Post a screenshot of your Desktop

[MikeWalsh]

@Alexzee :-

I wouldn't exactly call myself a car "nut", but.....I'm something of an afficionado, certainly. With me, it's more vintage & veteran stuff; that's where my real interest lies.

The "Super Snake" logo was a nod to the AC 'Cobra', back in the 1960s. This was the small British manufacturer for whom Carroll Shelby brokered a deal with Ford to supply their big V-8s to a European company for the very first time.....and the rest, as they say, is history.

Motoring journalist Quentin Wilson was a member of one of the earlier 'Top Gear' teams, back in the 90s. This was before Jeremy got together with May & Hammond in the early 2000s.

Jensen did a similar deal with GM for Chrysler's hemi-head "big-blocks" when they built the Interceptor in the late 60s/early 70s.

This particular Mustang was featured in one of the later series with the previous "Top Gear" team here in the UK; that's Clarkson, May & Hammond. It's why I recognised it straight away. This was shortly before Jeremy got himself fired for punching one of the producers in the face.....!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~​

They soldiered on with Top Gear in the old format for a couple of years, before completely re-vamping it around 2018/2019. TBH, it's never been the same since; there was an almost magical kind of "chemistry" between Clarkson, May & Hammond that just "worked" really well at that point in time......and helped propel the show to the very top of the ratings for several years during the 'noughties & early to mid-2010s.

Nothing lasts for ever, and even the best things come to an end, sooner or later. Sad.....but true.


Mike.

 

[IlyasLinux]

 

[KGIII]

The "Super Snake" logo was a nod to the AC 'Cobra', back in the 1960s.

Alas, I do not own a real AC Cobra. I do own a very accurate replica that is still quite fun. Mine is a Factory Five, should you be interested. Mine was completed when I purchased it. They're not terribly expensive as a kit. It's after that when they become more valuable. A 'proper' build can be a valuable replica.

I'm not usually into replicas. I'm decidedly not likely to buy a 'kit car'. This one was so well done that it was at SEMA. (SEMA is coming right up!) Unlike some SEMA cars, it was completed.

The price was right. In fact, the price was very right. It came up at a Mecum auction. I was largely the only person bidding. My bids didn't reach the seller's reserve, but they helped facilitate the sale after it crossed the block. I ended up paying exactly what I'd bid.

 

[blizzardfromoz]

MX Linux 25 Beta XFCE:

 

[Brickwizard]

"Top Gear" team here in the UK; that's Clarkson, May & Hammond. It

Not the original top gear team, the lead presenter was Angela Ripon back in 1977, I never liked the re vamp when Clarkson and co took over, although I met them several times [and 2 of the 3 Stigs] when delivering/collecting the twin Chevrolet Lacettie's for filming a star in a reasonable priced car [only collected if they were roadworthy when we got there, if not called the flat bed in] and other GM EU vehicles for filming, [did a lot of film and TV studio and outside lot work]

 

[Alexzee]

Alas, I do not own a real AC Cobra. I do own a very accurate replica that is still quite fun. Mine is a Factory Five, should you be interested. Mine was completed when I purchased it. They're not terribly expensive as a kit. It's after that when they become more valuable. A 'proper' build can be a valuable replica.

I'm not usually into replicas. I'm decidedly not likely to buy a 'kit car'. This one was so well done that it was at SEMA. (SEMA is coming right up!) Unlike some SEMA cars, it was completed.

The price was right. In fact, the price was very right. It came up at a Mecum auction. I was largely the only person bidding. My bids didn't reach the seller's reserve, but they helped facilitate the sale after it crossed the block. I ended up paying exactly what I'd bid.

COOL!

Have you considered taking a picture of it and making it your desktop background?

Love the AC Cobra but not a car I'd want in areas of high rain fall.

AC Cobra | Specifications | Performance | Photos | GB Classic Cars

The Mecum Auction is showing a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra this December in Kansas City.
A sweet ride for sure!

Kansas City 2025 - Mecum Auctions

Mecum Auctions will showcase a stunning collection of 700 vehicles at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO on December 4-6, 2025.

www.mecum.com

 

[MikeWalsh]

@Brickwizard :-

Heh. Yah; point taken, Brian. Which "earlier" or "original" team are you referring TO, though? There's been so many of them over the years...

I know Top Gear has been going for almost half a century, on & off. There's been so many re-hashes & re-launches that, for the uninitiated, it's a real job to know just which series and/or presentation team you're referring to.

I first got into it in the late 80s/early 90s, at which point a somewhat baby-faced Clarkson was just taking his very first steps as a motoring show presenter & journalist. Watching his early stuff, it's hard to reconcile him with the jaded, foul-mouthed OTT "orang-utan" he became in later years.

