Did You See Anything Good Today? [Read First Post]

[Gotbeefboy564]

iActually did see something a nice pearl white Bel Air by a local restaurant that I went to. Just don't know the year of the Bel Air.

 

[Lock2Lock]

Well on the way to pick up my mom from yesterday I had seen a Aston Martin DB9. Was very nice looking and did sound pretty good.

Sorry for not getting a good picture of it. Traffic was a 🤬 because of the Lions game.


Now, some of you might know that they are filming the new Transformers movie in downtown Detroit. They have a few blocks blocked off for the set. All week they have been filming scenes for the movie. They have been blowing stuff up the last couple days too.

Which I have heard part of the movie is based in China. There is a whole street that looks like it would be China. Even bamboo scaffolding can be seen on one part of one of these streets.

Anything that can be or maybe seen by a camera such as buses, advertisements, has been brought in or painted with Chinese advertising. Even the people mover train that runs up in the air has been painted with Chinese lettering.

Burnt or crushed Chinese taxis in the streets. Some were flipped over too.
All of the movie cars are covered up with car covers at the time I took these pictures which I am sorry for. Maybe we can play a guessing game one which one they are. A few are pretty self explanatory though.

Here's the building they blew up a few days ago.

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A couple of the buses that they brought in.

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The car under the black cover closest to the gate looked like the new C7 Corvette (when I got to the other side of the gate I could see the front curves over the wheel wells that brought me to this assumption.

Now this should be a easy one to figure out.

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That can't be anything other than good old Optimus Prime. I have heard that they are bringing in some new semi truck to play that roll, so that's most likely him.

Next to that was a couple more cars.

Sorry for not getting pictures of the car not under the covers (which I don't know if that would be even possible to do), but I had thought this was cool and you guys might want to see it.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

I know I am doing a no no in terms of this thread, but I saw a Ford Focus ST today. I had no idea those had already made their way to the US. I do remember reading that there were plans to make a US market ST, but I do not recall any mention of when. I guess not having a subscription to any car magazines has taken me out of the loop of knowing what cars are being released/developed.

Yes Brett, the Focus ST has been in the states for nearly a year now. I know, I've been in a couple, I've taken pictures of several (see the event and showroom edition thread). If you want to stay in the loop though, try doing research every now and then.

 

[jeffgoddin]

and here's mine from today, an hour and a half of looking, and a few more at work (delivery).

the Allard's spiritual successor!


first time I've seem this guy sitting still






did you know Quattoporte just means 4 doors in Italian?


and... ACTION!


this made a nice noise, the driver appreciated my appreciation of his car and gave it some juice for me


a different yellow Z06!


V10




Ghia

 

[Icy J]

Honda NSX-R by - Icy J -, on Flickr

 

[Bopop4]

NSX-R

I hate you in the best of ways.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

I guess nobody went to Reno for Barrett-Jackson & Hot August Nights?

The Gas Monkey COPO Camaro build will be featured in their show "Fast 'N Loud" on Discovery.

(Keep in mind this is the mobile version of the site)
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/appl...ion/mobilelotdetails.aspx?aid=523&ln=427&it=1

 

[Crash]

*Transformers*

Interesting. So part of the movie is supposed to be set in Hong Kong? They've got most of the details right, though I'm not sure HK Police ever used a Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and also the Chevy banner ad on the building is completely wrong since it's in Simplified Chinese instead of Traditional.

Great spots nonetheless. 👍

 

[jeffgoddin]

and also the Chevy banner ad on the building is completely wrong since it's in Simplified Chinese instead of Traditional.

Yeah, I noticed that too. [/not]


aside from the funny, really impressed you caught that. I love languages, and also pedantic editing, so you got me both ways!

 

[Icy J]

Interesting. So part of the movie is supposed to be set in Hong Kong? They've got most of the details right, though I'm not sure HK Police ever used a Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and also the Chevy banner ad on the building is completely wrong since it's in Simplified Chinese instead of Traditional.

