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

[jeffgoddin]

I think the Ford GT, Saleen S7, Mosler MT900, SSC Aero, & even the Hennessey Venom would like a word.

Duh, yeah, Ford GT, too. Others are too low in production to really have the same sort of global public relations impact, too exclusive. It's like if somebody asked what American supercars there are, doesn't count if they can be dismissed as, "Yeah, but that's just slapped together by a couple of guys in a shed..."

 

[ildd]

Went to recycle some newspapers and made a lap around the roads. Because who doesn't?

C2 Corvette that was HAULING. Maybe a '67?

Unsure what kind of Plymouth this is. My only real guess is a Belvedere.

And Lastly, a car that has been on my "to see" list for a LONG time... I saw him in my rear view mirror and thought "that is a nicely modded Corvette... wait, THE GRILLE! ER MA GERD!"

Apparently he's close with Bond.

 

[McLaren]

Duh, yeah, Ford GT, too. Others are too low in production to really have the same sort of global public relations impact, too exclusive. It's like if somebody asked what American supercars there are, doesn't count if they can be dismissed as, "Yeah, but that's just slapped together by a couple of guys in a shed..."

So, the McLaren F1, Zonda, & Koenigsegg aren't supercars? The manufacturing process is just the same.

 

[jeffgoddin]

Well, hand built, you mean? But more than 50 of each made, right? And Koenigseggs for example come from a country with fewer people than Ohio, so to be a supercar from Sweden shouldn't take that much production to get you recognition. I see they marked their 100th car Dec 2nd 2012, so probably 130+ by now. 139 Zondas alone had been built by Pagani as of 2009. Something near 100 McLaren F1's as well. Plus McLaren has gone on to become a major manufacturer.

14 Moslers, only car from this company, and some of those cars were made in England... so no
Venom GT, 29 cars, from a tuner, doesn't quite cut it
78 Saleen S7's, and the only car ever made by a company known for tuning, not manufacturing, but I'd partially include this in the list of American supercars because more than 50 were made
SSC Aero can't find the production figures, but coming from Shelby and continuing with the Tuatara, yeah, this too should probably be included

But I'd still say the only American supercars that don't get a asterisk for low volume are the Viper, ZR-1, and Ford GT. But that's just me and we can agree to disagree, for me there need to be enough of them made that people actually have a good chance of seeing one without being from LA, Miami, or Houston.

 

[jus1029]

The last few pages were astounding! 👍
Time for Manila to shine again!

The morning of July 13 is comprised of two parts, one was taken in a very early morning (7:30-8:30 am) while the other is in a reasonable morning (9:00-10:30 am).

Part 1


Nissan GT-R (R35) Panorama by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Nissan GT-R (R35) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Nissan GT-R (R35) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Nissan GT-R (R35) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Meyers Manx by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


The American and Two Germans by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Porsche 911 Turbo w/ RUF wheels by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera & Porsche 911 GT3 (996) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Porsche 911 Targa by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Porsche 911 Targa by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) & Shelby Mustang GT500 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Porsche 911 Targa by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Porsche 911 Targa by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Shelby Mustang GT500 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Shelby Mustang GT500 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C2) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Ford Mustang Fastback by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Ford Mustang Fastback by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Audi R8 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


Porsche 911 GT3 3.8 (997.2) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

BONUS:


ReDONKulous Mazda MX-5 (NC) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr


ReDONKulous Mazda MX-5 (NC) (AWN RIYUMS) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr
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Part 2 is coming soon!

 

[poolhaas]

Holy crap @jus1029, some stunning shots there!
Here I go with one photo again

 

[Tornado]

The S7 was the car that Saleen got its manufacturer certification to build. It was only after the S7 went out of production and the company essentially collapsed and was restarted soon after did they go back to being a tuner. The Venom obviously doesn't count, and SSC has always been vague for whether the Ultimate Aero model sold to the public was just the modified kit car that the original prototypes were or its own thing; but the S7 absolutely counts as a production car. For Mosler, them building many of their cars in England had more to do with the initial struggles in getting the car street legal in America than anything.

 

[ilikewaffles11]

@jus1029 What's that silver car in front of the Laguna Seca Mustang?

 

[AudiMan2011]

Caught these yesterday:

Ford Mustang

Rolls Royce Phantom

 

[Team THRT Drift]

Saw something that looked like a '62 Impala. Turned out to be a '62 (?) Bel Air.

