Wait...non-fiction sci-fi/fantasy? Can I sign up for that newsletter?

I could use some new recommendations on the sci-fi reading list...been out of touch with the genre for a while now.

Sorry, I'm with tonyola here. I've driven both, and the Seville handled better.

Hollywood thought so too for a while. They were cheap Caddies and easy to come by. Watch any movie from the time that has mobsters, and they're driving these. I haven't seen any in ages so I actually thought Hollywood made a significant dent in the number of survivors...well, those that didn't rust away on their own, that is.

Oh, nooooooooooooooo. We had a '76 Seville, and boy is this posting bringing back memories. Oddly enough, I remember us toasting just about everything on the highway in ours, but my father was a leadfoot no matter what he drove. That probably has more to do with it.

Someone with better knowledge can correct me, but the '76 had air shocks that died pretty much right away, and cost a fortune to replace. I don't know if the '79 had the same kind, but if so...unobtainium today?

The roof rusted like crazy all around the vinyl roof right off too. It was pure malaise goodness, at least for me, because it was such a wreck so quickly, my parents let me drive it to school when I first got my license.

I remember the luxury we had with the built in 8-track, and the auto-dimming hi-beams that had a complete mind of their own.

It's a good thing I don't have $7K or that diesel would be mine...and the hubby would *kill* me! And that's way too much to pay for this, but sentimental feelings can do that to a soul...

Somebody in my neighborhood painted their Prius Aztek metallic orange. Perhaps you could swing by and pick that up? Many of us would thank you...

I think you mistake the concern of the regulars here. Yes, there was name calling in some cases, but who doesn't cuss when they get fed something unexpected?

I myself like the little drift truck, and I applaud you and your community. But I think your efforts sidelined the spirit of the contest- as in which of these misunderstood/undervalued/overlooked wheeled joys was the best. It isn't a popularity contest- the big sites have those, and this community isn't about what is the most popular, or who has the most "friends". It's about which ride has the most panache.

So some of the regulars are feeling a bit tiffed because what fan club is going to come to the rescue of the Safari Wagon, or the Wullet? Nobody.

Everyone is flattered at all the attention you sent our way, whether they've said so or not. I just hope that some of you guys put your feet up and compare notes and have heated (but SFW and friendly) about the less fine automotive points with those of us here, rather than just drifting through as fast as possible just to throw us the bird.
Cheers!

I'll take one of each, please, including the cute little number on the back of the hauler. The Autocar Puzzle is just all kinds of awesome.

Truck Thursdays is my absolute favorite part of Hooniverse. Please keep the posts coming, Jim...

Ah, true. But in my case that would mean skipping the traditional and required family visits. While anyone here would understand I was executing my priorities in the proper order, the hubby's family would likely not understand.

However, it would mean less fruitcake...perhaps someone can send me one for my tree? It's for my new year's resolution to eat healthy...really!

I love the Red Dragon, and I soooo wanted to vote for it. The history, the madness, the dedication of the team... As far as stories go, I think it is the winner of all the HCOTY nominees. But when it comes to what would I want to see in my driveway, it just doesn't have what it takes for me.

So I put in my vote for the Lotus. Yes, there is no backstory, it's just an awesome find. But I think if anyone here found it under their tree, it would be out running its paces the very next day.

Some lucky lady in these parts has the same turbo model in black (non 007, of course!). I noticed it in the grocery parking lot one day and had to go check it out. My husband had this to say:
"Why are you drooling over a spoiled wedge of cheese?"

I have no idea how hoontastic the Esprit of this generation really is, but I must admit to having a soft spot for the 80's wedge car look.

Ah, nice call on the Vette. As a noob, I haven't had the pleasure of ever riding in, let alone driving a real Lotus. The C4 ZR1 is a different story. I know the old ZR1 hasn't aged gracefully, but in my limited experience it's probably the closest I've ever come to driving a real supercar.