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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Found myself in the backrooms yesterday apparently.
Office wallUnexplained VOLUME knob with an embossed label.
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TamerlaneBlog @tamerlaneblog.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I was taking a photo of this gorgeous QP V when I came upon this Monte Carlo rally Mini Cooper!
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Posting this part of the Europa. It opens normal, but looks ,and kind of is, super janky. Bonus points because this upper storage area can be used to hold stuff, but not too much, because it’s really a ventilation plenum. Which is also pretty weird.
The not-really-a-cargo area in the front of a Lotus Europa. Elegance Look how much the fiberglass bends. Closed up
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I seriously thought about repairing a frayed cord on my drill with Lucas-style bullet connectors today. Time to rethink some choices.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We had a Buick Century wagon kind of like this. Unlike then Oldsmobile it replaced, it had roll-down rear windows instead of just vent panes (and power at that!), AC, and cloth seats instead of vinyl.
Blue 1980’s Buick Century wagon.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
New steering wheel for non-functional lotus.
14” Leather Lee Leston Grand PrixTeam lotus wheel centerLes Leston LL stampDriver’s view.
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Oliver Pickard @oliverpickard.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
First wheel arch officially made, I think Bentley approves.
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Nial @vintageracer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I race with a similar double-bubble Abarth coupe on a regular basis (with my A35). We have great fun! youtu.be/p4EEFhs16yw?...
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
My uncle had (what I think was, I was young) a fake-wood-sided Grand Marquis wagon that had a blown rear wheel bearing start a fire while he was driving it somewhere in either Northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula. Wish I had the roadside picture with the charred wheel well, haha.
A far nicer wagon than my Uncle’s.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Sunset
Same white MGB as alwaysThe MGBThe MGB’s interior with some new stuff
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Obligatory for me at this point
Heavily modified Jaguar E-TypeHeavily modified Jaguar E-TypeHeavily modified Jaguar E-TypeHeavily modified Jaguar E-Type
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Kinda want to visit Seattle again to see this. Seattle people do you know anything about this venue? Decent part of town? events.humanitix.com/11-13-26-ela...
events.humanitix.com
Elanor Moss @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD
Abbey Arts Presents: Elanor Moss at Ballard Homestead
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Last Man After Nuclear War
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Newer, wider Pirellis
185 Pirelli CN36Cool zig-zag tread pattern
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Nial @vintageracer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Great time racing at the PVGP Long & early day racing yesterday & finally got the car in the trailer around 5:00 PM...*then* drove home 7 hours. I'm beat today Here's some snaps my pal Bill S. took I raced on 3 of the last 4 weekends 😛 #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
White "Canada Special" with Lotus Elan frame, MG Midget drivetrain (1275) and bespoke one-off body.Both of the TDs broke. The red one was just rebuilt after a hard crash last year. The Spitfire came in 3rd in small-bore class (I think)I'm not sure if this is a real E-type LightWeight or a clone. Very nice car and well-drivenMe in a scrum mid-pack. White Anglia, silver Sprite, green MG Midget (me) and red Mini. I think there's another car right behind me but I can tell what it is.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Just visited Seattle for a few days, haven’t been there for a very long time. Beautiful city! I can totally see why a bunch of you live there.
Sunny day in Seattle.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Pushrod power. Six old-school lights with the combined power of 1/2 a modern LED unit.
Front 3/4 of a white MGB with a hard top. Both headlights and four fog lights blazing with the power of a flashlight. White MGB side view. White MGB rear 3/4 view. White MGB site view.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Has there ever been a vehicle with wicker chairs that was bad?
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Oliver Pickard @oliverpickard.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
It makes me sad the Ford GT70 is essentially lost to time. 2 were made before being axed as Ford UK brass didn't think they'd sell and would rather push the dirt cheap to build Escort.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I also do not understand this. I remember Preludes as being nice cars that looked nice (although did some weird things), and sometimes had interesting tech that most people didn’t get (AWS or the diff on the last gen). Nicer than civics, less practical than Integras, sportier than Accords.
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Bring a Trailer @bringatrailer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
The factory racer 240Z! bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-niss…
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Andrea Petersen @andreapetersen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I have a delightful guest in the garage tonight, but pray she will start in the morning cause her ignition is extremely fiddly
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Tomica Honda Prelude
Red Tomica Prelude, front 3/4Read 3/4Front viewSide view
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
A beautiful Lufthansa 747-8 at SFO, as well as an Air France 777-300ER.
