These were very rustic and cool. 1973 Volkswagen type 181 "Thing" (o Safari, as it was called in Mexico). Designed as a tough little personel carrier for the German army, it was loosely inspired by the wartime Kubelwagen. With the bullet-proof 1500 cc Volkswagen type 1 engine and transmission.
November 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
These were very rustic and cool. 1973 Volkswagen type 181 "Thing" (o Safari, as it was called in Mexico). Designed as a tough little personel carrier for the German army, it was loosely inspired by the wartime Kubelwagen. With the bullet-proof 1500 cc Volkswagen type 1 engine and transmission.
1952 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe sedan in downtown Guanajuato, Mexico.
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
1952 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe sedan in downtown Guanajuato, Mexico.
Nerding over a hubcap. XD Migue is installing new DeLuxe covers on his mom's car, but he's been examining their construction for a while. "Stamped inoxidable steel... painted emblem..."
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Nerding over a hubcap. XD Migue is installing new DeLuxe covers on his mom's car, but he's been examining their construction for a while. "Stamped inoxidable steel... painted emblem..."
Migue is waiting for his girl. ^^ They planned a nice date for the afternoon: movie downtown, then a pizza at the new place. Migue took the 1955 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman hardtop because his girl likes the color! Emberglow, as it's called. It's a very girly bubble gum pink. Well, have fun, kiddos!
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Migue is waiting for his girl. ^^ They planned a nice date for the afternoon: movie downtown, then a pizza at the new place. Migue took the 1955 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman hardtop because his girl likes the color! Emberglow, as it's called. It's a very girly bubble gum pink. Well, have fun, kiddos!
A classic from the '60s! 1966 Plymouth Valiant Acapulco. This was the top of the line in Mexico, and to this day is a very sought after car! Nice find, Migue!!
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A classic from the '60s! 1966 Plymouth Valiant Acapulco. This was the top of the line in Mexico, and to this day is a very sought after car! Nice find, Migue!!
Another oddball built on the aesthetically challenged VW 'Thing': the Safari Acapulco. Created as a special model for the Las Brisas hotel in Acapulco, it was eventually available for sale to the public. Mid-70s.
November 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Another oddball built on the aesthetically challenged VW 'Thing': the Safari Acapulco. Created as a special model for the Las Brisas hotel in Acapulco, it was eventually available for sale to the public. Mid-70s.
Yes, it looks like it was made by the smith at the town's barn, but this was an original model, sold new like this by VW of Mexico in the early '70s. The Safari Pickup was an odball that tried to convince you that two little rear doors were as useful as a proper tailgate. Migue is not convinced.
November 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Yes, it looks like it was made by the smith at the town's barn, but this was an original model, sold new like this by VW of Mexico in the early '70s. The Safari Pickup was an odball that tried to convince you that two little rear doors were as useful as a proper tailgate. Migue is not convinced.
Este se vendía en México como Dodge Dart, pero era el mismo coche. Es más, creo que la parrilla del 'Dodge' traía estampada la marca 'Plymouth' en algún lado. Bonito coche, bien de los '70s.
November 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Este se vendía en México como Dodge Dart, pero era el mismo coche. Es más, creo que la parrilla del 'Dodge' traía estampada la marca 'Plymouth' en algún lado. Bonito coche, bien de los '70s.
Once upon a time, taillighs were embedded in the bumper. They looked great... but usually changing a blown bulb was a major repair job, requiring to remove the bumper completely. When the government-mandated 5 mph bumpers appeared, this very 70s design cue had to disappear. 1972 Plymouth Satellite.
November 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Once upon a time, taillighs were embedded in the bumper. They looked great... but usually changing a blown bulb was a major repair job, requiring to remove the bumper completely. When the government-mandated 5 mph bumpers appeared, this very 70s design cue had to disappear. 1972 Plymouth Satellite.
Yes, he's a dork. xd Migue eagerly walking to school one Monday morning.
November 2, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Yes, he's a dork. xd Migue eagerly walking to school one Monday morning.
It's a campervan, alright. But not any campervan: based on the Hormiga, a strange truck built by VW of Mexico between 1975 and 1978, it's a front-wheel-drive, mid-engined monstrosity powered by the Beetle's air-cooled engine. Roughly the same size as the VW Transporter, it was fully equipped!
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 AM
It's a campervan, alright. But not any campervan: based on the Hormiga, a strange truck built by VW of Mexico between 1975 and 1978, it's a front-wheel-drive, mid-engined monstrosity powered by the Beetle's air-cooled engine. Roughly the same size as the VW Transporter, it was fully equipped!
1961 Plymouth Suburban. I might finish this one some day.
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
1961 Plymouth Suburban. I might finish this one some day.
The kiddo is choosing the color for the latest project: a 1961 Plymouth. What color should he use?
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The kiddo is choosing the color for the latest project: a 1961 Plymouth. What color should he use?
