Ben Subeck
@bensubeck.bsky.social
University of Arizona Eller MBA C/O 2018; Mechanical Engineering grad and automotive enthusiast.
There’s a yellow R129 SL in my neighborhood (two-tone, similar to this toy), but I keep failing to take a photo.
This is my white whale.
This is my white whale.
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
There’s a yellow R129 SL in my neighborhood (two-tone, similar to this toy), but I keep failing to take a photo.
This is my white whale.
This is my white whale.
Popeye would be a fun vanity plate for a Jeep (I’m sure that’s already a thing).
November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Popeye would be a fun vanity plate for a Jeep (I’m sure that’s already a thing).
Next time I go into San Francisco
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Next time I go into San Francisco
This looks like it was taken in my old neighborhood back in Tucson 🤔
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This looks like it was taken in my old neighborhood back in Tucson 🤔
The license plate frame really ties everything together 😂
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The license plate frame really ties everything together 😂
This seems relevant to the interests of @garygastelu.bsky.social and @dennieedwards.bsky.social
Frank’s RedHot Gummy Bears 🥴
Frank’s RedHot Gummy Bears 🥴
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This seems relevant to the interests of @garygastelu.bsky.social and @dennieedwards.bsky.social
Frank’s RedHot Gummy Bears 🥴
Frank’s RedHot Gummy Bears 🥴
Are my eyes deceiving me or is that not a 1994 Firebird?
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Are my eyes deceiving me or is that not a 1994 Firebird?
Strategies in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Design
Think I can learn anything from this? It’s from 1996, btw.
Think I can learn anything from this? It’s from 1996, btw.
November 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Strategies in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Design
Think I can learn anything from this? It’s from 1996, btw.
Think I can learn anything from this? It’s from 1996, btw.
It’s an international weekend for the Car & Driver calendar. I know which one of these I’m importing into the U.S.
November 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It’s an international weekend for the Car & Driver calendar. I know which one of these I’m importing into the U.S.
I’m a sucker for Lamborghinis in subtle colors.
November 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I’m a sucker for Lamborghinis in subtle colors.
My friend in high school used to park right next to me in his hand-me-down Sable wagon. He called it “The Tank”.
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My friend in high school used to park right next to me in his hand-me-down Sable wagon. He called it “The Tank”.
Based on the cars in the background, where do you think this picture was taken? Certainly not in Japan.
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Based on the cars in the background, where do you think this picture was taken? Certainly not in Japan.
Are these popular among collectors in the Midwest and on the east coast? I feel like I never see them out here on the west coast.
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Are these popular among collectors in the Midwest and on the east coast? I feel like I never see them out here on the west coast.
Interesting to note that the magnesium-bodied RA302 was developed by Honda Racing France, while the aluminum-bodied RA301 was built by Lola. John Surtees refused to drive it twice due to safety concerns.
November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Interesting to note that the magnesium-bodied RA302 was developed by Honda Racing France, while the aluminum-bodied RA301 was built by Lola. John Surtees refused to drive it twice due to safety concerns.
Exploring the streets of Whittier, AK (as you do).
Google street view hasn’t been updated since 2011, but it presented me with this interesting choice.
Which would you rather have as your daily in Alaska, a Honda Del Sol or a Chevy Metro hatchback?
Google street view hasn’t been updated since 2011, but it presented me with this interesting choice.
Which would you rather have as your daily in Alaska, a Honda Del Sol or a Chevy Metro hatchback?
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Exploring the streets of Whittier, AK (as you do).
Google street view hasn’t been updated since 2011, but it presented me with this interesting choice.
Which would you rather have as your daily in Alaska, a Honda Del Sol or a Chevy Metro hatchback?
Google street view hasn’t been updated since 2011, but it presented me with this interesting choice.
Which would you rather have as your daily in Alaska, a Honda Del Sol or a Chevy Metro hatchback?
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Good news! Bluesky just came out with goggles that prevent me from seeing your takes.
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Good news! Bluesky just came out with goggles that prevent me from seeing your takes.
When did personalized license plates become a thing? Trying to imagine someone with a “08 MOD T” license plate in like 1932 😂
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
When did personalized license plates become a thing? Trying to imagine someone with a “08 MOD T” license plate in like 1932 😂
Okay, I don’t think this is as bad as C/D is making it out to be…
October 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Okay, I don’t think this is as bad as C/D is making it out to be…
It’s depreciated electric sedan night!
Which of these do you think has lost more value over the past 2ish years?
Answer to follow.
Which of these do you think has lost more value over the past 2ish years?
Answer to follow.
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
It’s depreciated electric sedan night!
Which of these do you think has lost more value over the past 2ish years?
Answer to follow.
Which of these do you think has lost more value over the past 2ish years?
Answer to follow.
Exactly the kind of post I’d expect to find on…Nextdoor?
Does #weirdcarBS need to migrate to Nextdoor when BlueSky inevitably crumbles? 😅
Does #weirdcarBS need to migrate to Nextdoor when BlueSky inevitably crumbles? 😅
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Exactly the kind of post I’d expect to find on…Nextdoor?
Does #weirdcarBS need to migrate to Nextdoor when BlueSky inevitably crumbles? 😅
Does #weirdcarBS need to migrate to Nextdoor when BlueSky inevitably crumbles? 😅
Hey, remember when Dany Bahar tried to bring back the Lotus Elan? Good times.
October 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Hey, remember when Dany Bahar tried to bring back the Lotus Elan? Good times.
Forget spooky season, it’s Saab Season™️!
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Forget spooky season, it’s Saab Season™️!
That’s a weird place to put the front plate on a Model Y, right?
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
That’s a weird place to put the front plate on a Model Y, right?