Monthly Archives: October 2013

Saturday At Jason’s

Posted on October 13, 2013 by lawrence

We zip over the mountain to Jason’s house, where we attack the long-overdue issue of the malfunctioning sunroof.  I look in on one of Jason’s personal project cars, a VW Syncro restomod in progress.  I failed to get a decent … Continue reading →

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An Air-Cooled 911 Engine for the Tucker Torpedo

Posted on October 9, 2013 by lawrence

This report of an extraordinary project to revive the never-off-the-drawing boards Tucker Torpedo tells us that this resurrection of a 1940s concept car is to be powered by 911, air-cooled variety.  Remember the Tucker?  If it predates your lifetime or … Continue reading →

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Another Morning Traffic Report

Posted on October 7, 2013 by lawrence

Taking up where I left off on September 1st, two days ago we visited Ivi for the weekend, staying in the same motel adjoining a freeway.  While I could devote only about three minutes to the task, I resumed my traffic watch. … Continue reading →

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Strangely Inappropriate

Posted on October 2, 2013 by lawrence

Is the soundtrack, the narrative, the look & feel consistent with what most of us expect and experience from a car like this?  Who was the target audience for this 1989 promo film?

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Nine Eleven Nostalgia

Posted on October 2, 2013 by lawrence

Knowing of my weakness for, and history of, the early short wheelbase 911, Herman brings this to my attention:

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