Frank
@vwdasher.weird.autos.ap.brid.gy
I like old VWs and oddball old cars. Also avid cyclist. Cat slave. Dog whisperer. Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Taker of photos. Owner of old VWs, a wee N One, and a few […]
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Frank
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· Nov 11
Just took Frank out for a drive and to get him a drink. And it occured to me that I got him in late December 2008 so just looked it up. Found on Ebay, won for $511, brought home Dec 20th 2008. Looking like this.
Previous owner's mum had been in a crash, the rear […]
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Previous owner's mum had been in a crash, the rear […]
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This Snake is one of the Legends Funny Car Classics cars. #HotWheels #year1997
December 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This Snake is one of the Legends Funny Car Classics cars. #HotWheels #year1997
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Rétro cars voiture 🚘Peugeot 403, ds la vallée de l'Ain 1963 avant la mise en eau du barrage de Vouglans, un lieu aujourd’hui disparu, désormais recouvert par les eaux du lac.
December 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Rétro cars voiture 🚘Peugeot 403, ds la vallée de l'Ain 1963 avant la mise en eau du barrage de Vouglans, un lieu aujourd’hui disparu, désormais recouvert par les eaux du lac.
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75 PARIS les bus de la RATP Devant le parvis de la Gare de Lyon en 1964, photo Jean-Henri Manara
December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
75 PARIS les bus de la RATP Devant le parvis de la Gare de Lyon en 1964, photo Jean-Henri Manara
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Mémoire2Cité alias Mémoire2Ville vs souhaite de bonnes fetes 🎄🎄🧑🎄🎄 🎄Merry Christmas 🎄🧑🎄🎄...a tous, 🎄🧑🎄🎄la Vauxhall FD du pere Noel, NZ
December 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Mémoire2Cité alias Mémoire2Ville vs souhaite de bonnes fetes 🎄🎄🧑🎄🎄 🎄Merry Christmas 🎄🧑🎄🎄...a tous, 🎄🧑🎄🎄la Vauxhall FD du pere Noel, NZ
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Rétro cars voitures 🚘 a Sucy en brie (94) avec un âne & une belle panhard 24 ct, 1972
December 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Rétro cars voitures 🚘 a Sucy en brie (94) avec un âne & une belle panhard 24 ct, 1972
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57 Metz (Moselle) la Gare SNCF 1968
December 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
57 Metz (Moselle) la Gare SNCF 1968
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Rétro cars voitures 🚘 a Zadar, 1970s.
December 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Rétro cars voitures 🚘 a Zadar, 1970s.
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USA 🇺🇸 Rétro Station Service ⛽️ TEXACO ⛽️ avec une voiture a identifier 1970
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
USA 🇺🇸 Rétro Station Service ⛽️ TEXACO ⛽️ avec une voiture a identifier 1970
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Today's historic photo of the day: Exactly 40 years ago today, broad gauge 1500V DC electric locomotive L1157 hauls VLine's Bairnsdale-bound "Gippslander" into Morwell, Vic, December 24 1985.
Morwell is 150km east of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria's […]
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Morwell is 150km east of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria's […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
December 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Today's historic photo of the day: Exactly 40 years ago today, broad gauge 1500V DC electric locomotive L1157 hauls VLine's Bairnsdale-bound "Gippslander" into Morwell, Vic, December 24 1985.
Morwell is 150km east of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria's […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
Morwell is 150km east of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria's […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
2026 Mitsubishi Pajero spied testing in Australia
The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has arrived Down Under ahead of its global debut
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-mitsubishi-pajero-spied-testing-in-australia/
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The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has arrived Down Under ahead of its global debut
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-mitsubishi-pajero-spied-testing-in-australia/
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The new Mitsubishi Pajero is already being tested on Australian roads, and we've got pics from multiple angles | Drive
The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has touched down Down Under ahead of making its global debut.