Lufthansa 747-8Air France 777-300ER
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Nial @vintageracer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I love "specials". This neat "Lotus Special" had an Elan frame w/IRS), Midget engine (1275) and aluminum body. It was on Bringatrailer for a long time. Thnx to Bill S. for these photos. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Finally had time to wire the new lights.
A white MGB with too many lights. Flashlight levels of illumination
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I’m tired of visiting Phoenix. Anyway, here’s a UPS MD-11 that looks like it has t moved in awhile.
UPS MD-11 at PHX with windows covered.
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Brian DuBois @mrbwa1.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Nice day in LA so we went for a bit of a stroll up a steep party to see Debs Lake and check out the city views.
Debs Lake in Ernest Debs Park
Los Angeles, CALA Skyline from Debs Lake in Ernest Debs Park
Los Angeles, CADowntown LA Skyline from Ernest Debs Park
Los Angeles, CA
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Andrea Petersen @andreapetersen.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Mf just walked into Dutch Bros strapped with a fucking mall katana
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Nial @vintageracer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Even more single car photos from VSCCA races at Lime Rock last weekend: Yellow Elva Courier Red Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Green Lotus Elan Blue Bugatti T35b #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Elite custom plate.
A white RAV 4 with a custom plate of “RAV 4”
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Oliver Pickard @oliverpickard.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Project Mosquito: Episode 174: Topless! youtu.be/MOYlTv4F1p8
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DMCMarty @dmcmarty.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Eagle Premier! With 150 hp PRV.
Red Eagle PremierPRV engineBucket seat in Eagle Premier Steering wheel and gauges of Eagle Premier.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Big day here! Still missing a transmission but getting g closer now!
The world’s newest Lotus Twincam engine. The world’s newest Lotus Twincam engine. The world’s newest Lotus Twincam engine. The world’s newest Lotus Twincam engine.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski @simko-bednarski.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A few years back I donated to a kickstarter for a live transit map from Metroboard and promptly forgot that I had. This arrived today and the kids and I are mesmerized.
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Oliver Pickard @oliverpickard.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
@bringatrailer.bsky.social Has a Djet up bringatrailer.com/listing/1963...
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The year is 2040. Finally complete, another massive Europa fuel leak creates a situation totally unaccounted for in recent Tesla’s full-self driving coding, resulting in a massive John Player fireball.
A black lotus Europa leaking a few gallons of gas.
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Blake Smith @basmitharts.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Depressed ✓ Reclusive ✓ Owner of non-running Lotus ✓ Cormac McCarthy was #weirdcarbs !
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
MG nonsense 2026. Front suspension semi-backdate with adjustable lever shocks and custom springs. Also, I guess it’s a rally car now, why not.
New lever shocks and other MGB suspension and brake stuffNew lever shocks and other MGB suspension and brake stuffNew lever shocks and other MGB suspension and brake stuffAn Old English White MGB with a lot of lights, inspired by works Marathon rally car.
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richard @halkyardo.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
the 405 Mi16’s exhaust is every bit as much of a masterpiece as the SHO’s intake, but the only way to appreciate it is laying flat on your back with the car up on ramps.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Glad to see TVR eventually started using more than just black wires in their harnesses. Lol.
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David C B @tzed250.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A massive talent who spoke to (a small part of) a generation youtu.be/KiS7zjEJlXI
youtu.be
Elliott Smith - Angeles (Lucky Three Performance)
YouTube video by Billie Johnathan Rivers
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Just when it was working, and the oil pressure was holding, it needed another new $400 wafer pump. This is Lotus.
A leaking leaker
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
It’s so confusing how electing people on an entirely hate-fueled platform has led us to this point.
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Flying from Manila to SFO yesterday, everyone had to present their passport to geared-up ICE agents inside the jetway at SFO immediately after exiting the plane. I’ve never had to do anything like that before.
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Nathaniel Glasgow @ncglasgow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Soon to be for sale in Portland! Subaru GL10 Turbo wagon! Check with @celesteramsay.bsky.social for details. #weirdcarbs
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
This wasn’t really that bad but the sign was cool.
Sign showing you not to squat on the toilet seat.
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Oliver Pickard @oliverpickard.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Why I Daily Drive a 63 year Old Car And You Should Too youtu.be/rGib_y9Y_84
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
My family had an Accord sedan, but to me the hatchbacks like this were just the coolest thing. Still are I guess 🙂
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Jeff @jeffbatt.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
For anyone wondering what my exhaust setup looks like, it’s a stainless 4-2-1 header that I had coated, and a stainless muffler. This is all the Europa has. My stuff looks a lot less aggressive than what the shop has on it 🤔
Complete Lotus Europa Twincam exhaust. Yes, I know I should trim the bolts down on the clamps.
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