The Great Depression 2: Depression Harder

[Mara 29]

I'm just sad that GM is ditching on Pontiac. Even though I'm not a big GM fan, it's still sad.

Oh, well, guess my Larry will be a collector's item. Eventually. :p

[Uncle Du 22]

It's too bad that they let the really popular models go so long ago. It's sad to see these companies bringing back old models and trying to use the name to sell cars. I mean, the new Pontiac GTO's are cool, and I mean, a 6.0 is pretty bad ass, but it's too late. It's not about the cars any more, it was marketing to try and sell more under an old, successful name.

[James the Defender 7]

Oh, most definitely. The Mustang has never died, which is cool, so haven't the Corvette and the Camero. They bring back the Charger (which is not really all that cool looking--it's a sedan!!!!!--but the police have latched onto it, making the 5.8 hemi an interceptor) the Challenger is wicked retro looking, but you're absolutely right, Du.

And if I have a Corvette (which is hypothetical, b/c I wouldn't!) I'd name it Tantive IV :p

Edited May 5, 2009 by James the Defender

[Uncle Du 22]

LOL!

And when you mention the 'stang now, look at what it's become: the poor mans sports car.

I think that any "American Muscle Car" that's only pushing 6 cylinders is a disgrace....and hey, whatya know! That's a stock Mustang now! I knock on Ford more, but at least they're not looking for a bailout. Yea, Chevy has done the same with the Camaro, but at least it looks cooler.

And since we're still on the subject of cars, here's one:

This car was built by N2A motors (No Two Alike). Cost $40,000

over cost of new Corvette C6 (MSRP $44,000). Unbelievable! The

company is planning a production run of about 100 vehicles.

It sits on a Corvette C6 chassis, front styled like a 57 Chevy,

side like a 58, rear like a 59.. Hence the designation "789".

[Andy 60]

That looks really bizarre to my British eyes. :p

[Radioactive Isotope 29]

i'm generally not a car person, but i WANT that car.

and my Mustang will be yellow with black racing stripes and I will name it Bumblebee. :D

[Uncle Du 22]

That looks really bizarre to my British eyes.

That's American Muscle buddy.

i'm generally not a car person, but i WANT that car.

and my Mustang will be yellow with black racing stripes and I will name it Bumblebee.

Typical woman. :p

[Winters 0]

That looks really bizarre to my British eyes.

Well, you guys never went through the 1950's like we Americans. You guys were still rebuilding both your Island and Europe and making sure the Nazis are all dead while we Americans enjoyed movies, giant beehive hair, the Leave it to Beaver lifestyle, and giant cars that could crash into a wall and you'll be safe if you didn't fly out, and those giant cars only got five miles per gallon (I think it's somewhere like... 1.5 Litres per kilometre for the rest of the world).

[Andy 60]

That looks really bizarre to my British eyes.

Well, you guys never went through the 1950's like we Americans. You guys were still rebuilding both your Island and Europe and making sure the Nazis are all dead

Probably because you lot decided to not do anything for most of the war. Cheers guys, you're a great help. ;)

[Uncle Du 22]

Alright, lets turn this into a WWII debate! :p

[Bad furday 57]

Up next, James May will talk about....The War..

I do like the front end of that modded car..but that's it.

[James the Defender 7]

Most of the war? War started for you in '39. We came in in '41 and fought til '45... That's two years of no US involvement and 4 years with US involvement... Plus, we were fighting on two fronts...

[Uncle Du 22]

And we're off!! :p

[Chickenman 9]

We were still dealing with a Depression at the time.

Depression? What a great segue! Now we can be back on topic!

:p

[Uncle Du 22]

Nice one! ;)

[James the Defender 7]

Oh, yes, depression...um...fianc?e's still having a tough time finding a job, and were getting married in 60 days!

Edited May 5, 2009 by James the Defender

[Uncle Du 22]

Ugh, I totally know the feeling. Any time offers come up, they don't wanna pay me s***. And so far it hasn't been more than I get on unemployment. Freakin pathetic.

[James the Defender 7]

At this point, we don't care what they pay her. We need income. We're already going to be living with my folks, and my income won't pay for insurance on two vehicles, gas in both, plus room/board, and other things... We've already counted out modeling, stripping, and prostitution, so there's not that many other markets out there available :p

[Winters 0]

We were busy in the 1950s! We had to get rid of the evils of Communism and prevent the world from falling like a bunch of dominos!

[Chickenman 9]

We've already counted out modeling, stripping, and prostitution, so there's not that many other markets out there available

Now let's not be hasty. It's good to have all options on the table, even if they aren't your first choice.

[James the Defender 7]

Well, she'll only be doing those three for me...minus prostitution...it'll be free...

Besides, I wouldn't have the money to pay anyway :p

[Drake 53]

Who said anything about her doing those things?

:shifty:

[James the Defender 7]

Your eyes :p

[Uncle Du 22]

Well, she'll only be doing those three for me...minus prostitution...it'll be free...

Besides, I wouldn't have the money to pay anyway

Wait wait, you're getting married...and you think the sex is going to be free?!

*shakes head*

My friend, you will pay in SO many other ways.... ;)

[Drake 53]

Your eyes

I mean that she's not the only person who could do those things.

As in, you. :p