Nostr notes by Frank

The answer is always Miata

2026-07-13T00:17:27+02:00

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The answer is always Miata

Phillip Island has lost the Superbikes, after losing the MotoGP ...

2026-06-19T09:55:43+02:00

Phillip Island has lost the Superbikes, after losing the MotoGP

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-19/superbikes-move-phillip-island-to-south-australia/106819704

This is going to lead to a decline at the track, with no big events to fund maintenance and upkeep.

#WeirdCarMastodon #motorbike
#WeirdMotorbikeMastodon

😀 oh no, anyone who wants a BMW is one!

2026-06-15T22:30:10+02:00

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😀 oh no, anyone who wants a BMW is one!

Stop speaking to weirdos.

2026-06-15T09:19:36+02:00

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Stop speaking to weirdos.

that sounds like lots of fun. We will need lots of photos.

2026-06-15T00:15:53+02:00

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that sounds like lots of fun. We will need lots of photos.

BYD to launch ‘special’ new model just for Australia The BYD ...

2026-06-12T04:06:44+02:00

BYD to launch ‘special’ new model just for Australia

The BYD Dolphin G plug-in hybrid hatch will not hit the Australian market, but the brand's Asia-Pacific boss says something "special" is coming to Australia instead.

https://www.drive.com.au/news/new-byd-model-is-coming-to-australia-instead-of-the-dolphin-g/

#WeirdCarMastodon #EV

Classic cars converted into EVs could be 'future' for ...

2026-06-08T00:42:54+02:00

Classic cars converted into EVs could be 'future' for mechanics, group says

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/mechanic-training-behind-electric-vehicle-classic-car-conversion/106708796

#WeirdCarMastodon #EV

oh my dear god

2026-04-21T09:13:11+02:00

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oh my dear god

World’s Largest Truck Stop Is Expanding Its Already-Huge Museum ...

2026-04-19T04:19:41+02:00

World’s Largest Truck Stop Is Expanding Its Already-Huge Museum

The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum already has over 100 trucks on display, but there's even more that the public hasn't gotten to see

https://www.thedrive.com/news/worlds-largest-truck-stop-is-expanding-its-already-huge-museum

#WeirdCarMastodon

I am still amazed they're doing that violet and not just ...

2026-04-18T06:08:21+02:00

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I am still amazed they're doing that violet and not just three shades of grey/silver like everyone else.

outrageous, isn't it? Also no blue? BOOOOO!

2026-04-18T06:06:22+02:00

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outrageous, isn't it? Also no blue? BOOOOO!

The Aussie car maker trolling Tesla with electric 1960s Minis ...

2026-04-17T03:05:48+02:00

The Aussie car maker trolling Tesla with electric 1960s Minis

Despite a high cost of entry, Melbourne bespoke car maker Jaunt Motors has now converted 20 classics to electric – with 17 more under way.

https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/the-aussie-car-maker-trolling-tesla-with-electric-1960s-minis/

#WeirdCarMastodon #EV I've seen their work and the cars are stunning.

Emgrand sounds like someone stuttering over a grand. ...

2026-04-13T23:07:21+02:00

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Emgrand sounds like someone stuttering over a grand.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

Hotwheels had a display that must have been good, a massive queue ...

2026-04-13T00:01:51+02:00

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Hotwheels had a display that must have been good, a massive queue had formed. Hopefully the kids got something for free and not just gouged for some product.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

Some more display cars #WeirdCarMastodon #MelbourneMotorshow ...

2026-04-13T00:00:33+02:00

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Some more display cars

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#MelbourneMotorshow
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Zeekr has an SUV that can do 1-100kph in 3.8 seconds. ...

2026-04-12T23:58:14+02:00

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Zeekr has an SUV that can do 1-100kph in 3.8 seconds.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

Honda also had the new Camry, uh, the new Prelude. And a classic ...

2026-04-12T23:56:58+02:00

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Honda also had the new Camry, uh, the new Prelude. And a classic Prelude!

