Andy Lilienthal
@andylilienthal.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Photographer. Gearhead. Traveler. #WeirdCarBS fan. Half of @crankshaftculture.com
- '91 Mitsubishi Pajero XP (4D56, 5MT))
- '94 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear (4M40, 5MT)
- '98 Suzuki Jimny Wide (1.3, 5MT)
- '22 Subaru Crosstrek (2.0, 6MT)
- '91 Mitsubishi Pajero XP (4D56, 5MT))
- '94 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear (4M40, 5MT)
- '98 Suzuki Jimny Wide (1.3, 5MT)
- '22 Subaru Crosstrek (2.0, 6MT)
On stock internals?!?!?
January 23, 2026 at 5:39 AM
On stock internals?!?!?
Just had to pay my first major tariffs on car parts. I wondered how they were affecting other JDM car owners, so I asked.
We just have to pay significant tariffs for parts on our '98 Suzuki Jimny Wide. It got us thinking: how are tariffs affecting the JDM car community?
Tariffs Are Affecting JDM Car Enthusiasts - Crankshaft Culture
Now that tariffs are in place, owners and buyers of JDM vehicles will have to pay more for parts and the vehicles themselves.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Just had to pay my first major tariffs on car parts. I wondered how they were affecting other JDM car owners, so I asked.
Post a picture of a truck!
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
January 16, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Post a picture of a truck!
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
Little car, big tent. A Peugeot 106 with an engine swap and a roof-top tent, this car belonged to Kevin and Kata, the mechanic and photographer on the '24 Baltic Sea Circle Rally. They'd done multiple Superlative Adventure Club rallies in it and helped fix many cars along the way. #weirdcarbs
January 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Little car, big tent. A Peugeot 106 with an engine swap and a roof-top tent, this car belonged to Kevin and Kata, the mechanic and photographer on the '24 Baltic Sea Circle Rally. They'd done multiple Superlative Adventure Club rallies in it and helped fix many cars along the way. #weirdcarbs
Radio: "Thanks for joining us this Friday."
Freelancers: You mean "5th Monday" ...
Freelancers: You mean "5th Monday" ...
January 16, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Radio: "Thanks for joining us this Friday."
Freelancers: You mean "5th Monday" ...
Freelancers: You mean "5th Monday" ...
I've always liked the Scion iQ. This version with Sparcos speaks to me, too. #weirdcarbs
January 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I've always liked the Scion iQ. This version with Sparcos speaks to me, too. #weirdcarbs
There was a time when I was a kid when I loved seeing cars from the 1950s or 1960s. My mom always thought it was funny because they were just the cars she grew up with. Now people freak out about a clean Honda Del Sol, and I know how she feels.
January 9, 2026 at 11:48 PM
There was a time when I was a kid when I loved seeing cars from the 1950s or 1960s. My mom always thought it was funny because they were just the cars she grew up with. Now people freak out about a clean Honda Del Sol, and I know how she feels.
Who's with me?
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Who's with me?
GUILTY
As evergreen now as when I pilfered this from Facebook 10 years ago.
January 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
GUILTY
I would love to go to Tokyo Auto Salon some year. It's been a bucket list trip. This year, would've been awesome as a Delica owner and enthusiast.
Mitsubishi to Celebrate “Delica Festival” with Custom Versions of Delica D:5 and Delica Mini at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.
Mitsubishi Delica Festival at Tokyo Auto Salon
Mitsubishi will be theming its booth at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon as the "Delica Festival." It'll showcase eight vans in the booth.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I would love to go to Tokyo Auto Salon some year. It's been a bucket list trip. This year, would've been awesome as a Delica owner and enthusiast.
A neighbor gave me this coffee maker/milk frother. I've only used it a few times and am trying to learn more about it. Made by DLD for Benjamin and Medwin. Only one steam wand. Handle stays in an up position or can be pressed down to release steam. I wonder the vintage? Anyone know? #coffee
January 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
A neighbor gave me this coffee maker/milk frother. I've only used it a few times and am trying to learn more about it. Made by DLD for Benjamin and Medwin. Only one steam wand. Handle stays in an up position or can be pressed down to release steam. I wonder the vintage? Anyone know? #coffee
I think I have an obsession with Cobb Salads. There, I said it. I may or may not have a list of the best ones. Maybe I should start a podcast? Or maybe a Cobbcast.
