1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Real story behind America’s largest amphibious car graveyard as dozens of vehicles worth $100k are left rotting in woods
A CAR graveyard in New England is home to America’s largest collection of Amphicars.
The strange vehicles can drive on both the road and on water – and a fully-restored example can fetch up to $100,000 at a classic car auction.
YouTube/@driveanalog747A car graveyard in New England is home to America’s largest collection of Amphicars[/caption]
YouTube/@driveanalog747The strange vehicles can drive on both the road and on water[/caption]
GettyToday, a fully-restored example, like this, can fetch up to $100,000 at a classic car auction[/caption]
Dozens of vehicles make up the curious collection located at the secret spot, and few know the real story behind why they’ve been dumped there.
According to a video posted to YouTube by Drive Analog, a total of 47 Amphicars can be found on the lot.
A host of other collectibles are there too, including a 1964 Chrysler New Yorker, an eight-door Checker limousine that was once owned by the US Navy, a Rad Radish Chevrolet 3100, and even an Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite.
Alongside these is an assortment of other vehicles, including old buses, RVs, and trucks.
But the biggest draw is the Amphicars in varying states of disrepair, with only two of them shown in great detail, with one apparently used frequently by the owner as his family car.
The Amphicar Model 770 is one of the most famous mass-produced amphibious vehicles.
Built by the Quandt Group, the iconic vehicle was first revealed at the 1961 New York Auto Show, produced until 1965, and sold until 1968.
Just 3,878 units were built at that time, with many of them shipped to the US, although less than 500 survive today.
In the video, the owner of the numerous vehicles describes himself as a passionate collector, and he reveals that he’s travelled across the country to acquire them.
But while he knows a lot about the history and backstory of the cars on his lot, he’s seemingly not attempted to restore them.
According to Hagerty, an Amphicar Model 770 in good condition recently fetched $82,000 at an auction – meaning the unnamed collector is sitting on a small fortune.
A buyer of the new Ferrari Purosangue will likely be forced to cough up the profit he’s made on the sale after the famous marque banned him from selling it inside the first 18 months of ownership.
GettyThe Amphicar Model 770 is one of the most famous mass-produced amphibious vehicles[/caption]
YouTube/@driveanalog747Numerous other bizarre vehicles could be found on the lot – including this car with eight doors[/caption]
YouTube/@driveanalog747A classic Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite was also found there[/caption]
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Watch as Israel reveals Hezbollah bunker ‘containing £400MILLION worth of gold and cash’ buried beneath Beirut hospital
HEZBOLLAH has stashed away £400million worth of gold and cash in a secret bunker under a Lebanese hospital, says Israeli intelligence.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim to have uncovered the terror group’s financial headquarters as they released footage showing the underground network in Beirut.
X/IDFThe IDF graphic showing the hospital and two other buildings they believe Hezbollah use as a financial HQ[/caption]
X/IDFThe three buildings are said to be connected via an underground tunnel network[/caption]
X/IDFThe Israeli illustration of what they believe Hezbollah has made underneath the Beirut hospital[/caption]
X/IDFThe IDF claim there is £400million worth of gold and cash inside the bunker[/caption]
The declassified intelligence was shared alongside a graphic showing how Hezbollah’s top brass is believed to operate through hidden tunnels and secret elevators.
Their underground bunker is said to be directly beneath Al-Sahel Hospital in the busy area of Dahiyeh in southern Beirut.
The IDF say it is made up of at least five separate rooms including what appears to be a communal bedroom and a meeting room.
They also revealed the exact location they claim Hezbollah hides its financial goods – including gold bars and stacks of cash.
A huge secure room to the right of the bunker has been shown through the IDF graphic to be filled with over £400million worth of goods.
The IDF claim the bunker was used by slain Hezbollah kingpin Hassan Nasrallah.
Israeli intelligence also say that Hezbollah chiefs use two different entrance points to access the bunker.
The illustration says that the two buildings either side of the hospital have been manipulated by the terrorists to provide tunnels for people to sneak through.
