Showing posts with label cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cars. Show all posts

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Random Essay: Why you should talk about your car like a ship or a train

    "It is well built,unique,artistry in motion." These can all be said about cars,seafaring ships,and steam engines. So it is not a stretch that cars should not only be given an elaborate name,but be referred to using feminine pronouns,unless it is an exception, something like "Herbie" or "General Lee." But why is this not as common as ship and train nomenclature? The answer is that people do not understand that cars are every bit as impressive as other vehicles. 

    Whereas a boat or a steam locomotive are known for their outside beauty,it is what is on the inside that counts for a car. The amazing engineering that makes these machines possible is taken for granted. From the suspension to the frame,to (most importantly) the engine,cars and trucks are true engineering beauty. There is a certain point when something becomes so well built that going without a name or being called "it" will simply not do. The vehicle has become art. Therefore elaborate names and referring to the mode of transportation as "her" are the solution. 

    To conclude,it is the marvel of engineering that is the automobile deserves to be talked about like a boat or steam locomotive because of how impressive they are. They are well built,have many of the same qualities as eachother,and should garner the same respect. So female pronouns and distinctive,individual  names should be the new normal for cars. Conversely,"it" and going without a name does not do autos justice at all. 

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Top 5 best Ford Products

 Welcome to this series of lists that go over my top 5 cars from each of the American big three (but the cars themselves don't have to be American).

1. Lotus Cortina (Mk1)- It's part Lotus,part vintage Ford,all awesome. I can't stress enough how much I adore this car.

2. Lotus Escort- I like this one for the same reasons I like the above car. It's just smaller.

3. Rs500 Cosworth- This thing is absolutely amazing. It's got an engine made by my favorite producer of engines,and is quite the race car because of it.

4. Rs200- Expect European Fords. It's one of the best rally cars I've ever seen.

5. Mustang McLaren M81- This is the best pony car ever made in my humble opinion. It's got a great suspension and nicely tuned engine,both done by McLaren.



Monday, December 27, 2021

(final version) Top 5 Pixar Cars characters

Here is the final version of my list of favorite (and least favorite) Cars characters. The rules are largely the same,except comic characters are now allowed as well. So,let's get started.
(Best)
1. Herbie: A cameo by my favorite fictional character of all time? Yes please!
2. Shu Todoroki: I love LMP race cars quite a bit. I also dig the dragon inspired paint job.
3. Rusty and Dusty: It's just good ol' Click and Clack doing what they do best: Cracking me up. Plus I like how one of them is Tom's infamous Dodge Dart.
4. Lewis Hamilton: One of my favorite racing drivers of all time playing himself. That's just epic.
5. Carla Veloso: Another Le Mans Prototype racer. Not much else to say.
(Worst)
1. Mia and Tia: These two are so annoying. They're the only Cars characters I downright hate.
2. Harv: No car to go along with the voice? That seems like wasted potential. 
3. Minny and Van: These two are just so stupid. I'm losing brain cells just from writing about them.
4. Francesco Bernoulli- I really do like F1, but this character is so unlikable. I just can't.
5. Wingo- I like Japanese cars,but I don't like it when they're completely riced. If it weren't for the smaller spoilers lining the inside of his big wing,I'd probably tolerate his design. 


Sunday, December 26, 2021

Top 5 Best Racing Cars

 Here are my top 5 favorite race cars,but with a catch: I'm picking one from each of my favorite series.

Le Man's: Morgan Plus Four- My favorite car company and my favorite motorsport,it's that simple.

Formula 1: Lotus 79- It's aerodynamics are awe inspiring. The fact that it's a Lotus also helps.

Global Rallycross: Volkswagen Beetle- My favorite production car is the Volkswagen Bug. So of course this beast was going to make it on the list.

NASCAR: Hudson Hornet- My favorite American car ever was also a no-brainer. The nickname says it all; the thing is fabulous.