January 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I think I have an obsession with Cobb Salads. There, I said it. I may or may not have a list of the best ones. Maybe I should start a podcast? Or maybe a Cobbcast.
I love this van so much. Best of luck team #751! #weirdcarbs
Everything we know about team #751 and their 1990 Mitsubishi Delica L300 Dakar Rally van.
1990 Mitsubishi Delica To Compete in 2026 Dakar Rally
An Italian team is entering a 1980 Mitsubishi Delica L300 into the Dakar rally's Classic class. It has a 140 hp diesel engine.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I love this van so much. Best of luck team #751! #weirdcarbs
Well, I think I've found my favorite vehicle competing at Dakar this year. #weirdcarbs
there's also this team which is listed in a Pajero on the entry but they switched to this van ⚠️🚨⚠️
December 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Well, I think I've found my favorite vehicle competing at Dakar this year. #weirdcarbs
I never had a chance to drive the third-gen Versa, but its death means there are just the MINI Cooper and Fiat 500e are the last remaining subcompact cars on the U.S. market.
December 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I never had a chance to drive the third-gen Versa, but its death means there are just the MINI Cooper and Fiat 500e are the last remaining subcompact cars on the U.S. market.
Operation Frodo helps move beagles up for adoption from Omaha, NE, to the Pacific Northwest, all with help from the automotive media. Story by @zursch.bsky.social
The Epic Cross-Country Run of Operation Frodo
Operation Frodo is an epic cross-country run to deliver beagles from the Midwest in Omaha, Nebraska to parts in the Pacific Northwest.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Operation Frodo helps move beagles up for adoption from Omaha, NE, to the Pacific Northwest, all with help from the automotive media. Story by @zursch.bsky.social
Housing affordability, gingerbread edition. With @mercedeslilienthal.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Housing affordability, gingerbread edition. With @mercedeslilienthal.com
Apparently, there are 30 servings in a Benton's gingerbread house. I wonder who determines that stat?
December 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Apparently, there are 30 servings in a Benton's gingerbread house. I wonder who determines that stat?
Reposted by Andy Lilienthal
Day two of our OR to WI cross-country trek with a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD is done! This comfortable cruiser took us, @andylilienthal.bsky.social and @mercedeslilienthal.com, from Pendleton, OR to Rawlins, WY. Check it out!
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Day two of our OR to WI cross-country trek with a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD is done! This comfortable cruiser took us, @andylilienthal.bsky.social and @mercedeslilienthal.com, from Pendleton, OR to Rawlins, WY. Check it out!
Currently -4°F in Iowa.
Road trip review with a 2025 Kia America Sorento X-Pro SX Prestige AWD! Headed across the US with Kia's three-row SUV. Will it tick all our boxes for a comfortable, powerful, and spacious road tripper? Stay tuned as we head OR to WI (and back)!
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December 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Currently -4°F in Iowa.
I can't believe Stellantis is going to bring the Topolino to the States. I hope it'll go faster than 28 MPH ...
December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I can't believe Stellantis is going to bring the Topolino to the States. I hope it'll go faster than 28 MPH ...
Let's say this whole "tiny car" thing happens in the U.S. Let's say we get JDM options. What JDM kei car would you want?
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Let's say this whole "tiny car" thing happens in the U.S. Let's say we get JDM options. What JDM kei car would you want?
And just like that, small cars are going to become popular? They weren't popular every other time they've been for sale in the U.S., and I don't think that's going to change. www.subcompactculture.com/2025/12/trum...
Trump's "Tiny Cars" Has Huge Hurdles. People Say "Let The Market Decide." But It Already Did.
Subcompact Culture features content about small cars, trucks, SUVs, and CUVs including reviews, editorials, travel, trends, and lifestyle.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
And just like that, small cars are going to become popular? They weren't popular every other time they've been for sale in the U.S., and I don't think that's going to change. www.subcompactculture.com/2025/12/trum...