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

They also brought this old timer along #WeirdCarMastodon ...

2026-04-11T23:25:08+02:00

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They also brought this old timer along

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicar

They've given it larger arches for the bigger wheels. ...

2026-04-11T23:24:24+02:00

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They've given it larger arches for the bigger wheels.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicar

Finally, we made it to Honda. Who have the only Super One in ...

2026-04-11T23:22:24+02:00

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Finally, we made it to Honda. Who have the only Super One in Australia, on exhibit! And look, it's a purple Haruki with phat arches!

I want one.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicar

This show is interesting for what brands are there, and who ...

2026-04-11T05:33:24+02:00

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This show is interesting for what brands are there, and who didn't turn up.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

Renault also has a massive horse float! #WeirdCarMastodon ...

2026-04-11T05:32:07+02:00

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Renault also has a massive horse float!

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

Renault's got EVs now #WeirdCarMastodon #MelbourneMotorshow ...

2026-04-11T05:30:23+02:00

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Renault's got EVs now

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars

Presented in no particular order other than this is what we ...

2026-04-11T05:28:42+02:00

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Presented in no particular order other than this is what we passed as we headed for one particular stand.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars
#VW

So then, got there at opening time, with a large crowd already ...

2026-04-11T05:27:31+02:00

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So then, got there at opening time, with a large crowd already lined up. We had to perve at VW of course.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars
#VW

Took a tiny car to the Melbourne Motor Show. Lots of photos ...

2026-04-11T03:44:38+02:00

Took a tiny car to the Melbourne Motor Show. Lots of photos coming soon!

ETA - see below for a thread! 🧵

#WeirdCarMastodon #Keicar

it's all working for me now! Yay!

2026-04-06T23:14:13+02:00

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it's all working for me now! Yay!

This is a Lancia Lambda 15827. Fully repaired and restored in the ...

2026-02-25T20:26:47+01:00

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This is a Lancia Lambda 15827. Fully repaired and restored in the twenty teens. Comes with a cocktail bar in rear.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Lambda

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

This is a 1908 AC Tricar, the oldest one left in the world. A ...

2026-02-25T20:24:41+01:00

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This is a 1908 AC Tricar, the oldest one left in the world. A geologist used it at Broken Hill back in the early 1900's.

One cylinder, air cooled 640cc. 2 forward speeds, no reverse, Brakes are a contracting band on the rear wheel. That this is registrable is astounding.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Got to the Italian section only to find this Lancia Stratos, my ...

2026-02-25T20:21:14+01:00

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Got to the Italian section only to find this Lancia Stratos, my god.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Classic motorbikes came as well #WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars ...

2026-02-24T23:41:06+01:00

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Classic motorbikes came as well

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars
#weirdmotorbikeMastodon #Motorbikes

This Opel Corsa is immaculate and an oddball, someone's ...

2026-02-24T23:39:00+01:00

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This Opel Corsa is immaculate and an oddball, someone's import? They were Holden Barinas here.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

I see Mini, I photograph Mini. #WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars ...

2026-02-24T23:37:32+01:00

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I see Mini, I photograph Mini.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Motafrenz is an LGBTQ club open for all marques. They always have ...

2026-02-24T23:35:35+01:00

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Motafrenz is an LGBTQ club open for all marques. They always have an interesting mix of member cars.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Found some Karmann Ghias and a 914 with an identity crisis ...

2026-02-24T23:33:32+01:00

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Found some Karmann Ghias and a 914 with an identity crisis

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Many, many Triumphs. #WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars ...

2026-02-23T21:00:19+01:00

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Many, many Triumphs.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Morgans and a lone TVR. The other TVRs were probably still on the ...

2026-02-23T20:58:19+01:00

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Morgans and a lone TVR. The other TVRs were probably still on the tow trucks.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Then I spotted this Austin Champ, never seen one in the flesh ...

2026-02-22T21:56:12+01:00

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Then I spotted this Austin Champ, never seen one in the flesh before. ADF used to use these.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Cutest Austin ever! #WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars ...

