tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post1305904653494119100..comments2024-03-27T03:50:47.233-07:00Comments on OLD PARKED CARS.: 1972 Volkswagen Thing.Tony Piffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13118128463425138509noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-37455182491147860242013-05-09T05:36:42.205-07:002013-05-09T05:36:42.205-07:00VW Thing was only produced in 73 and 74.VW Thing was only produced in 73 and 74.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-88585804014714277512011-07-26T15:28:38.937-07:002011-07-26T15:28:38.937-07:00Orange Thing somehow feels seriously out of place ...Orange Thing somehow feels seriously out of place and time: It should be army green or matt black. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-66212247459137966602011-07-17T08:07:11.889-07:002011-07-17T08:07:11.889-07:00two very significant cars in the background and ju...two very significant cars in the background and just out of sight, previously photographed under terrible conditions with a very cheap camera. i can only assume/hope that ben shot them and is waiting to drop them like weekend bonus bombs.<br /><br />this must be one of the most expensive streets in all of portland, and yet this house is in no better shape than any of the five vintage non-running cars parked outside. you know the neighbors are just counting the days till the reclusive owner passes away.<br /><br />nice shots of a Thing that no doubt has needs exceeding its resale value. these have an obvious quirky appeal, but i'd frankly choose a convertible beetle or a ww2 army jeep if forced to choose. that said, this one, glistening in with AM rainwater, reminds me of what i think is a fundamental truth--the lameness of driving a convertible with the top up, much less owning one that you don't have covered storage for, or, much worse, being stuck with it as a daily driver.Tony Piffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118128463425138509noreply@blogger.com