Chequen esta foto!! José Alfredo Jiménez en 1957 frente a su flamante Chrysler 300 C nuevecito. Ese coche inspiró aquella canción de, "caballo blanco que salió un domingo de Guadalajara..." y que se desbieló en algún lugar enmedio de la nada. XD Le ha de haber puesto tequila en vez de aceite!
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Chequen esta foto!! José Alfredo Jiménez en 1957 frente a su flamante Chrysler 300 C nuevecito. Ese coche inspiró aquella canción de, "caballo blanco que salió un domingo de Guadalajara..." y que se desbieló en algún lugar enmedio de la nada. XD Le ha de haber puesto tequila en vez de aceite!
"Where to, sir??"
Migue managed to bring a classic Taxi (a 'crocodile', as these were known) to the little mining town of El Oro. He's hopeful to work it enough to earn money for the gas and tolls for the return trip. 😅 1957 Plymouth Savoy in Mexico City taxi livery.
Migue managed to bring a classic Taxi (a 'crocodile', as these were known) to the little mining town of El Oro. He's hopeful to work it enough to earn money for the gas and tolls for the return trip. 😅 1957 Plymouth Savoy in Mexico City taxi livery.
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"Where to, sir??"
Migue managed to bring a classic Taxi (a 'crocodile', as these were known) to the little mining town of El Oro. He's hopeful to work it enough to earn money for the gas and tolls for the return trip. 😅 1957 Plymouth Savoy in Mexico City taxi livery.
Migue managed to bring a classic Taxi (a 'crocodile', as these were known) to the little mining town of El Oro. He's hopeful to work it enough to earn money for the gas and tolls for the return trip. 😅 1957 Plymouth Savoy in Mexico City taxi livery.
- Look, dad, I can reach!! I just had to reinstall the seat!!!!
- Come here, you little brat! Don't you dare try driving that truck, can't you see it's fully loaded with dynamite?
- Come here, you little brat! Don't you dare try driving that truck, can't you see it's fully loaded with dynamite?
October 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
- Look, dad, I can reach!! I just had to reinstall the seat!!!!
- Come here, you little brat! Don't you dare try driving that truck, can't you see it's fully loaded with dynamite?
- Come here, you little brat! Don't you dare try driving that truck, can't you see it's fully loaded with dynamite?
Migue is eager to drive these trucks!! But he isn't tall enough yet; he can't reach the pedals, and the seat is not adjustable. So while he grows, he will have to settle with seating in the cabin and cleaning the dashboard. 😛
1917 Mack AC, closeup to cabin. #Mack #Trucks #drawing #Inkscape #vector
1917 Mack AC, closeup to cabin. #Mack #Trucks #drawing #Inkscape #vector
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Miguelito and Migue are checking out two Japanese cars: a 1983 Datsun Sakura in red, and a 1985 Nissan Sakura in white. Yes, same car, different brand; that's the time when Datsun rebranded itself as Nissan in Mexico. This was the only model to carry both brand names. Background photo: PIX11.
October 10, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Miguelito and Migue are checking out two Japanese cars: a 1983 Datsun Sakura in red, and a 1985 Nissan Sakura in white. Yes, same car, different brand; that's the time when Datsun rebranded itself as Nissan in Mexico. This was the only model to carry both brand names. Background photo: PIX11.
Migue's been working on the town's mine as a general assistant, which means most of the time he is the one keeping clean the fleet and sorted, cleaned and lubed the tools. He also handles the occasional oil change for these huge beasts. A fully loaded 1917 Mack AC. #kids #work #fun #Mack #truck
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
What are you planning now, Migue? I see you got dressed as a 1930s brat, hope you're not planning to steal the Model A this time!
October 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What are you planning now, Migue? I see you got dressed as a 1930s brat, hope you're not planning to steal the Model A this time!
The problem when you draw a car, on the contrary, is that imperfections really show up. A car is the product of a very long series of hard work made by thousands of people, trying to reproduce that requires a level of precission and accuracy that I still don't have. But like you say, I keep trying.
October 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The problem when you draw a car, on the contrary, is that imperfections really show up. A car is the product of a very long series of hard work made by thousands of people, trying to reproduce that requires a level of precission and accuracy that I still don't have. But like you say, I keep trying.
I know the feeling. XD I'm not a professional or anything, but when I look at my old drawings, I can't help thinking, "man, that car is ugly! how come you thought that was a good drawing??? That has to be redone..." Case in point:
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I know the feeling. XD I'm not a professional or anything, but when I look at my old drawings, I can't help thinking, "man, that car is ugly! how come you thought that was a good drawing??? That has to be redone..." Case in point:
Migue and Miguelito (!?!?!?!?) are nerding over a big, just unboxed brake rotor and disc. Because they are two little nerds, fascinated with cars and all things mechanic.
The car? A 1979 Ford Mustang fastback in a very discreet yellow. Because why not. #inkscape #vector #Ford #Mustang #kids #play
The car? A 1979 Ford Mustang fastback in a very discreet yellow. Because why not. #inkscape #vector #Ford #Mustang #kids #play
October 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is why I no longer tell jokes at home. XD
October 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This is why I no longer tell jokes at home. XD