Some Tesla engineers secretly started designing a Cybertruck alternative because they 'hated' it

https://www.autoblog.com/2023/09/11/some-tesla-engineers-secretly-started-designing-a-cybertruck-alternative-because-they-hated-it/

🤔 #WeirdCarMastodon #Tesla

Should you ever be curious, this is a Haflinger suspension arm. Two eventually removed from Harry after a lot of corroded bolts were finally convinced to turn. Now all stripped, cleaned and repainted. Will get all new seals and bushes as there was an enormous amount of slop. Don't think it's been out since birth.

#CarRestoration #WeirdCarMastodon #SteyrPuch

RWD friends, if/when you let the rear-end slide, do you usually do it when turning in a specific direction?

I find myself almost always kicking out the rear end while turning right — there tends to be more room for error to the left of the car. That, and something about it just feels more natural.

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Hey #WeirdCarMastodon - Look at this thing. It supposedly runs or has recently enough, and auction is under $500 right now in Canada. Could be a huge steal. https://www.onlineprairieauction.com/Listing/Details/1681752/Lot-285-1948-Packard-Super-8-Touring-Sedan

Ping #WeirdCarMastodon

https://toot.community/@openculture/111044134518660473

Here's my contribution to #WeirdCarMastodon today. The only way you'll probably ever see a Mercedes B-class in the US is this Tesla-powered version with 40kWh battery. After the tax credit it can be yours for around $7K!!! It uses a Model S drivetrain and would probably be a hacker’s delight. It doesn’t have fast charging, but you don’t really need fast charging when you only have 100 miles of range. These things are a steal for the quality of build you get.

#EV #Tesla

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/641db7a9-f685-4e2a-9202-d1232de0170e/

How has it taken me all these years to realize there's two different Goodwood events? FOS (June/July) v. Revival (Sept) #TMYK #weirdcarmastodon

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Mysterious Z3 street parked in front of my house today...

More good news! With the help of some lateral thinking and a Sherpa mechanical fuel pump, the Princess is running tonight too :D

https://youtu.be/y7MlCslXSXw

#weirdcarmastodon #Austin #Princess

Good news everybody!

The situation that caused us to have to put the Lanchester up for sale recently has been resolved. We get to keep it :D

Progress on it will be a little slower (though the video schedule won't really reflect this) but it will continue.

Pat and I are very happy that we get to continue with our efforts on this much loved old car.

#weirdcarmastodon #Lanchester #oldtimer #classiccars

Goodwood Revival live stream is up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxohhpX2kfM&ab_channel=GoodwoodRoad%26Racing

#WeirdCarMastodon #Mastodon

Ferrari spotting

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Fun spots so far this weekend -

Twin cab Bay Window Kombi ute
1959 Beetle
Something fifties Americana but too far away too tell what it was, red and chrome sedan
Aston Martin Vantage
Loads of BYD EVs, good to see they're finding a market here

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What a morning: OMG a #Saturn ASTRA sighting 😮 then hit the Mattel store for #Matchbox #diecast booty 🚗 HW Tesla truly a bonus: not on receipt 🤑 #weirdcarmastodon

Just went for a little drive across the city to pick up some Fiat wheels for the Haflinger. Fit perfectly. Now to go for a longer drive to get another set of tyres.

#CarRestoration #WeirdCarMastodon #Haflinger #SteyrPuch #Fiat

Porsche people, I tell ya..
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Cross Cabriolet sighting!
Make a wish.

BMW Is Giving Up on Heated Seat Subscriptions Because People Hated Them

The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-is-giving-up-on-heated-seat-subscriptions-because-people-hated-them

#WeirdCarMastodon #BMW

Huh who could have seen that happening 🤔

I'd love to have this a second car. Plus it won't collect my personal data.

#weirdcarmastodon #cadillac #pimpride

Anyone lose a driveshaft? And isn't that awfully short for, what I assume is, a RWD vehicle? Miata maybe?! #weirdcarmastodon