One of them is the Center Al-Sahel building which is separated from the hospital by just a few feet across a road.
The graphic suggests that Hezbollah have taken over the bottom few floors of the centre for their own personal use.
A walkway has been hollowed out underground which connects the Center Al-Sahel building to the Al-Sahel Hospital.
There also appears to be an elevator installed to transport the terror leaders between the two buildings, according to the IDF’s graphic.
The second network of tunnels sits under the Al-Ahmedi building which sits on the opposite side of the medical facility.
This tunnel is far longer as it is separated by the hospital’s car park.
IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari revealed the key Hezbollah infrastructure in a briefing on Monday.
He said: “Tonight, I am going to declassify intelligence on a site that we did not strike.
“Where Hezbollah has millions of dollars in gold and cash – in Hassan Nasrallah’s bunker.
“Where is the bunker located? Directly under Al-Sahel Hospital in the heart of Beirut.
“According to the estimates we have, there is at least half a billion dollars in dollar bills and gold stored in this bunker.
“This money could and still can be used to rebuild the state of Lebanon.”
Hagari called on the Lebanese authorities and international organisations to warn Hezbollah against using this money to rebuild and launch fresh waves of attacks.
The Israeli Air Force is said to be constantly monitoring the compound but the IDF have vowed to not strike it.
Hagari made it clear that Israel is at war with the terror group not Lebanon so keeping the hospital up and running is a priority.
The television speech by Hagari came just hours after Israel launched several airstrikes targeting places used to fund Hezbollah’s fighters.
“The Israeli Air Force carried out a series of precise strikes on these Hezbollah financial strongholds,” Hagari added.
According to the estimates we have, there is at least half a billion dollars in dollar bills and gold stored in this bunker
Daniel Hagari IDF spokesperson
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announced they had hit “close to 30 targets across Lebanon” on Monday.
Many of these were places belonged to the financial-backers of Hezbollah known as Al-Qard Al-Hassan.
The firm – who are officially registered as a charity – have been sanctioned by the US for years.
Officials accuse Hezbollah of using the financial firm to cover up its own illegal spending and to gain access to the international financial system.
“The Israeli Air Force carried out a series of precise strikes on these Hezbollah financial strongholds,” Halevi said.
“One of our main targets last night was an underground vault with tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold.
“The money was being used to finance Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel.”
This bunker is separate to the one under the hospital in Beirut.
The IDF also confirmed they carried out a tactical airstrike in Syria on Monday as they aimed to eliminate the head of Hezbollah’s financial arm.
The unnamed official was responsible for funnelling cash from Iranto its proxy, Hagari claims.
The latest on the Middle East war
ISRAEL is now at war with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon - both Iran-backed militant groups.
The fighting in the Middle East has been ongoing for over a year now since Hamas launched the deadly October 7 massacre.
In the months following Israel hit back with constant waves of air attacks and a ground invasion of Gaza – prompting Iran and its proxies to jump to the aid of Hamas.
Lebanon-based Hezbollah has since faced IDF fury with Israel wiping out their top brass one after the other in precision strikes.
Israel also launched a ground operation in Lebanon earlier this month to weaken Hezbollah and push the terror group away from the border to allow displaced Israelis to return.
In the weeks since both sides have continued to hit the other.
One of Hezbollah’s biggest attacks saw them fire a salvo of more than 100 rockets into Israel, killing at least one person and injuring others in the northern region of the country.
Footage shared by the IDF shows a building destroyed by the rocket attack that was launched from Lebanon targeting innocent Israeli people.
In response, the IDF struck multiple targets inside Lebanon which they claim are Hezbollah strongholds.
Some of the buildings struck were Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut, Israel claims.
The Israeli military also issued fresh evacuation warnings for civilians staying in Beirut’s southern suburb.
IDF Col. Avichay Adraee said: “You are in the vicinity of Hezbollah facilities, which the IDF will operate against in the near future.”