2026-02-22T21:55:20+01:00

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Cutest Austin ever!

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Another Mini lurking with the Morris's #WeirdCarMastodon ...

2026-02-21T23:16:58+01:00

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Another Mini lurking with the Morris's

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

A couple of Alvis cars ...

2026-02-21T23:15:29+01:00

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A couple of Alvis cars

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvis_Car_and_Engineering_Company

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

You know what the world needs? More Minis, less monster trucks. ...

2026-02-21T23:09:42+01:00

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You know what the world needs? More Minis, less monster trucks. Miniphernalia.co.uk 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 (npub1vkc…p9g0)

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

This was a surprise. Rebadged Holden Monza, a rare Opel here. ...

2026-02-20T23:10:17+01:00

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This was a surprise. Rebadged Holden Monza, a rare Opel here.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

This Vauxhall Vagabond covered thousands of kms across West ...

2026-02-20T23:07:58+01:00

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This Vauxhall Vagabond covered thousands of kms across West Australia, incredible!

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

The place was filling up with all sorts of marques including ...

2026-02-20T00:18:21+01:00

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The place was filling up with all sorts of marques including Riley and Vauxhall

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Found another vintage Audi and then this Cosworth rolled in. That ...

2026-02-20T00:17:07+01:00

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Found another vintage Audi and then this Cosworth rolled in. That was a surprise. English import.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars

Even a 914 came! They used to be ignored by Porsche owners but ...

2026-02-20T00:15:34+01:00

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Even a 914 came! They used to be ignored by Porsche owners but they've gained some respect in recent years here.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars #VW

Next to the VWs some Porsches parked up. More cousins! ...

2026-02-20T00:14:03+01:00

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Next to the VWs some Porsches parked up. More cousins!

#WeirdCarMastodon
#Carshow
#Cars #VW

People were actually interested in Frank! 😭 I stuck his show ...

2026-02-19T00:21:07+01:00

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People were actually interested in Frank! 😭

I stuck his show plates on and at the end of it, completely forgot they were on and drove home with them on 🤦‍♂️

#WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars #VintageCars #VW

I love a Harlequin homage! #WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars ...

2026-02-19T00:19:04+01:00

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I love a Harlequin homage!

#WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars #VintageCars #VW

This 1956 VW Beetle is a time machine. Always garaged. The ...

2026-02-19T00:17:20+01:00

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This 1956 VW Beetle is a time machine. Always garaged. The current owners have had it around 20 years, bought from little old lady so low mileage. The interior is all intact and original, even the seats aren't cracked. It's been washed twice in 20 years. Just amazing!

#WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars #VintageCars #VW

It was Erik's big debut! We were literally screwing the last ...

2026-02-19T00:15:19+01:00

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It was Erik's big debut! We were literally screwing the last few bits on him the night before. He still has an oil leak, hopefully get onto that this weekend.

But he was hugely popular and had lots of people come check him out. People were even interested in Frank, I've never had so many compliments about him!

They are both painted Mars Red, and we discovered there's variances in VAGs Mars Red from the 70's to the 80's.

#WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars #VintageCars #VW

We took Frank and Erik to a car show on Sunday. It's a big ...

2026-02-19T00:12:25+01:00

We took Frank and Erik to a car show on Sunday. It's a big one, we took Harry last year and there were hundreds of cars. It's a British and European show, so sorry Roger the Rabbit, you can't go.

Spotted a Cube on the way! Tiki Bunny Imports 🍹🐇🛻🏳️‍🌈 (npub16d5…8xd0)

🧵

#WeirdCarMastodon #Carshow #Cars #VintageCars

that is sad news.

2026-02-18T20:32:14+01:00

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that is sad news.

free the nipple

2026-02-14T08:53:22+01:00

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free the nipple

I suspect a lot of these are also a bit of money laundering

2026-01-25T02:53:14+01:00

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I suspect a lot of these are also a bit of money laundering

Yo, I heard you liked trucks so I put two trucks on your truck. ...

