I gotcha all beat...
1974 Austin Mini 850...while I was restoring it, I didn't notice that the gas gauge was broken. On it's maiden voyage down a 6 lane, it freakin ran out of gas. Had to walk about a mile to fill up it's 6 GALLON tank.
Only problem, though, is when 16 wheelers pass me doing 80 or so. woohoo! talk about a thrill!
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