Great spots nonetheless. 👍

red taxi is incorrect (or an older unused model that i'm unaware of) and there wouldn't be any chevrolet ads here

 

[jus1029]

red taxi is incorrect (or an older unused model that i'm unaware of) and there wouldn't be any chevrolet ads here

It's sponsored by GM. Should've used Buick since it's more popular there!

Have been gone for a while, but I'm back with more shots!

July 22


Toyota Supra Mark IV by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr

July 24


Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Honda Civic Type R [EK9] by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Honda Civic Type R [EK9] by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Subie vs. Evo by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr

July 27


Toyota Zelas/Scion tC by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr

July 30


VW New Beetle (Turbo?) by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
Is this legit?


Nissan Silvia [S14] by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
Looks like a kouki.


Mercedes-Benz Ponton by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


August 3


Mitsubishi Lancer by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Ford F150 SVT Raptor by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Ford F150 SVT Raptor by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


VW Beetle by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


BMW 3 [E30] by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
As an E30 fan,


Name for me please? by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr

August 10


Subaru BRZ by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
No, we're not part of the European Union.


Volkswagen Golf GLi MkII by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Volkswagen Golf GLi MkII by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr


Stanced Toyota 86 by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
You should've heard that turbo!


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
Finally! A legit Evo X!
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Couple of misses: Ferrari Daytona (Aug. 11), Porsche 928 (Today), Porsche 968 (Today)

 

[Crash]

red taxi is incorrect (or an older unused model that i'm unaware of) and there wouldn't be any chevrolet ads here

That too, but I was kind of unsure about whether that's an older model, though I think you're right that it's never been used.

And the taxi marking is incorrect. Should be on the door instead of the rear fender by the taillights.

It's sponsored by GM. Should've used Buick since it's more popular there!

I'm pretty sure GM vehicles other than Vauxhall/Opel aren't sold in HK.

 

[Mike Rotch]

I seen a Toyota 86 a few weeks ago, and I have photos on my phone so I'll have to upload them. I know it may now sound very rare but in England, where Ii am from, that was the first one I have ever seen.

Please read the first post of this thread - this thread is for photo's only, not claims.

Previous posters have learned this - sometimes the hard way - so my advise would be to take heed .

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

So anyone know what year the Bel Air is that I saw?

 

[playnthru]

So anyone know what year the Bel Air is that I saw?

Looks like a 55 to me.👍

@jus1029 Your unknown black car is a General Motors, Chevrolet Nova/Oldsmobile Omega/Buick Apollo.

 

[Zyla]

VW New Beetle (Turbo?) by jus1029's Real Life Photography, on Flickr
Is this legit?

You bet. That's a Beetle Turbo.

 

[Youngun]

Yes Brett, the Focus ST has been in the states for nearly a year now. I know, I've been in a couple, I've taken pictures of several (see the event and showroom edition thread). If you want to stay in the loop though, try doing research every now and then.

Yeh the new Focus Including the St and future Rs is for global market not european market. Thats why it only comes in 5 door and estate, unlike all other hot hatches which are 3 door and look much better, damn Ford marketing scheme. 5 door RS will look wrong, and the mk 2 St looked best in 3dr Orange.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Yeh the new Focus Including the St and future Rs is for global market not european market. Thats why it only comes in 5 door and estate, unlike all other hot hatches which are 3 door and look much better, damn Ford marketing scheme. 5 door RS will look wrong, and the mk 2 St looked best in 3dr Orange.

What I don't get is why Ford doesn't make a 3 door, because there's a lot of people here in the states that want a 3-door version. Also, that's odd; I thought Europe did get a 3-door and us in the states got screwed. I mean, the new Fiesta ST still seems to have a 3-door version in Europe while only coming in the states as a 5-door. Maybe fans should keep requesting ford to make a 3-door version.