In recent days, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was the target of a terrorist drone strike.
One of the buildings close to the Israeli leader’s family home was struck by the drone strike which appeared to come from Lebanon.
As Hamas kingpin Yahya Sinwar was also ruthlessly eliminated by Israeli troops after a firefight in Gaza.
Shocking footage shows evil Hamas boss Sinwar pathetically attempt to fight off a drone with a stick in a fittingly inglorious end for the October 7 mastermind.
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BackGridFilly is banned from leaving Western Australia and has to report to the police station every day[/caption]
Filly was seen performing at the Bar1 Nightclub in Perth on September 27 with court documents revealing the alleged victim was also at the showPAFilly may be forced to spend the next two years in Australia as he awaits a trial over rape allegations[/caption]
9NewsFilly was brought by cops from Brisbane back to Perth after he was arrested[/caption]
Filly, 29, is facing four charges of rape against a 20-year-old woman after performing in the city at Bar1 Nightclub on September 27.
The YouTube star now has a Perth home for the next six months with his lawyer saying he will “lead a fairly quiet existence for a while”, the Daily Mail reports.
It comes as the Filly faces other strict bail conditions like visiting a police station each day and having to pay a $100,000 (£50,000) surety.
He also faces three counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of impeding the woman’s normal breathing or circulation by applying pressure to the alleged victim’s neck.
Court documents have also revealed the moments leading up to the crimes police claim Filly committed.
The alleged victim, a university student, was with a friend in the VIP section of the Perth show Filly was performing.
She was said to have been drinking throughout the night until the early hours of the following day.
Once Filly had stopped performing and the club started to close the young woman is believed to have met up with the social media star.
The pair are then believed to have gone back to a hotel room together.
The alleged victim then claims she was sexually assaulted and raped inside the room on September 28.
The woman phoned her friend at around 5.31am – which detectives believe was immediately after the alleged assault, according to the documents.
Seamus Rafferty, Yung Filly’s lawyer, claims the woman didn’t mention any form of sexual misconduct in the short conversation to the pal.
WA Police Prosecutor Julius Depetro says despite the video, figuring out “what happened within that room will be the issue”.
He also claims prosecutors have photographs of the alleged victim which show a “history of what we say is violent acts”.
Filly was seen speaking to guests at the nightclubFilly appeared on Channel 4’s The Great Celebrity Bake Off in 2022
Police arrested the rapper in Brisbane, on Australia’s east coast, and flew him six hours back across the Outback to Perth.
Footage showed Filly being escorted through Perth airport with his hands cuffed in front of him on Wednesday flanked by two officials.
Further footage shows the influencer – who landed his own BBC show called Hot Property in 2019 – being placed in the back of a car.
FootAsylum, the Football Association (FA), Heinz and ASOS are among the biggest names to part ways with the internet personality.
One of Filly’s closest pals and fellow YouTuber, Chunkz, whose real name is Amin Mohamed, spoke out about the case for the first time last week.
In a clip posted to Instagram, he said: “Like everyone I’ve heard the reports coming out of Australia.
“While I understand many of you want my reaction on it, as this is an ongoing court case I hope you guys understand that I can’t and won’t be commenting on it publicly, so yeah I’ve just come on here to basically let you know the reasons as to why I can’t. Love.”
The pair worked together on their podcast The Chunkz and Filly Show and were due to put on a live show last week.
The show was quickly axed as organisers Troxy offered ticket-holders a refund.
It comes as The Sun spoke to a mum who has accused Filly of breaking her terminally ill son’s heart after he failed to keep a promise he made to the youngster.
The YouTuber told Mason Greaves, 12, he was there to “support him” and challenged him to a game of Fortnite in a video.
But mum Kelly Greaves claims the rapper instead ghosted her poorly son and even at one point told him to “shut up”.
Depetro told a court that “no ordinary person could consent” to what the images allegedly show.
Who is Yung Filly?
YUNG Filly gained a huge social media following thanks to his songs and comedy videos.
