The cars you see

I see some expensive machines running around state college; porsches, audi r8, amg sls, etc.

But these are the two I enjoy seeing most

Saw my first Chevy Volt today.

pinchvalve wrote: I think its odd to see completely mint cars that the average person would not preserve, like an 80's Celebrity Wagon (base, not even a Europort) I saw last week that looked showroom new. At least an '88 that looked like it just rolled of the factory floor.

I live in a college town. Someone I'd presume to be a student drives a perfect brown Maverick. It is odd.

Spotted a very pretty BRG 914 today, sounded very healthy and rear tires extended past the fender line.

I used to see Cincinnati's own billionare Carl Linder driving around in his convertible bentley, not long ago I saw a porsche 550 replica driving down my street which is pretty weird.

Passed these guys on the highway not too long ago, just outside of Penticton BC:

Today I saw 23 tan Camrys and 14 light silver Accords....go head and be jealous!

This afternoon I actually saw one of these dodging through traffic:

Not something I expected to find out and about. The white-haired older gentleman at the wheel^H^H^H^H^H handlebars was grinning like a kid in a candy store while stopped at a light amid a sea of black & silver Audis. I almost got a photo but I was on the opposite side of the road and a truck pulled up beside him as he was leaving the light. By the time I got a clear view again he was too far away for my lowly cell phone camera. He was wringing that little 50cc 2-stroke out like nobody's business just to keep up; it... wasn't quick. But it was awesome.

I used to love seeing C5 and C6 Corvettes in Germany, it was a very, "America, berkeley yeah!" sensation.

They were fairly common too.

Matt B wrote: Most I see these cars around my neighborhood. In fact, it was actually hard to find a pic that did justice to the handful around here (internetz got nuthin' on my street!)

what kind of gearing are these guys running? With stock Regal gear ratio this thing wouldn't even be able to climb a modest incline.

ShadowSix wrote: I used to love seeing C5 and C6 Corvettes in Germany, it was a very, "America, berkeley yeah!" sensation. They were fairly common too.

I lived in Italy a couple years ago and when the dollar got weak against the Euro the C6 Vettes actually got quite common. Well, common for a performance car. I once even saw a C3 with sidepipes in Florence.

Had to do some searching on the internetz, but finally found a photo of the Trojan Monte Carlo running around town. I figured someone had to have captured it. Last time I saw it up close was gassing up at a Racetrac, and there was quite a crowd, so this photo could even be from then.

^^ I would think you could find a more phallic looking car than a Monte

a401cj wrote: what kind of gearing are these guys running? With stock Regal gear ratio this thing wouldn't even be able to climb a modest incline.

Good point, lol - I have no idea. They're not exactly known for their speed. I have been getting curious about what's involved in modifying one those. The usual seems to be minimal mechanical and maximum cosmetic though. Whatever, they're fun to see around. More interesting than beige camrys at least.

I saw an Audi R8 V10, just parked at a meter on Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh.

a401cj wrote: ^^ I would think you could find a more phallic looking car than a Monte

These aren't as cheap or plentiful; too much work to round up for a rolling joke.

Yeah, F450 crew cab. Guy driving it was all of 5'2".

Saw this at a gas station near Deal's Gap, when we stopped for beer (place we were staying at was in a dry county). It had a working GB siren and speakers spewing the Ghostbusters theme song.

I frequently see rusty S10s and Escorts. I need a new ZIP code.

The other day I saw a silver Volvo wagon with purple flames covering the entire front end.... being driven by a clown.

RealMiniDriver wrote: Yeah, F450 crew cab. Guy driving it was all of 5'2".

This should have been the Trojan car right here ^^

The driver is a complete RICHARD

I saw one of the new 4 door Porsche things at a German car shop with body damage the other day.

Saw this while out for a ride this afternoon.

Sorry about the crappy pic, but it was in a parking structure, so the flash made it hard to get a good shot. Yes, that says HOON3.

thatsnowinnebago wrote: I used to see a Defender 110 most days when I lived in Ventura. It was all decked out in full expedition regalia. So cool it hurt. I'm headed to Santa Monica tomorrow night so hopefully I'll see some exotics.

I was right. I saw a Mercedes SLS as I was leaving the valet in my filthy Montero

RealMiniDriver wrote: Saw this while out for a ride this afternoon.

Cool, but, green calipers?

Spotted recently:

White XK150 screaming up hill in the opposite direction to me. I love seeing an old car being driven hard.

Also, a mint (stock!) FC rx7 turbo parked on campus.