THE 2024 ALLEN EDMONDS (AE) APPRECIATION THREAD

[M2511]

I’ll say from the beginning, I’m saying this matter of fact and not offended. I'm saying this as it appears you may have misconceptions or trolling, which either way I'm happy to spread the gospel. Also, I hate how this site screws up on chrome on my iphone and reloads randomly and excessively, losing my place and text.

It's a 7000lb 800+hp quad motor truck that is competition for an F150 size truck. I challenge you to find a factory vehicle that can wade through 39 inches of water (Cybertruck, Jeep, Bronco, and Range Rover all are less than 36 inches btw). Or that can tow a 6000lb trailer through the quarter mile faster than a Raptor can run it by itself.
320+ miles (74-78mpge is my average) range is plenty to get to the mountains and back with range left. In fact I can tow my Rx7 there and back on one charge.
I’m from the Texas panhandle (no, I didn’t ride a horse to school). I would never buy a gas or diesel truck, nor any of the electric competitors; never would I buy a Ford, Chevy, or Ram at all. I’m a car guy, but my wife said suv or truck. I did look at the Bronco because they look neat and can be had with a manual (but I hate Ford blinkers and Ferragamo the ecoboost. I HATE the 2.3L especially), a Taycan (😞 wife said no cars), and some other electric competitors. The only ones I looked at that I would consider were the Macan or a Cx5/Cx50. I’m a Mazda guy through and through (Miata, Rx7s, Mazda3), and I felt a bit bad not supporting Mazda again (we’ve bought my wife two Cx5s). The Cx50 would have been the more fiscally responsible choice too. But, we drove the R1T last year and fell in love with how stupidly hilarious and comfortable it was.

I have a level 2 charger that can supply 48A of 230/1/60 at our house. It's plenty, and with 300+ miles if I charge it up all the way (70% is my typical - 231 miles) I have yet to need to charge out and about. Yes, if we were traveling cross country we would probably take the Mazda or fly. But, we COULD get cross country in the Rivian. I'm in the Phoenix area, with close to 100k electric vehicles registered, so I've got plenty of charge locations (especially now that I have access to Tesla chargers).

Think Lancia rally wheels (or any of the turbine wheels) as my inspiration. Definitely a different look, but they’re literally one of a kind and if I say myself quite nice at that!

I woulda gone R1S but I need the seats haha. Looks nice.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Black Shell Park Aves for annual Obon service at the columbarium.

 

[MajorDash]

Not a long term solution as half of the crap is just thrown in there, but it’s all put away for now…

 

[sam67]

Ridgefield mid 1990s

 

[Claytr]

Any idea what model these are? Listed online as Randolph but the heal doesn’t look right. Older model?

 

[Vincent George]

Any idea what model these are? Listed online as Randolph but the heal doesn’t look right. Older model?

Looks like a Potomac to me.

 

[Claytr]

Looks like a Potomac to me.

Thanks so much. A JAB exclusive. Guessing a lesser version of the Randolph?

 

[coolarrow]

Brown shell Townleys 2day:

 

[EZB]

Offtopic: Do you have sufficient charging stations in the USA? I guess you picture of the electric pick-up truck was taken in the USA. Here in Germany the charging stations infrastructure is insufficient if one does not own a free standing house with a private wallbox/charging station to charge the car over night.

Best regards

Pascal

Some places have enough charging, but it costs more than gas. We have chargers at home instead

 

[EZB]

From the FB group, an announcement

 

[armedferret]

over/under on it being the staple models but in a new "collection" to justify a higher price point/fewer sales?

 

[EZB]

over/under on it being the staple models but in a new "collection" to justify a higher price point/fewer sales?

Think any bluchers?

 

[Hisheirness23]

over/under on it being the staple models but in a new "collection" to justify a higher price point/fewer sales?

If it includes the Hamilton, I'm in!

Someone please post the cliffnotes here.

 

[Vincent George]

From the FB group, an announcement
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There's a part of me that's excited for this--as I love the "classics"--but, it also (kinda) says: "We know our first quality shoes are dogshit now, so we'll stitch these a little better and charge 700 bucks..."

 

[TheLawBeard]

If memory serves correctly it's what the Independence line should've been. Higher grade materials (including that lining), better craftsmanship, and a higher price point. I want to say someone said something about it being on more familiar lasts this time but don't quote me on that.