David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/12/19 12:47 p.m.

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. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/12/19 12:48 p.m.

And technically not a car, but I still had to stop and look. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/12/19 1:11 p.m.

But really I go up there for stuff like this:

This:

 

And this:

(And very much also family, friends and music.)

outasite
outasite HalfDork
2/12/19 1:38 p.m.

I am always on the lookout for cars when I visit NYC. We go there for the jazz clubs, pizza/food and walking/discovering.

captdownshift
captdownshift PowerDork
2/12/19 1:57 p.m.

ESSA bagel is my go to. 

02Pilot
02Pilot SuperDork
2/12/19 1:59 p.m.

Like this?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/12/19 2:08 p.m.
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
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.

LanEvo
LanEvo HalfDork
2/12/19 4:44 p.m.

One more

vwcorvette
vwcorvette SuperDork
2/12/19 5:23 p.m.

"twoeggssausagecheesesaltpepperketchuponahardrolltago"

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/12/19 6:27 p.m.

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? smiley

Dave M
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
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? smiley

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
Wally MegaDork
2/12/19 8:25 p.m.

I keep forgetting to post them. I’ve got a bunch on my phone.  

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