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Jim Magill

@thealso.bsky.social

Ex Weird Car Twitter & 90s Fiat whittler

2,343 Followers  |  2,408 Following  |  6,429 Posts  |  Joined: 27.09.2023  |  1.821

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I am in your debt

10.02.2026 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sorry, should of saved you a click

10.02.2026 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've given up on them till spring

09.02.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Simeone Museum on X: "1985 Volvo 340 The Volvo 340, originally developed as the DAF Project P900 in 1973, is a rear-wheel drive hatchback offered in both three- and five-door versions, sold exclusively outside North America. Its most unique feature was the Variomatic CVT transaxle, which famously https://t.co/cEiZvqS0u5" / X 1985 Volvo 340 The Volvo 340, originally developed as the DAF Project P900 in 1973, is a rear-wheel drive hatchback offered in both three- and five-door versions, sold exclusively outside North America. Its most unique feature was the Variomatic CVT transaxle, which famously https://t.co/cEiZvqS0u5

Was actually on display at...

x.com/i/status/182...

09.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

2012 lol

It's in a conservation area so looks a lot older

09.02.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh well remembered, I just said to him last night about it

Not sure if it will go with the vibe in the new house though

AI suggestions seem to be more Edwardian, though it feels like the Rover V8 does fit that era 🀣

09.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I should get something more personal

09.02.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember it used to pull your old caravan that was heavier than the Skoda lol

You'd never get away with that now 🀣

09.02.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I miss that old thing

Ended up in a forest outside of GdaΕ„sk with most of the bottom of the engine missing after it left the road having hit an oil slick and hitting a tree stump

09.02.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Even just a nice twin cam

09.02.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I brought one before, it's in Vermont now

09.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should I?

09.02.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol

09.02.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FIAT Strada - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: InterestingπŸ‘

For: Distinctive styling, clever construction, economical, quiet and relaxed cruising
Against: Ride & steering disappointing, awkward clutch action
Sum-up: Modern, practical and generally pleasing
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

09.02.2026 04:14 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Welcome to Petrospect! My new autoblog. You’ve heard correctly, I am starting an autoblog! How did we get here? Buckle up!It’s been quite a journey so far which I think is essential to the core of what Petrospect is. If you d…

I have an announcement to make: I'm launching an autoblog!
Cat's out of the bag, it needed to happen.
This is my first article about my journey as a person and enthusiast so far, I hope you enjoy it!
Here's to more of this to come! #weirdcarBS, #carbluesky
petrospect.blog/2025/10/15/w...

15.10.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 1

I watched it yesterday

They were light on the details

08.02.2026 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The one on TG was a busso

08.02.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What did Clarkson say in the TG video? 14k to build ?

08.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

For the sake of Sion's nuptials that needs to go lol

08.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pardon our interruption...

ebay.us/m/6szOv5

08.02.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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The good old days

08.02.2026 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still in daily use here #CarsOfAnglesey

08.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Shame he's such an awful person

I like his fashion lol

08.02.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do National Trust members buck the trend in monochrome cars?

08.02.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not the right car and it's not really the right time for a Cortina either

It's a long finger project for SiΓ΄n I think

08.02.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's his

Do you want me in this photo or do you not want me in it face lol

06.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh random photo bomb lol

06.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Would love to

Just closed on the house in Cambridgeshire this morning so will be a busy few weeks ahead

06.02.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Think it never moves from there

06.02.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Think SiΓ΄n and I are going with the 340

Maybe

06.02.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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