Did You See Anything Good Today? [Read First Post]
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Along with a host of crappy questionable mods i caught the other day i did see at least some interesting rides.
First off, New galaxy:
I did say a while back that i'd snap a pic whenever i saw it again, just took a couple of months thats all! I do really like the shape of the new galaxies, really some very nice design cues gone into it.
And there seemed to be a few more than your average VW campers around too, never seen more than 2 in one day, the third isnt pictured but it was a pistachio green and cream
Boogie Wondervan!
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Really nicely modded Camper (save maybe the exhaust..):
First off, New galaxy:
I did say a while back that i'd snap a pic whenever i saw it again, just took a couple of months thats all! I do really like the shape of the new galaxies, really some very nice design cues gone into it.
And there seemed to be a few more than your average VW campers around too, never seen more than 2 in one day, the third isnt pictured but it was a pistachio green and cream
Boogie Wondervan!
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Really nicely modded Camper (save maybe the exhaust..):
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Long post, but I've been away for two weeks. Hope you can bear with me.
I reccomend never watching the "happy ending" version, since it really detracts from the film. Rent or borrow the Criterion DVD, watch the long version once, watch it again with the commentary, then again without. After that, you'll totally "get it". Otherwise it's nearly indecipherable.
And that's putting it mildly.
Ah, right; that stuff. I'll post that stuff tomorrow when I have a bit more time. And by that I meant tomorrow-tomorrow, not next Wednesday-tomorrow. It's, um...well, you'll see.
The northeast seems to be in love with both BMW's M cars and all things Audi. I would hope to see the R8 earlier than most.
You mean the C32? Nice choice for graduation. There should be plenty around to choose from, but only if you like silver.
It's beautiful in that color, isn't it?
Now it makes sense: 'zero' not 'O'. I had seen another GP months ago, but it didn't have that number, and I had never seen mention of it in any magazine review. Thanks. 👍
From Saleen's website, the S281 Extreme has 550HP as is, and that decal is nowhere on their website. But given the neighborhood, I'd have to assume that it is a S281-E with some redundant decal on the side. Ferocious car, though.
That was fabulous. 👍
No hood scoop == R/T, not SRT. It also has the R/T badge right on the front....
All production GT350/GT500 cars were fastback, although there was one "notchback" GT500 prototype from 1967 (the year from which this car appears to be from). But the wheels give it away; no real Shelby Mustang owner would put those things on their car...I hope.
Yeah, more of this tomorrow with the LV pictures.
Wikipedia.
Although Wikipedia's description of the movie intrigued me enough to add it to my 'rent' list, though that's a list that hasn't grown anything but longer in months.
I reccomend never watching the "happy ending" version, since it really detracts from the film. Rent or borrow the Criterion DVD, watch the long version once, watch it again with the commentary, then again without. After that, you'll totally "get it". Otherwise it's nearly indecipherable.
M5PowerYou northeasterners - so damn uptight!
And that's putting it mildly.
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Ah, right; that stuff. I'll post that stuff tomorrow when I have a bit more time. And by that I meant tomorrow-tomorrow, not next Wednesday-tomorrow. It's, um...well, you'll see.
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The northeast seems to be in love with both BMW's M cars and all things Audi. I would hope to see the R8 earlier than most.
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You mean the C32? Nice choice for graduation. There should be plenty around to choose from, but only if you like silver.
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It's beautiful in that color, isn't it?
Now it makes sense: 'zero' not 'O'. I had seen another GP months ago, but it didn't have that number, and I had never seen mention of it in any magazine review. Thanks. 👍
From Saleen's website, the S281 Extreme has 550HP as is, and that decal is nowhere on their website. But given the neighborhood, I'd have to assume that it is a S281-E with some redundant decal on the side. Ferocious car, though.
That was fabulous. 👍
SRT Charger. Outside In&Out. Illuminated by my friends 32v Northstar STS.
No hood scoop == R/T, not SRT. It also has the R/T badge right on the front....
All production GT350/GT500 cars were fastback, although there was one "notchback" GT500 prototype from 1967 (the year from which this car appears to be from). But the wheels give it away; no real Shelby Mustang owner would put those things on their car...I hope.
Yeah, more of this tomorrow with the LV pictures.
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Jaguar XKR. For some reason the owner became upset when I yelled 'nice Jaguar!' to him.
You really want me to explode don't you?
Saw some nice cars on my way home from Devon including a Vanquish, sadly no photos as it was the other side of the road. I could tell it was the Vanquish as it was on top of a break down truck. Also saw a V8 Vantage parked up in a service station. We reckon the owners won't have it much longer as the woman who's husband owned it was pregnant. Again no photo's.
You really want me to explode, don't you?
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i think hes just annoyed he hasnt seen a ford mondeo yet.......oh wait i meana vanquish
Did harry get arrested in Las Vegas?! I'm excited!!
