@Michael Pickett posted:These comments almost seem like a challenge to someone. If it didn't clash with my "the dude abides" lifestyle, I would love to have it.
It would really pull the garage together.
@Michael Pickett posted:These comments almost seem like a challenge to someone. If it didn't clash with my "the dude abides" lifestyle, I would love to have it.
It would really pull the garage together.
@edsnova posted:It would really pull the garage together.
And I'd have a place for the old rug.
You'd be the Big Lebowski; we'd be mere "nihilists."
@edsnova posted:You'd be the Big Lebowski; we'd be mere "nihilists."
Hence why the Dude wouldn't own a Rolls while the the Big Lebowski would. You are right, it would go well with his house.
I suspect if we're not the Dude or the Big Lebowski, we're all just Walter or Donnie. Most of us aren't artistic enough to pull off being one of the nihilists.
"These men are cowards."
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Great car, and makes you wonder why so cheap, especially when you think about how upside down whoever restored this must be by now.
But after a while you realize how much more likely anyone who appreciates such stuff is to end up with one of our cars, which can be driven in modern traffic and maintained a lot easier.
The 4200-lb. Airflow’s straight eight made about 130 hp. Top speed was advertised as 95, but it probably took 10 minutes to get there and just as long to stop.
I could see doing tea and scones in the back seat, maybe, parked comfortably by the side of some rural road, but merging into the morning commute on I-5, not so much.
It'd be like driving the Chrysler Building, and I mean that in the very best way.
@edsnova posted:It'd be like driving the Chrysler Building, and I mean that in the very best way.
One of my favorite buildings!
Art deco at its finest - both of 'em.
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