2025-11-16T21:36:27+01:00

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Yo, I heard you liked trucks so I put two trucks on your truck.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#CarShow
#Truckshow

Even more Chryslers! They had a great turnout. #WeirdCarMastodon ...

2025-11-16T21:34:53+01:00

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Even more Chryslers! They had a great turnout.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#CarShow
#Truckshow

That beautifully restored wagon was there as well, the one I saw ...

2025-11-16T21:33:45+01:00

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That beautifully restored wagon was there as well, the one I saw only a few weeks ago.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#CarShow
#Truckshow

One for @npub1a3g…0u7n an EV Chrysler! I like seeing more ...

2025-11-16T21:32:30+01:00

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One for Gavin Shoebridge (npub1a3g…0u7n) an EV Chrysler! I like seeing more classics being converted.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#CarShow
#Truckshow

Still more Chryslers, along with the occasional Dodge. ...

2025-11-16T21:31:30+01:00

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Still more Chryslers, along with the occasional Dodge.

#WeirdCarMastodon
#CarShow
#Truckshow

This Ultra Rare GM EV1 Just Sold for $104,000 at a Random Impound ...

2025-10-29T02:02:32+01:00

This Ultra Rare GM EV1 Just Sold for $104,000 at a Random Impound Auction

It started life as the engineering darling of General Motors, and now, it's at an impound lot with a broken windshield. Will somebody save it?

https://www.thedrive.com/news/theres-an-ultra-rare-gm-ev1-about-to-sell-at-a-random-impound-auction

#WeirdCarMastodon #EV

Subaru Just Teased an STI Comeback With Two Hatchbacks Subaru ...

2025-10-16T00:18:13+02:00

Subaru Just Teased an STI Comeback With Two Hatchbacks

Subaru said the WRX STI would return electrified. It's bringing two electrified performance concepts to the Japan Mobility Show

https://www.thedrive.com/news/subaru-just-teased-an-sti-comeback-with-two-hatchbacks

#WeirdCarMastodon

EV drivers set to pay road user charges as record number of ...

2025-08-13T23:29:09+02:00

EV drivers set to pay road user charges as record number of electric cars selling in Australia

PM says sustainable revenue for roads is needed as report shows nearly one in 10 new car sales are electric vehicles

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/13/ev-drivers-set-to-pay-road-user-charges-as-record-number-of-electric-cars-selling-in-australia

#WeirdCarMastodon #EV #EVs

so it's a chain of petrol stations that also sell junk food?

2025-01-10T01:28:29+01:00

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so it's a chain of petrol stations that also sell junk food?

Little Known but Hugely Awkward, This 1982 Electrek Uncar EV Has ...

2024-12-23T23:41:37+01:00

Little Known but Hugely Awkward, This 1982 Electrek Uncar EV Has a Manual Transmission

This bizarre and obscure piece of automotive history is for sale on Facebook Marketplace right now. And it's pretty cheap!

https://www.thedrive.com/news/little-known-but-hugely-awkward-this-1982-electrek-uncar-ev-has-a-manual-transmission

#WeirdCarMastodon

The Fight to Save Googie, the Style of Postwar Optimism The ...

2024-12-23T02:29:18+01:00

The Fight to Save Googie, the Style of Postwar Optimism

The car-centric architectural style, characterized by neon signs and dramatic rooflines, is now endangered. Its admirers mourn the loss of the ideals it represented.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/realestate/googie-architecture.html

#WeirdCarMastodon

Things I would like to own: ☑️ This ...

2024-12-02T22:33:32+01:00

Things I would like to own:

☑️ This

https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo19/lots/r0166-1967-ferves-ranger/

#WeirdCarMastodon

what you need to do is ditch the archaic college BS.

2024-08-28T09:22:07+02:00

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what you need to do is ditch the archaic college BS.

electoral college bullshit steps in

2024-08-28T05:10:58+02:00

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electoral college bullshit steps in