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by Molly McCall
Thu, August 23, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

It's not uncommon to have some detailing done on a car when you buy it. But to arrange for massive wings to shoot off your vehicle's hindquarters? That's not something you see every day. And as far as the car aficionados at U.K.'s Top Gear are concerned, it's downright "dodgy." That hasn't stopped them, however, from soliciting photographic evidence from across Europe and around the world of the utter "carbage" some people are willing to drive. Motor through this dealership of daring and you'll see such exuberantly modified rides as a saccharine pink fake Ferrari; the bastard child of a hot rod and a snowboard; autos with monster wheels; teeny, tiny baby cars; and at least one jet-powered jalopy. There's no background on who's doing this to their cars, but we did glean one generalization: Owners of the old Volkswagen Beatle like to hack their carsover and over and over and over again.

Filed under: Autos, Weird Stuff, Car Humor

by Molly McCall
Fri, January 19, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Despite what you've seen on "The Office," gentle teasing at work usually indicates that your coworkers like you. They forward you funny emails? Good sign. They play a friendly prank? It's just for laughs. In Walt's case, his colleagues expressed their fondness for him by taking to his car with a case or more of sticky notes. They covered the tires, plastered the roof, smothered the bumper, and lavished extra care on the side view mirrors and gas cap. Not only did they meticulously service Walt's ride, but they practically glowed while doing it. "About a dozen" employees lent their paper-affixing skills to the job, pulling it off in less than two hours. By the time they were done, Walt's slick champagne-colored Jag had been transformed into an amazing Technicolor novelty car that's ready to take notes. We just wish we could have witnessed Walt's response to this flourish of workplace love.
Fri, October 17, 2003, 3:00 am PDT

It all started way back in April of 1998 when this site's creator saw "www.washme.com" written in dirt on the back of a mini-van. Color him inspired. He started the site soon thereafter, and its URL became "an international phenomenon," popping up in obscure places such as Curaçao and on unusual modes of transport like tanks and police cars. The most popular canvas for the down-and-dirty URL is the minivan -- more than 100 folks have reported seeing it written on the modern-day family truckster. The land of the free is apparently also home to cars in desperate need of a wash. From sea to shining sea, there have been sightings reported in 49 of the 50 states. The lone hold out is North Dakota. Anyone out there care to make it 50 out of 50?

Filed under: Autos, Humor, Car Humor

Wed, February 12, 2003, 3:00 am PST

Many big cities around the world are plagued by a shortage of parking. Heading downtown for a busy day of shopping in cities such as New York, London, or San Francisco can become an epic ordeal in patience as you circle aimlessly in search of that elusive space. At this site, however, finding a spot couldn't be easier. Granted, these cars don't take up much room. A few cheeky people have cleverly altered the perspective of the photos, taking shots of toy cars held up next to real cars, making it appear as though the toys are parked next to their larger automotive brothers and sisters. The resulting photos feature humorous parking scenarios from Australia to the Netherlands to Spain and back to the U.S. If you want to impress your city slicker friends with your toy-car parking karma, submit a photo and show off your expertise. Finding the perfect spot was never so easy.

Filed under: Autos, Car Humor, Parking

Fri, September 20, 2002, 3:00 am PDT

This site proudly announces its sole purpose -- to expose "one of the auto-world's most perpetrated crimes: the molested automobile!" What is a molested car? It's an automobile that's been altered or modified in a way that degrades the car. A couple of the category names are politically incorrect, but there's no arguing the absurdity of these dangerous toys. Tail fins abound on trucks, vans, and Jeeps, and some of these vehicles apparently hit such high speeds they need two fins to keep them glued to the road. Among the rolling billboards, questionable paint jobs, and tired beaters, you'll find a cache of vehicles that defy description. After steering your way through these ridiculous and unsightly autos, you'll be exhausted -- maybe doubly so.

Filed under: Autos, Car Humor

Mon, July 08, 2002, 3:00 am PDT

You see them rollin' down the road, posing with pride in the parking garage, and waiting longingly in the used-car lot. Commonly known as "beaters," these mobile eyesores are chronicled on this tongue-in-cheek site. Thoughtfully classified by type and augmented by humorous commentary and high-quality photos, the site offers prime examples of what rust, dented fenders, mangled modifications, and awful accessories can do to a once-proud hoopty. We thoroughly enjoyed perusing prime beaters, including the woeful Mustang of Dezire, the sadly hilarious Mega Pipe, and the astonishingly dismal Caffeine Cougar. Get off your tailpipe and visit this tribute to atrocious autos.

Filed under: Autos, Car Humor


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