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What a Seven! And, what a wife!!!

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Yeah, it was more Hot Rod style, but well executed, barring the headlights. I would have changed that. Exported one to a client in Spain. Can't imagine what a stir it would cause there. He was quite satisfied. Certainly the most impractical US car in recent history. Good on them for doing it. And the Viper. I still think the Tomahawk was nuts, as a show bike. ps. Almost unfair to compare any bike to a Ducati.

Dates? You ain't seen nothing. How did they get this registered? How did they even get it into the USA? Show only? Now road legal. Duty paid? I've brought in a lot of cars, but this is amazing to me. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2023-bac-mono-r/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-01-30

Carroll did a lot of odd projects that never went anywhere. Frozen cattle embryos to send to under developed countries to improve their stock; Electric car with 4 hub mounted motors in 1980s. Smooth talker that he was, he seemed susceptible to other smooth talkers. A couple of the Shelby de Mex cars were pretty wild. Maybe he bought one kit just to see what engine he could fit in it.

Gorgeous. Yeah, I always dug those Escorts. But, at the price of a Ferrari?

Yeah, I also have a (2017) Taco Ma. I expect it will out live me. @Croc did bring up RIDE issues (G vagen). I am surprised Toyota still has not improved the ride. Not as bad as the earlier little ones "punishing ride" (Consumer Rpts.) but still not good.

A low milage Toyota pickup. Pre Tacoma/Tundra. Think Hilux. R22 engine, manual of course. I had 3, new 1986, 80k 1975, 80k 1980. I did get rid of the 1980 in 2017, huge error. Only 37 years old and mechanicals showed no issues at all. Find any one with under 100k and you are set for life. Still regret getting the modern Tacoma in comparison.

I have always found that as a passenger, I tell pretty much everything about a car (and the driver's skill) from the other side. Give a good ride and a buyer should be satisfied.

How about a section to add computer files for parts others may want to 3D print? Would that be feasible or do different printers take different format files?

Maybe a Birkin is just built better? I never had any problem switching windshield/Brooklands. At least with some one to hold the screen for a few minutes. Never had to use a drift or anything special.

Congratulations. Happiness is a shiny new plate.

Since you know the VIN, for a nominal $$ some states will run a title history for you. I've done it a few times. You may find the owner, if it has been recently registered. You could try Minn. and Iowa.

If you're close to a copart, I have another idea. Watch for a recent Polaris Slingshot (not the earlier GM engine). The Polaris should be light, the ECM and harness, etc. and Miata transmission in one shot. 210 horses with factory reliability. The people that buy them crash with incredible frequency, so copart has a bunch. Alas, it may take a while to find a stick shift as most riders choose automatic.

Volkswagen Type 1. Built 1938-2003. Same basic engine throughout. Added FI etc. at the end. But they all drove remarkably the same. Same steering feel, same sound, same shifting...