My niece Lisa thinks this tricked-out special edition car should be my new Mustang. Other uncles might be too proud to accept such a fine gift for Christmas, but knowing what a significant role I played in Lisa’s formative years, how could I turn her down? (Although this means I guess I have to get her something, too. Maybe a Mustang calendar.)

Meanwhile, Ed the car broker tells me that I can indeed have the car I want — if I order it specially built from the factory. When possible, I like to get what I want, so I’m going to do that. And I’ll park it next to the tricked-out gift from Lisa. And she can ride in either one whenever she comes to visit and kicks in for gas.

Finally, Doug, who still hasn’t read his reading list or commented on it (even though dozens of complete strangers have downloaded it and are now having far more fulfilling cocktail chatter as a result), is inspired by the vision of this man who built a one-third, perfectly running Porsche — to display in his dining room. Click here for the video.

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