Gold Beach, Oregon

The Rover at rest at Gold Beach, Oregon. Behind is the dredge ship clearing the path to port.

Rover at Mono Lake

Mono Lake

Riding the trails at Mono lake.

Chevette

Just passed by a Chevette, thought they were extinct?

Six Wheel Vintage Ford Stands Out In A Crowd

Considering the Model A has been the Hot Rod platform of choice for decades, coming up with a unique way of modifying one is no small task.

It appears however someone came up with a sure fire way to make your Ford stand out in a crowd that has stood the test of time—add an extra axle and put on some tracks.

We're pretty sure it was utility not impressing people with a unique concept that inspired someone to add an extra axle and transmission to this Model A back in the early 1930s, but eight decades later the result is a vehicle that is still guaranteed to stand out in any automotive crowd

According to the Ebay listing for this six wheel 1931 Ford Model A, the conversion from basic automobile to tracked snow vehicle took place in Chicago not long after the car was built. After the conversion, it was used by a sportsman club in Michigan for several decades to hunt and ice fish along Lake Erie.

Beyond the obvious addition of an extra axle, a second transmission, custom tracks and removable front wheel skis were part of the transformation from average passenger car to go anywhere snow machine. Depending on the terrain and your mood you can choose between standard automotive steering or the also functional skid steer system.

We don't know exactly what you would do with it, but coming up with uses for this interesting six wheeler sure sounds like a fun problem to have. The bidding is currently at $10,000 with the reserve not met and plenty of time left on the auction.

Hat tip to StreetsideStig!
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Mazda Builds Supercharged MX-5 Miata for Leipzig Show in Germany

This is still one of my favorite cars ever. It's light, simple, reliable, and downright entertaining to drive. 

Here's something you don't see every day: A supercharged MX-5 Miata project car at a German auto show. Mazda is calling the one-off Miata the Yusho, which is Japanese for "victory." Victory is right, as this powerful MX-5 likely could win a stoplight battle or two.  It is built mostly from readily available parts, and was debuted at the Leipzig auto show in Germany. The supercharger kit comes from American Miata-tuner Flyin' Miata, and ups the MX-5's output from 167 hp to 237; torque increases from 140 lb-ft to 202. Besides the blower, the 2.0-liter four also gets a modified ECU, new injectors, and Cosworth pistons and connecting rods. The Yusho's go is further aided by a sport exhaust system, a beefier clutch, and a shorter final-drive ratio.

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