30 Billion Fewer Miles Driven!?!

Acording to AAA, Americans are driving less. 30 Billion miles less! Oil prices have forced people out of their cars and into busses and trains. I take everything AAA says with a grain salt. But there appears to be a major shift in America's driving habits.

Wake of the Flood

My Midget just got caught in a nasty rainstorm. With the top down! About three and half inches of rain collected under the seats of the car. And, of course, it won't start. May have to have it towed home to dry out. In the mean time, I saw this orange Mini for sale online. A hard top car is looking pretty good to me right now.

Classic Mini's

I'm starting to look at getting a classic Mini again. I was originally turned off to these cars because of the high prices they seem to go for. $8,000 for a real basic model seems unreasonably high to me. Many go for over $15,000 and even into the $20,000s! Seems crazy to me, especially since an MG Midget, which has the same engine and is just as "cute" can be had for $3,000-$5,000. But recently I have seen some in the $5,000-$6,000 level which is about right. When one comes up for sale at this price it is snatched up pretty fast. In the mean time I'm happy with my Midget.

See you on Bear Mountain next week

May 7th will be the Start of Bear Mountain's car cruise season. Check out Rod Benders Club site for all the info. I don't know a better way to spend a Wednesday night in the Summer.

Small Cars Make a Comback

Acording to the New York Times, US car buyers are finally turning away from SUV's and buying small cars again. SUV sales are down 25 percent. It is bad news for Detroit, which has made the big (and unsafe) trucks a staple of US roads for the last 10 years. Except for the little Ford Focus, Americans have been looking overseas to Japan and Europe for more reasonable transportation. The Yaris made by Toyota has seen sales increased by 46% and Ford's Focus up 32%.

The SMART has landed in the US!

If you haven't seen one drive through your town yet, you soon will. Prices start around $12,500 for base model. I shouldn't have any trouble fitting this in my garage next to my MG Midget. SMART Center, Englewood

Thank you for coming to the show!!

First, I want to thank all the folks who came to the show and stood in the Bergen Mall Parking lot in the blazing sun. I don't know about you, but I had a nice sunburn by the time I came home.

We had about thirty-five cars to the show. Not quite the turnout I was expecting. But I am thankful for the cars that did come. We handed out some trophies. Had some hot dogs. And saw some pretty nice cars.

I'm taking a break from the car show promotion biz. I really wore myself down this summer going to shows and handing out fliers. Next summer I want to relax and enjoy some car shows without worrying about attracting people to my show.

So look for more post on this site about classic cars, new hybrid cars, the latest exotic cars and my adventures driving around in my MG. I'm leaving the car shows to pros for now on.

David Diller
1974 MG Midget
Alpine, NJ

9/9/07 @ THE BERGEN MALL PARAMUS NEW JERSEY

Show is coming together nicely. If you need any info or you just want to let me know you're coming, shoot me an email at davidjdiller@yahoo.com or give me a call 908-358-4202.

Remember, the Bergen Mall is on Route 4 East at Forest Ave.

If you are coming from Fort Lee, take Route 4 East about 5 miles. You will pass "Riverside Square Mall" and Hackensack Ave. You will see The big 10 plex movie theater and "Toys R Us" on your left. The Bergen Mall is just past that on your left. Take Forest Ave exit(s) and go over overpass.

If you are comming from the Gargen State Parkway, Take Route 4 West. The Bergen Mall is about 1 mile past Route 17 (Don't get on Route 17!) You will also pass the "Garden State Plaza" and "Sam Ash Music Store" I'll have signs out for you.

Consult a map before you leave. I hate getting lost on the way to a car show.
See you there!!



September 9th 2007 Bergen Mall (in front of Century 21) Paramus, NJ Route 4 East. 9am-3pm. $5.

*CAR SHOW * PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH 2007 AT THE BERGEN MALL PARAMUS NJ

Bergen Car Show 2005 004, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday September 9th 2007 at the Bergen Mall Parking Lot, Paramus, NJ Route 4. $5. Contact me if you would like to bring a car. Open to ALL MAKES. See you there! David.

DAVIDJDILLER@YAHOO.COM
More photo's on my other site Diller's Car Shows

THE 3RD ANNUAL BERGEN MUSEUM CAR SHOW!!!

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 2007; AT THE BERGEN MALL; PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY; ROUTE 4 EAST; $5 DAY OF EVENT; OPEN TO ALL MAKES; MODERN CLASSICS WELCOME (Z'S, ETC); BIO-DIESEL AND GREESECARS, TOO; TROPHIES AWARDED; ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOT DOGS AND SODAS FOR SALE; BENEFITS THE BERGEN MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE. MUSEUM WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.THEBERGENMUSEUM.COM CONTACT: DAVIDJDILLER@YAHOO.COM

Chevy's at the Bergen Car Show 2006

Bergen Car Show 2006 030
Originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Jaguar at Bergen Car Show 2006

Bergen Car Show 2006 028, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Bergen Car Show 2006 031

Bergen Car Show 2006 031, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

MGB

Bergen Car Show 2006 006

Bergen Car Show 2006 006, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Bio-Diesel VW.

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Bergen Car Show 2006 027, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

MG owners compare notes.

Bergen Car Show 2006 014

Bergen Car Show 2006 014, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Photo's from the 2006 Bergen Car Show

Bergen Car Show 2006 010, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Here are the photo's I have from the 2006 Bergen Car Show. Sorry it took so long...

FOR SALE: MG Midget 1965

MG Midget 1965-1, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Bill Lenihan just informed me that he got his '65 Midget running again and he's ready to sell it. It's a great looking car. It has some body rust but the floors are solid. He's looking for $3500 Obo. Got to love a black MG!Click on picture for more photo's of this car.

Contact:
William J. Lenihan
william.lenihan@philips.com
Phone: (914) 333-9622
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY

My MG on Broadway and 83rd

My MG on the Upper West Side, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Got to love this weather. Christmas lights are going up but it still feels like Fall. Been driving the MG everywhere. Took it to work in Lower Manhattan a couple of times last week. My co-workers thought it was a trip. Driving down Riverside Drive is real nice. Parking is obviously easy. Got to watch the pot-holes. Otherwise, it is very pleasent.

Happy Thanksgiving From Jersey Mini!

Been too busy driving to post lately. The MG has been just gobbling up miles. The more I drive it, the better she drives! I'll post some more pictures soon. Oh, and I still have photo's from September's Car Show that I promised to post!

My MG in the PIP in Alpine NJ

My MG in the PIP Alpine NJ3, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Had a great ride in the MG on Monday. Perfect weather! Hopped out and snapped pics with the camera phone.

My '74 MG Midget

My MG in the PIP Alpine NJ2, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

My MG in the PIP Alpine NJ

My MG in the PIP Alpine NJ, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

Spent most of the day with the MG yesterday. Took it to the bank in Englewood then into the Palisade Interstate Park to to some leaf peeping. I've got the top up now for cooler months. She's running great right now.

Citroen Crusin in Tenafly

Citroen Crusin in Tenafly, originally uploaded by davidjdiller.

I've spotted a handfull of Citroen's parked around Tenafly, but I've never seen one on the go, before! The Citroen DS is something to behold. Light years ahead of it's time. But you need real skills to keep these on the road. French cars are very complicated.

Back on the road.

Got the Midget back from the garage. It's driving much better now. It stalled out while I was backing out of my garage. Took me a while, but I got it running again. The headlights went off for a while last night. Not sure what that was about. But they came back on as I kept driving. Glad to have the car back. Nothing like driving an MG!