AMC PACER: You may recognize this car from Wayne's World. When we started car shopping, Nick asked me what my dream car was and I replied, "The Mirthmobile." This car is actually on every "top worst cars/ugliest cars" list there is. . . But I think it's the best. I love hatchbacks. the older and uglier the better!
BMW 2002tii: This car is just a classic. The only car I might ever like more is the Ford Anglia 105E (which is the flying car from HP2, duh!). I also really love vintage 3 & 5 series BMWs and actually got to drive one a few weeks ago. Gosh, they just look so perfect!
VW CABRIOLET: I discovered this car when I was searching for a Rabbit, which is kind of just a boxy version of the Pacer. Like I said, I am obsessed with old hatchbacks. But then I found out they made a convertible version and called it the Cabriolet— and that my friends is what I call perfection. I test drove an '85 Cabriolet but it was basically a death trap. Womp womp. Maybe one day when I'm rich I can have one!
How do you feel about vintage cars? Do I have the worst taste ever or what?! I've been trying to find really smart cars to buy (you know, like a used Honda or something that will last forever) buttttt. . . what's the point when cars like these exist?!?
Ps.— the winners of the Kerfluffles Giveaway are Annika and Kaelah! (I picked
two winners since I was a little behind in posting the results...) Congrats, ladies!
two winners since I was a little behind in posting the results...) Congrats, ladies!
I too love a cabriolet! When I was young it was my dream car.
ReplyDeleteYo, dude. This isn't cool. You tacked the giveaway winners in tiny print onto the bottom of a blog post four days after you said you'd announce them, it wasn't randomized, AND you chose your own friends as winners? If you want to give things to your friends, just do it, but don't open it up as if that's not what this is about. There is nothing legitimate about this giveaway. Considering how often bloggers are discredited for this kind of thing, I'm astounded that you went that route. To each her own, but this blog has lost all its credibility.
ReplyDeletehi there! i'm sorry you feel this way but i would love to address some of the issues you've brought up in order to clear the air:
Delete1. yes, i announced the winners late. i had some personal issues that prevented me from blogging that i don't feel the need to broadcast across the internet. i already admitted the fact that i was less than punctual about it. sometimes life happens and there is nothing you can do about it and i'm truly sorry about that.
2. i added the winners to the top of the original giveaway post, i emailed them personally, i put them on this blog post, and i announced it on twitter this morning, like i had planned. i didn't really realize this would be a problem. should giveaway winners receive an entire separate post? how should it have been announced? if you feel this strongly about it then i'd love to hear your ideas so i can change it in the future.
3. the giveaway actually was randomized. i posted the *actual*physical* results on twitter if you'd like to see them and count the comments yourself: twitter.com/kittycatstevens/status/297346114577915905
4. i didn't pick my friends. sure, several of my friends entered the giveaway— it's not like i have some huge blog following or something. i'm just a little fish trying to spread marshmallow joy. very few people entered who haven't commented on my blog previously— so doesn't it make sense that i would "know" the winners since i always click through to my readers' blogs? and like i said above, it was randomized anyway so i am just not sure how else to make you feel better about it.
5. thank you for your feedback, i really appreciate knowing that people are paying attention to this stuff. i'm sorry i gave such a terrible impression looking at this from the other side. i love this blog and my readers and that's why i did a giveaway in the first place. i know the internet is full of scams and terrible people but i hope you can see that i'm not one of them. i always try to be upfront and honest on this blog (which is why i openly addressed this comment and didn't brush it off or simply delete it) and if it's come off otherwise after all this then i'm not even sure what else to say.
My friend Micah has a Cabriolet! His name is Charlie, but it's been sooooo much work and money just to keep him running, unfortunately. His parts are almost nonexistent at this point. He's a beaut though!
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ahhh— such a beaut! i can imagine most of these cars being very "expensive to own . . . but it never stops me from dreaming about them! also, that olive pup is adorable =]
DeleteP.S. And this is me biting Olive: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moocha/3824764143/in/photostream
ReplyDeleteOkay are you serious? Your blog is probably the cutest one I've seen in awhile. SO Cute. I love it. Also, no no no! YOu don't have terrible taste at ALL! I love vintage cars so much..my dad collects them so it definitely hits home to me when we talk about vintage cars. That Volkswagen? My husband loves it. Cute blog, girl!
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thanks so much, amanda! aren't little volkswagens the best? i never thought i would say this but i would LOVE to collect vintage cars some day— your dad sounds awesome!
DeleteHehehee. I had to giggle at the first car - my parents had a Pacer when they were first married and I love hearing stories and seeing pictures of it because my dad is a bigger dude and the Pacer is so small.
ReplyDeleteI love vintage cars though - I REALLY want a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Those are my absolute favorite, but I'll probably have to settle for a Bug. :)
Can't wait to see what you decided on!
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com
ahhhh that's so cool your dad had a pacer— i bet those pictures are so neat. the ghia is so awesome, too. i'm sure i will end up buying a slightly newer car that is a *smart* purchase but it's so tempting to just throw caution to the wind and get an old cruiser!
DeleteThese are all so beautiful. I love old VWs
ReplyDeleteI am such a fan of small, boxy little cars, and love the BMW 2002tii.
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny because I know TOO MUCH about older cars. Mostly muscle cars, but a VWs and stuff too thanks to my husband. These are all so cute!
ReplyDeletemaybe i'll learn about muscle cars next— it's so fun to identify different old cars when their cruising around town!
DeleteWow, this takes me back... My high school boyfriend had a red Cabriolet convertible. I was SO JEALOUS of it. I love this post! I like old cars, too, especially boxy old Volvos. My dream car is a Karman Ghia, though I rarely hear good things about them, mechanically speaking. I just love their pretty curves!
ReplyDeletei love old volvos, too! i have been so close to buying one but i hear maintenance is a pain and it's hard to find someone who will work on them. . . but they are so boxy and wonderful!
DeleteI've always wanted a hatchback, box type vintage car! But, like Aileen, muscle cars are the best! They make me stand out from the crowd. Haha! Soon, I'll buy my own vintage car and I would restore it to its former glory!
ReplyDeletei can't imagine myself in one but i do love a good muscle car! i can't for us to get our dream cars ;-)
DeleteI think my favorite would be the VW Cabriolet. The moment I saw it, I quickly became fascinated, especially with its unique aesthetics. It looks like one of my youngest brother’s toy cars. I just miss that little brother of mine. Hehe! :)
ReplyDeletei think they look like little toy cars, too. that might be my favorite feature about them!
DeleteThe VW Cabriolet is really a sight to see; I own one by the way. My father bought mine way back, and he has been maintaining it properly through the years. I was so happy when he gave it to me because I’ve come to love the car and I’ve wanted to upgrade some parts. I installed a GPS system, so I wouldn’t get lost and a rear view camera to aid me in parking on tight spaces. I’ll be working on its paint job soon. :)
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