The New GTPlanet Scavenger Hunt...

[TheCracker]

Same with a '64 Mercury Comet, where times range from 6.0/6.2s all the way to 11.4s.

Surely a '64 Mercury Comet is little more than a re-badged '64 Ford Falcon, or even a re-bodied '64 Mustang. The '64 289 Mustang, according to contemporary R&T test figures ran 0-60 in 8.9 with a 4-speed manual, the Comet came with either a 3-speed manual or 3-speed auto, it was probably heavier too and came only with the base 200bhp V8. I'd say the 11.4 figure is probably correct.

 

[Metar]

Cracker saves the day. Though with no other entries... I'm a shoe-in. Just like that oldest-BMW competition we had a while ago.

Booming Grannies:

'64 Mercury Comet driven by a pensioneer - around 11.4s

MGA driven by a pensioneer - 11.5s (Official figure, though Motor Magazine put it at 9.1 at the time)

1967-1969 Dodge Dart - Supposedly 8.8s for the 318ci '74, which was larger and heavier than mine, while the 273ci '65 does 8.2s according to Car & Driver.

I have no idea which times pass "scrutineering", but those are the most reliable figures I found.


Oldest car on the road:

BMW 501 '53 (according to TheCracker - the 501 was produced '52-'64):

 

[exigeracer]

These were surely at some old car gathering or meet!

 

[Metar]

These were surely at some old car gathering or meet!

The Mercury wasn't, but I thought random carmeets are allowed in both the spotting-thread and this one? If not, I'll be happy with the Mercury - still the only entry in ANY category, so I might as well enter it in the Oldest Car category.

 

[exigeracer]

Mother Child (don't know how this will be judged: value difference, year difference, generation difference, amount of pairs?)

Pair of MLs

Pair of Corollas

Pair of Toyota Siennas

Granpa car:

Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (0-60 10s flat)

Independant tuner

Eurowerkz BMW

(someone can judge that last one, it was the only tuner car I could find in this -20C week)

 

[Rue]

Yet again, I have completely forgotten to do this! Weather has been horrible anyway. Scraping the bottom of the barrel though...

Fastest car most likely to be driven by an OAP
Honda Accord......... Euro-R

141 MPH / 0-60MPH: 6.9 sec

Still scraping... (really hard with a wire brush)
Veilside Supra

 

[ferrari_chris]

I would have had entries for this week, but my camera was on vacation. It's a shame I wasn't on vacation with it...

Anyway, I would have had a 1923 Model T for the oldest car, and a deTomaso Charade for the Independant Tuner. Would the Charade have counted Gashly?

 

[Gashlycrumb]

Anyway, I would have had a 1923 Model T for the oldest car, and a deTomaso Charade for the Independant Tuner. Would the Charade have counted Gashly?

Please call me Cheyne, Gashly is a little too close to Gastly for my liking

Your T would have been a good spot, but unfortunately the deTomaso wouldn't have counted as they are made in-house by Diahatsu under a licensing agreement between Daihatsu and DeTomaso. They are pretty cool little cars and in my opinion don't get the respect they deserve. In addition to the breathed on and turbo-charged engine they also featured unique Campagnolo wheels ana a Nardi steering wheel and shift knob.

Anyhoo, let the judgment comence:

1) Oldest car on the road - Must be driving on the road: Metar's Comet 1 point

2) Mother and Child Reunion - current generation model in the same photo as an example of the previous generation: exigeracer 1 point

3) Boomin' Grannies - Quickest car most likely to be driven by a pensioner: Rue's Accord Euro-R 1 point

4) Junker - Worst condition car still being driven: exigeracer's Caddy. I'm exercising some judging license as although it wasn't entered for this category it was in the worst condition of the cars submitted. 1 point

Bonus: exigeracer 1 point, Rue 1 point

Totals:

Exigeracer: 3 Points
Rue: 2 Points
Metar:1 Point

Exigeracer takes the win!

 

[Joey D]

Exige that Eurowerkz BMW is quite cool.

 

[Metar]

I do, however, want to mention that all entries apart from mine were late. 12PM GMT...

Still, a point is a point.

 

[exigeracer]

What are this week's categories? Mine are due on the first, correct?

 

[Gashlycrumb]

I thought I should post up next weeks categories while I remember.

1) Fish out of water - Find a car that just shouldn't be where it is. Ie a Veyron at a ski-field with ski-racks, a beat up old Corolla parked outside a Five Star Hotel or a Smart Fortwo at a Monster Truck rally. Oddest example wins.

2) Towin' in the wind - Find an expensive car being towed by a towrope, towtruck or on a trailer. Car transporters don't count.

3)My rims, they be a spinnin'

- Find the worst example of Spinners

4)My baby does 0-60 in 3.5 - Find the fastest car with a "Baby on Board" bumper sticker/window sign or a visible child seat.

Bonus: A Rolls-Royce in a colour other than white,black or silver.

Here are your targets for this week.

 

[exigeracer]

What, does the sign mean I'm not supposed to intentionally ram this car? I never got the point of these signs other than the stupid flattered mothers who show off their babies to anyone and everyone. Wow, congratulations, you figured out how to reproduce. Nobody cares.

Suzuki Aerio SX. Slow as ****, so anything will arbitrarily top this. I hope to god this car doesn't win the category. Before I forget, here are next week's categories:

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Avant Garde - It seems that on a 20 minute walk around town, I'm bound to see 2 or 3 Audi wagons. How many can you spot in a week? Most Audi wagons gets a point. A tie would earn a point each.

Hardhats mandatory - Can you find a convertible hardtop? Retractible ones as seen on newer Mercedes, Volvo and BMW don't count. It has to be a completely removable shell. Boxsters have them, Miatas have them, BMW cabbies used to as well. Find them. Most wins, a tie would earn a point each.

