Japan's "Lucky 13"

Our friends over at Winding Road always have something interesting to report, and this month they've turned their attentions east to the Land of the Rising Sun.

In their January 2008 edition, Chris Paukert chooses Japan's 13 "Most Beautiful Designs". What cars made the cut? Read the magazine here.

Discovered: Forlorn RX-7 Lives on the Streets of Daly City!

I spotted this once-pristine kitted-out RX-7 on a Daly City sidestreet. In white with flared rear fenders, sideskirts, a front air dam, and even a period 80s whale tale, it looked like a Miami Beach pimp/coke dealer's special, circa 1982. But what a sweet remnant of the 80s! Unfortunately, it was a bit rusty. Oh well, at least the whale tail proved to be the perfect place for the resident next door to put his extra car seat and his baby seat while he washed his van.