Car Spotting - Page 17

S griffin · 10 Dec 2022, 06:26 (Ref:4136659)

Is it me or does the rust add to the car? Has a nice aged look to it

E.B · 10 Dec 2022, 11:02 (Ref:4136682)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Is it me or does the rust add to the car? Has a nice aged look to it

Rust? Shhhh. You cant call it that!

(even if it is that)
That, in car collector speak, is Patina.

**Adam43** · 10 Dec 2022, 13:51 (Ref:4136691)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

It was a long way off sitting at the light on Peachtree

Nice.

I really want to drive some super early stuff. A technical challenge. Not like that at all, but I had a ‘30s Austin 7 for a bit. Fun to nip to the shops in.

**Adam43** · 10 Dec 2022, 13:52 (Ref:4136692)

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Originally Posted by E.B

Getting back to this one I said a 52/53 Buick Super Eight of some sort....

I had a bit of a look around I think it can be closed down to a 1953 (the '53 had the 4 rear lights) Buick Super (Riviera) 2 door hardtop. That had no rear fins and was not pillarlesss.

https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/...op-c-13921.htm

Scroll down for more photos (namely the rear 3/4 view)

Love it.

And the Dodge Bus. Needs to get out and about.

Gerard C · 10 Dec 2022, 18:32 (Ref:4136708)

Cant believe the Italians made the Montreal and Fulvia Zagato in RHD! OK for the Nuova 500 but the others are rare? Cant say if the Buick is a Special, Super Eight or Roadmaster tho… They look similar to me.

Gerard C · 10 Dec 2022, 18:42 (Ref:4136710)

The 105 Series in GTAM guise (#388) has a strange non genuine front valance hosting a large flat rad. Air co may be?

E.B · 10 Dec 2022, 22:27 (Ref:4136726)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

The 105 Series in GTAM guise (#388) has a strange non genuine front valance hosting a large flat rad. Air co may be?

Its a Goodwood spec car Gérard!

It has a turbo fitted so I guess maybe an intercooler.

Actually it has a 75 twin spark engine fitted.

A photo I took of under the bonnet

Its for sale.... more pics and full spec and work done in ad. on this link: https://www.my105.com/search/details...c-7812a332b6c1

**Adam43** · 11 Dec 2022, 01:50 (Ref:4136742)

OMG

Q car type stuff

Gerard C · 11 Dec 2022, 11:39 (Ref:4136774)

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Originally Posted by E.B

Its a Goodwood spec car Gérard!

It has a turbo fitted so I guess maybe an intercooler.

**Adam43** · 11 Dec 2022, 17:30 (Ref:4136798)

These were out grocery shopping today.

Gerard C · 11 Dec 2022, 20:31 (Ref:4136809)

Nice Elise, good for limited shopping volume.

**joeb** · 12 Dec 2022, 13:35 (Ref:4136873)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Nice Elise, good for limited shopping volume.

Yes! You have to choose if you want to bring a passenger or actually purchase something. ROFL

**BertMk2** · 12 Dec 2022, 15:35 (Ref:4136888)

What's the one that's not an Elise?

Gerard C · 12 Dec 2022, 17:17 (Ref:4136902)

I had the same question in mind, may be a japanese car rebadged (like Pontiac)?

E.B · 12 Dec 2022, 23:21 (Ref:4136944)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

I had the same question in mind, may be a japanese car rebadged (like Pontiac)?

Is it not a c 2000 Gen. 4 Chev. Camaro?

Re the space in an Elise, I think it is a Lotus thing. I had a Europa back c 1975 which was so compact inside even trying to lean across and kiss a date goodnight was a challenge. Anything more adventurous totally out of the question. And that was when I was young and flexible! Happy Days.

broadrun96 · 13 Dec 2022, 00:06 (Ref:4136945)

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Originally Posted by E.B

Is it not a c 2000 Gen. 4 Chev. Camaro?

Re the space in an Elise, I think it is a Lotus thing. I had a Europa back c 1975 which was so compact inside even trying to lean across and kiss a date goodnight was a challenge. Anything more adventurous totally out of the question. And that was when I was young and flexible! Happy Days.

Yup, the bloated pig of a mistake Camaro that almost killed it completely. Ran from 93-02 with 8 years needed for us to forget it. BUT there are some great tuned ones out there that are great street stock road course and drag cars.

Think she's a 2000 SS but JHammy would know the years better probably

**Adam43** · 13 Dec 2022, 00:32 (Ref:4136949)

The two extremes of a sportscar parked so close.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.B

Is it not a c 2000 Gen. 4 Chev. Camaro?

Re the space in an Elise, I think it is a Lotus thing. I had a Europa back c 1975 which was so compact inside even trying to lean across and kiss a date goodnight was a challenge. Anything more adventurous totally out of the question. And that was when I was young and flexible! Happy Days.

Reminds me of this song:
https://youtu.be/qW9mZLnQ7Yc

E.B · 13 Dec 2022, 01:54 (Ref:4136954)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Reminds me of this song:
https://youtu.be/qW9mZLnQ7Yc

Good one.

VIVA GT · 13 Dec 2022, 11:17 (Ref:4136989)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Yes! You have to choose if you want to bring a passenger or actually purchase something. ROFL

One of my (younger) workmates has an Elise. He is also a keen competitive cyclist and has some very strong rubber sucker attachments to hold his racing bike on the roof! It looks really cool to see his racing bike fixed to the top of his sports car.

S griffin · 13 Dec 2022, 15:25 (Ref:4137029)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

One of my (younger) workmates has an Elise. He is also a keen competitive cyclist and has some very strong rubber sucker attachments to hold his racing bike on the roof! It looks really cool to see his racing bike fixed to the top of his sports car.

I'm surprised it could fit on top of the roof without falling off

**joeb** · 14 Dec 2022, 01:23 (Ref:4137086)

In a state employee parking lot looking good.

**Adam43** · 14 Dec 2022, 01:35 (Ref:4137088)

Cool. Except the wheels. A wonderfully simple truck with idiot wheels.

broadrun96 · 14 Dec 2022, 01:45 (Ref:4137090)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

Cool. Except the wheels. A wonderfully simple truck with idiot wheels.

Uh, I'll see your idiot wheels and raise you

I believe we referenced Brodozer earlier, this is it. F350 with the $15k 6.7L diesel and the most ridiculous RC car wheels not likely rated for the load the truck SHOULD be carrying

**Adam43** · 14 Dec 2022, 02:35 (Ref:4137094)

I am firmly of the opinion that these people can do what they want, that it is all part of the rich tapestry of life and isn’t it great everyone likes different things.

But this really tests my resolve when it comes to this life view.

**Adam43** · 14 Dec 2022, 03:24 (Ref:4137096)

Someone might steal a truck like that

https://twitter.com/hagerty/status/1...LHD6k7ahwUD3ZA

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