Automotive Historian Gifts

The development of cars.

"I used to love power, but now I'm more interested in mileage."

"I hear you bought a new classic car."

"I'd like a new tire for my 1976 Chevy Chevette."

"What old school? This is my life."

Car wash / Mouth wash

"Apparently it's my fault, somehow, that we have an S.U.V."

"Yep, she's gonna cost ya—your microprocessor's shot."

'it's a special for nostalgia buffs.'

It says, "In lieu of gifts, please consider a donation to the automaker of your choice." Invite!

'They don't make cars like this any more -- the country that built them disappeared.'

Artists Impression of the first call for roadside assistance...

"They don't build them like this any more. Heck, why would they?"

Richard Hammond.

I believe it's all done now by a microchip in Milton Keynes.

"Nobody likes me...I'm a Tesla salesman!"

"It's a terrible hiccup you got there. . . let me help you.. I made a dent in the car today!"

"The docs just install the artificial heart. We at Al's garage do the maintenance on the battery."

Self Driving Car - Self Conscious Car - Self Actualized Car

Rose colored glasses.

"I guess our moral GPS malfunctioned."

Great rail disasters: 'Privatisation.'

Potential passenger being fought over by rival bus conductors

Trainspotters.

"I know there's nothing wrong with the carburetor. I'm just interested in the stories it has to tell."

'Found your problem...there was a hairball in the gas line.'

What's in your back seat? Nothing. There's paper everywhere, and dirty clothes, and something that smells like a drunk threw up and then rolled around in it. That looks like ancient cheese. Introducing: The flaw. You haven't cleaned this since the '90s. Big whoop.

"This year's model makes everything before it look like garbage." "I'm looking for a used car." "Last year's model is destined to become a classic!"

'It's a new federal safety regulation. We have to slide a mattress behind you before we hand you your bill.'

Power Station

'Detroit will try anything to become profitable again.'

"Get all the second opinions you want, doctor, …. You'll still be a quart low."

Classic Car Auction: "I think I'm having an out-of -money experience."

'We're in luck! It's only half flat.'

' I thought I'd call my invention 'the Wheel' - What are you going to call yours?'