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

[playnthru]

1930 Model A Ford by playnthru, on Flickr

428 Cobra Jet Ford Galaxie 500 by playnthru, on Flickr

1967-72 Chevrolet truck towing a trailer and hauling a Ducati by playnthru, on Flickr

1957-60 Ford F-series by playnthru, on Flickr

Triumph Spitfire by playnthru, on Flickr

Chevrolet C6 Corvette Grand Sport by playnthru, on Flickr

Cobra Kit Car by playnthru, on Flickr

 

[jeffgoddin]

@xXKingJoshXx looks like somebody went to the Speedway! see any racing while you were there? and that's a great thing to do to save what's left of a car when it's wrecked in front, I've seen that before.

@SniperRed3 I love it when they gun it and the photo captures the front end lift! thanks for sharing!

@Gotbeefboy564 wish the shot was better but 'cuda vert!!

@RandomCarGuy17 love it when S2000's bomb the photo!

and boy, howdy! it was a hot and sweaty day for a change in Ohio! (this summer has been unnaturally cool, no days in the 90's since June...) but I still found a few goodies. actually, that's an understatement, by a long shot. enjoy!

Jarama!!!!!
lamborghini jarama by spotterjeff, on Flickr

365 GTC/4!!!!
ferrari 365 gtc4 by spotterjeff, on Flickr

and my first 991 GT3!!
porsche 911 991 gt3 white front angle by spotterjeff, on Flickr

and a Citroen SM?!?!?
citroen sm by spotterjeff, on Flickr

and one of my favorite cars, this guy is so much fun, love what he's done with it! I've seen him twice before, but the shots came out rubbish, not this one, though!
chevy early 1950s i guess indiana state police fun car by spotterjeff, on Flickr

and on the way home, rubbish photo but what do you want, it's dark and we're doing 52mph.... yes, just 52, that's all the little fella could manage on the freeway!
honda civic early by spotterjeff, on Flickr

like this shot a lot! if you do, too, click over to my Flickr and like it there!
aston db9 volante by spotterjeff, on Flickr

also very happy seeing this, since I can't recall the last time I saw an AMG SLK, I'm betting they just don't make many of them
mercedes slk55 amg and pigeons by spotterjeff, on Flickr

this shot reminds me, got my Title and Registration today for my new Z, and chatted with a fellow who came in with a Viper T-shirt (he's got a '96 and an '09, and a '10 SRT Challenger, MOPAR for life that guy, applied for the special 800hp Challenger???) He races, '09 Viper does 11.25, Challenger does 12.20, just thought that was interesting to share.
dodge charger super bee blue by spotterjeff, on Flickr

this guy was obnoxiously loud
ford mustang saleen s281 sn-95 new edge 2000 or so by spotterjeff, on Flickr

mercedes g63 amg 2 GHOUBY by spotterjeff, on Flickr

ferrari california white by spotterjeff, on Flickr

and just for fun!
ferrari california white filtered my the side mirror by spotterjeff, on Flickr

sunbeam tiger black by spotterjeff, on Flickr

very young fellow got out of this...
bmw m6 e62 present for good grades maybe by spotterjeff, on Flickr

something early 1950s by spotterjeff, on Flickr

well preserved old S4 always nice to see
audi s4 b5 yellow by spotterjeff, on Flickr

chevy camaro zl1 white by spotterjeff, on Flickr

austin healey i think by spotterjeff, on Flickr

jaguar f-type s orange DAG something by spotterjeff, on Flickr

just to include an Alfa in the mix...
alfa spider in the side mirror by spotterjeff, on Flickr

could somebody please explain to me what those odd square bars do for the rear suspension??? I see them on lots of cars but have no idea...
ford falcon maybe convertible 1960s with that suspension bar i don't understand by spotterjeff, on Flickr

ZL-1 and ZR-1!!
chevy corvette zr1 front by spotterjeff, on Flickr

AMG power!
pontiac solstice gxp orange by spotterjeff, on Flickr

mercedes s63 amg black by spotterjeff, on Flickr

mercedes s63 amg silver fla plates by spotterjeff, on Flickr

ferrari 360 spider red by spotterjeff, on Flickr

audi rs5 white by spotterjeff, on Flickr

bmw alpina b7 white by spotterjeff, on Flickr

and finally, a story without a photo. right towards the end of the night, little light left, heading towards the freeway... then I hear a SOUND!!! didn't see it, but knew, check the side view, Ford GT just went past! And not a red one (a couple of those are known and get out a fair bit) but the Gray one! I'm the only local spotter to have ever seen it, 3 years ago. so what do I do? can't help myself, was about up to a red light, so I U-turn safely, a bit onto the curb, but okay. and there he is, nobody behind him yet, I'm golden!!! then the siren... I'm busted... Nooooo!!!!!!!! I pull into a side lot quick and jump out of the car to try for a shot, but it's too late, the GT is gone. And the officer is like, Sir, remain in your car! He turned out to be very understanding, we had a nice little chat, he ran my background and let me off with a verbal warning, and wished me luck in tracking down the GT... didn't happen, but oh well, I already have one photo of that car, though a bit grainy, and from years ago...

here's the old photo to help you visualize tonight's encounter...
ford gt grey by spotterjeff, on Flickr

 

[Dagger311]

If you're reffering to the yellow rectangular bar, I'm pretty sure that's a traction bar. Helps prevent wheelspin on launch.

 

[jeffgoddin]

Yeah, the yellow bar... how's that work, I wonder?

 

[Dagger311]

I don't have the knowledge to put it in my own words, but this article nails it. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5077023_traction-bars-work.html

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

@Gotbeefboy564 wish the shot was better but 'cuda vert!!

