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

[TheCracker]

I'd be willing to bet money that it's a kit.

I'm thinking it's more likely to be a 'continuation' MkIII or MkIV S/C.

 

[RocZX]

And here's something you don't see everyday in Hong Kong


ac_cobra_l_01 by R-W-P, on Flickr

I'd be willing to bet money that it's a kit.

Thats a kit it has rear exhaust and body look like fiber glass.

 

[TheCracker]

Thats a kit it has rear exhaust and body look like fiber glass.

Not all Cobras had side-exit exhausts. I'm not sure how you can tell how the body looks fiberglass either

 

[RocZX]

Not all Cobras had side-exit exhausts. I'm not sure how you can tell how the body looks fiberglass either

It has a roll bar whic only came with the 427 which in turn had a side exhausts. And it looks like fiberglass body because of the fender.

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

So even as I sit and type this, I can here various engine notes in high rev, It's a nice sound.

Weird looking Morgan

Rolls

Being an American, I found it funny seeing this parked down a tiny street.

R8

S3

Mark 2

Castrol Honda

These are very common, but I thought I'd shoot it.

Mulsanne

RS6

Rolls

612

Cali

575

Morgan

Cali

Aston

This flat black thing is getting out of hand.

355 Challange

Land Rover

 

[Crumpet]

That chrome R8 is so tasteless.

 

[Dennisch]

Oh oh, if I only had my camera with me today, I would have the best post on this page.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Why, what did you see?

 

[Rue]

I'm pretty sure the Cobra is a kit too, but still very rare for HK. More great spots from the Big Smoke there NISM0!

 

[Kamuifanboy]

That chrome R8 is so tasteless.

I'm pretty sure MTM made a few tuned models with the Chrome color option. So it's probably faster than you think.

 

[Crumpet]

It just looks like a Middle Eastern R8 with a Fibrafoil Chrome Wrap on it.

 

[jeffgoddin]

love that Castrol bike!

And kamui, if that's your girlfriend in your avatar, I hate you.

here's a few from today:

couple of Z cars

Carrera 4 GTS

Beetle! Getting rather uncommon...

Continental GT?

4 door

 

[Crumpet]

That yellow one is beautiful!

 

[Kamuifanboy]

On my walk to school. Saw about 3 S65 AMG's, and a 911 GT3 but that blew by mad fast. Only one I got a pic of...


S65 AMG

 

[Rue]

Porsche 356 Speedster by R-W-P, on Flickr


tri_2657_l_01 by R-W-P, on Flickr

Saw three of these things today... I had a feeling they were going to be popular. As I hate this car so much I thought I would try and make it look a little cooler by giving it a bit of Bond movie-esque post-pro.


ast_cygnet_rb7757_l_01 by R-W-P, on Flickr

 

[Dac_Xint]

I think I prefer the Toyota IQ better

 

[TheCracker]

It has a roll bar whic only came with the 427 which in turn had a side exhausts. And it looks like fiberglass body because of the fender.

...MkII 289:


The car in question certainly isn't a 'period' Cobra - the slightly oversized Halibrands and more modern lower profile tyres are testament to that. But it does have all the hallmarks for it to be a Autokraft 'continuation' MKIV S/C which ran a 302.

*edit*

Infact i'm willing to bet it's this very car.

 

[Rue]

Infact i'm willing to bet it's this very car.

Oops... Hah! That's my mate's photo and I was there that very day. Didn't think to cross-check the license. Thanks!

I think I prefer the Toyota IQ better

Without a doubt.

Shiny Megane - really like these!


ren_megane_jt938_l_01 by R-W-P, on Flickr

Never ever take photos of the Cayman as they're just everywhere, but this one looked very clean...


por_boxster_jj4444_l_01 by R-W-P, on Flickr

Finally, a proper Aston Martin


ast_db9_ld336_l_01 by R-W-P, on Flickr

 

[Vince_Fiero]

Driving back home from the summer house a few weeks ago: Aston Martin DB9

Shopping about a month ago: Mercedes SL 63 AMG:

about 2 months ago at lunch: TVR

Generally do not take these anymore, but a few weeks ago at work: Nissan GTR

 

[Dac_Xint]

shiny megane - really like these!

ren_megane_jt938_l_01 by r-w-p, on flickr

OH ~ MY ~ GOD

Seriously, I think the only cars I ever need in life is a S2000, NSX Type-R and one of these shiny or yellow work of French art. I'll be a really good boy too...

 

[land sea air]

Nice detective work Cracker! Don't think we've had many (if any at all) authentic cobras in this thread, continuation or not.

 

[noisiaturismo]

No, i didn't see anything good. Only vans.

 

[land sea air]

No, i didn't see anything good. Only vans.

not really a need to post specifically saying you didn't see anything...

 

[poolhaas]

Saw a pretty sweet Merc. Not sure of the model though (230S ?)

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

R8

Morgan

Chevy, again, it's funny to see.

458

456

Maybach

So, then it turned to night. I've always like Rue's B&W shots, so most of these were in B&W, as you can tell.

458

Merc Limo

E Type

Vanquish

111R

DB7

Merc

RS4

GT2?

Bentley SS

M6

Ferrari and Rolls

Rolls

Maserati and Aston

I liked this little Alfa

Maserati

Bristol

355

599

I think it was an MG

DBS

Huge Maybach

Gallardo

Porsche behind it

Loud S2000

2CV

Another black Gallardo and Aston

Tomorrow is my last full day, so hopefully it'll be a big one.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

I noticed you missed the Bentley C-GT two cars to the left of the 2CV. Great photos, though.

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

They're were three right around that car. They are so common here, I don't even notice them to be honest.

 

[Kamuifanboy]

Are these all really in Michigan? When I visited Detroit and Lansing for a few days all I saw were GM and Ford cars. So CTS-V, Corvette, and Mustang

 

[R1ch85]

Ferrari and Rolls

Tomorrow is my last full day, so hopefully it'll be a big one.

That just shows how HUGE the Rolls is, and the Ferrari isn't exactly a small car!

Good luck with the spotting tomorrow.

Are these all really in Michigan? When I visited Detroit and Lansing for a few days all I saw were GM and Ford cars. So CTS-V, Corvette, and Mustang

These are London spots

 

[[InsertGr8Name]]

I can't prove the older ones, but I can and will try to get pics of the neighborhood ones.

In my neighborhood:
-Jaguar XJ
-Porsche Panamera
-Assorted A6s, BMW's, etc.

Past encounters:
-Bentley Mulsanne: Owned by a Portland Trailblazer, parked in the Nike Employee Store parking lot. I only know who it was because I was going to admire it, until I saw the guy was in it
-Nissan GT-R: Just saw it on the street. Near Nike campus.
-Other Bentley, Type Unkown: Was driving out of an old person apartment complex. Didn't see it for long enough to ID it.
-(Maybe) R8: Drove past it while I was at the beach. Barely saw it for half a second
-DB9: Was on vacation near Californian border, saw it on a car-carrier along with what looked like a guys car collection. Would have snapped a pic, except I was a bit busy driving.

One rediculous story that I doubt any of you will believe, but I swear it happened anyways: My dad was walking down the sidewalk on Nike campus, and was nearly run over by Phil Knight driving his R8. I guess since Phil owns the place, he doesn't need to follow the 14.5 MPH rule. Yes, Nike campus has a speed limit of 14.5

Oregon is not the perfect place for car-spotting. I do see a lot of Dodge Challengers, however. Strange....