- Look, dad, I can reach!! I just had to reinstall the seat!!!! - Come here, you little brat! Don't you dare try driving that truck, can't you see it's fully loaded with dynamite?

It better doesn't 💥🤞🏻

Migue is eager to drive these trucks!! But he isn't tall enough yet; he can't reach the pedals, and the seat is not adjustable. So while he grows, he will have to settle with seating in the cabin and cleaning the dashboard. 😛 1917 Mack AC, closeup to cabin. #Mack #Trucks #drawing #Inkscape #vector

Miguelito and Migue are checking out two Japanese cars: a 1983 Datsun Sakura in red, and a 1985 Nissan Sakura in white. Yes, same car, different brand; that's the time when Datsun rebranded itself as Nissan in Mexico. This was the only model to carry both brand names. Background photo: PIX11.

Migue's been working on the town's mine as a general assistant, which means most of the time he is the one keeping clean the fleet and sorted, cleaned and lubed the tools. He also handles the occasional oil change for these huge beasts. A fully loaded 1917 Mack AC. #kids #work #fun #Mack #truck

What are you planning now, Migue? I see you got dressed as a 1930s brat, hope you're not planning to steal the Model A this time!

Migue and Miguelito (!?!?!?!?) are nerding over a big, just unboxed brake rotor and disc. Because they are two little nerds, fascinated with cars and all things mechanic. The car? A 1979 Ford Mustang fastback in a very discreet yellow. Because why not. #inkscape #vector #Ford #Mustang #kids #play

1999 Plymouth Prowler. The swan song of the Plymouth division, this car is a great eye magnet, though they say it could have benefited from a V8 engine instead of its standard six. This was a challenge to draw! #Plymouth #Prowler #drawing #Inkscape #vector #kids

This is why I no longer tell jokes at home. XD

2006 Dodge RAM SRT-10. A big pickup with a bigger (and very powerful!) engine, the same used on the Viper.

A very old bank note from 1913. National Bank of Mexico, Cinco Pesos, october 1913. During the revolution (1910 - 1921) it was common that local banks or large entities printed their own money, which was valid only in their 'territories' and until power shifted to the other band.

Juarez Theatre, El Oro, Mexico. #Photo #Photography

The door to the Juarez Theatre, El Oro, Mexico. Behind these doors lie one of the so-called 'Centennial' theatres, venues built at or around the centennial date of Mexico's Independence. In this case, the building dates from 1907. Built in steel and wood, with a sandstone facade. #photo #photography

At the beach (based on an actual photo from my album circa 1979). 1969 Ford Falcon Futura hardtop. #Ford #Falcon #kids #play

Miguelito is contemplating his latest mischief: he turned the neighbor's VW into Herbie, the Love Bug. XD .... Hope the neighbor likes it and has a good sense of humor, kiddo, for your sake... XD

A few years back (a few?? try around 10 years ago!!) tried using a simplified style for my drawings, like with this Honda.

Miguelito's new challenge is: turn a homely Volkswagen into the allmighty Herbie. Will he succeed?

Would you make your kid erase his crayon masterpiece, just because he thought your car would look cool with an original art on its sides? :P XD Based on a true story. Don't ask what happened to Miguelito after cleaning the car. XD #kids #play #mischief #Volkswagen #drawing #crayons #Inkscape

Shift's end at the local gold mine. Migue, who has been working as an office boy there, prepares to warm up the engine of the trusty family Volkswagen. ... Don't worry, in this world the boy is old enough to drive, and air polution is just a very distant threat. (Yes, I wish I lived there).

Municipal offices in El Oro, Mexico. This building dates from 1907 and was built during the gold bonanza in the region. El Oro was an important mining town at the turn of the century. Today it's a 'magical town' with lots of interesting buildings to see. #photo #photography #Mexico

This reminded me of an old song: "Time keeps flowing like a river to the sea..." This cristaline stream of water comes from the dephts of the Earth. Flows through an old abandoned mine in Mexico. And it's rather toxic: it contains traces of arsenic, mercury, and other chemicals. #Photography #photo

A very proud Miguelito shows off his debut model: the 1963 Chrysler Turbine. Young Migue will be the official host when we introduce experimental, prototype or concept cars in this account, as well as movie or TV cars. Lots of potential job for the little brat! #Chrysler #Turbine #Experimental

1977 1303 Volkswagen 'Super Beetle' Cabrio. #Volkswagen #Beetle #cabrio #drawing #vector #Inkscape #kids #Guanajuato #Mexico

Happy Birthday, Mexico! #Mexico #independence #vector #drawing #car #Volkswagen #VW #vocho

Young Migue in front of the Porsche typ 12 from 1931, generally considered the first prototype of what would become the Volkswagen. This represent one of two sedans and one cabrilet coupe built as part of that project. The car included a 5 cylinder radial engine in the back. #Volkswagen #history

My ride parked in front of the Miguel Hidalgo garden in Guanajuato, Mexico. #Guanajuato #Mexico #travel #Chrysler #Dodge #Spirit #photo #photography

Driving on the narrow Belauzaran street in Guanajuato, México. These were originally the old Guanajuato river, but in the 1950s it was intubated and three streets were built over it, among them the so-called Underground Street. Yo can't visit Guanajuato without going through them. Literally!

