CARtoons #4 [105]

In "Krass and Bernie," Jo’s car, Krass, finds himself caught in the middle of a classic case of misplaced generosity when Bernie’s friends fail to reciprocate his kindness—only for luck to swing back in his favor with a surprise film opportunity. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with the kind of wry, car-based humor that makes the most of a single, perfectly timed moment of irony.

In "The Threadhead Family," the quirky household sets out for a countryside picnic, embracing the simple joy of an alfresco feast surrounded by nature—no grand gestures, just the kind of perfectly ordinary fun that feels like a small triumph.

In a delightfully absurd twist of ancient history, the legendary Egyptian inventor Nergal attempts to save Babylon with a self-propelled chariot—only to discover that even the most advanced machinery needs a little jump-start. With over-the-top engineering and a dash of comic timing, this 1978 gem from CARtoons #4 delivers a laugh-filled take on ancient tech gone hilariously wrong.

In "Way Off the Road Tales," the perpetually scheming McNurds pull off another victory in their latest off-road race, but their triumph is short-lived—too shaken by the chaos to stay and claim their prize. The story captures their chaotic energy and self-sabotaging charm in just three pages of classic car-based humor.

Jo tries to impress his girlfriend with a lineup of custom street rods, each more elaborate than the last—only to win her approval with his Rolls-Royce… which, as it turns out, he’s also given a serious tune-up.

In "Pyramid Power," a hotshot racer swears by the mysterious energy of pyramids to boost his car's speed—until a nerdy skeptic shows up with a far stranger vehicle, powered by a dodecahedron. The clash of belief and science takes a wild turn as the two face off in a race fueled by nothing but curiosity and odd geometry.

Jo, a passionate custom car enthusiast, devises a clever way to showcase his beloved ride at a crowded car show—only to find his careful plan undone when the car is destroyed anyway. The story captures the bittersweet charm of dedication and misfortune in a two-page, humorous take on automotive pride.

Jo, a perpetually out-of-place car enthusiast, gets kicked out of every local car club for his shoddy repairs—until a mysterious drive-thru machine promises to fix any car with a single, surreal twist. With a flick of the wrist and a burst of weird science, Jo’s clunker gets a makeover that defies logic, setting off a chain of mechanical mayhem no club could ever ignore.

Jo, a time-challenged drag racer, speeds his rail to his grandmother’s house for an emergency sewing job on his parachute—only to find himself dodging cops and furious drivers in a high-octane dash through town.

When Sidney Feller’s Fairy Grease Monkey shows up with a slick Camaro and a killer outfit for Candy’s party, it’s all fun and revving engines—until the magic starts to fade at midnight. With time running out and the car’s glow dimming, Sidney’s got one night to make the most of a spell that’s already slipping away.