 

[Youngun]

What I don't get is why Ford doesn't make a 3 door, because there's a lot of people here in the states that want a 3-door version. Also, that's odd; I thought Europe did get a 3-door and us in the states got screwed. I mean, the new Fiesta ST still seems to have a 3-door version in Europe while only coming in the states as a 5-door. Maybe fans should keep requesting ford to make a 3-door version.

Well when i spoke to an exec through the RS form, loved my mk 1, the shell is designed as a pure 5 dr. No 3 dr coming, without a company custom making the longer front doors and welding the rears. Unless they push the RS marque to the Fiesta with the 3dr ST looking like a good buy here. ST focus is ok but lacks power compared to the Astra GTC VXR or Megane R26 and the VXR is a looker compared to the bland ST, they cocked up not doing a 3dr, and I'm not blaming America but that was the reasoning behind it.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Well when i spoke to an exec through the RS form, loved my mk 1, the shell is designed as a pure 5 dr. No 3 dr coming, without a company custom making the longer front doors and welding the rears. Unless they push the RS marque to the Fiesta with the 3dr ST looking like a good buy here. ST focus is ok but lacks power compared to the Astra GTC VXR or Megane R26 and the VXR is a looker compared to the bland ST, they cocked up not doing a 3dr, and I'm not blaming America but that was the reasoning behind it.

Ah, I see now. It's kinda a shame then, I liked the 3-door focus. Well, I'm sorry if we were part of the cause of the 5-door thing. Although, I still have no problem with the Focus ST either; even though it comes as a 5-door. Especially since they don't sell the Astra here at the moment and we don't get Renault.

Which reminds me, why aren't french cars sold in the states? I would love to try the Renault Megane R26 or Peugeot 208 GTI.

EDIT:
Here's some of my old wild spots:

I haven't seen that many G Wagon Mercs to be honest.

 

[YouButNotYou]

Please read the first post of this thread - this thread is for photo's only, not claims.

Previous posters have learned this - sometimes the hard way - so my advise would be to take heed .

I have read the first post and I am aware of the rules so sorry for that.

Here's some pictures:





Sorry for the bad photos, I didn't have my camera with me so I had to take it on my phone and the fact that we were driving so it had to be quick. I know it's nothing special but where I'm from, that's the only one I have ever seen.

 

[Crumpet]

Does that happen to be in the North of England by any chance? That retail park looks identical to the one near me O.o

 

[YouButNotYou]

Does that happen to be in the North of England by any chance? That retail park looks identical to the one near me O.o

Why yes it is. Me and my girlfriend were in the drive-thru McDonald's. Have you ever seen one before?

 

[Fazerfan]

Have some Finland spots:



M5 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr



FD by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




Z4M by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




Vauxhall Viva HA by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr



STi by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




RS4 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr



S5 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr



2CV by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




Charger by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




911 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




Triumph TR3A by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




Triumph TR3A by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




AS6 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




911 Turbo by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




STi by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




Gallardo 2 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr



Gallardo 1 by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr




86GT by FazerfanFIN, on Flickr

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Your first unknown is a Citroen 2CV, and your second unkown is a Triumph TR3A.

 

[playnthru]

Citroen and Triumph TR3 or it's cousin the Austin I think?

Tree'ed whilst googling, well done.👍

 

[Fazerfan]

Your first unknown is a Citroen 2CV, and your second unkown is a Triumph TR3A.

Thank you! I hope they are good enough for here.

Citroen and Triumph TR3 or it's cousin the Austin I think?

Thank you too.

 

[Zyla]

Your supposed WRX is, in fact, an STi.

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

Your second unknown is a Citroen 2CV, and your thirdunkown is a Triumph TR3A.

Fixed. There's one before them. 👍

 

[Fazerfan]

Your supposed WRX is, in fact, an STi.

Oh, Thank you. Its even better now.

Fixed. There's one before them. 👍

Hah, Even i didnt notice that.

I updated the names. 1 Unknown left.