Episode 102 – Beach Party Iceland
Welcome to the automotive podcast that singing the blues in our Little Deuce Coupes. (R.I.P. Brian Wilson)
On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches…
- Suzuki Jimnys are sold out for the next 3 1/2 years, but not here in the US
- Volvo has a museum. Who wants to go?
- Lordstown Motors: You thought they were gone, but they still find a way onto this episode
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Episode Highlights
Suzuki News
Suzuki’s Jimny 5-door is so popular in Japan that they’ve suspended orders after just four days, creating a 3.5-year backlog with 50,000 orders and only 1,200 units per month production capacity.
Volvo News
We explore the newly opened World of Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, celebrating the Swedish automaker’s 100-year history, and discuss GM’s massive $4 billion investment to move production from Mexico back to US plants, including the shuttered Orion Assembly facility.
Car Culture
In tribute to the late Brian Wilson, we dive into how the Beach Boys shaped American car culture with classics like “Little Deuce Coupe” and “409,” plus Wilson’s surprising hit about a Honda scooter that introduced Americans to the Japanese brand.
Projects
- Eric recalls his recent Iceland trip with Angela that involved driving on lava rock in a stripped-down Suzuki Jimny SUV
- He also prepares for some frame repairs on “Little Mule”, his 1996 Toyota Tacoma, using parts from Rustbuster.com
- Daryl explains why he enjoys a Sunday drive in his trouble-free ’55 Plymouth
- He also considers thinning his car collection
Cars of the Weak
Eric
1995 right-hand-drive Suzuki Jimny – $15,995
Source: AutoTrader
You might say Eric was smitten by the Suzuki after he and Mrs. Stahl traveled across Iceland in one. Sure, it’s lacking a few creature comforts. Maybe the crash rating isn’t spectacular. And no, you can’t buy a new one here in the United States. That’s why he found a USED Japanese-market import to call his own.
He also found something that may replace “Little Mule” one far-off day. It rhymes with Mahindra.
Daryl
2023 Lordstown Endurance EV Truck – $32,000
Source: Facebook Marketplace
What’s this? Why, it’s a barely-used 2023 Lordstown Endurance EV truck, of course. We’ve talked about Lordstown Motors quite a bit over the years but never actually seen one in the wild until now.
It’s hard to believe these didn’t take off.
Maybe that’s a good thing?
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