Brilliance in marketing... sheer genius. Found on George Takei's Facebook page.
George points out the amazing fact... Right now Ralph Macchio is older than Pat Morita was when the made Karate kid. Pat was 52, Ralph is 53
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Car wash sign that tops every one I've ever seen
Brilliance in marketing... sheer genius. Found on George Takei's Facebook page.
George points out the amazing fact... Right now Ralph Macchio is older than Pat Morita was when the made Karate kid. Pat was 52, Ralph is 53
Monday, February 24, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Car companies and dealerships used to appeal to consumers with music.. whatever happened to that?
Florence Henderson signing "Oldsmobility" Ridin on the Range and "Gotta get a Car"
both Ford and Chevy went with famous celebs of the day... and sent these to the public at large http://aacalibrary.tumblr.com/
This one I photographed at a local car show
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Quicken loans commercial uses the old MichiganTheater/ indoor parking garage
very cool to glimpse another use for this incredible parking garage I posted about last year: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/02/coolest-parking-garage-ever.html
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Generic used car sales pitch for Craiglist
-I am the 14th owner, not really but I don’t know. First owner barely got it dirty and engaged the warp drive once.
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with long roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don’t know, I’m not collecting statistical analysis points. I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has a gazillion miles, Poindexter! If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it’s empty!
-The little (insert engine size) starts and runs like the proverbial champ. I haven’t upgraded because I had plans: Had planned a big block, posi, bug catcher etc etc. Life got in the way – it ain’t happening. -The stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter’s idea, take it up with her.
-(insert aftermarket performance parts company name) stickers stays as well. They are awesome, so there.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling? I can’t justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money. Someone else needs to appreciate the (insert car model name) for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.
-What’s wrong with it? Small oil leaks. Cosmetic issues. And it’s pissed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]? No. I’m not in the salvage business. Buy the car. Love the car. Give the stang a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]? No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number] Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of stuff honda project down the road. I think I’m plenty cheap for this bad mofo.
-Why is it not stock? Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a fire breathing street machine. I haven’t had the time to do so. So I am selling it.
-Can I put a 6″ lift and giant tires on it? I don’t care. But be sure to use quality components and for God’s sake – get it aligned after.
-Would this make a good car for my daughter? Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
-Can you deliver? Within reason. I’d drive it a 10 miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier’s check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note? Would you take a ball peen hammer to the forehead? No. I’ll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don’t show.
-Will you ship to -? No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]? That’s great, I don’t care. Unicef ain’t running this deal, and until they do I want $7000. Why? Because I don’t HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I’d rather keep it.
But if it’s going to a good home – I will sell. Unless you’re mean – then no sale.
Adapted from a often used Craiglist ad that has sold Chevys, Fords, etc etc from Montana to South Carolina found on http://bangshift.com/blog/a-gazillion-mile-mustang-on-craigslist-with-ad-verbage-hilarity-you-wont-want-to-miss.html
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with long roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don’t know, I’m not collecting statistical analysis points. I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has a gazillion miles, Poindexter! If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it’s empty!
-The little (insert engine size) starts and runs like the proverbial champ. I haven’t upgraded because I had plans: Had planned a big block, posi, bug catcher etc etc. Life got in the way – it ain’t happening. -The stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter’s idea, take it up with her.
-(insert aftermarket performance parts company name) stickers stays as well. They are awesome, so there.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling? I can’t justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money. Someone else needs to appreciate the (insert car model name) for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.
-What’s wrong with it? Small oil leaks. Cosmetic issues. And it’s pissed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]? No. I’m not in the salvage business. Buy the car. Love the car. Give the stang a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]? No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number] Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of stuff honda project down the road. I think I’m plenty cheap for this bad mofo.
-Why is it not stock? Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a fire breathing street machine. I haven’t had the time to do so. So I am selling it.
-Can I put a 6″ lift and giant tires on it? I don’t care. But be sure to use quality components and for God’s sake – get it aligned after.
-Would this make a good car for my daughter? Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
-Can you deliver? Within reason. I’d drive it a 10 miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier’s check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note? Would you take a ball peen hammer to the forehead? No. I’ll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don’t show.
-Will you ship to -? No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]? That’s great, I don’t care. Unicef ain’t running this deal, and until they do I want $7000. Why? Because I don’t HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I’d rather keep it.
But if it’s going to a good home – I will sell. Unless you’re mean – then no sale.
Adapted from a often used Craiglist ad that has sold Chevys, Fords, etc etc from Montana to South Carolina found on http://bangshift.com/blog/a-gazillion-mile-mustang-on-craigslist-with-ad-verbage-hilarity-you-wont-want-to-miss.html
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
When I was a kid, being in a garage meant seeing a Snap On calendar. Those days are gone. But Pirelli never deserted us, the 50th anniversary calendar
found on http://zona-rapida.blogspot.com/2014/01/calendario-pirelli.html
of course, the best calendar award has to go to Aubade. Their "lessons of seduction" was amazing http://www.petite-coquette.co.uk/Aubade-calendar particularly the 2003
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