I still say those three were the best team ever on that show, when all's said & done. The comedic back & forth banter was, at times, almost sublime. They were certainly responsible in a BIG way for Top Gear's global brand recognition, that's for sure...

For the benefit of our cousins across the Pond, I've edited my earlier post to try & clarify the 'time-line' of these presentation teams a bit more accurately.


Mike.

 

[Brickwizard]

I still say those three were the best team ever on that show, when all's said & done

Sorry mike there, I disagree, I stopped watching when Clarkson and co took over, it stopped being a serious motoring program and was racked down to appeal to the lowest common denominator [i think sales to the states was a big part, the same thing happend when the producers of wheeler dealers took funding from discovery chanels] ]
but that's our opinions, so let's draw a line under it and back to Linux.

 

[The Duck]

The real "Snake".

 

[Alexzee]

Debian 13 Trixie Mate running very well, zero complaints!

 

[MikeWalsh]

@Brickwizard :-

I stopped watching when Clarkson and co took over, it stopped being a serious motoring program and was racked down to appeal to the lowest common denominator

To call it a day, I'll just finish with this thought; I actually find "serious" motoring programs somewhat boring....and this from a classic car nut! I like to be entertained, although I will agree that the Clarkson/May/Hammond years devolved into a non-stop orgy of ridiculously OTT and over-priced 'hyper-cars'.

I would have liked to see some more 'middle-of-the-road' stuff.....like we mere mortals have to drive.

I guess the entertainment side of things is a big part of the reason why I love Puppy so much.....'cos there is NEVER a dull moment with 'our Pup'.

Anyroad.....back to business!


Mike.

 

[Goatmilk]

VirtualBox only, for now...

 

[tinfoil-hat]

Upgraded to LMDE7

 

[demonchild]

 

[Alexzee]

Another sweet ride 'Chevy Chevelle SS' I'd like to add to my garage in the not so distant future.

 

[Kojack]

Another sweet ride 'Chevy Chevelle SS' I'd like to add to my garage in the not so distant future.

View attachment 28409

Nice.
Speaking of adding to garages. I miss my 2000 Acura Integra. I had the engine completely built using endyn parts. I had the CRV block for 2.0 liters instead of 1.8, using Eagle rods, endyn forged pistons, and block brace on the bottom end, on the top end I had a Type R Vtec head loaded with titanium valves, springs and cams from Endyn and one of the few Endyn modded Jackson racing superchargers. It was all controlled by a stand alone Hondata.

On the outside it looked basically stock with just a small suspension drop, but had suspension tuned for fun with swaybars, springs, dampers and braces. She was quite the sleeper. Even modified the stock muffler and just changed the baffling and tubing to give more flow but retaining the stock look. ha ha. I am a sneaky sob!

This was it back in the day. the tires were yokohamas that were super sticky. The only "mods" on the exterior were the type R spoiler and front lip.

 

[Alexzee]

Nice.
Speaking of adding to garages. I miss my 2000 Acura Integra. I had the engine completely built using endyn parts. I had the CRV block for 2.0 liters instead of 1.8, using Eagle rods, endyn forged pistons, and block brace on the bottom end, on the top end I had a Type R Vtec head loaded with titanium valves, springs and cams from Endyn and one of the few Endyn modded Jackson racing superchargers. It was all controlled by a stand alone Hondata.

On the outside it looked basically stock with just a small suspension drop, but had suspension tuned for fun with swaybars, springs, dampers and braces. She was quite the sleeper. Even modified the stock muffler and just changed the baffling and tubing to give more flow but retaining the stock look. ha ha. I am a sneaky sob!

This was it back in the day. the tires were yokohamas that were super sticky. The only "mods" on the exterior were the type R spoiler and front lip.

View attachment 28417

Sweet.
A fun build for a mechanic I see:-
I would of held on to that investment anyway.....you sold it right?

 

[Kojack]

Sweet.
A fun build for a mechanic I see:-
I would of held on to that investment anyway.....you sold it right?

Yes in 2003. I bought a Subaru legacy B4 sedan as I wanted 4 doors for a change. I had the sub twin turbo'ed a turbo for each bank of cyls on the boxer. It was fun, but not my integra. I wish I kept it and stored it. It only had 40,000km when I sold it. Always stored in the winter so no salt, rust etc on it.

I want it back dearly but as far as I know it's completely hauled now.

 

[Deleted member 210773]

MiniOS 5.0-Ultra running from USB Stick

 

[Scribe1]

Dawn on the Chesapeake Bay where I was camping, 10+ years ago. Replying with system data in a moment...