The influencer got his big break on YouTube in 2013 before moving into mainstream TV.
Although he goes by Yung Filly, his real name is Andres Felipé Barrientos.
He was born on August 6, 1995, and moved to the UK from Colombia when he was two years old.
Filly then relocated to southeast London during his childhood.
When asked what it was like growing up in the capital, he told Indy100: “I come from the bottom of the barrel…and that’s why I’m so grateful for the position I’m in now.
“My mum definitely shaped me with the lessons she taught me.
“She’s a single mum with three kids, my dad was a s*** dad so she just had to make it happen.
“She did loads of cleaning jobs. My mum worked at Poundland at the time I had some mad BBC series…just getting my mum out of the position she was in was just the biggest motivation.”
Filly is best known for being a member of comedy group The Wall of Comedy.
He is affiliated with fellow YouTuber Chunkz and the pair have collaborated on many videos and tracks.
Over the years, Filly has also taken part in The Sidemen‘s Charity Football Match, organised by members Josh Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown, KSI, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis.
Filly’s second court hearing isn’t scheduled until DecemberInstagram
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Luke Littler confirms he will appear on iconic ITV show as teen darts sensation prepares for TV role
LUKE LITTLER has confirmed he will appear on Bullseye as the iconic show returns to ITV.
A Christmas Special will air later this year with cricket legend Freddie Flintoff to host.
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And darts sensation Littler will appear as a special guest, with the teen sharing the news on social media.
Littler’s confirmation came after SunSport exclusively revealed he would be taking part last week.
Excitement surrounding Littler’s surge to the World Darts Championship final as a 16-year-old is said to have inspired ITV bosses to revive the programme.
Professional darters were regular guests on the original series where they tried to score as many points as possible to bag money for charities chosen by the competing pairs of amateur player plus quizzer.
A TV insider said: “Luke wasn’t even born when Bullseye was on our screens with original host, Jim Bowen.
“But Luke knows this is a plum role to have landed.
“As he steps up to the Bullseye oche he knows he’s following in the footsteps of legends including Eric Bristow and Jocky Wilson who all threw darts on the programme in its 1980s heyday.
“It’s also a coup for the makers of the new Bullseye as Luke is now one of Britain’s best-known players.
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“Producers moved swiftly to sign him shortly after the programme was recommissioned by ITV.”
Littler, 17, is also set to feature heavily in the first two episodes of a new Sky series about darts.
The documentary, titled ‘Darts’, could air later this year.
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on ‘Needs to be stopped,’ fumes driver as car is towed from parking lot before ticket expired – company ‘lied about time’
A DRIVER has been left fuming after their car was towed from a parking lot before their ticket expired, claiming they were “lied to” about the restrictions.
Several motorists had complained of the same issue, with police having to step in to ease tensions.
YouTubeSabrina Vega claims that her car was towed before her parking permit expired[/caption]
YouTubeOne driver had their vehicle hauled away 18 minutes early, according to cops[/caption]
YouTubeMs Vega had to pay over $200 to get her car back[/caption]
Sabrina Vega found herself stranded with her two kids when her car disappeared from a parking lot near the River Centre mall in downtown San Antonio, TX.
She claimed that she paid a two-hour permit and returned to the same spot exactly on the hour, only to find her vehicle gone.
The mom was then informed that the car had been towed for allegedly exceeding her stay time and was being held in impound.
And she told KENS 5 that she wasn’t the only one, saying: “My car was already gone.
“[The parking company] need to take responsibility for it.
“It’s their property and they’re just hurting people.”
The group of drivers then filed a police report, which seemed to shed some light on the situation.
While they could not prove that Ms Vega’s vehicle was towed early, cops did find that one of the group’s cars was taken at least 18 minutes before the end of their permit.
In their report, the investigating officer also stated: “I advised all parties that the towing company is known for towing early or grabbing the vehicle as its time is about to expire.”
Ms Vega was eventually able to get her car back, but was forced to pay a $230 release fee as well as the cost of an Uber to get her to the impound.