www.drive.com.au
December 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
2026 Mitsubishi Pajero spied testing in Australia
The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has arrived Down Under ahead of its global debut
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-mitsubishi-pajero-spied-testing-in-australia/
#weirdcarmastodon
The replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has arrived Down Under ahead of its global debut
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-mitsubishi-pajero-spied-testing-in-australia/
#weirdcarmastodon
HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute sells for $1.2 million, sets new Holden road-car auction record
One of four Holden Special Vehicles GTSR W1 Maloo utes – built in secret for HSV collectors and VIPs – has broken the auction record for a road-going Holden […]
One of four Holden Special Vehicles GTSR W1 Maloo utes – built in secret for HSV collectors and VIPs – has broken the auction record for a road-going Holden […]
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December 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute sells for $1.2 million, sets new Holden road-car auction record
One of four Holden Special Vehicles GTSR W1 Maloo utes – built in secret for HSV collectors and VIPs – has broken the auction record for a road-going Holden […]
One of four Holden Special Vehicles GTSR W1 Maloo utes – built in secret for HSV collectors and VIPs – has broken the auction record for a road-going Holden […]
This Wild Renault Concept Ran for 626 Miles at 60 MPH on One Charge: TDS
The high-efficiency prototype uses a battery pack from a Renault SUV, but weighs half as much as that vehicle
https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wild-renault-concept-ran-for-626-miles-at-60-mph-on-one-charge-tds […]
The high-efficiency prototype uses a battery pack from a Renault SUV, but weighs half as much as that vehicle
https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wild-renault-concept-ran-for-626-miles-at-60-mph-on-one-charge-tds […]
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weird.autos
December 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This Wild Renault Concept Ran for 626 Miles at 60 MPH on One Charge: TDS
The high-efficiency prototype uses a battery pack from a Renault SUV, but weighs half as much as that vehicle
https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wild-renault-concept-ran-for-626-miles-at-60-mph-on-one-charge-tds […]
The high-efficiency prototype uses a battery pack from a Renault SUV, but weighs half as much as that vehicle
https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wild-renault-concept-ran-for-626-miles-at-60-mph-on-one-charge-tds […]
The Kia Tasman Is So Ugly That Kia’s Own Fake AI Render Got Everyone Pumped for a Redesign
Kia accidentally stoked enthusiasm for an emergency redesign of its Tasman pickup by sharing an AI render that got the truck's details all wrong […]
Kia accidentally stoked enthusiasm for an emergency redesign of its Tasman pickup by sharing an AI render that got the truck's details all wrong […]
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weird.autos
December 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Kia Tasman Is So Ugly That Kia’s Own Fake AI Render Got Everyone Pumped for a Redesign
Kia accidentally stoked enthusiasm for an emergency redesign of its Tasman pickup by sharing an AI render that got the truck's details all wrong […]
Kia accidentally stoked enthusiasm for an emergency redesign of its Tasman pickup by sharing an AI render that got the truck's details all wrong […]
Sawe a bright yellow MG MG5 sedan this morning. Nice to see the Chinese offering such bright, cheerful colours on cars (and in the interiors too).
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December 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Sawe a bright yellow MG MG5 sedan this morning. Nice to see the Chinese offering such bright, cheerful colours on cars (and in the interiors too).
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I'v seen two Fiatas this week, which is unusual. A blue one on Monday and a white one today.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I'v seen two Fiatas this week, which is unusual. A blue one on Monday and a white one today.
#weirdcarmastodon
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December 23, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Rétro Bus a touristes parisien Cityrama de Citroen📷 il en reste un exemplaire en rénovation en Normandie
December 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Rétro Bus a touristes parisien Cityrama de Citroen📷 il en reste un exemplaire en rénovation en Normandie
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75 PANAME C'était Paris en 1970 Concours FNAC 📷 les voitures Au premier plan Simca 9 Aronde première série modèle 1951 à 1953 Limite Paris ... Hauts de Seine...
December 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
75 PANAME C'était Paris en 1970 Concours FNAC 📷 les voitures Au premier plan Simca 9 Aronde première série modèle 1951 à 1953 Limite Paris ... Hauts de Seine...
Australia swamped with cheap and poor quality tyres due to lax rules, experts say
Budget tyres that can cost more in the long run because they need changing more often, and emit dangerous toxins when they break down, are apparently flooding into Australia as a result of the EU clamping down on […]
Budget tyres that can cost more in the long run because they need changing more often, and emit dangerous toxins when they break down, are apparently flooding into Australia as a result of the EU clamping down on […]
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weird.autos
December 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Australia swamped with cheap and poor quality tyres due to lax rules, experts say
Budget tyres that can cost more in the long run because they need changing more often, and emit dangerous toxins when they break down, are apparently flooding into Australia as a result of the EU clamping down on […]
Budget tyres that can cost more in the long run because they need changing more often, and emit dangerous toxins when they break down, are apparently flooding into Australia as a result of the EU clamping down on […]
Waymos Just Gave Up When a Blackout Took Down San Francisco’s Traffic Signals
Waymo self-driving taxis are designed to work when things go wrong, but the recent San Francisco power outage was too much for them […]
Waymo self-driving taxis are designed to work when things go wrong, but the recent San Francisco power outage was too much for them […]
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weird.autos
December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Waymos Just Gave Up When a Blackout Took Down San Francisco’s Traffic Signals
Waymo self-driving taxis are designed to work when things go wrong, but the recent San Francisco power outage was too much for them […]
Waymo self-driving taxis are designed to work when things go wrong, but the recent San Francisco power outage was too much for them […]
VW Calls Off 2026 ID Buzz in US—but There’s Hope for 2027 [Updated]
Those pesky "market conditions" might kill off the nostalgic EV we all waited years for
https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back
Eeejuts
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Those pesky "market conditions" might kill off the nostalgic EV we all waited years for
https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back
Eeejuts
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VW Calls Off 2026 ID Buzz in US—and It May Never Come Back
Those pesky "market conditions" might kill off the nostalgic EV we all waited years for.
