Road trips. In odd, unexpected cars of dubious reliability, usually decades old, often British. They run at the start of the trip. What could possibly go wrong?
All over the U.S. (so far)
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Now this, THIS, is Tempting Fate on a truly epic scale.
(1) Build replica of Le Monstre using only original 1950 Cadillac parts;
(2) Race it at Le Mans Classic;
(3) Drive it entirely across America towing a small trailer.
Derek Drinkwater, we salute you.
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British cars are unreliable, they say. All of 'em leak oil, they say. Lucas electrics are a nightmare, they say. You have to have 2 just for 1 to run on any given day, they say.
Nah. More attention needed than a Toyota, yes. But read this MGB story.
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Possibly the most appropriate flowchart ever for owners of British cars.
We plan to print this out + attach it to the dashboard of every future Tempting Fate Tours fleet vehicle.
These folks are definitely OUR kind of people!
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Hello, TFT followers: We're doing the @24hoursoflemons #FallFailiage Rally this week with these 2 cars: @TheStylusGuy's 1969 MGB (owned f/4 mos) + @johnvoelcker's 1958 Riley One-Point-Five (owned f/43 yrs).
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So, #LemonsRally participants, use this photo to ID the competition: the ONLY known image of Team Tempting Fate Tours all in one place...in this case, a secret, private candlepin bowling alley. L to R: @TheStylusGuy, Tom Rymes, @JohnVoelcker. See y'all at @larzanderson on Friday!
Yes, this is a car that's been off the road for more than half a century. Yes, that's an original California black-and-gold. Yes, it's a woody wagon.
We have some fun stuff coming up ...
A proper fascia, for a proper sporting saloon. @RadwoodOfficial Fall Fail-iage, here comes Team Tempting @FateTours !!
Yeah, we know it's been a long time. A really long time. Like, 11 months.
Life intervened + we still owe everyone videos from our MGB-GT adventure last summer. PLUS, we're planning another adventure + at least one "Team Tempting Fate Tours" entry in a Lemons Rally. Stay tuned.
We're still sad we didn't get a chance to meet James, Chris + Tim, but ... there is always more fate to be tempted ...
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Yes, Tom tempted fate a bit today. But the 1981 Austin Metro made it to Maine without issue. It needs finetuning, a lower idle speed, and gas leaks out the top of the tank when full ... but that’s it.
Rest easy, @IkeKitman + @JamieKitman. Also: Metro's made friends with an #EV.
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Frankly ... THIS is fate even we wouldn't tempt. We may be stupid, impulsive + foolish, but we're not insane.
I think.
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This #MGB now has properly working brakes, via @TheStylusGuy working into the late hours, w/advice by @TomRymes. Scott's Stylus sits in the background, watching warily as the new girl gets all the luv.
Yep, Tempting Fate Tours has definitely corrupted another innocent soul. HEH.
The Tempting Fate Tours crew has a new intern! The notorious 'Isuzu Stylus Guy' now owns an old British car, made more than half a century ago. With issues.
While he's not *yet* done absurd road trips in it, that's only a matter of time. Our Eeeevill Plan rolls forward. Heh heh.
