Windows XP, FrontPage 98, and the Machines That Refuse to Die
A live FrontPage 98 site is the cute version of a harder truth: obsolete software does not disappear when support ends. It migrates into infrastructure.
Before Software, Luxury Was Mechanical Theater: The Detective Story of a Lincoln Mark III
A preserved 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III is more than a rare survivor. It is evidence from a lost era when American luxury had to express status, comfort, and sophistication through hardware instead of software.
Under $20K Classics Worth Watching This Week (April 6, 2026)
Five affordable classics worth watching this week: a restomod 1968 Mustang, a Foxbody GT convertible, a WS6 Trans Am, a Mercedes E320 wagon, and an R107 SL — with buyer logic, failure points, and the best buy of the day.
The Raspberry Pi Is the LS Swap of Dead Consumer Tech
From iPods and vintage radios to old car dashboards and dead stereos, the Raspberry Pi became the default transplant donor for obsolete consumer tech that still deserves to exist.
Four Under-$20K Classics Worth Watching Right Now
From a Porsche Boxster S to a Mercedes 500E, these are four sub-$20K classics that still make sense in 2026 — usable, distinctive, and full of analog character.
Installing an LPG Kit in 2026: Real Savings, Real Trade-Offs, and Where It Still Makes Sense
Fuel prices make old ideas look smart again. Here’s the real 2026 case for LPG conversion: costs, savings, trade-offs, Spain/Europe relevance, and why it remains niche in the USA.
Why the UK Driving Test Changed Motoring Culture
There are inventions that change a country, and then there are procedures that quietly rewire how that country behaves. The
Under $20K Classics (and Future Classics) — 5 Smart-ish Buys From Today’s BaT Board
8ravens / Under 20K Classics — 2026-03-23
Spin-to-Skip: Someone Built a “Vinyl Player” for Spotify (and Touchscreens Are For Cowards)
** The Raccoon Lab’s wall-mounted digital turntable uses a Pi + ESP32, dual displays, and DJ-style scrubbing to make streaming feel physical again.
Daily-Driving a Classic in 2026: The Real Cost (and When an EV/Hybrid Actually Makes Sense)
Fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation — here’s the snappy math on daily-driving a classic in 2026, and when a hybrid or EV actually makes sense.