Light is Right - Chapman philosophy: Add lightness. Lightest British car wins. Simple as it sounds.

And there was light - Rally stylin' light setup. Go out there and spot the Hellas, Bosch's or PIAAs. Most forward-facing aftermarket lights wins.

BONUS:

e31 - Find a BMW e31, which is the 8-series GT sold from 1989 to 1999. Look for the numbers 830, 840 and 850. It's a treat every time I see one of these handsome machines. I'd love to see one, and if you do, you'll get a point.

 

[Rue]

Out of place - British Mini Cooper (with flags) in neon back streets of Hong Kong

Bonus - Blue Rolls

 

[ceiling_fan]

Oh man, there's a M5 with gangsta rims in the lot behind a nasty mexican restaurant. (for 'out of place' category)

 

[LoudMusic]

What, does the sign mean I'm not supposed to intentionally ram this car? I never got the point of these signs other than the stupid flattered mothers who show off their babies to anyone and everyone. Wow, congratulations, you figured out how to reproduce. Nobody cares.

Actually, it can also be for emergency medical personnel who come to the aid of the motorist. If the vehicle has been severely damaged, or rolled, a child and child seat may become dislodged and be unnoticed. The EMP may only rescue the driver and not notice the child. Scary and sad thought, but it has happened. There are also stickers for side windows that read "WHALE - We Have A Little Emergency", displayed to denote the same situation.

But yes, most people get them to be cute / funny, and show off that they can successfully get knocked up. Congratulations, you spread your legs. You're my hero

 

[exigeracer]

Actually, it can also be for emergency medical personnel who come to the aid of the motorist. If the vehicle has been severely damaged, or rolled, a child and child seat may become dislodged and be unnoticed. The EMP may only rescue the driver and not notice the child. Scary and sad thought, but it has happened. There are also stickers for side windows that read "WHALE - We Have A Little Emergency", displayed to denote the same situation.

Never thought of that one. I can't imagine an emergency worker rolling up and seeing the cute sign and saying "Whoa guys! This car's got a BABY ON BOARD! Check for people in the car before pullin 'er to the scrap yard," but you do have a good point.

 

[Famine]

Here's a single week's worth of Audi estate spots:

(on one A6 I was actually shooting the Mitsubishi i, as it's the only one I've seen on the road, but caught the Audi in the frame. Also, please marvel in glory at the opportunity shot in #7... ).

I count 6 A3 Sportbacks - if we're not including these in the total (they're effectively the 5 door A3, but just are estates), then that's 24 Avants instead of 30. Also, I caught an RS6 (#19) - bigger pic available if required

Also, my hardtopped cabriolets (why, people? WHY?) - SEVEN in total...

BMW Z3

MG MGF

Another burgundy MGF with a black hardtop..?

What the hell? A burgundy MGTF with a black hardtop?

Mazda Eunos Roadster

Vauxhall VX220

MGTF in blue with a blue hardtop! W00t!​

And my lightweight British cars:

2005 Lotus Elise 111R Touring - 830kg

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 - 730kg

1995 Rover Mini Cabriolet (shot from a different angle) - 750kg (1653lb)
1994 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i - 695kg (1532lb)

1999 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i - 695kg​

And the rally lights:

2003 MINI One - 2 lights

1999 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i - There... are... FOUR... lights!

Toyota Landcruiser - Four definitely NOT standard lamps on this one...​

 

[Gashlycrumb]

Winners for last week:

Fish out of water - Rue 1 Point

My baby does 0-60 in 3.5 - Exigeracer

Bonus: Rue

Our Hong Kong Correspondent takes the win 👍

 

[exigeracer]

Great stuff Famine. Follow his lead folks, we want lots of participation!

 

[Metar]

No time for photos this week, but can we have the leaderboards updated? I want to move out of my tie for last place

 

[Famine]

Yes, sorry about that. I need to do an update of about 4 weeks' points I'll get on it in the next couple of days.

 

[Venari]

Popped in here again to try to figure out what's going on. Looks like the weeks just started... and one of those Audis in Famine's post looks suspiciously like an A3.

Let the petty bickering commence!

 

[Famine]

Popped in here again to try to figure out what's going on. Looks like the weeks just started... and one of those Audis in Famine's post looks suspiciously like an A3.

Let the petty bickering commence!

At least the red one (J30CEW) is an A3 Sportback, though there are others.

Looks like an estate to me...

 

[Gashlycrumb]

Avant Garde - I didn't manage to reach Famine's effort but I thought I would post them up anyway.

'96 Audi A4 Avants


'00 Audi A4 Avant


'02 Audi A4 Avant


A6 Avant


S4 Avant


Audi 100 Quattro Avant

Light is Right - Lotus 2 Eleven: 670Kg (http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/top-2007-Lotus-2-Eleven.htm)

And there was light The only car I saw with rallyish lights was this Evo, but they are factory.

 

[Rue]

Winners for last week:

Fish out of water - Rue 1 Point

My baby does 0-60 in 3.5 - Exigeracer

Bonus: Rue

Our Hong Kong Correspondent takes the win 👍

Wahey!

Categories up soon.

Here's my fog lamps entry...

 

[Famine]

Funnily...

So they're either standard or both owners have chosen the same aftermarket kit.

 

[exigeracer]

I'd think the PIAA decal on Rue's car would suggest that the lamps are aftermarket. You two would appear to have the same kit, but I will make final judgement on Sunday as I am leaving for a ski weekend in a bit.

PS thanks for all the wagons guys - I knew you'd see a lot of them. Such practical cars.

 

[Famine]

I've got nigh-on 30 Audi estates I'll have to look at tonight...

 

[Roo]

What year does your Mini's numberplate make it, Rue?