 

[jus1029]

@jus1029 What's that silver car in front of the Laguna Seca Mustang?

That is a Karmann Ghia that I forgot to edit. I'll do that later.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Car show parking lot

1 of 2 308s there.

This has tan interior

C7

The 2nd 308, black interior.

As I was leaving the car show these were still in the lot

Then there was a group of vettes

Most were from other states

Callaway gs

ZR1!

Arkansas plate

M

R32 @RandomCarGuy17

As I was about to go on the highway home.

Bel air with drag mods.

 

[Cano]

'62 (?) Bel Air.

'59.

Also, that flamed 57 Chevy 👍

 

[playnthru]

A mix of street spots and car show parking lot spots.


Toyota Corolla F/X16 GT-S by playnthru, on Flickr

BMW X5 M by playnthru, on Flickr

1964 Chevrolet stepside by playnthru, on Flickr

Unknown replica by playnthru, on Flickr

Alfa Romeo by playnthru, on Flickr

Dodge Viper SRT-10/Datsun 240z by playnthru, on Flickr

Triumph GT6 by playnthru, on Flickr

Mercury Cougar by playnthru, on Flickr

1966 Mustang by playnthru, on Flickr

Morris Minor by playnthru, on Flickr

Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser by playnthru, on Flickr

Ford ThunderBird by playnthru, on Flickr

1961 Cadillac by playnthru, on Flickr

1955 Dodge Royal by playnthru, on Flickr

 

[McLaren]

Well, hand built, you mean? But more than 50 of each made, right? And Koenigseggs for example come from a country with fewer people than Ohio, so to be a supercar from Sweden shouldn't take that much production to get you recognition.

Just because a car gets more recognition doesn't make it any more or less of a supercar.

I see they marked their 100th car Dec 2nd 2012, so probably 130+ by now.

Not likely. There was an article this year by Jalopnik that stated Koenigsegg had 10% of the total production at its plant. There were around 10 or so complete cars; 9 under covers, plus the car on the turn-table.

139 Zondas alone had been built by Pagani as of 2009. Something near 100 McLaren F1's as well. Plus McLaren has gone on to become a major manufacturer.

64 road cars. You can throw in the 5 LMs & 3 GTs, but those cars have been nothing more than showroom pieces their entire lives.

Major manufacturer also has zero relevance. Saleen's name in the industry has been there for as long as the F1.

14 Moslers, only car from this company, and some of those cars were made in England... so no

Try 35 or so road cars & under 50 race cars & that's the MT900 line. Either include all the models as you've done, or don't (because 1/3rd of those Zondas can be scratched as mere 1-offs).

Venom GT, 29 cars, from a tuner, doesn't quite cut it.

Recognized manufacturer by the government just like Ruf & Gemballa.

78 Saleen S7's, and the only car ever made by a company known for tuning, not manufacturing, but I'd partially include this in the list of American supercars because more than 50 were made.

Tuning excuse from before still has no relevance.

But I'd still say the only American supercars that don't get a asterisk for low volume are the Viper, ZR-1, and Ford GT. But that's just me and we can agree to disagree, for me there need to be enough of them made that people actually have a good chance of seeing one without being from LA, Miami, or Houston.

If these cars get an asterisk for low volume, so does the F1, Zonda, & CC"x"/Agera. Don't cherry pick your reasoning based on something silly such as how popular a manufacturer is. They're all built to the same parameters as most supercars are & they were all built in low production numbers as far as homologation rules are concerned.

 

[Tornado]

Recognized manufacturer by the government just like Ruf & Gemballa.

That's not really relevant if Hennessey is still building "production" Venom GTs running Lotus VINs that need to be registered as such.

 

[ildd]

The F1 most certainly does not get an asterisk because it was produced before the term "supercar" was mainstream.
You literally find a way to argue about anything

 

[McLaren]

The F1 most certainly does not get an asterisk because it was produced before the term "supercar" was mainstream.
You literally find a way to argue about anything

The term supercar was around over 30 years. Your logic holds no more ground than "this is a supercar because it's more popular".

Regardless, Jeff & I have resolved it. I understand where he comes from now.

