We just got back last night (and are my arms tired), but it's always a treat seeing cool cars out and about in the City. I didn't photograph most of them because it was cold and my hands were in my pockets, but here's one that stopped me--such a pretty color, while the 911 shape works so well without any extra doo-dads.
And technically not a car, but I still had to stop and look.
But really I go up there for stuff like this:
This:
And this:
(And very much also family, friends and music.)
I am always on the lookout for cars when I visit NYC. We go there for the jazz clubs, pizza/food and walking/discovering.
outasite said:
I am always on the lookout for cars when I visit NYC. We go there for the jazz clubs, pizza/food and walking/discovering.
Yup. Pretty much the same.
LanEvo
HalfDork
2/12/19 4:42 p.m.
Lived in lower Manhattan for many years. Not easy if you’re a car nut.
Here’s my racecar in front of my old apartment.
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The Benz parked on the side of the street is so perfect.
And it's not too late to plan my next trip up there, right?
Dave M
Reader
2/12/19 6:32 p.m.
LanEvo said:
One more
That's awesome.
Although when I lived in Manhattan my garage had a Cayman GT4 racecar stored there. I always wondered why the owner had it there and not garaged at a track? Must have been a royal pain to take it to a shop.
LanEvo
HalfDork
2/12/19 6:49 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:
The Benz parked on the side of the street is so perfect.
The local parking deck refused to let me park there because of the dog-leg gearbox. They said it was "too much liability" for their crew. So, I'd street park it when it was out of storage LOL.
David S. Wallens said:
And it's not too late to plan my next trip up there, right?
I don't live there anymore; just bought a house in Jersey with a 3-car garage ... priorities! But hit me up next time you're in the area. There are some secret "car guy" things to do around here.
Dave M said:
That's awesome.
Although when I lived in Manhattan my garage had a Cayman GT4 racecar stored there. I always wondered why the owner had it there and not garaged at a track? Must have been a royal pain to take it to a shop.
Mine was kept in storage at a friend's shop (Guten Parts & Service in Maplewood, NJ). I'd take it out just for race weekends. No truck/trailer meant driving the racecar to events, which kind of sucked sometimes.
As for service, believe it or not, there's a well-respected 190E Cosworth specialist in East Harlem. I'd drop off the car and take the subway home. It was actually quite convenient!
Wally
MegaDork
2/12/19 8:25 p.m.
I keep forgetting to post them. I’ve got a bunch on my phone.