Ian
@hubnut.bsky.social
The man behind the HubNut YouTube channel. Likes niceness and tea. Possibly biscuits.
Very welcome! Here's the link. youtu.be/SzScJ803ILs
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Very welcome! Here's the link. youtu.be/SzScJ803ILs
Reposted by Ian
Daihatsu's Mira Gino, launched in 1999, reflected the popularity of retro-styled models in the Japanese home market. A 660cc kei car, it was loosely inspired by the company's important mid-'60s Compagno model, and reflected some BMC styling themes too. #weirdcarbs
February 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Daihatsu's Mira Gino, launched in 1999, reflected the popularity of retro-styled models in the Japanese home market. A 660cc kei car, it was loosely inspired by the company's important mid-'60s Compagno model, and reflected some BMC styling themes too. #weirdcarbs
Just £3 a month could help this poor, neglected floof afford the extra blanket he so clearly needs.
February 10, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Just £3 a month could help this poor, neglected floof afford the extra blanket he so clearly needs.
The one time I drove an 803cc Minor, I could not believe how low the gearing was! Seemed to be screaming by 30mph.
Factoid: True the 0-60 time sounds positively sloth-like these days, but Minor 1000 enjoyed a 20% power boost over its 803cc predecessor which among other things meant a 12mph increase in top speed (to 75) & near halving of the aforementioned that 0-60 time…
February 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The one time I drove an 803cc Minor, I could not believe how low the gearing was! Seemed to be screaming by 30mph.
YES! I would love to spend some time with one of these. Not just for the crazy wipers.
Btw, if you want to enjoy the rarity of the quadruple rear wipers then I’ve got a great link for you from @roadandtrack.bsky.social & Máté Petrány…
@hubnut.bsky.social, I’m thinking particularly of you…
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@hubnut.bsky.social, I’m thinking particularly of you…
www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/...
We Need to Talk About Lancia's Ultra-Luxurious Quadruple Rear Windshield Wipers
Does your luxury car come with windshield wipers on the outside and inside of its rear window? No? Your luxury car has nothing on the Lancia Flaminia Berlina.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
YES! I would love to spend some time with one of these. Not just for the crazy wipers.
£140,000 is the asking. I'd be concerned about the underground tanks because as owner, you become liable for them.
February 7, 2026 at 8:25 AM
£140,000 is the asking. I'd be concerned about the underground tanks because as owner, you become liable for them.
Out exploring in West Wales.
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Out exploring in West Wales.
This is very disappointing. The one thing I hate about doing car reviews is you can't really test the dealers/supply chain.
February 6, 2026 at 10:14 AM
This is very disappointing. The one thing I hate about doing car reviews is you can't really test the dealers/supply chain.
Jowett died in 1954. That was the end of it.
February 6, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Jowett died in 1954. That was the end of it.
I adore these.
Factoid: The Jowett Javelin, one of the best of the early British postwar cars & uniquely built upside down too.
Here’s the best slogan used to promote it which is also one of my favourite car ad slogans of all time…
Here’s the best slogan used to promote it which is also one of my favourite car ad slogans of all time…
February 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I adore these.
I can hardly claim to be perfect myself. Plenty of MOT fails and advisories. Some I anticipated, some I did not...
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I can hardly claim to be perfect myself. Plenty of MOT fails and advisories. Some I anticipated, some I did not...
I can't remember. I never ran it on veg.
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 AM
I can't remember. I never ran it on veg.
I think this photo dates from 2003. I owned both. They hold the record for most miles covered in my ownership. Over 40k on the 306 DTurbo, over 140k in the 2CV.
February 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
I think this photo dates from 2003. I owned both. They hold the record for most miles covered in my ownership. Over 40k on the 306 DTurbo, over 140k in the 2CV.
Looks a lot more solid than this one that I saw recently! Still runs apparently because of course it does.
February 4, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Looks a lot more solid than this one that I saw recently! Still runs apparently because of course it does.
Quite. He openly associated with Trump and even worse, Bannon. Questions need to be asked.
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Quite. He openly associated with Trump and even worse, Bannon. Questions need to be asked.
I've always thought that's an utter nonsense. For sure, a lot of classic folk know every nut and bolt of their car but a vast number do not. I'd say the majority.
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 AM
I've always thought that's an utter nonsense. For sure, a lot of classic folk know every nut and bolt of their car but a vast number do not. I'd say the majority.
I know it's bad form to enjoy someone else's misfortune but by heck Mandelson. Karma got you.
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I know it's bad form to enjoy someone else's misfortune but by heck Mandelson. Karma got you.
Well yes, because it's confirmation that the car is not safe. You still need to keep the car roadworthy, MOT or not.
February 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Well yes, because it's confirmation that the car is not safe. You still need to keep the car roadworthy, MOT or not.
A fail is confirmation that your car is not safe, so repairing it would be wise. A major fail may prevent you even taking the car away for repairs.
February 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A fail is confirmation that your car is not safe, so repairing it would be wise. A major fail may prevent you even taking the car away for repairs.
Legally, I never have to do this ever again. Elly's last MOT? I'm telling myself no, because £54 for a professional car inspection is a bargain. Just a sanity check of the underside and brake test make it a bargain.
February 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Legally, I never have to do this ever again. Elly's last MOT? I'm telling myself no, because £54 for a professional car inspection is a bargain. Just a sanity check of the underside and brake test make it a bargain.
Gave it a bit of a tweak. Just a quick job on my phone.
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Gave it a bit of a tweak. Just a quick job on my phone.
One of the noisiest sounds known to man!
February 2, 2026 at 7:43 AM
One of the noisiest sounds known to man!
What doesn't help is that many bands mask a lack of talent with sheer volume. I don't include Machine Head in that. They were awesome.
February 2, 2026 at 7:24 AM
What doesn't help is that many bands mask a lack of talent with sheer volume. I don't include Machine Head in that. They were awesome.
News story today about protecting your hearing. Fair. I reckon I did huge damage to my hearing attending a Machine Head concert in 1999. Also life with a very loud 2CV. I often wear ear plugs these days.
February 2, 2026 at 7:22 AM
News story today about protecting your hearing. Fair. I reckon I did huge damage to my hearing attending a Machine Head concert in 1999. Also life with a very loud 2CV. I often wear ear plugs these days.
Madness. In a good way. Possibly not good in a crosswind...
February 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Madness. In a good way. Possibly not good in a crosswind...