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

[Dac_Xint]

Does the rear diffuser really not work on the Nissan 350Z Nismo?
I'm no engineer and I've only read from the press release from Nissan at the time... but I guess having two massive exhaust pipes under the diffuser doesn't really help

 

[Brett]

Great spots harrytuttle! 👍

The Toyota Prius Hybrid you spotted is actually a Honda Insight. The BMW and sidecar is a very neat spot. That thing is pretty dang cool. Maybe the Lotus driver wanted to enjoy the aural sensation that revving the engine gives.

Not only is Cano going to enjoy the older cars you spotted, but he is going to jump down your throat on "The Barn Yard".

 

[buickgnx88]

Oldsmobile <unknown>

The name was right there, clearly visible. I had seen it, tried to remember it, then promptly forgot it. My memory sucks.

~1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

 

[Cano]

aaaah awesome post once again. The BMW bike is awesome!!! and absolutely pristine too. The Impala is cool with Astro Supremes, the challenger is a 1971 (and missing bumper, haha) and well... you know what you have to do with that left-for-dead stash, Tuttle. No dog is as fast as you, bud (:

 

[Dac_Xint]

Finally, a non standard Scirocco!

Rieger Scirocco

And a 570bhp German V10 estate

 

[Vince_Fiero]

Really super posts of very exclusive cars there 👍, thanks for sharing!

I thought I had found a BMW 130 M, but I blieve it is a 130 with and M sticker.

I can not make out the make, but Thanks bullie77 for identifying this 1954 Renault Frégate splendid restoration:

Quite liked this transport of Citroen 2CV:

An Old Volvo Coupe:

Better view on the Ferrari Testarossa already posted earlier:

A Lotus Esprit (not a great shot, but well):

On the Honda CRX, I liked the color more then the modification:

Honda CRX DeSol like it should be:

In the back in the picture above a C5 Corvette with Vett fan-boy paint (a bit over IMHO):

An audi R8 V8 (tried to add some details in the shots):

Just liked the color:

Mercedes C63 AMG, I believe the one I did have before (did not check the licence plates):

 

[TheCracker]

I can not make out the make, but splendid restoration:

It looks a lot like a Wartburg (311 or 312) to me, but neither the grill or the badge seem to match

The emblem on the badge also looks to have the shape of France on it. I wonder if it was also made and sold in France as something else?

 

[Vince_Fiero]

The emblem on the badge also looks to have the shape of France on it. I wonder if it was also made and sold in France as something else?

I fear the shape of France looked very unintentional, its just a bunch of scratches that avoided to see what is underneath.
There was a emblem inside, but also there no luck to read anything on it.

 

[harrytuttle]

Does the rear diffuser really not work on the Nissan 350Z Nismo?
I'm no engineer and I've only read from the press release from Nissan at the time... but I guess having two massive exhaust pipes under the diffuser doesn't really help

Yeah, the exhaust kind of gives it away. That actually seems to be the trend with pseudo-diffusers these days, but even with those that don't make that glaring error, a quick look underneath will reveal that the plastic only goes about 12" forwards from the rear bumper. That, and the car simply isn't low enough for there to be a proper effect.

Great spots harrytuttle! 👍

The Toyota Prius Hybrid you spotted is actually a Honda Insight. The BMW and sidecar is a very neat spot. That thing is pretty dang cool. Maybe the Lotus driver wanted to enjoy the aural sensation that revving the engine gives.

I know about the Prius/Insight thing. They're just about indistinguishable from each other these days, as are the awful drivers of them. As for the Lotus, it was abnormally loud. I understand wanting to rev it, but it's useless to hear it while standing still. Pushing the engine while on the move, however....

Not only is Cano going to enjoy the older cars you spotted, but he is going to jump down your throat on "The Barn Yard".

Oh, I know. I have to get over there when the place is closed. I don't want to be seen snooping around...well, not really.

~1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Ah, thanks. 👍 Fixed!

aaaah awesome post once again. The BMW bike is awesome!!! and absolutely pristine too. The Impala is cool with Astro Supremes, the challenger is a 1971 (and missing bumper, haha) and well... you know what you have to do with that left-for-dead stash, Tuttle. No dog is as fast as you, bud (:

Oh, man, I wish I could get there. I have found myself to be quite busy these days, but I have some free time coming up soon. Kind of a late spring break thing, only not Spring Break.


Speaking of Spring, I have over 200 photos from NYIAS that I'm in the process of putting up. I'll put a link here to the new thread, which I will try to get up ASAP.

 

[Jondot]

Fiero anyone?

EDIT

Oh dear god that windscreen chip is massive close-up.

 

[Eric Demory]

I've seen a few 370's lately, in a part of state where you do not see these tuners on the streets. Righteous Mon!

 

[Cano]

Hey Vince, awesome post!! the Citroen-transporting truck is full of win!!! and that Vette is full of fail (don't even get me started on the DelSol...)!!!

 

[kikie]

1) Tesla Roadster.

Today I went to Eindhoven to have a testdrive with the Tesla Roadster (as a passenger).

Verdict; I never want a car with a conventional (internal) combustion engine anymore. Electric cars, in this case the Tesla, FTW.
The acceleration is incredible. It is impossible to describe how it feels. In 2008, I saw a youtube clip of a guy whom has a Tesla and took it for a drive with a female passenger. Her reaction was; "Ooooo, mother of God". That's the best way to describe the feeling when a Tesla Raodster accelerates.

