the program?
Are people turning away from GM since they are now government run?
All questions I would like to hear your opinion on.
Kevin
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August 21st, 2009
Its been reported that on Monday August 24th the cash for clunkers program will end. Seems they have succeeded in giving out almost $3 Billion in rebates. Now if only the dealers could get their money!
If you are in the market for a new car, and you have a clunker, this is the weekend to act on this free money. Just remember to thank your neighbor for it ! (it is tax payer funded)
Kevin
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