Ian
@hubnut.bsky.social
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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.
Out exploring in West Wales.
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Out exploring in West Wales.
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 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.
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.
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.
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...
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Hyundai's first serious foray into the large SUV market, the Terracan, followed the well-proven formula of offering a lot for the money. Underneath was the chassis of the second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero. This 2004 brochure is from the UK, where it had a 2.9-litre turbodiesel engine. #weirdcarbs
January 31, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Hyundai's first serious foray into the large SUV market, the Terracan, followed the well-proven formula of offering a lot for the money. Underneath was the chassis of the second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero. This 2004 brochure is from the UK, where it had a 2.9-litre turbodiesel engine. #weirdcarbs
The 286,000-mile electric Kia! Bought broken, but is it? youtu.be/5-D_wnyjXfc
This electric car has covered over 286,000 miles! Cheap bargain or waste of money?
YouTube video by HubNut
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January 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The 286,000-mile electric Kia! Bought broken, but is it? youtu.be/5-D_wnyjXfc
Why are so many people doing car raffles? youtu.be/rcIWbxnAJPU
Why so many car raffles? I explain
YouTube video by HubNotes
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January 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Why are so many people doing car raffles? youtu.be/rcIWbxnAJPU
I still need one. They rev like rotaries.
A quick kei car with a very long name, the Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato R is featured in this 1996 Japanese brochure. It had a 659cc 4-cylinder twin-cam engine with turbocharger and intercooler, developing 64 bhp - the maximum permitted by the country's strict kei car regulations. #weirdcarbs
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I still need one. They rev like rotaries.
Local Ford dealer has changed to Xpeng. I know I'm not always on top of new car stuff but that's a brand I had never heard of! Quite the change.
January 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Local Ford dealer has changed to Xpeng. I know I'm not always on top of new car stuff but that's a brand I had never heard of! Quite the change.
Today, I drove a very high-mileage Kia e-Niro. "EV batteries don't last. O RLY?
January 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today, I drove a very high-mileage Kia e-Niro. "EV batteries don't last. O RLY?
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You know what your office / workshop really needs? Automotive themed coasters.
Well it just so happens I can oblige.
And yes, there will be matching mugs coming soon.
mrjalco.myshopify.com
Well it just so happens I can oblige.
And yes, there will be matching mugs coming soon.
mrjalco.myshopify.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:35 PM
You know what your office / workshop really needs? Automotive themed coasters.
Well it just so happens I can oblige.
And yes, there will be matching mugs coming soon.
mrjalco.myshopify.com
Well it just so happens I can oblige.
And yes, there will be matching mugs coming soon.
mrjalco.myshopify.com
It's the variety that makes Rustival magical. That isn't our Rodius either. There were two!
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 AM
It's the variety that makes Rustival magical. That isn't our Rodius either. There were two!
This part of the alternator replacement was the least fun. Yes, let's dismantle the dashboard!
January 28, 2026 at 8:07 PM
This part of the alternator replacement was the least fun. Yes, let's dismantle the dashboard!
Did I fix it and did I starve? youtu.be/jGFKcPsJ-t4
If I don't fix this, I can't have lunch! Astra F alternator. It bit me...
YouTube video by HubNut
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January 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Did I fix it and did I starve? youtu.be/jGFKcPsJ-t4
Today was plumbing part 2. Successful but a two-minute job of swapping a cartridge has taken half a day so far. Went for supplies, road closed so diverted onto filthy, crowded back roads. Still, this was seemingly a break from the storm so it was sunny and pleasant. It isn't now...
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Today was plumbing part 2. Successful but a two-minute job of swapping a cartridge has taken half a day so far. Went for supplies, road closed so diverted onto filthy, crowded back roads. Still, this was seemingly a break from the storm so it was sunny and pleasant. It isn't now...
Dua Lipa sort of redefines pop with her sheer ability, shown to superb effect in this stripped down lockdown performance. Two very tight musicians and some great singers too. youtu.be/F4neLJQC1_E?...
Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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January 26, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Dua Lipa sort of redefines pop with her sheer ability, shown to superb effect in this stripped down lockdown performance. Two very tight musicians and some great singers too. youtu.be/F4neLJQC1_E?...
Actually common sense? youtu.be/Ss_U1uCeg-s
I DID NOT buy a rusty Austin A30 and other waffle
YouTube video by HubNotes
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January 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Actually common sense? youtu.be/Ss_U1uCeg-s