Category Archives: Quick Hitter

Quick Hitter: This Is Mini Weather

Posted on January 16, 2013 by needthatcar

What do you do when winter comes, the roads get ugly, and traffic turns sketchy? Why you break out the one vehicle that is most suited for the job. A classic Mini Countryman? Lolwut? Screw road salt and inclement conditions, … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Push Slower Edition

Posted on November 29, 2012 by needthatcar

This picture doesn’t need a thousand words to get its point across.  If if did say a thousand words, they would most likely be about the overall, long-term reliability of older Fiats.  They would then likely delve into Consumer Reports … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Lotta Ladas Edition

Posted on November 26, 2012 by needthatcar

Click for larger image. This parking lot, likely in Samara Oblast, is chock full of Ladas.  Need That Car has a real soft spot for these little Russian clunkers.  The Lada was also known as the Fiat 124, which sold … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: VW Beetle Vespa Trailer

Posted on November 12, 2012 by needthatcar

This Volkswagen owner has a very refined sense of style. The scooter must be the envy of all the other scooters. Bravo!

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Quick Hitter: Separated At Birth, Griffin Edition

Posted on October 10, 2012 by needthatcar

Design inspiration could come from anywhere…even Quahog.

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Quick Hitter: Totally Looks Like Edition

Posted on September 21, 2012 by needthatcar

This Nissan Rogue grille totally looks like a ’77-’79 Corvette flags emblem. Who knew? There’s something interesting about the Rogue after all.

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Quick Hitter: Separated At Birth Edition

Posted on August 23, 2012 by needthatcar

These two cars have a real Luke/Princess Leia thing going. Could it be they have the same evil father? Perhaps, and if so, he must be some special kind of ugly.

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I Want That Job: R/C Mini Cooper Discus Retriever

Posted on August 10, 2012 by needthatcar

Those wry Brits have an adorable ingenious method for retrieving the discus and the javelins thrown at this year’s summer games.  A remote controlled Mini Cooper.  The judges drop the hardware in the car’s sunroof and some lucky schmo drives … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Spotted In The Wild Edition

Posted on August 3, 2012 by needthatcar

It is very rare to see these creatures in the wild.  Here, a lucky photographer was able to snap a shot of three General Motors products cavorting in a barren, desert habitat.  In the photo, you see a 1968 Camaro, … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Midget Love Edition

Posted on July 31, 2012 by needthatcar

Some may be familiar with Donna’s Ranch. Some may not. If you aren’t, here is some employment advice: Don’t google it at work. Suffice it to say that they offer free tours, free wi-fi, and free showers, and earn their … Continue reading →

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