The Grumpy Old Car Guy
@thecarfanatic.bsky.social
Clinically diagnosed lifetime connoisseur of (almost) all things automotive. Currently not following recommended professional medical treatment
Its not like the Mustang Truck idea is new. 50 of these were made by an independent dealership in the past. I think only a handful still exist
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This Rare Ford Mustang Mustero Pickup Is 1 of 4 Known to Exist
While the Ford Mustang is without a doubt one of the most iconic muscle cars ever made, the model needed some serious promotion back in the 1960s. This is where Ford of Beverly Hills comes in with a l...
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August 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Its not like the Mustang Truck idea is new. 50 of these were made by an independent dealership in the past. I think only a handful still exist
www.motorbiscuit.com/ultra-rare-f...
www.motorbiscuit.com/ultra-rare-f...
My buddy asked me about the 2026 Mustang Truck. I was amused to see this
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www.slashgear.com/1715732/2026...
Is The 2026 Ford Mustang TT700 Pickup Truck Real? - SlashGear
While the idea of a Ford Mustang muscle truck has sparked imaginations and YouTube videos alike, the rumors are likely to be just that.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
My buddy asked me about the 2026 Mustang Truck. I was amused to see this
www.slashgear.com/1715732/2026...
www.slashgear.com/1715732/2026...
@stanleyroberts.bsky.social I saw this "RETIRED" out of state vanity plate coming back from the Electrify Expo in Alameda. Given the full limo blackout window treatment on this vehicle and whoever it was was driving like a jackass, what are the odds this plate was real? #BehavingBadly
August 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
@stanleyroberts.bsky.social I saw this "RETIRED" out of state vanity plate coming back from the Electrify Expo in Alameda. Given the full limo blackout window treatment on this vehicle and whoever it was was driving like a jackass, what are the odds this plate was real? #BehavingBadly
Some cool stuff from the 2025 SF Electrify Expo
August 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Some cool stuff from the 2025 SF Electrify Expo
Some cool stuff from the 2025 SF Electrify Expo - Drako supercars
August 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Some cool stuff from the 2025 SF Electrify Expo - Drako supercars
Some cool stuff from the 2025 SF Electrify Expo
August 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Some cool stuff from the 2025 SF Electrify Expo
Proof that you can gobs of money attempting to transform something ugly
August 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Proof that you can gobs of money attempting to transform something ugly
Proof that you can polish an aluminum dumpster
August 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Proof that you can polish an aluminum dumpster
If you are into Flathead V8's or car history, I highly recommend The Flat Spot on YouTube. I have learned way too much from this channel! #FlatheadV8 #TheFlatSpot
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THE FLAT - SPOT
THE FLAT SPOT is a organization where stock or altered Flathead Engines and nostalgic Flathead enthusiasts can get together and share ideas, photo's tips and tricks, and most of all leads on parts and...
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August 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
If you are into Flathead V8's or car history, I highly recommend The Flat Spot on YouTube. I have learned way too much from this channel! #FlatheadV8 #TheFlatSpot
www.youtube.com/@THEFLATSPOT...
www.youtube.com/@THEFLATSPOT...
While at the Saratoga car show I experienced this interesting engine. Look closely - ITS ELECTRIC! I am sure there will be more to come as I follow up on this #EV8
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August 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
While at the Saratoga car show I experienced this interesting engine. Look closely - ITS ELECTRIC! I am sure there will be more to come as I follow up on this #EV8
ev8motors.com
ev8motors.com
Learning quite a bit too much about old Flathead Fords lately while working on my 34 Ford Cabriolet. Still dont know what 24 bolt version or year of my engine is but its not looking good during disassembly. Next step, remove the heads. ACK!
August 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Learning quite a bit too much about old Flathead Fords lately while working on my 34 Ford Cabriolet. Still dont know what 24 bolt version or year of my engine is but its not looking good during disassembly. Next step, remove the heads. ACK!
