"This cartoon suggests that as a Bugatti owner you can, in fact, take it with you when it’s your time to go. It was drawn in 1976 by Charles (or Chas) Addams in a gentle stab at the behavior of the upper class. He was the perfect person to do such a thing as we all known him as the gothic cartoonist in the New Yorker and of course as the creator of The Addams Family. From the beginning of his career in the 1930s Chas Addams developed a sophisticated and rather morbid style of humor that made him a very popular cartoonist."

Source: Rutger Booy & http://rutgerbooy.nl/cars-and-culture/chas-addams-and-his-family

A hilarious section on Jalopnik.com

"Nice Price or Crack Pipe" scours the web for those cars that would be enjoyable or break the bank.

"Do you have an escape plan for when society finally crumbles? If not the you should, and today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Kingwood Camper might make for a perfect post-collapse mobile stronghold, that is if its price isn't apocalyptic.."

Source: http://jalopnik.com/tag/nice-price-or-crack-pipe

WWJD = What Would Jesus Drive.

Mock-up ad for Toyota.

Image source: http://www.calltoholiness.us/2013/12/22/wwjd-what-would-jesus-drive/

A Mechanics Tool Guide AKA Austin 7 Restorers Guide---


HAMMER
Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divin­ing rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are try­ing to hit.

MECHANIC’S KNIFE
Used to open and slice through the con­tents of cardboard cartons deliv­ered to your front door; works par­ticularly well on boxes containing newly trimmed seats and motor­cycle jackets.

ELECTRIC HAND DRILL
Normally used for spinning steel Pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age, but it also works well for drilling mounting holes in floor pans just above fuel tanks.

PLIERS
Used to round off bolt heads.

HACKSAW
One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle. It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future become

WATER PUMP PLIERS
Used to round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.

OXYACETYLENE TORCH
Used almost entirely for setting various flammable objects in your
garage on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease inside a brake drum you’re trying to get the bear­ing race out of.


WHIT WORTH SOCKETS
Useful for working on pre-war cars and motorcycles, but mainly for impersonating that 9/16” or 1/2” socket you’ve been searching for the last 15 minutes.

DRILL PRESS
A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your drink across the room, splattering it against that freshly painted part you were drying.

WIRE WHEEL
Cleans rust on old bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench at the speed of light. Also removes fingerprint whorls in about the time it takes you to say, “Ouch...”

HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK
Used for lowering an Austin 7 to the ground after you have installed your rebuilt brake cross shaft, trap­ping the jack handle firmly under the front axle.

EIGHT-FOOT LONG 2x4
Used for levering Austin 7s upwards on hydraulic jacks.

TWEEZERS
A tool for removing wood splinters.

PHONE
Tool for calling your neighbour to see if he has another hydraulic floor jack.

BODY FILLER SPATULA
Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise -used mainly for getting dog-doe off your boot.

BOLT AND STUD EXTRAC­TOR
A tool that snaps off in stud holes in Austin 7 engine blocks and is ten times harder than any known drill bit.

TIMING LIGHT
A stroboscopic instrument for illuminating grease build-up.

TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST
A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of ground straps and throttle linkages you may have forgotten to discon­nect.

1/2 x 16-INCH SCREWDRIVER
A large engine mounting prying tool that inexplicably has an accu­rately machined screwdriver tip on the end without the handle.

BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER
A handy tool for trans­ferring sulphuric acid from a bat­tery to the inside of your toolbox after determining that your battery is dead as a doormat, just as you thought.

AVIATION METAL SNIPS
See hacksaw.

INSPECTION LIGHT
The mechanic’s own tanning booth, it is a good source of vitamin D, ‘the sunshine vitamin,’ which is not oth­erwise found under Austin 7s at night. Health benefits aside, its main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105 mm howitzer shells might be used during, say, the first few hours of the Battle of the Bulge. More often dark than light, its name is somewhat misleading.