Brass sculpture honoring the miners of old,located at the entrance of the city of Guanajuato,Mexico. Guanajuato is an old mining town that still has several active mines around. Built on mountainous terrain,Guanajuato is known for its narrow alleys and big legends and festivals, like the Cervantino.

Life always finds a way. A small cactus thriving on a tiled cornice. Ex-hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera, Guanajuato, Mexico. #photo #photography #rustic #colonial

El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha in a larger-than-life representation installed at the Castillo de Santa Cecilia Hotel in Guanajuato, Mexico. #photo #photography #Guanajuato #Mexico #Quijote #Quixote

Two stages in Migue's dorkiness. His peak was when he was 7 - 8 years old; but he has been becoming more civilized and more socially acceptable since then. XD Currently, at 11, he could pass for a normal kid... until he starts talking about cars. 😅 #kids #drawing #inkscape #evolution

Look! A photo of a younger, dorkier Migue!!! Don't worry, his nerdiness is not contagious, he is vaccinated and tamed. XD #kids #drawing #cars #Volkswagen #Beetle #backintime

Nice outfit, Migue! Hope you put on some lotion, or your arms and legs will burn to a crisp real soon! (see alt text) Photo taken in Acapulco, Mexico, circa 1981. #vintage #photo #photography #kids #Acapulco #sea

Another vintage photo from the album. Downtown Guadalajara, Jalisco, circa 1980. #vintage #photography #photo

A gearhead since young. Posing with the family's 1978 VW Beetle some Saturday in early 1979. Check the bell bottom pants!!! #vintage #photo #kids #Volkswagen

Light and shadows over a narrow street in downtown El Oro, Mexico. #photography #photo

The main square of El Oro, Mexico, an old and small mining town with a strong siren call. I love it!

No, the VW Thing wasn't only yellow or orange. At least in Mexico, in its golden years, the Safari (as it was called here) was available in several colors, some of them with very Mexican names. Here Migue shows nine of them. Which one do you like? #kids #Volkswagen #VW #Thing #Safari #Inkscape

Honda is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Mexico, and Migue is homaging it with some of its most iconic models. Party on!

1945 Jeep CJ-2A. Where do you think you're going, kiddo? Invite us to the ride!

Yeah, Migue, you've come a long way since your debut. You definitely look more confident and ready for your role as the official mascot of this page.

Migue is showing off a true automotive unicorn: a 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga Canguro campervan, a very rare officially approved conversion on a very rare model, exclusive for the Mexican market. Bet you hadn't seen one before! #Volkswagen #camper #Hormiga #Canguro #drawing #Inkscape #kids #play

Migue has been running around with the cousins all the evening, and is getting tired and really sweatty. He took off his shirt and leaned on a 1960 Toyopet Crown that was parked nearby. As he admired the car, he caught his breath to continue running until dusk!

Migue found this 1960 Renault 4 racer and is imagining himself going at full gas through the dunes and dirt roads of the Leon Rally. Who knows when that car last ran, but it still looked like it could kick up some dust! "Maybe I could make it start", thought Migue. #Renault #R4 #inkscape #vector

Migue was riding his bike when he saw this one: a 1974 Renault 12 TL parked by a green house downtown. Migue stopped and climbed out of his bike as gracefuly as possible (read: he almost crashed) and went to peek that car, the newest Renault model in Mexico at the time! #Renault #drawing #Inkscape

Migue is fighting a losing battle against dust and mud trying to keep the cars clean at the grandpas'. Here he is washing for the umpteen time his aunt's 1975 VW Brasilia. Have fun, kiddo; I heard the aunt plans to go to the town in the evening. (See alt text for context)

I'm doing fine. It's incredible what a long chat with a stranger can do for your mental health. I've heard it elsewhere but i'll repeat it: don't be ashamed of feeling down, reach out and ask for help. Maybe you just need to talk things out to start feeling better. It worked wonders for me.

Ouch... this photo costed you blood, kiddo. We were going through a very scenic road, and found a place where we could stop for a photo session. The place looked solid, but it was gravel and stones. Migue slipped on one and crashed to the ground! A new scar on the leg, I guess. Oh, Well...