Need a car for a road trip and you don’t have time to stop for a bathroom break? No Problem.  Need to sit outside someone’s house and photograph their every move, even when you absolutely, positively have to use the restroom?  No problem.

Thanks to the wonderful website eBay, a lucky bidder was able to address both of these concerns by purchasing a “specially equipped” 1988 Ford E-Series van.  Designed with the peeping tom surveillance specialist in mind, this van has every conceivable piece of electronic equipment from the early 90’s, including a VCR, CB system, video printer (whatever that is), and a genuine cellular phone!

Other features of this sweet ride include a periscope (for when you go underwater?), as well as a gun lock, steel partitions, and deadbolt locks on the doors (for when you just have to take prisoners).

But bar none, the most unique feature is the built-in toilet.  Where the waste goes, or how it’s removed is a question for another day.  To me, the key to this monster is that they didn’t overlook any detail, including the wood paneling.  So to recap; you get a roaming toilet with wood paneled walls, a gun rack, a CB radio, and a video printer, all for the low price of $4,150.00.  I’m not sure what this specialty van would cost to insure, but it must be worth every pretty penny.

God Bless eBay!

[Source: eBay]

This Father’s Day, June 20, marks the 100th anniversary of the first celebration of the holiday, and for those sons and daughters still looking to find dad the perfect present to honor the centennial, time is running out.

Fortunately for the last minute Father’s Day shopper (like most of us are), we can always rely on our nations strip malls and the internet to offer Father’s Day specials on things related to cars.  Because lets face it, he probably cares more about his car than his family anyway.

So without further adieu, here are the top eight Father’s Day gifts for dad’s car:

 

8.  Car Cell Phone Holder:  Turn your cup holder into something a little more useful with this phone holder, available for $9.99 at AutoZone.

 

 

 

7.  Front Seat Car Organizer:  Remember Case Logic, the company that made all the books for your CD’s back when you bought CD’s?  Well, they are still keeping you organized with the ability to store your drink, phone, maps, pens, and presumably CD’s.  All this for only $12.00, available at Target. 

 

 

 

6.  Car Wash Kit:  There is only one thing dads more than driving a dirty car around; having to pay for a carwash.  End your fathers misery by shelling out twenty bucks for this car wash kit, available at amazon.com. 

 

 

 

5.  Sports Trunk It Golf Gear Organizer:  The name may be cumbersome, but this product is not, and it combines dad’s car with his other love; golf. Its also available at amazon.comand will only set you back $26.95 

 

 

 

4.   Car USB Charger:  Your dad has lots of gadgets, which means he has lots of needs to charge them.  This car charger from Brookstone is only $25 and has five different tips, so it can handle everything from his phone, to his camera, to his iPod…unless he has an iPhone, which does all of those things…Then he would only need one tip.

 

 

 

3.  Emergency Travel Tool Set:  Whenever you travel, its always smart and safe to carry an emergency kit in your car.  Get dad this deluxe one from FindGift.com as the $40 you spend could save him a lot of trouble down the road. 

 

 

 

2.  Personalized Garage Clock:  While this gift is not technically for your car, it is for your garage, which houses your car.  This clock from Brookstonecan be personalized with your dads name and features recycled aluminum for the rugged look.  It’s a little more expensive than the other gifts, clocking in at $119.95, but much more reasonable than our number one item.

 

 

 

1.  2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti:  Since you love your dad soooo much, don’t be a cheapskate and shell out your hard-earned dough for something that will make you dad’s favorite child…by a mile.  For only $151,444.00 you can “Buy It Now” on ebayand have it in time for Sunday.  So what’s holding you back?  Don’t you love your dad?  

Some common rules when you are driving include buckle your seat belt, obey the traffic laws and do not drink and drive. It’s the word “drive” that often brings confusion to this statement. I’m sure you’ve heard that you can get a DUI while riding your bike. But what about a bar stool?

A man in Ohio tried to debate this topic when he was recently cited for driving a bar stool. Kile Wygle was charged with a DUI this past March while driving his home-made motorized bar stool. He fell off the vehicle and was then approached by a police officer.

Wygle contested, “It was just an accident.” And when the police asked how he fell off the vehicle and asked how many beers he had, Wygle replied, “More like fifteen.” The vehicle was then placed for sale on eBay by the county, finally being sold for more than $1,000!

Another man received similar punishment last year in Illinois while operating a lawn mower under the influence. You would think a revoked license would teach this 49 year old man a lesson, but he was caught taking his yellow lawn mower for a beer run to a local gas station. A woman in Alabama was even arrested for riding a horse while intoxicated. Ohio police officers say you can get cited for driving any motorized vehicle while under the influence and even a bike if you are on public property.

So remember, play it safe when you are enjoying an evening of celebrating or leisure with your friends and family. Take a cab, designate a sober driver and do not drive ANY vehicles while under the influence this holiday season.

 

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[Source: CNN.com, Associated Content, Fox News, Dispatch]