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
Normally used to stab the lids of old style paper and tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; can also be used, as the name implies, to round off Phillips screw heads.

AIR COMPRESSOR
A machine that takes energy produced in a coal burning power station 100 miles away and transforms it into compressed air that travels by hose to a Pneumatic impact wrench that grips rusty bolts last tightened years ago and rounds them off.

CROWBAR
A tool used to crum­ple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 pence part.

HOSE CUTTER
A tool used to cut hoses 1/2 inch too short.>>>>>>

Clever text from: http://www.austinsevenfriends.com/HINTSTIPS.html

Clever photographer.


Source: http://www.henniker.org.uk/html/_photo_index.htm

Passive bumper stickers

Oh yeah it's a.....

Taken at a 24 Hours of LeMons race, this team modified a couple of well known logos.

There are many brilliant themes teams come up with: http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-team-costumes-of-the-2011-24-hours-of-lemons-season/

Indeed! Another example of the playful themes that can be found at the 24 hours of LeMons.

The 24 Hours of LeMons is a grassroots racing series of endurance races held on paved road race courses across the USA.

Learn more about this off beat event here: http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

Who proposed this ad campaign?

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/girlwithaonetrackmind/340691547/

"So, Yvonne, you don't share Densil's Brooklands Obsession?"

Image courtesy of the UK auto magazine "The Automobile"

Copyright 2013 Enthusiast Publishing Limited : http://www.theautomobile.co.uk/pages/galleries/cartoons.php

"Yes- but is feeling sorry for a vehicle is a sound reason for buying it?"

Image courtesy of the UK auto magazine "The Automobile"

See more cartoons from past issues here: http://www.theautomobile.co.uk/pages/galleries/cartoons.php#

Copyright 2013 Enthusiast Publishing Limited : http://www.theautomobile.co.uk/pages/subscribe.php

Another Clever Craiglist Ad:

1997 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
220K Miles
4.0 L in-line 6
4WD
AUTOMATIC Transmission
Bright Red
Straight Stock
Crank Windows, no cruise, no tilt, no delay wiper, no nonsense
POWER MIRRORS! Woo Hoo!

$1750

Here's the deal, kids:
This is a Jeep Cherokee. This is not a luxury SUV, or a maintenance-free disposable import. It has solid front axles, wind noise, and character.
It's a Jeep. It rides like a Jeep. It drives like a Jeep. All of these are GOOD things.
It is not new, it is not pristine, it is used. This will be apparent in the pictures.


If you do not own a toolbox, have never changed your own oil, and are scared of firearms: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you have been posting on facebook all about how excited you are for pumpkin latte season: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you get offended easy and often, whine to your co-workers, and bitch a lot: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you feel you are owed anything in the world & have a bullshit job where you fail to produce: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you own a bieber album, white oakleys, affliction t-shirts, or those candy-assed stitched-pocket jeans: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you consider the 2nd Amendment an anachronistic relic and have never owned a firearm: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.


If, however, you have BALLS OF STEEL and consider adverse weather an excuse to do stupid shit: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
Do you laugh at danger, and tempt fate?
Have you ever uttered the words, "Hold my beer and watch this ..."?
While bored at work do you pick targets at random and think, "I could hit that from here with the .22 ..."?
Have any of your friends quit hanging out because you were too much fun?
Do you have the number of a friend with cash memorized for bail?
When you pass an abandoned flatbed farm truck along a fenceline do you consider taking on another project?
Is your ol' lady really sick of the random piles of parts, greasy footprints, and empty beer bottles in the garage?
-could you not care less?
Do you have Jalopnik saved on your laptop AND smartphone?
Do you own a service manual for every vehicle you ever owned?
Do you still miss your first ride?
Can you carry on a two hour conversation discussing tools, scars, and hi-lift jacks?
Remember when tool companies had the balls to put half-naked beauty queens on their calendars?
Do you consider the Prius an abominable affront to the Gods of displacement, torque, and All Mighty Internal Combustion?