My last motorcycle was a Suzuki Bandit 1200. The acceleration of this "bike" is also incredible BUT the acceleration of the Tesla is even more impressive. I experienced some lightheadedness when Rogier (Sales Manager of Tesla Roadster Benelux pushed down the trottle all the way.
I was a little worried about the way it drives? No engine sounds, electric engine, which reminded of this:

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but an electric car drives as good as a conventional car and in some areas, even better. The lack of a beautiful V6, V8, V10 or v12 engine is no obstacle at all. You just don't miss it when driving an incredible piece of engineering like the Tesla Raodster.




2) Aston Martin DB S

 

[Dac_Xint]

Nice write up on the Tesla, I really enjoyed the read

 

[Vince_Fiero]

A Bentley Continental GT in Black Mat:

A Mercedes CLS 63 AMG

A very boring looking

An Alpina:

VW Beetle posted before in the dark and the snow:

VW Van

A Red new Vespa

A Volvo XC70 with matching top case

Another Volvo, quite impressive in front of you :

A Renault Clio Sports

Very original color

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Edit:

@Jondot: I see 1 Fiero regularly, but generally I'm too close to take a good picture.

 

[Joey D]

Ferrari 599, I see this every day now, I think the guy uses it as a daily.

Old 300ZX

Bentley Arnage, another daily driver

S65 AMG

M5

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

Nice 911 with an odd wing.

Old Plymouth or something, I don't remember.

A nice USED Corvette. It's cool seeing classics that are actually used.

Fiat 500

Mazda 3, it just sounded good and the wheels went well with it.

An old Rolls

Old Ford in my town

 

[zonderf]

As discussed earlier, this is not a true B7. It's missing the dual-twin exhaust.

Don't know how I missed this but all B7's just have the single twin exhaust. I've never seen one with quad exhaust. Here's a few pics

 

[Brett]

Saw these two a few weeks ago:

Red Honda Fit


Black Honda Fit


Saw this today:



For some more of the last car, look here:

Pictures from April 10, 2010

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

Joey, I went over to Woodward tonight, although it wan't the best night, but I'm going to head over a lot more after what I saw today.

Old Camaro

I have a thing for lifted Jeeps and SUV that look like they have a purpose.

Old Ford or something

Saab 9-3 with red wheels

I thought S4's had more to them then this did

Old Mercury or maybe '40s Ford

Chevy?

I really don't know why

Test Freestyle

Nice Porsche 996

360 Joey Posted earlier. It was getting darker every minute and I couldn't keep up with the adjustments.

Lincoln with an odd choice of wheels

NSX

 

[MinoltaMan89]

First 360 shot is awesome NISM0 👍

 

[Dac_Xint]

Saw these two a few weeks ago:

Red Honda Fit


Black Honda Fit


Saw this today:



For some more of the last car, look here:

Pictures from April 10, 2010

I see what you did there... well played

Honestly tho, who ever got the yellow S2k can give themselves a pat on the back. Love that color on the S2k, and I admire the owner for their courage for buying it in that color whether they are male or female.

And Nice moving photos NISM0_SKYLINE, I'd love to see a few more stock NSXs in HK

 

[Eric Demory]

A Bentley Continental GT in Black Mat:

This is my favorite Bentley. A very classy luxary. And I'm surprised to see a few of them around this part of Maryland lately.

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

First 360 shot is awesome NISM0 👍

Thank you, it would of been a little better, but I'm new to the night movement thing. I had no idea what settings were right

I see what you did there... well played

Honestly tho, who ever got the yellow S2k can give themselves a pat on the back. Love that color on the S2k, and I admire the owner for their courage for buying it in that color whether they are male or female.

And Nice moving photos NISM0_SKYLINE, I'd love to see a few more stock NSXs in HK

Speaking of yellow S2Ks. I saw one last night cruising around, but didn't get a picture.

Thanks, I'm still trying to get the moving night pictures a little clearer, but there wasn't to many lights at that point so these were really lucky.

The NSX just came up on me too. Most I've seen around here are stock, just few and far between.

 

[Pitracer100]

First 360 shot is awesome NISM0 👍

I must agree.
There's something special about that photo.

 

[Rue]

The best looking California I have seen. Still very awkward. I just can't like this car, but today with grey skies and raindrops it was quite photogenic...

Mazda RX-8

Porsche Boxster S - Nice wheels

 

[Balocco]

I saw an incredibly clean, completely stock and unmolested CRX when I ran out earlier today.

It felt like I had discovered Atlantis. And Jimmy Hoffa was there.

 

[Alex.]

2 here, one from my work car park and one from my local town's parking area

I followed the 430 for a bit on my way in, epic focus on 'dont go into the back of it'

 

[Brett]

I see what you did there... well played

Honestly tho, who ever got the yellow S2k can give themselves a pat on the back. Love that color on the S2k, and I admire the owner for their courage for buying it in that color whether they are male or female.

I was hoping someone would look at the pictures and notice. Just convenient that both pictures had a Fit in them.

Yellow looks great on the S2000, really most every color looks good on the S2000.

EDIT: A pair of Minis.

 

[mesh_control]

I'll have to take a drive today and bring my camera. The doctor here owns two GT-R's (one black and one silver) and there's been a lime green Supercharged Lotus Elise cruising around town too.