"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
10/22/2013 at 18:30 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
10/22/2013 at 18:30 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock | 1
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Gathered here are the Oppositelock posts that people put a good deal of effort into writing from the last 24 hours. It includes getting children interested in cars, Matra cars and more.
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It was almost two years ago that I became a father, a title betrothed with endless automotive sacrifices. Parenthood takes your notion of practical vehicle and turns it on its head. The once spontaneous road trip becomes a dreadful well-rehearsed logistical operation planned weeks in advance. Money that once paid for brake pads, tires and track fees now goes towards diapers, organic vegetables and college savings. Not to fear, all is not lost.
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The iconic 300SL from Mercedes-Benz showcased itself apart from it's competition, mainly through it's gull-wing doors; and thats basically all this car will be remembered for. The 300SL may have been a genuine supercar in relation to the median car of the day, but did the flashiness outpace it's appeal?
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Matra had its hand in aeronautics, bicycles and weapons. Let's add cars to that portfolio and utilize our bicycle/munitions of death know-how to build a car to kill for... They look so unconventional and cool that I want it. French cars have always been the cat's meow and this one is no exception. The 530 picture above was their first sports car. Mid-engined, polyester body with 2+2 seating and a usable trunk? Shut up and take my money. The car was never meant to be serious, but as they call it, "A car for friends." I just wish my real friends were as cool as this car.
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Hans Glas GmbH is a now defunct automobile manufacturer based out of Bavaria, originally founded as an agricultural equipment repair shop. After WWII Glas built a few small sports coupes and in 1966 was purchased by BMW to gain access to its patents and large manufacturing facility in the town of Dingolfing… Find this 1965 Glas 1300 GT project for sale in Houston, TX currently bidding on ebay for $5,233 with a few hours to go.
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When the "Spindle" fad first hit the scene, I thought it was dumb. It looked like a kid stuffed too many M&Ms in his mouth, and was about to burst. I will still say it's not my favorite automotive trend, but one company has made it work and one has not. Let's take a look...
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Did you know that Motorweek, Television's Original Automotive Magazine, is broadcast on television as well as on Jalopnik? So gather round, and let's watch the team review the new Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Toyota Corolla, and give the latest scoop on lithium batteries!
The Best of the Rest
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As always, If I've missed something and you would like me to include it, let me know.
Fun Discussions
There were several posts that asked questions and sparked some good discussion over the last day. Take a peek and chime in on some of them listed below:
$4,000 Winter Beater, What will It be?
Does anyone else feel like Cloth Seats are better than leather?
What was your worst stick shift fuck up?
What Would You Swap This Into?
Could someone explain why its necessary to occasionally drive cars hard?
What Cars Have Manufacturers Completely Given Up On?
What is the most valuable car in the world?
What Is the Best Depreciation Special?
Best insurance rate for a youngin?
One Car Garage - All Wheel Drive
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Just the #tips
The Chevrolet Camaro: Z28 vs. Z/28
They Like the Cars, but Love the Engines
Now this is how you treat Gold diggers
I Can't Believe Its Not Florida: The Brake Fluid Flasher
The most expensive joy ride ever recorded in Quebec's history!
Canadian Man's Rally-Karting Gets Interrupted By Rude People
Robert Kubica will drive a Citroen DS3 WRC in Wales Rally GB
"I shat myself the first time I drove an [sic] F1 car." - Vettel
La Ferrari engine goes vroom vroom!
Watch the 2014 Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro make 300km/h+ passes
Honourable Mentions
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted in Oppositelock:
Man in VW Golf provides refuge to a Wikileaks-stickered RV
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SonorousSpeedJoe
> DasWauto
10/22/2013 at 18:34 |
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Good work catching up!
How about including this ?
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DasWauto
> SonorousSpeedJoe
10/22/2013 at 18:37 |
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Interesting. I've added it to the #tips section.
DOMdotCOM
> DasWauto
10/22/2013 at 22:36 |
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Whoa! Blown away! Thank you! I am so stoked!
For Sweden
> DasWauto
10/23/2013 at 18:20 |
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The Motorweek Live Blog didn't make it. Point taken.
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DasWauto
> For Sweden
10/23/2013 at 18:24 |
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To be honest, I did see it but didn't know what to do with it.
Edit - fuck it, I'll just throw it in as a feature.