Couple things this week:
I'm driving for a rental car company now part-time. I got into a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, whose license plate number began with 666, and this was the mileage. Eerie.
New TT Roadster. At the dealer (McDonald Automotive in Littleton, Colo.) but I wanted to post it to illustrate the vehicle. Very very attractive, but not so attractively priced, at around $55,800.
Denver has more 6-liter biturbo Mercedes per square mile than any city on Earth, I swear.
Not one, but two: only the second and third 930 Slant I've ever seen.
Mondial.
Northstar Allante - the rare one. This one's for Toronado, since he's one of few people who will appreciate this spot. Harry perhaps too. And if you don't appreciate it, check the prices and commonality of 1993 Allantes on AutoTrader.
Couple things this week:
I'm driving for a rental car company now part-time. I got into a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, whose license plate number began with 666, and this was the mileage. Eerie.
New TT Roadster. At the dealer (McDonald Automotive in Littleton, Colo.) but I wanted to post it to illustrate the vehicle. Very very attractive, but not so attractively priced, at around $55,800.
Denver has more 6-liter biturbo Mercedes per square mile than any city on Earth, I swear.
Not one, but two: only the second and third 930 Slant I've ever seen.
Mondial.
Northstar Allante - the rare one. This one's for Toronado, since he's one of few people who will appreciate this spot. Harry perhaps too. And if you don't appreciate it, check the prices and commonality of 1993 Allantes on AutoTrader.
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Did the Audi already explode? I thought it was supposed to last longer than the Volvo.
Slantnose 930s are awesome.M5Power
Awesome. Too bad it isn't a Mondial t though. It could be a 3.2, but it could also be a Mondial 8 (I dunno how to tell the two apart, as that car is black), and those are icky.M5Power
Ooohh. Nice. Well, okay, maybe not nice, but a good spot nonetheless. And at the very least they look great to this day. And since it was a Northstar, you can have the satisfaction of not standing so close to a time bomb like all the pre-1993 Allantés are. If that engine came with the Allanté from day one, it wouldn't be the laughing stock that everyone views it as today.M5Power
It does raise the question though: Why has the power output of that engine, as great as it is, not changed in 14 years?
Coming from someone who would readily buy a 412 Automatic, I would love to own a Mondial. They were pretty quick, looked nice, easy as hell to repair, seated 4 people and they handled better than the 348. Though I wouldn't want an early one, nor would I want a coupe. I'd probably want a 3.2 or a "t," with preference going to the 3.2 due to lower maintenence costs.M5Power
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These were at the FCA show, though not part of the show.
But I saw a Speed Yellow 997 GT3 and a Guards Red 997 GT3 right next to each other. It was like looking at 2 sexy twins.
Felt they were worth mentioning. The VTTT was also back (sound clip this time, haha!).
But I saw a Speed Yellow 997 GT3 and a Guards Red 997 GT3 right next to each other. It was like looking at 2 sexy twins.
Felt they were worth mentioning. The VTTT was also back (sound clip this time, haha!).
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Just posting mainly to get some clarification on a car I saw today on the way to the fish and chip shop 
No pictures as my mobile was left in the car, but I had a gander at the rear badging, it read:
' Hyundai Coupe SIII '
and was running an '07 plate. Looked slightly like the new Jag XK, but I must of missed this models creation in my time away from auto news sources. Anyone got comments or the date that this facelift was put into use?
Also saw a DB7 Cabri. and a Krypton Green Exige! I can finally join the club!
Countless M Coupes 👍 and new model Audi TTs
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Also, I caught a glimpse of, but mainly heard, a red muscle car with white side markings, and I am pretty sure it was a 1970-71 Plymouth Hemi Cuda, as the location of the side stripe is identical. So in future I WILL try and remember to carry my phone.
No pictures as my mobile was left in the car, but I had a gander at the rear badging, it read:
' Hyundai Coupe SIII '
and was running an '07 plate. Looked slightly like the new Jag XK, but I must of missed this models creation in my time away from auto news sources. Anyone got comments or the date that this facelift was put into use?
Also saw a DB7 Cabri. and a Krypton Green Exige! I can finally join the club!
Countless M Coupes 👍 and new model Audi TTs
.Also, I caught a glimpse of, but mainly heard, a red muscle car with white side markings, and I am pretty sure it was a 1970-71 Plymouth Hemi Cuda, as the location of the side stripe is identical. So in future I WILL try and remember to carry my phone.
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Yeah, but I was able to talk my way out of it.
The rarity, yes, but not so much the car. Between 1970 and 2005, convertible Cadillacs just didn't look right. They're making up for it now, though.