Here you go

Only shots I have of it. It was at a cruise last weekend

 

[playnthru]

It limits axle hop by pushing the rubber end into the leaf spring.

I like this link better. It has pictures!

http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/traction-bars.html

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

@xXKingJoshXx looks like somebody went to the Speedway! see any racing while you were there? and that's a great thing to do to save what's left of a car when it's wrecked in front, I've seen that before.

Yes, I've already made two videos. One of the top fuel dragsters and one of the jet car. And I never even thought that they just used what was left of a wrecked car. That makes it a lot easier to understand!

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

[USER=215726]@RandomCarGuy17 love it when S2000's bomb the photo!
[/USER]

Yup, the best photobomb I've encountered so far and wow; it seems that you had quite a field day of spotting. I might go try that tomorrow.

 

[Doog]

Spoiler: Did you come alone? Alright, here it is.

The Doogs*

A V8 S4, if you can't tell.

 

[ilikewaffles11]

Some car show parking lot spots


This Camaro


Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible by ilikewaffles11, on Flickr


Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible by ilikewaffles11, on Flickr

And a 914!

Porsche 914 by ilikewaffles11, on Flickr

 

[Dagger311]

Love the 69 Camaro .

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

It's amazing what race cars you find on your travels

 

[playnthru]

I missed these first two a bit.

Lotus Elsie by playnthru, on Flickr

Audi TTrS by playnthru, on Flickr

Another Audi

Audi Rs5 by playnthru, on Flickr

1966 Buick Riviera by playnthru, on Flickr

SHELBY GT500 Mustang by playnthru, on Flickr

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Roll cage, 468 Big Block by playnthru, on Flickr

1970s Chevrolet Camaro by playnthru, on Flickr

1957-60? Ford truck by playnthru, on Flickr

1947-55 Chevrolet 5-window truck by playnthru, on Flickr

VW Van by playnthru, on Flickr

Bentley Continental GTC by playnthru, on Flickr

Bentley Continental GTC W12 by playnthru, on Flickr

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Srt4 neon at work.

The turbo/turbos sounded nice when it started up.

Really low Willys?

Then saw one of my favorite AMGs.

Think this was my first one.

 

[playnthru]

"Willys" is a 1940ish Ford Coupe with air ride.

Very frickin' cool.

 

[D.Kadettdriver]

1973 Chevrolet Corvette & 1971 Cadillac Eldorado.

 

[McLaren]

The Huracan. Spotted in Edinburgh. He decided to have a go launching it from a traffic light as he spotted I was getting ready to shoot. It's on UK plates does anyone have an Idea of numbers of these on the road in Uk?

I don't know how many are on the road, but I know of 4 currently for sale in the UK; 1 by Romans Int. & 3 by Amari Supercars GB.

 

[Cano]

"Willys" is a 1940ish Ford Coupe with air ride.

Very frickin' cool.

1939, but yes, awesome.

Also, JARAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA one of the spots of the thread for me right there, @jeffgoddin

 

[jeffgoddin]

Thanks! And do I spy an Alfa Spider behind that Corvette?

 

[D.Kadettdriver]

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale:

 

[Cano]

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale:

Oh crap.

 

[Clark]

 

[AzNTypeR]

Nothing too special, but I was surprised to see a V12 CL600 in London today;

 

[ScottPuss20]

Sunday afternoon by the seaside brought a few surprises...

Stupid pole

On top of that, there were a few cars I either missed of were insignificant for a photo:
Half a dozen Mustangs
40's Merc
2 C63's
Hot rods
customs
questionable modifications on a 300C and VW Golf
A dozen 911's (new and old)
Porsche Caymans
2 Ford Thunderbirds
Lancia Flaminia
Stanced 350Z
Rolls Royce
Bentley Flying Spur
Bentley Continental GT
Ferrari 458
Pontiac Trans-Am (1973)

 

[jeffgoddin]

lowriders unsure by spotterjeff, on Flickr

ferrari 360 modena black focus fail by spotterjeff, on Flickr

ford bronco by spotterjeff, on Flickr

porsche 911 997.1 turbo cab by spotterjeff, on Flickr

mercedes s63 amg by spotterjeff, on Flickr

chevy corvette z06 yellow by spotterjeff, on Flickr

chrysler convertible by spotterjeff, on Flickr

triumph tr6 by spotterjeff, on Flickr

too lazy to look it up 1950s by spotterjeff, on Flickr

 

[playnthru]

I had seen this Audi R8 V8 yesterday and didn't post it because I thought it was one I had already seen...It wasn't.

Audi R8 V8 by playnthru, on Flickr

And another!

Audi R8 V8 by playnthru, on Flickr

Ford Bronco by playnthru, on Flickr

I was taking pictures of this Lincoln when..

Lincoln Continental by playnthru, on Flickr

This Viper cruised by.

Dodge Viper SRT-10 by playnthru, on Flickr

My favorite spot this week!

1941 Willys Americar (Bad News) Gasser by playnthru, on Flickr

 

[TripleA5]

at the entrance of the campground, 3 old cars drove by.

RedBull Sugga

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Tempest.

And one of @Dagger311 's favorite cars a 64 impala SS convertible.

Then saw it at work.

Sounded good when it started up.

 

[Dagger311]

Tempest.
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And one of @Dagger311 's favorite cars a 64 impala SS convertible.
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Then saw it at work.
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Sounded good when it started up.

Sweet, probably had one of the 327 stages, hopefully a 409, or a 454, which actually didn't come in that year, but is a common swap.