I really wonder if they have done studies using white gas, the stuff that was used before WWII? They have taken the octane down so low, that older cars(from the 50-70) can barely run. It seems to me that all the additives have just made cars more inefficient.
@BigChiefDesotoI remember seeing what I thought was a 58 Plymouth down in Malibu this last summer. My wife was looking for movie stars, and I was looking at the vintage autos. (At least that’s what I told her. Not looking at the ladies, hon)
However, the 4-wheel models will win out.Anyone remember the Ripley strip that featured an 8-wheel car?Wheel alignment would have to have been a bear!!
Right out of high School in 1964, I put a 327—350hp engine out of a wrecked Corvette in my 1956 Chevy with a four speed trans and Hurst shifter and two four barrel AFB Carters and still got 19 MPG. Never found it’s top speed as it kept twisting speedometer cables above 100 MPH. Never got a chance to drag it because they required a scatter shield and I just never installed one. Sold it when my first daughter was born because I was afraid I’d kill her with it.
tuna1 over 12 years ago
About as comfortable as a Smart car…
Top Cat over 12 years ago
Next year’s model will have a seat and handlebars!
hawgowar over 12 years ago
Well, if you’re not the lead dog, the scenery doesn’t change much.
loveofabove over 12 years ago
gatorade ‘cause they’re driving
zoidknight over 12 years ago
Only if they are from California.
route66paul over 12 years ago
I really wonder if they have done studies using white gas, the stuff that was used before WWII? They have taken the octane down so low, that older cars(from the 50-70) can barely run. It seems to me that all the additives have just made cars more inefficient.
William Bednar Premium Member over 12 years ago
Re the cartoon: Is the “new” conveyance “gas” powered? If so, the driver’s “gas” emitting posterior is pointing in the right direction.
jmcx4 over 12 years ago
@BigChiefDesotoI remember seeing what I thought was a 58 Plymouth down in Malibu this last summer. My wife was looking for movie stars, and I was looking at the vintage autos. (At least that’s what I told her. Not looking at the ladies, hon)
jtviper7 over 12 years ago
Powered by gas…With the election less than 2 weeks, I thought I would change my Avatar…
LingeeWhiz over 12 years ago
I think it is a bit heavy in the back end.
ginkens001 over 12 years ago
B.C. goes commando?
bvallinino over 12 years ago
Hope you don’t have to stop quickly. Use a a signal when you make a turn.
Lazydoggs3 over 12 years ago
lol well get off his rear end ya silly mabe go around and pass him if ya dont like the stinking view
Rickapolis over 12 years ago
The place I go, that position costs plenty.
Regon over 12 years ago
But still as friendly as my bike is.
tuslog64 over 12 years ago
However, the 4-wheel models will win out.Anyone remember the Ripley strip that featured an 8-wheel car?Wheel alignment would have to have been a bear!!
Tsali-Queyi over 12 years ago
Right out of high School in 1964, I put a 327—350hp engine out of a wrecked Corvette in my 1956 Chevy with a four speed trans and Hurst shifter and two four barrel AFB Carters and still got 19 MPG. Never found it’s top speed as it kept twisting speedometer cables above 100 MPH. Never got a chance to drag it because they required a scatter shield and I just never installed one. Sold it when my first daughter was born because I was afraid I’d kill her with it.