And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The 70s was truly the peak of awesome VW conversion kits, etc. Nearly every "cool car" on the road in those days was a fiberglass shell over a VW chassis.
I don't recall ever seeing a VW kit car on the road. I remember thinking that all the "cool cars" were Detroit Iron with big V-8s. And a few trust fund motorheads opted for Porsches, Jags, etc. I was in the Navy in the 60's and 70's so I wasn't living in East Overshoe; saw a lot of the USA.
JohnMay 12, 2026 at 7:21 AM "Vacuous"? If my definition of that word is correct, it means "mindless." How in the world some less-than-mental-giant can see a stunningly beautiful young lady and determine that she is stupid?"
How in the world some less-than-mental-giant can see a beautiful car and think it's a pig?
Back when I had the 944 Turbo the guy that owned the garage I used took the front half of a VW bug convertible and the back half of a 911 convertible to build a car. The NA Boxter 6 had a 6 speed manual transaxle with all the bells and whistles out of the Porsche with the Vin of a Bug. Insurance of a bug. Suspension of a 911 and drivetrain of a 911 but a dull paper bag brown color with orange pinstripes. He built it for his daughter to take to college.
The 944 was short lived. It was very difficult to get out of. It was fun to drive but a bit expensive on the maintenance, tires, and poor fuel mileage.
The 70s was truly the peak of awesome VW conversion kits, etc. Nearly every "cool car" on the road in those days was a fiberglass shell over a VW chassis.
ReplyDeleteI don't recall ever seeing a VW kit car on the road. I remember thinking that all the "cool cars" were Detroit Iron with big V-8s. And a few trust fund motorheads opted for Porsches, Jags, etc. I was in the Navy in the 60's and 70's so I wasn't living in East Overshoe; saw a lot of the USA.
ReplyDeleteSterling, Bradley GT. Those two are the most memorable.
DeleteCustom dune buggies all over socal.
DeleteSimple Elegance
ReplyDeleteLipstick on a pig?
ReplyDeleteJohnMay 12, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Delete"Vacuous"? If my definition of that word is correct, it means "mindless."
How in the world some less-than-mental-giant can see a stunningly beautiful young lady and determine that she is stupid?"
How in the world some less-than-mental-giant can see a beautiful car and think it's a pig?
Hit a nerve, did I? Ha! Maybe you need to find a "safe space" to lick your wounds.
DeleteLooks like fun. Tho I’d rather have a Manx dune buggy
ReplyDeleteBack when I had the 944 Turbo the guy that owned the garage I used took the front half of a VW bug convertible and the back half of a 911 convertible to build a car. The NA Boxter 6 had a 6 speed manual transaxle with all the bells and whistles out of the Porsche with the Vin of a Bug. Insurance of a bug. Suspension of a 911 and drivetrain of a 911 but a dull paper bag brown color with orange pinstripes. He built it for his daughter to take to college.
ReplyDeleteThe 944 was short lived. It was very difficult to get out of. It was fun to drive but a bit expensive on the maintenance, tires, and poor fuel mileage.
The Prowler you'd have got if Germany had won the war.
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Deleteno,,, just NO !
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