Automobiles

[nahtnoj]

The one with the anti-aircraft gun in the bed.

They are very popular in Australia, but there's quite a few from South America that are LHD.

Not cheap, but no more than a decent used Tacoma.

[SeanEasley]

They had tons of them all over the base in Africa when I was deployed there a few years ago. Mostly just idled them around the paved roads on base. What a waste.

[nahtnoj]

There are scale models of 75 series pickups with anti-aircraft guns in the bed:

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/manufa...05/product.php

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[robin3mj]

What are people's thoughts on all these new electric car companies launching?

I've been following the Rivian with some interest, and Alpha caught my eye recently. Wonder how buggy/reliable the first generations of all these will be.

https://www.alphamotorinc.com/

[htwoopup]

I literally just passed this parked in Manhattan on the UES if it will scratch that itch…some rust bubbling though.





Happy to facilitate if you want (although I will say my car knowledge is not fluent).

[nahtnoj]

What are people's thoughts on all these new electric car companies launching?

I've been following the Rivian with some interest, and Alpha caught my eye recently. Wonder how buggy/reliable the first generations of all these will be.

https://www.alphamotorinc.com/

This is perhaps the first electric car I've seen (aside from the Honda which isn't sold here) that has acceptable styling. Is there a price?

[rwsaunders]

I literally just passed this parked in Manhattan on the UES if it will scratch that itch…some rust bubbling though.





Happy to facilitate if you want (although I will say my car knowledge is not fluent).

Calling Jorn, calling Jorn…Mike and I need a guest car for when we visit…

[j44ke]

The Alpha reminds me a bit of an Alfa Romeo Giulia in that sedan shape with body curve and tucked in front. Which might explain the name...

This one from 1968, not the new one.

[j44ke]

Calling Jorn, calling Jorn…Mike and I need a guest car for when we visit…

I have a 4-wheeled garden cart. Only 3 wheels are attached though. One of you will have run alongside to hold the corner up but the other one can steer. A bit tricky on downhills. Use the fourth wheel as an airbag.

[caleb]

What are people's thoughts on all these new electric car companies launching?

Yes, please.

[caleb]

This is perhaps the first electric car I've seen (aside from the Honda which isn't sold here) that has acceptable styling. Is there a price?

If you click the "reserve" tab, there are prices starting at about $32k. I hope they can actually deliver at these prices: https://www.alphamotorinc.com/vehiclereservation

[sk_tle]

What are people's thoughts on all these new electric car companies launching?

The new bubble that will explode the same way we had gazillions of new bicycle frame builders in 2010.

I wouldn't buy one now for fear of ending up without support/service when most of these companies will go dust. There are also so many motorbike/e-moped companies popping up everywhere. At least those are probably much more simple to fix.

[nahtnoj]

$18,500 is the asking price for that FJ40...

[72gmc]

…some rust bubbling though.

That just tells you it's authentic. Added value.

[j44ke]

I figure a lot of these things are just CGI sponges to soak up capital investment.

[rydesteel]

This was hanging around the Car Store for a couple days. Not sure of the story behind it but I can find out if someone was interested.

[72gmc]

I love old Suburbans. No idea what I’d do with one, though.

[dan_hudson]

Alpha definite has a design style that resonates with me. But my take is building a car at scale is hard and most will not be able to pull it off. Look at Tesla, now one of the most valuable companies in the world (e.g. access to resources) with many-many units under their belt and you still read horror stories of fit/finish issues. Of course, the biggies are having their issues as well - see GM's large battery-related Bolt recall this week.

Hoping for the best and excited for the new ideas + industry shake up but not racing to be first in line.

[Too Tall]

I love old Suburbans. No idea what I’d do with one, though.

That Suburban makes thirsty. Crate LS, go thru the suspension, big brakes, rear sway bar and it's a tow vehicle + Cool find Frank. I must look away.

[rwsaunders]

This was hanging around the Car Store for a couple days. Not sure of the story behind it but I can find out if someone was interested.

I bet that air freshener is working overtime.