Unfortunately, the police said they were unable to bring any enforcement against the company responsible.
How to fight a parking ticket
You can avoid being ticketed by following all posted laws and ordinances, but sometimes mistakes are made
Like any form of citation, parking tickets are preventable by reading and obeying posted signage. However, when visiting a new city, or state, or in a hurry, things can be missed and mistakes are made.
Suddenly there’s a ticket you weren’t prepared to pay for. If the ticket is a surprise to you, there are a few things you can do to help your case when appealing a parking ticket.
Carefully read the ticket. Look for errors like incorrect street names, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, time and date, etc. Errors would then make the ticket invalid.
Take photos. Of the vehicle in the parking space, lack of signage, or other vehicles that weren’t cited for performing the same parking job. If the ticket involves parking too close to something like a fire hydrant, a photo showing a reasonable distance would help your case. Make sure metadata with the time and date are accessible. Signs that are obstructed by trees, or are on bent posts, or aren’t “obvious” are great things to photograph, too.
Make sure the statute that was violated is listed on the ticket. If not listed, the ticket is not valid.
Promptly follow the appeal instructions on the ticket. All legitimate tickets will have directions for appeal. Waiting until the very last moment weakens your argument and can result in late fees.
When in court, avoid these phrases as they reduce your credibility and weaken your argument:
“I didn’t know the law.”
“I was on my way to move my car.”
“I can’t afford this ticket.”
“I’ve been doing this for years.”
“I checked with the parking officer, who said it was OK.”
Contact a lawyer. If you’re running into roadblocks and feel stuck, it may be best to reach out to a traffic lawyer in your area. Many have free case consultations.
The parking lot is private property, meaning that the early towing dispute is technically a civil issue, not a criminal case.
According to KENS 5, the parking operator failed to respond to multiple requests for comment, even when presenter Andrew Moore visited their offices in person on camera.
It comes after it was revealed that drivers face $100 fines after the number of speed cameras on “America’s most hated road” was doubled.
YouTubePolice even admitted that the towing company is ‘known for’ such behaviour[/caption]
YouTubeThe parking operator did not comment, even when approached on camera by reporters[/caption]
And an Arby’s manager was found dead in a walk-in freezer at a branch in New Iberia, Louisiana – around 70 miles southwest of Baton Rouge – in May 2023.
The U.S. Sun has approached Walmart Canada for comment.
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Thai nationals in Korea prepare to exorcise ‘little ghosts’
Thai nationals in South Korea launched a new service aimed at facilitating the arrest of illegal Thai workers, also known as “little ghosts,” who have disputes with their clients. The Facebook page Poetry of B*tch shared details of this unusual new service yesterday, October 22. The service, operated by Thai people in South Korea, offers …
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Sky’s the limit: Mysterious pillar ‘clouds’ over Ubon Ratchathani
A mysterious pillar, or column, rising from rainbow-hued clouds has enchanted the skies above Ubon Ratchathani, capturing the attention and imaginations of residents alike. The striking phenomenon, immortalised in a photograph shared on the Facebook page มีด่าน อุบลราชธานี, sparked a flurry of intrigue and speculation about its origins. “What’s this pillar? Yesterday, October 21, at …
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Lucky seven ‘float’ to safety after Phuket longtail capsizes
All seven passengers were plucked to safety after a longtail boat capsized near Koh Rang Yai, just off Phuket’s east coast, late yesterday afternoon. The alarm was raised at 5.20pm yesterday, October 21, a mere ten-minute boat ride from the shore, and police dashed to the scene. Rescue teams sprang into action, racing from AA …
1 day agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Political unrest impacts Thailand’s stock market performance
Political turbulence, both on the domestic and international fronts, is tempering the growth prospects of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), despite the Thai index briefly surpassing the 1,500-point mark. Analysts note that the Election Commission’s (EC) recent decision to investigate Thaksin Shinawatra for potentially exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party is …