 

[cbarbosa]

Not a bad first sight, when leaving home early in the morning... 👍

 

[jus1029]

Before I show you guys part 2, here's the Karmann Ghia I forgot to add.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia interior by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Anyways, Part 2

Mini Cooper by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

DSC00388 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Audi S4 Avant (B6) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Porsche 911 (964) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Maserati 3200GT by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Porsche 911 w/ rally lights by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Sushi Machine Toyota Celica "Natsuki" by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr
@Katiegan, your favorite Celica came back!

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Ford Mustang by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Ford Mustang by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Abarth 500 595 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr
My first Abarth spot, and since Fiat is not officially sold on the Philippines, my reaction was priceless!

'Murica by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C2) & Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Audi R8 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Audi R8 w/ Tomica by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr
My friend lent me his Tomica R8.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Pontiac G5 by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr
The first post-2000 Pontiac spot! He'll be killed though. (assuming his G5 was affected by the recalls)

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Porsche 911 Carrera S (991) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

While my friends and I were looking for more places to spot, we came across a small meet of three owners! They were kind enough to let us photograph their machines!

Porsche 911 Turbo (964) by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr

Abarth 500 595 badge by Justin Young Photography, on Flickr
...and the Abarth guy and his son were there as well!
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[Dagger311]

I've seen more Carrera GT's than ZR-1's, just saying.

I've never seen a ZR-1 in the wild.

Veneventador? by - Icy J -, on Flickr

 

[Team THRT Drift]

I've been seeing this cutie for the past month. She's for sale! *it's a car*

A Wolseley 1000 (Mini 1000)

I've been ogling her for the past month..... unfortunately she's an automatic...

The Fiat 124 in front of her is also for sale but it has some utterly horrid wheels on it.... plus Ferrari stickers on the back bumper, and a De Tomaso Pinifarina emblem on the left quarter panel. (The owner's an Italian; Italia Cap in the back of the Mini)

 

[ilikewaffles11]

That's a Fiat in front of it not an MG, 124 Spyder.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Pontiac on a flatbed

Svx

 

[playnthru]

e36 BMW M3, Techo Violet Metallic by playnthru, on Flickr

1966 Mustang by playnthru, on Flickr

Ducati Diavel Carbon by playnthru, on Flickr

Volvo 122 by playnthru, on Flickr

Hiace camper by playnthru, on Flickr

 

[Fazerfan]

Nice page guys!

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Yesterday, I saw this Rumble Bee Dodge Ram 1500 and Ford Focus ST.

Today though, I ran into a few more interesting cars.

A poor, wrecked Corvair.

My first wild spot of a Ford Falcon.

A few feet away from the Falcon was this poor Road Runner

I don't know why, but this C3 looked a bit more interesting

A white C7 Stingray

I also missed an Audi before I saw the stingray and decided to check out what it was. It's a 2013/2014 S4 from the looks of it.

Mazdaspeed 3

My first time seeing a 2014 Mini Cooper S

and I'll end this post with a VW Golf R32

 

[Wiegert]

I'm ruing a handful of missed opportunities after my weekend in London (white Aventador roadster and this exact Aventador with unique livery, 365 GT 2+2, Bristol Blenheim, Koeningsegg CCX, Isuzu VehiCROSS to name just a few). Not that I left completely empty-handed.

VX220 Turbo

MG RV8

Mustang GT

12C

993 Carrera S

Mustang GT

SC300. First time I've seen a Lexus-badged Z30

SL55 AMG

Coupe and 2CV

Opel Manta SRB (one of two left on British roads)

635 CSi

Phaeton V10

Ferrari FF

Series 4 Spider

GranSport and Carrera 4 Targa

'73 911 Targa

458 Italia

458 Speciale

Rapide

Quattroporte S

Quattroporte GTS

Alpine GTA V6 Turbo

RS5

635 CSi

997 GT3

Reliant Kitten with some sort of vintage van body kit

G63 AMG

RS4 Avant

Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Camaro SS

Piaggio Ape 50 Mix

Clio Williams 3

2002

Continental Supersports Convertible

Avantime

Tuscan

Vanquish

Alpina B3 S

Uploading the second batch tomorrow.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Poor spots compared to the post above mine

S55 AMG

Jag

Srt8

 

[Team THRT Drift]

That's a Fiat in front of it not an MG, 124 Spyder.

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