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[MindCrime]

My dad had a pinto with ladybug carpets

That would be pretty "bad!" I've seen novelty car shops that specialize in vintage car gear, such as Psychedelic Shag Carpeting, Engraved Alloy Rims, & Musical Rear View Mirror Dice, etc.

[DiggsUK]

That looks like a Citroen CX 2500 circa 1975 at a guess. These things has suspension that lowered itself when the car was at a standstill, then raised itself when the ignition was turned. Actually very good cars, way ahead of their time in terms of aerodynamics. They did a 7 seater as well, which at the time was unheard of in Europe (bar a very boxy Pug).

Speaking of the Yugo, on a visit to California some years ago I hired one of these as it was the only thing I could get with proper gears as opposed to nancy auto transmission (ironic I thought). I drove it from Hollywood to the Mexican border to ridicule all the way from fellow road users and people in the cess-pit car park at the end. I crossed into Mexico, had a quick meal, saw some tacky stuff, limping dogs and beggars, then crossed back. I didn't have the appropriate piece of paper to re-enter the States of course (being a limey), but was allowed in anyway (being white). I agree, rubbish car.

Regards

[MindCrime]

Diggs, that passage would also have worked in the "Travels" thread in the other forum, sounds a bit like my horrifying trip into Mexico that I posted. I never seem to have any luck there, no matter what vehicle I'm operating.