So as promised, the trip to some desert gambling town. The good news is that I have a photos to share. The bad news is that over the past two years Las Vegas has become so much more pedestrian-oriented. The main drag is completely flooded with taxis and rental cars, and the valets tuck away everything immediately. No one cruises anymore because what used to be a town is now a city. It's just way too crowded. Combine that with the fact that almost all elements of pre-1980 Vegas are gone, I've got no reason to go back there. No sense of history, no care for quality, and none of it's cheap. Before you assume that I wasn't in the right places, I stayed at the Venetian, and walked everywhere from Wynn to Mandalay Bay, day and night, for 5 days. Enough whining; on with the show:
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT 1964
On the way to the airport at 8:00 in the morning. Leaned forward through the taxi and took that in the slow traffic. Thought this was a good start.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H
Seen in the parking lot on the way out of the airport (although right next to Hertz itself). Thought this was another good sign.
Shelby Factory
We initially went somewhere else before staying in Vegas, and this surprised the heck out of me on the way north. If I had known about this, I would have tried to stop by. If I had known they had factory tours, I would have walked through the desert to get there. Didn't know it was anything more than a warehouse associated with the Los Angeles HQ until I got home. A very cool sign for when I would be returning.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316CDI
A Sprinter in itself is no big deal, but if anyone can find me where on Mercedes' website that you can buy one with a three-pointed star on the front, I'll remove this picture. This was the only interesting car in Springdale, UT. If you know where Springdale is, then you know why there are no interesting cars there. If you don't know where Springdale is, then you know why there are no interesting cars there.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Venetian garage. Cruddy Equinox rental or not, I never let someone else park my car. This was the best car in the garage that day, and I went through 7 floors trying to find a spot.
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Getting better, but it was one of...well, one.
Dodge Charger Daytona
I thought this lime green R/T was just being driven everywhere, until I realized that they were all different. There had to be at least 5 cars exactly like this during the week. If anyone needed proof that Chrylser could still sell cars, this was a good sign.
Saleen Mustang S281 Convertible
An older Saleen, and this was driven around quite a lot. This doesn't look bad, but the new S281 is far superior.
Maybach 57
Because the trip would have been incomplete without one, I got that: just one.
Toyota Supra
Because there really wasn't much else after two days.
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT
Not much of a shot, but you can make out the correct wheels. It wasn't there on the way back.
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
Probably the car most resembling a true sports car that Mercedes has. Wynn parking garage, where I returned the rental (which I wouldn't have done had I known about the Shelby tours...
).Ferrari 348 Spyder
Finally, a real exotic. Then I look it up and it's most likey a rental.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Yes, another one, but it wasn't the only one. By this time, I had realized that half of the taxis (which comprised 60% of all traffic) were 300C's (yes, all V8's), and that Chargers, Avengers, and 300's were everywhere. That means just about one in four vehicles on the road were from the Amercian branch of DCX. The new owner of Chrysler got a hell of a bargain, at least when it comes to domestic sales.
Ferrari FXX
From Wynn's Ferrari dealership. Last time I was here, when Wynn had just opened up, this showroom was free and allowed pictures. There was a long line, but worth the look-see. This time it's $10 to get in, and no pictures, the latter of which I found out after I got the only photo that really mattered. The rest is "conventional" Ferrari & Maserati stuff. A short, terse discussion got me my $10 back.
Dodge Charger SRT-8 Chopper Edition
I first thought this was a silly badging deal (not unlikely given that it was in front of Circus Circus), but it's a nearby dealer-designed package.
Lamborghini Gallardo
The only truly special spot that occurred while on vacation (the Guilia was before the flight). The owner pulled up, asked that it be kept right there, and pretended to be oblivious the half-dozen guys taking photos. This is at the Paris valet entrance.
Bentley Turbo R
At least, that's the model I think it is. This was taken at the Mirage across the street on the last day.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
...and Harry Tuttle was at the game! (Name that sports caster!)
Jaguar XJR
At the NY airport, waiting for my ride home.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Yet another one, but this is a NY taxi. A friend of mine (who I've lost touch with) had started up a NY-area airport shuttle service about a year ago, and this is exactly the type of car he'd use. I should call him to see if it's his company.
So that's the trip. I had a lot of fun, but little of it had to do with cars. I have photos from Imperial Palace's showroom, but since that doesn't really belong here, and I have about 140 images, I think I'll start a new thread for that. It may also take a while, but I'll get them up as soon as possible starting tomorrow.
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dayum! those a hawt!Anyways, i was having a bad day today and managed to bash into the back of a pickup truck and do some damage to my car. the pickup then proceeded to drive off without stopping to take details
Whilst driving to get the damage looked at i saw a couple of nice cars but couldnt really care for pics because i was not a happy bunny at the time
A yummy rum red 70-something corvette
And an E30 M3, only the 2nd ove ever seen (may have been the first a 2nd time around, i dunno since last time it flew past whilst i was stopped in a layby)