The post VW Calls Off 2026 ID Buzz in US—and It May Never Come Back appeared first on The Drive.
www.thedrive.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
VW Calls Off 2026 ID Buzz in US—but There’s Hope for 2027 [Updated]
Those pesky "market conditions" might kill off the nostalgic EV we all waited years for
https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back
Eeejuts
#weirdcarmastodon
Those pesky "market conditions" might kill off the nostalgic EV we all waited years for
https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back
Eeejuts
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Nissan Techs in Training Turned This Old Skyline Sedan Into a Silhouette Racer
This year's Tokyo Auto Salon creations include a four-door Skyline Silhouette, a modern Pike car, and a stunning Sunny […]
This year's Tokyo Auto Salon creations include a four-door Skyline Silhouette, a modern Pike car, and a stunning Sunny […]
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weird.autos
December 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nissan Techs in Training Turned This Old Skyline Sedan Into a Silhouette Racer
This year's Tokyo Auto Salon creations include a four-door Skyline Silhouette, a modern Pike car, and a stunning Sunny […]
This year's Tokyo Auto Salon creations include a four-door Skyline Silhouette, a modern Pike car, and a stunning Sunny […]
2026 Nissan Z Nismo manual revealed for Tokyo Auto Salon
The cries of enthusiasts have been heard, as Nissan reveals a manual version of the previously auto-only Z Nismo
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-nissan-z-nismo-manual-revealed-for-tokyo-auto-salon/
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The cries of enthusiasts have been heard, as Nissan reveals a manual version of the previously auto-only Z Nismo
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-nissan-z-nismo-manual-revealed-for-tokyo-auto-salon/
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Finally. Nissan gives the Z Nismo the manual gearbox enthusiasts begged for | Drive
The cries of enthusiasts have been heard, as Nissan reveals a manual version of the previously auto-only Z Nismo.
www.drive.com.au
December 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
2026 Nissan Z Nismo manual revealed for Tokyo Auto Salon
The cries of enthusiasts have been heard, as Nissan reveals a manual version of the previously auto-only Z Nismo
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-nissan-z-nismo-manual-revealed-for-tokyo-auto-salon/
#weirdcarmastodon
The cries of enthusiasts have been heard, as Nissan reveals a manual version of the previously auto-only Z Nismo
https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-nissan-z-nismo-manual-revealed-for-tokyo-auto-salon/
#weirdcarmastodon
Edsel Ford’s Art Deco Hot Rod Gets Remade In Carbon Fiber
You had to be the only son of Henry Ford to own the original Model 40 Special Speedster. Now you just need cash
https://www.thedrive.com/news/edsel-fords-art-deco-hot-rod-gets-remade-in-carbon-fiber
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You had to be the only son of Henry Ford to own the original Model 40 Special Speedster. Now you just need cash
https://www.thedrive.com/news/edsel-fords-art-deco-hot-rod-gets-remade-in-carbon-fiber
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Edsel Ford’s Art Deco Hot Rod Gets Remade In Carbon Fiber
You had to be the only son of Henry Ford to own the original Model 40 Special Speedster. Now you just need cash.
The post Edsel Ford’s Art Deco Hot Rod Gets Remade In Carbon Fiber appeared first on The Drive.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Edsel Ford’s Art Deco Hot Rod Gets Remade In Carbon Fiber
You had to be the only son of Henry Ford to own the original Model 40 Special Speedster. Now you just need cash
https://www.thedrive.com/news/edsel-fords-art-deco-hot-rod-gets-remade-in-carbon-fiber
#weirdcarmastodon
You had to be the only son of Henry Ford to own the original Model 40 Special Speedster. Now you just need cash
https://www.thedrive.com/news/edsel-fords-art-deco-hot-rod-gets-remade-in-carbon-fiber
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