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Allen Ginsberg never learned to drive, instead relying on planes, trains, taxis and, we presume, lead-footed friends like Neal Cassady. Ginsberg was a car hater back when gas and horsepower were cheap. Biking through the city, I agree with his sentiment in an essay he wrote on the artist Hiro Yamagata:
"...cars don't belong running around the earth, cars belong in museums along with stuffed dinosaurs, whose ghosts they've devoured." Read More

Paul's BMW 2002: Buy it Now!

Our friend Paul is selling his 1971 ITB spec BMW 2002 race car. Check out the Craigslist ad. Paul is an excellent mechanic with loads of 2002 knowledge and wrenching experience (for a living and a hobby). For the $6,000 he's asking for the car, we think it's not going to take long for someone to help him with the life change he mentions in the ad.The car is well known in East Coast SCCA circles, with podium finishes dating back to the 1990s. It needs little to put it back on the podium. We hate to see Paul let it go, but his loss will be someone's big gain.
To get an idea about this guy and his car obsession check out Paul's Mini adventure in a "cartoon coffin".
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Retiree Lists Two Hot Rod Chevys

Times are tough, especially for guys retiring minus a major portion of their 401-Ks. So this retiree in Laurel is selling a couple of really nice hot rod Chevys for excellent prices. His wife has written the Craigslist ad: "Twice as much husband. Half as much income," she writes. Cars must go.
Hard to go wrong with either of these cars. The touch part is choosing. The 1956 Chevy is listed for $15,000 or best offer. It's got a nothing-special cruiser 350, a bench seat, and a funky cowl-induction hood. A fine looking cruiser hot rod. The 1961 Bel Air has a better build on its 350 with a "full-race cam," an aluminum high-rise manifold, a 650 Holly and a set of headers. Corvette rallys also look nice. And it's less expensive at $13,000 or best. With both painted in perfect hot rod black, it's a tough choice. But I'm going with the Bel Air, since I can't remember the last time I've seen one on the road or even for sale.
Got to wonder about this retiree, though. I'd keep one, sell the other, and get a greeter job at Wall-Mart.
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