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

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Do I spy a Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup? :dopey:
 
Just to clarify - the rules of this thread (in the first post) state that claims of car sightings are not to be posted here. This thread is for pictures of cars seen out and about on the road. If anybody has pics of cars from showrooms, there is also another thread for that.

Common rule across both threads - pics only, no claims :)
 
Mk6 Golf R, first time I've seen one, and dang, had a hard time getting close enough for a decent shot, this guy likes to speed!


woo hoo! a new to me Ferrari, 328 GTS. And an owner who was nice enough to let a stalker take a photo in his drive! (though I did give him a business card of mine to make it even...)


but most awesome of all, Guiletta Sprint


 
And to think, when I first passed it, I thought, Volvo? Took me about a mile to decide to turn around a check for sure.
 
Epic Alfa track car! I find it awesome how it obviously is modified for circuit use and yet retains the classic spirit with an almost absolutely stock appearance. I'm sure he sitches to semislicks or slicks when racing.
 
Wow, Jeff! That Alfa is magnificent! Easily one of the spots of the year there. I'm glad you thought about it long enough to realize you had to turn back and get some pics.
 
Nice spot on the Guiletta Sprint Goddin.

It's running a dealer tag, hmmmm.

yeah, I noticed that, too. It was in front of a body shop, and I've decided to go back and inquire if it is for sale or more of a dealer's demo car or what. Not that I could buy it, but there may be a few people in the local scene who would be interested to know if it's available. And I see you're in Ohio, too!
 
I do find it fascinating the kind of cars people from different parts of the world see as "good" compared to me and where I live. For instance I see many cars posted on here, with people congratulating them on a great find and I wouldn't have had a second glance at them! :lol:

Makes me wonder what "mundane" cars you're all ignoring which I'd find fascinating! :lol:
 
Go ahead and post ANYTHING you consider good. Doesn't matter if it's a BMW M3 or Ferrari F430 - it's up to you whether you post it here ;p
 
I do find it fascinating the kind of cars people from different parts of the world see as "good" compared to me and where I live. For instance I see many cars posted on here, with people congratulating them on a great find and I wouldn't have had a second glance at them! :lol:

Makes me wonder what "mundane" cars you're all ignoring which I'd find fascinating! :lol:

I know what you mean, I find this particularly with German cars for some reason, barring all-out supercars I can't help but feel a little meh about most BMWs, Audis, Mercs and Porsches since the 90s. They all look very very similar to me, and I don't think it's helped by the tendency for German manufacturers to not "name" their cars. Go back to the 80s and further though and you have my full attention!

But that's what makes this thread interesting. For example, I would definitely take notice if I saw a first-generation Renault Twingo in the UK as they were never sold here, but in France there are probably 100,000s of them :)
 
Oh well, if not for German cars I wouldn't be in this thread much.

VW Scirocco R (thx jus)
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Jaguar XF-R
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Mercedes E63 AMG
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Audi R8
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Porsche 993 Targa
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Just one shot I took today.

Ford Shelby Mustang


I also saw a Mercedes SLR McLaren and Jag XFR. Sadly, I didn't have time to hit the shutter. :(

EDIT: Um, poolhaas, that's a VW Scirocco R! :lol:
 
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:drool: What's going on there, Andre?

This should be in the "Events and Showroom Edition" thread.
 
I know what you mean, I find this particularly with German cars for some reason, barring all-out supercars I can't help but feel a little meh about most BMWs, Audis, Mercs and Porsches since the 90s. They all look very very similar to me, and I don't think it's helped by the tendency for German manufacturers to not "name" their cars. Go back to the 80s and further though and you have my full attention!

But that's what makes this thread interesting. For example, I would definitely take notice if I saw a first-generation Renault Twingo in the UK as they were never sold here, but in France there are probably 100,000s of them :)

Yeah I'd have to agree with you there! But I don't think I'd ever take notice of a Twingo! :sly:

I do enjoy seeing the wide variety of cars and I do find myself learning about cars I don't know about or even heard of! :lol:
 
:drool: What's going on there, Andre?

This should be in the "Events and Showroom Edition" thread.

Eh, thanks for reminding me, I'll move it there :lol:

there's some sort of mini-exhibition with those three cars and two BMW motorcycles. Dunno why it's there though :lol:
 
a day of crappy shots...

Cobra 2 Mustang, I saw it drive by my farm 2-3 times last year, never had a camera on me. This time it was actually in my hands, but so were several other things and it had been a long day already so I was slow to act. Barely got this rubbish shot... very well maintained car, hopefully some day I'll get a clean one of it.


30's Chevy. I know, Cano, you need to see the front to positively ID it. Sorry.


RS?


no idea


since I saw a 328 yesterday, this must be another one. That's just the way it works. first time I see something, I see three more examples in the next week...


my favorite of the day, Mk3 Supra Turbo!



Edit: one more...

one of 1000, 2008 Civic Si Mugen, first Mugen available in the US.


 
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a day of crappy shots...

30's Chevy. I know, Cano, you need to see the front to positively ID it. Sorry.

No I don't. 1946-48 Chevrolet.


Not 100% sure but I think it's a late '30s Buick Roadmaster.

Wrong. The grille is unmistakably Packard. It's a late 30s car, 1937-1939 because of the bulbous shape of the roof. Earlier than 1936 cars where more squarish.
 
Last Wednesday (June 13th, 2012), I was coming home from class on the local main roadway (Route 30). Business as usual, nothing too interesting until I was approaching an intersection outside of York, PA where an old Sunoco is located. Out of the gravel driveway next to the Sunoco came a silver Noble M400, a very shocking find (even more so in such a rural area of Pennsylvania).

I could have just been satisfied with seeing it pulling out of the driveway, but I had to see more. I watched the traffic behind me very closely, waiting for the M400 to turn somewhere. It eventually turned into the parking lot of an airport restaurant and when it did, I turned around in the closest driveway and went back for it. I parked beside the car and caught the owner as he stepped out. We talked a bit and he was really surprised that I knew what kind of car it was. He said that there's only two M400s in Pennsylvania (I'm surprised there's even one). I got to look around, under, and even sit inside of the car. What an amazing sight. I learned that the driveway the owner pulled out of leads to the business that he owns, so I have a means of going to see the car again (which I did).

Without further delay, here's some images of it and a link to my Photobucket album dedicated to this particular car.

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(Notice my foot still depressing the clutch even though I was done messing with the shifter. Silly me.)

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I finally switched to Flickr! I'm going to upgrade to Pro when I start getting more cars, so the pictures are a little small, but not like it really matters. By the way, I'll be in New York city tomorrow and Tuesday. These aren't in order, but again, whatever.


Ford by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Thunderbird by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


3 Exhaust by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Studebaker by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Alfa by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Elise by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Pontiac by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


FF by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Ford by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Merc Sled by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Ford by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Viper by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Jonesin' by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr

^^My dad and I were going about 75, and these guys cruised right past us.


RS4 by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


GM Van by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Prowler by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


MG by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


AMG by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Nova by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Supra by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Corvair by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Fairlane by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Galaxie 500 XL by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


TR7 by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Dune Buggy by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Sled by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Nova by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Mud Double by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Galaxie by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Runner by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


GTX by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


442 by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


442 by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Beetle by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Impala by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Mustang by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


GTO by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr


Boss by EricDelaneyCarSpotter, on Flickr
 
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