A couple of photos from the 2025 Saratoga California car show. They block off several blocks of State Highway 9 through this picturesque town for this show.
August 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A couple of photos from the 2025 Saratoga California car show. They block off several blocks of State Highway 9 through this picturesque town for this show.
If you find yourself in Monterey California on August 16, head on over to the Concours d’LeMons, 8 AM to 1:30 PM
Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
Its free to attend and I promise its a lot of fun! My friends car won the coveted Unmitigated Gaul award with his 1984 Renault Alliance.
Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
Its free to attend and I promise its a lot of fun! My friends car won the coveted Unmitigated Gaul award with his 1984 Renault Alliance.
August 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If you find yourself in Monterey California on August 16, head on over to the Concours d’LeMons, 8 AM to 1:30 PM
Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
Its free to attend and I promise its a lot of fun! My friends car won the coveted Unmitigated Gaul award with his 1984 Renault Alliance.
Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
Its free to attend and I promise its a lot of fun! My friends car won the coveted Unmitigated Gaul award with his 1984 Renault Alliance.
My friend Michael over at The Weekly Driver posted a great rundown of the events happening at Monterey Car Week.
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Monterey Car Week 2025: Events Schedule - The Weekly Driver
Monterey Car Week returns August 8-17, 2025, with ten days of world class automotive events spanning the Monterey Peninsula. This events schedule and guide
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August 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My friend Michael over at The Weekly Driver posted a great rundown of the events happening at Monterey Car Week.
theweeklydriver.com/2025/08/mont...
theweeklydriver.com/2025/08/mont...
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A couple more shots from the car show
June 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A couple more shots from the car show
I LOVE this time of year when the local car shows begin to bloom.
June 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I LOVE this time of year when the local car shows begin to bloom.
Give me some red!
June 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Give me some red!
More car porn from this weekend
June 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More car porn from this weekend
More from the local car show. Note the engine in the blue Datsun 510
June 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
More from the local car show. Note the engine in the blue Datsun 510
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A leaked recording of a training during Tesla's week-long production shutdown outlines a serious morale problem.
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Tesla Tells Employees To Take Responsibility For Morale Problems
Tesla shut down its factory in Austin for a whole week. Employees were offered morale training sessions where they were all but blamed for Tesla's negative vibe
insideevs.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A leaked recording of a training during Tesla's week-long production shutdown outlines a serious morale problem.
insideevs.com/news/761609/...
insideevs.com/news/761609/...
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"There’s no case where the driver of an 8,000 lb. truck needs to get it up to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, and in fact its ability to do so has been correctly highlighted as a danger in and of itself."
For the love of all things good, America needs smaller electric trucks
Electric truck makers in the US have focused exclusively on massive, high-powered models instead of the once popular smaller trucks of...
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July 3, 2023 at 1:02 PM
"There’s no case where the driver of an 8,000 lb. truck needs to get it up to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, and in fact its ability to do so has been correctly highlighted as a danger in and of itself."
Did the (I will never refer to these abominations as trucks) just decide to drive themselves there
Most of them are Cybertrucks. The city isn’t thrilled about the situation.
‘Dozens Upon Dozens’ Of Unsold Teslas Are Taking Over A Detroit Suburb’s Parking Lot
Most of them are Cybertrucks. The city isn’t thrilled about the situation, saying that the land isn't zoned for vehicle storage.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Did the (I will never refer to these abominations as trucks) just decide to drive themselves there
Michael Kahn over at the Weelky Driver did an interesting article on the State of Solid State Batteries....
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Solid-State Batteries vs. Lithium-Ion in 2025: The Future of EV Sustainability - The Weekly Driver
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are at the center of the most significant technological leap in electric vehicle (EV) energy storage as of 2025, promising to
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May 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Michael Kahn over at the Weelky Driver did an interesting article on the State of Solid State Batteries....
theweeklydriver.com/2025/05/soli...
theweeklydriver.com/2025/05/soli...