BaT has been on a roll with interesting Mark IIs recently and here’s another one—back in HS, this car (with these wheels) was about the coolest thing I could realistically imagine owning bringatrailer.com/listing/1987...
31k-Mile 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V
Bid for the chance to own a 31k-Mile 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #256,545.
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Tired: setting up a Montana LLC for tax evasion Inspired: setting up a Puerto Rico LLC to get European format license plates
Post your hottest music take. Mine is New Order is better than Joy Division.
The Trump Administration has, so far, banned foreign production of: -Drones -Routers (really most home network gear -Power inverters (eg for solar and battery back up) -Advanced robotic devices Want to make this stuff overseas? You need a license from the Pentagon www.wiley.law/alert-FCC-Ad...
FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Advanced Robotic Devices to the Covered List
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I don’t want to make too much of this but I am becoming convinced that it is Donald Trump’s plan to take everything I personally love about DC and ruin it
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · last wk.President Trump is set to announce a sweeping plan to remake Dulles International Airport, including building new terminals and doing away with the airport’s long-criticized shuttles, according to two people. Read more here:
Black rifle? More like red flag Anyway there is no way I’m drinking something called Tactisquatch, that’s disgusting
Then, also for GET READY, get ready for @shuadc.bsky.social! Take it away, Don Incognito! (Note: Bluesky is letting me add all 5 pics at once, so I think this going to be one of those carousel things? Let me know what you think about that.)
Adjusted for inflation, the price of a new Porsche 911 has barely moved during the past 27 years And they are actually cheaper than they were in 1995 But we’re not ready to have that conversation
Oh hey it’s gilded horse unveiling day on the Memorial Bridge
I come across Capris every now and then but I can’t remember the last time I saw an XR2 on trispokes (photo from Google bc I couldn’t get my camera out in time)
WMATA drivers/mechanics reliably have some cool cars but this is next level
Or you could pay a few grand less for a Slate and get like a phone holder or whatever apple.news/A2qs8Z3XoQ7C...
In a first, Apple Maps navigation to be embedded in Ford UEV pickups — Detroit Free Press
Ford will offer Apple Maps integrated in its all-new electric midsize pickup coming to market in 2027. Analysts say the feature is a win for drivers.
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Bowel shaking earthquakes of doubt and remorse, assail him, impale him, with monster truck force
Secret Drug Addict@scrtdrugaddict.bsky.social · 2w ago
The FCC has no authority to punish a station for refusing to air a blatantly political speech. This is a naked attempt to bully broadcasters, and the FCC should have no part in it.
It’s almost as smoggy out there as July 5! youtu.be/H8ZUV9IBEXY?...
Death Cab for Cutie - Grapevine Fires (Video)
YouTube video by Death Cab for Cutie
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I was not prepared for the way @caranddriver.bsky.social’s fully optioned Slate looks and I have been laughing for five minutes www.caranddriver.com/news/a718562...
The Slate Truck May Start at Just $26,400, but It Costs Way More than You Would Expect Fully Loaded
The affordable base price means skipping out on lots of niceties, and adding them back in can get expensive.
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With all the talk about heat pumps recently, it’s a good time to remember the absolutely deranged string of anti-heat pump propaganda ads featuring Ernest P. Worrell sponsored by the gas industry youtu.be/2iBn5Y5iEic
Louisiana Gas Service Company ad montage 1988-1997 Ernest P Worrell
YouTube video by jacky9br
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The Memorial Bridge gilded horses are almost done; you can see they’ve removed the more opaque inner cover and only the “Safe and Beautiful” translucent covers are still up. The gold horses are kind of peaking through. Suspect there will be a big reveal in the next week or so
Doubt you’ll find a nicer Mk 2, but I will die on this hill: the square headlights match this car’s styling better and the four eyes are a mistake bringatrailer.com/listing/1988...
Restored & Modified 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V
Bid for the chance to own a Restored & Modified 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #253,267.
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