Goodyear Wingfoot teams with Aussie Lightfoots

October 27th, 2009 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, General

Helen and John Taylor, an Australian couple who have made a speciality of setting records for low fuel consumption in the USA, have done it again. Converting their miles per American gallon to litres per hundred kilometres yields an astonishing 4.155 litres /100 km in their 2009 Volkswagen Jetta diesel. This time they were riding on Goodyear Fuel Max tyres, and improved on their 2008 figure by a further 15.4%! This consumption is more fuel-efficient than the most popular hybrid, and shows w

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1946 CJ-2A Parker, Co $3500

October 24th, 2009 Comments Off Posted in Engines, General

Somethings funky with the back of the hood. “ 1946 Willys CJ2A Runs Great, Engine and transmition has less than 200 miles since complete rebuild. Jeep was stripped down to the frame and rebuilt. Full roll cage. Many parts replaced with new.Ready for body work and paint job, Body is in better than average condition. Hood is in very good condition. Will sell with new 33? Goodyear Wrangler tires on new steel spoke rims for $3500 or $2500 with original Jeep wheels and tires. Call for more info at

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The Real Deal: 1984 Mercedes Benz 280GE

September 29th, 2009 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, General

9/28/2009 Update: In the last 4 months this Galaendewagen has been upgraded to a 300GE thanks to a turbo-diesel engine upgrade. The seller has sorted out a few other details and the car is now available here on eBay in Braddock Heights, Maryland. We have updated the photo links below. From 5/6/2009: This 1984 Mercedes Benz 280GE is the great looking hardtop 2-door version which has been modified with an impressive suspension and 35? Goodyear MT/R’s. The body is very solid with only mini

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