GT Racing (counting subclasses): Lotus Exige- Lotus is one of my favorite car companies,thanks  to their lightweight cars that always knock it out of the park. This one is a great example of why I like them so much. 

Friday, December 17, 2021

Top 5 Best Camaros/Firebirds

 I made a list of my favorite Mustangs,so why not be fair and give Ford's crosstown rivals a chance to bring their best as well?

1. Pontiac Pegasus- It's got a Ferrari engine and transmission,but with a modified Trans Am body and interior. I love it.

1971 Pontiac Pegasus w/ a Ferrari 12 cylinder engine : r/Autos


2. Turbo Trans Am- Smokey and the Bandit II,anyone? It may not be the fastest but it does have style.

Hemmings Find of the Day - 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am | Hemmings Motor News


3. Catfish Camaro- I love this thing due to its aerodynamic body and easy to tune engine. It really is a good car.

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Specs - Design Corral

4. IROC Camaro- It's light and has good handling,the two things I want from a sports coupe,even if it's a muscle car. I really like this one.

Explained: Why History Hates the IROC Camaro

5. 1967 Camaro- The car that started this legend. It is a classic,in every since of the word.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro


Friday, September 10, 2021

Building my dream garage

If I could have any cars in my garage,I know what I would pick,but I would have to do it by category. Said categories help me narrow down my car choices. With that out of the way: Let's jump in.

Movie Car (in general): Herbie unit 2 from The Love Bug
JDM Legend: Mazda Rx-7 FC
American Muscle: Hudson Hornet convertible
Race Car: Kasey Kahne's number 9 Charger
Ferrari: 641
Lamborghini: Espada 
BMW: 502 convertible 
Porsche: 914 limited edition "creamsicle"
Motorcycle: Vespa Sei Giorni 
Daily Diver: VW Type 2 Camper Conversion
Bond Car: Lotus Esprit Turbo (copper) from For Your Eyes Only
Batmobile: The 1966 Batmobile
MINI: MG Type M prototype 
Mustang: Mustang McLaren M81
Camaro/Firebird: Pegasus Ferrari powered concept
Charger: The General Lee
Corvette: XP-897 Rotary Engine concept

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Welcome to my blog

 Welcome, all! My name is Joe Swenson and I have Autism. I am extremely obsessed with cars and want to become an automotive journalist. So this blog is here to give me some practice. With that intro out of the way, here's some facts about my taste in cars. My dream car is a VW Beetle, but I wouldn't be caught dead in a Fiat Multipla (pre-facelift). My favorite Dodge Charger is the Shelby GLHS turbo. It doesn't matter that it's front wheel drive and doesn't have a V8,what matters is that it seems to be fun to drive and still keeps the sports car nature of the original. I haven't driven anything outside of a DMV training Chevy and my Mom's Caravan ,so I wouldn't know. My favorite Mustang is the Mclaren M81. My favorite Camaro is the 1992-2002 "Catfish" Camaro because of how easy to tune it is. Hopefully this helps you realize, I like weird,quirky cars. I am not a sucker for supercars, Numbers on a sheet don't mean a thing if it's not fun to drive as well as being fast. For styling, I love the chrome and finned '50s,but hate the "high-tech" (I.E generic) look most new cars have.  And for engines, I don't hate electric cars, but I much prefer gas. My favorite engine ever built was the Cosworth DFV Formula 1 racing engine. My least favorite without a doubt is the Volkswagen "clean" diesel that caused the emission scandel. My favorite General Motors brand is Buick, for Chrysler I like Eagle, and Merkur for Ford. They're also all dead due to budget reasons. My favorite car movie is The Love Bug. My favorite F1 team was Team Lotus but because they no longer exist,I like Scuderia Ferrari. My favorite driver is Lewis Hamilton. Finally, my favorite modification type is the hot rod style and my least favorite is the donk/giant wheels style. So hopefully this little intro helps you learn more about me and the types of car stuff I cover. 

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