If you answered in the affirmative to the preceding: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.

DETAILS:
-I am the second owner. First owner barely got it dirty and engaged the front axles once.
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with muddy roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don't know, I'm not collecting statistical analysis points.
I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has 220,000 miles, Poindexter!
If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it's empty!
-Rear bumper has a big-ass crease in it. I dented it backing into a concrete pole. Sober.
We drove away giggling, for the record. Haven't fixed it.
-Driver's side door was caught by the wind, whipped forward, got into the LF quarter panel.
-Radiator has a small leak. Pinhole. I can replace the radiator or you can. Really doesn't matter
A new radiator and hoses will run $145. If you don't want to replace them I will.
Add $250 to the price of vehicle. This includes radiator, hoses, and labor (beer). A freaking bargain.
-The badass little 4.0L bullet-proof in-line six starts and runs like the proverbial champ.
-Tranny and 4WD operate perfectly
-Tires will need replaced in a couple thousand miles. I haven't upgraded because I had plans:
Had planned a small lift, upgrade to 17" Wrangler wheels, and more aggressive tires.
Life got in the way - it ain't happening.
-Zombie stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter's idea, take it up with her.
-Flogging Molly sticker stays as well. They kick ass, so there.

QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling?
I can't justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money.
Someone else needs to appreciate the Jeep for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.

-What's wrong with it?
Radiator. Small oil leaks. Driver's side door cosmetic issues.
And it's pissed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.

-Does the 4WD work?
Hell yes. Like a Dickensian Orphan.

-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]?
No. I'm not in the salvage business. Buy the Jeep. Love the Jeep. Give the Jeep a home.

-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]?
No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number]
Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of shit honda project down the road.
I think I'm plenty cheap for this bad mofo.

-Why is it still stock?
Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a project.
I haven't had the time to do so. So I am selling it.

-Can I put a 6" lift and giant tires on it?
I don't give a shit. But be sure to use quality components and for God's sake - get it aligned after a lift!

-Would this make a good car for my daughter?
Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
Additionally, there isn't really enough room in the back for that little bastard she's dating to try anything.

-Can you deliver?
Within reason. I'd drive it a hundred miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.

-Will you take a check / cashier's check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note?
Would you take a ball pein hammer to the forehead?
No. I'll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don't show.

-Will you ship to -?
No. See above.

-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]?
That's great, I don't give a shit. Unicef ain't running this deal, and until they do I want $1750.
Why? Because I don't HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I'd rather keep it.
But if it's going to a good home - I will sell. Unless you're an asshole - then no sale.

-Why are you such a dick?
Everything is relative; you should see my friends.

Any other questions, feel free to reply to this email and ask.

Ohhhh, you don't have the Lacoste Edition?

Source: Unknown.

I probably don't have to tell you what I first thought, when I snapped this photo.....

The ultimate Jumper-box.

Before the pedestrian point system existed.

"Why are male models not used when selling cars? The picture shows the same shots, one with men and one with women."

LINK: http://alumaxclub.blogspot.mx/2009/03/who-is-better-at-selling-cars-men-or.html

When in doubt get the BIGGER hammer

A tool conversion chart. Wouldn't be surprised if this is from a Chilton's auto repair manual.

Should be true by the end of 2013.

R & T Oct 1956 cartoon by Alfred Roark "They're all authentic Cro-Magnon, Doctor except the 2.3 Bugatti.

Dealerships have only gone down hill since then.

Car art- reminiscent of John Held Jr. Iconic style. Does anyone know what the film might be?

A Sierra-Leone stamp with a Mercedes-Benz 500k, where did Mickey and Mini come from?

Australia - current weather conditions

1950 Carnet d’entretien de la prévention routière french booklet, similar to a maintenance log book for your automobile. Wish I had little engine fairies.
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