stitchdup Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 14 hours ago, CabDriver said: No - I want a REAL one ?. I’d lower it a little, tune it, paint it a nice color and have a weird USPSrod ?? something like this one built by rayvern hydraulics in the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 18 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: Blimey, the Spitfire looks somewhat terrifying! Surely you mean sp*tf*re? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, stitchdup said: Surely you mean sp*tf*re? lol Doesn't that come from old Custom Car days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 7 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Blimey, the Spitfire looks somewhat terrifying! Sounded cool too! IMG_7571.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 9 hours ago, stitchdup said: something like this one built by rayvern hydraulics in the uk? That's cool! They didn't get very close with the NYPD graphics - but I love the look of it and the idea! Way cool! I'd drive it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 New Aston Martin, big Bentley sedan, Maserati sedan, Cayenne and a couple of Lexus SUVs in some sort of procession on the freeway. All had their flashers on and were driving together in a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjohnxx Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 No pictures, but a Maserati sedan and a twin-steer 5 axle wrecker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 No photos either, but while I was driving in Lowell, MA I noticed what I thought was a late '80s or early '90s Ford Escort parked ahead. When I got closer I realized that it was actually a Mercury Tracer. I totally forgot that a re-badged Escort was called Tracer. That also reminded me that there was a re-badged version of a similar vintage Ford mustang. I think it was called Mercury Bobcat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, peteski said: I think it was called Mercury Bobcat Capri, 1979-86. I loved Lowell when we visited in 2016. Liked the whole area as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rodent said: Capri, 1979-86. I loved Lowell when we visited in 2016. Liked the whole area as well. You're right - thanks! Yes, Lowell is an old city with lots of interesting architecture (including the old mill district). I'm glad that those old brick and stone buildings are well preserved and utilized. Of course, there are some not-so-nice sections too. Same goes for the neighboring Lawrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Bobcat was the Mercury version of the Pinto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 And a Pontiac Catalina with a Super Duty 421 engine.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 hours ago, sfhess said: Bobcat was the Mercury version of the Pinto. Ok thanks. So I did recall the name correctly, but attributed it to the wrong model car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Exploring the local neighborhood a little... And the best one of all was this cool 55 - pity it was too quick for me to snap before it got away ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Had a trip out today to a coastal area of the country I've never spent any time in before, I was surprised how many older cars we saw. I doubt most of them will be of any interest here, but of those I've uploaded so far..... 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr The DVLA datebase lists this as a 5.7-litre, which would be a small-block I think?, but the badges say SS 427. Whatever, it looked good. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr These are rare nowadays, and were never very common when new. 1989 Nissan Bluebird 1.8 Premium Plus (T72) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Rather less sporting than either of the above! I've had a couple of these British-built models, they're super reliable even when getting on in years and don't rust too badly either. This particular one was in the film "About Time". Thanks to my wife for all of the above shots! Edited September 5, 2020 by Spottedlaurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Took a road trip yesterday down to the part of Ohio I’m originally from, went down some backroads I haven’t driven in probably 30 years. One interesting sighting was what I thought was a ‘41 LaSalle moldering in a yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) I saw this thing last month. What is it? Edited September 5, 2020 by Brian Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Ferrari 308 GT4. The first couple of years were badged as a Dino GT4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_GT4 Edited September 5, 2020 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 OK, thanks Rob. The history was an interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 This firehouse is on the same street as the Ferrari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Brian Austin said: OK, thanks Rob. The history was an interesting read. It is interesting to see one not red. I've seen a couple at shows, and they were red. Great looking firehouse! Edited September 6, 2020 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Beauty (2005 Gallardo w/ 15,000 miles coming to the gas station) and the Beast (blown w/ nitrous) about a mile apart...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I'll take the 'Cuda..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Seen one the same color heading east on U.S. 30 while we were heading to Ft. Wayne Indiana today. Never seen one being driven on a four lane highway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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