What did you see on the road today?

[Tom Geiger]

Ford Cortina.. 

I always liked the 1967 era car, probability the influence of the Matchbox car.  Back when I was a kid in Germany I saw a junked one and took the Ford oval and GT emblem. I still have them.

i got married in 1981 and we honeymooned in Jamaica. Up the road from our resort there was a Hertz agency full of British cars. I hiked up there and rented  new Cortina just to drive it. Also I had never driven RHD at the time so I wanted to try that too.

I drove the Cortina around for maybe a half hour and brought it back. That puzzled the counter guy.. so I told him I was a car guy and it was cool just to drive it. He replied that I had paid for a full day, and was there anything else I’d like to try? 

Hmmm.. I took an Escort for a run and came back for a Capri. I even took out the panel truck.  All vehicles we never got in the US.  The guy got a kick out of me and was rather accommodating so I did give him a nice tip for making my day!

[Rob Hall]

I remember for years seeing a white 2dr mid 60s Corina w/ green trim down the sides at a gas station in a small Ohio town near where I lived as a kid...

[thatz4u]

I bought a 72 Pinto, with a 1600 Cortina engine, loved it, 25 MPG, it ran for over 125,000, body didn't make it that long. The guy that bought it was going to use the motor in his 48 Willys pick up.

[doorsovdoon]

3 hours ago, Rob Hall said:

I remember for years seeing a white 2dr mid 60s Corina w/ green trim down the sides at a gas station in a small Ohio town near where I lived as a kid...

In the movie "Christine" there is a white 2dr Cortina in Darnell's that gets rammed by Christine during the dozer scene.

[Joe Handley]

An E-Golf, first time I’ve seen one in person!

[JollySipper]

Had my first glimpse at a C8 today...... I kinda liked it! There's not many people in our little town that could afford one. It was white....

[NYLIBUD]

Ok I know these cars were at a show,but IMO,I just thought they were very nice looking rides.Hmm,a Chevy,and a Mopar together..?

[Quiet Eric]

8 hours ago, Rob Hall said:

I remember for years seeing a white 2dr mid 60s Corina w/ green trim down the sides at a gas station in a small Ohio town near where I lived as a kid...

That one was special!!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Cortina

[JET.]

A few I seen lately, check out my Instagram for more,  @jet.photo.art

 

[JET.]

Spotted this rare ‘51 Fargo truck while out for a walk today

Edited November 9, 2020 by JET.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Chopped and sectioned. Look closely.  100% world-class car.

Bone stock resto, nicest one I've ever seen.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

6-cylinder Powerglide car, every option known to man. A little lumpy in places, but a solid daily driver.

Meanwhile, over at the other shop...

Fresh off the boat from SA. Man, these buggers are rough. "Restored" with buckets of bondo and painted with a dirty pinecone.

Just about the cleanest Euro 380SL I've ever encountered (my #2 truck in the background).

 

[cobraman]

Wow, that custom 56 is a beauty.

[Joe Handley]

4 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Chopped and sectioned. Look closely.  100% world-class car.

Bone stock resto, nicest one I've ever seen.

 

I can see the chop in that ‘56, looks very subtle and maybe raked just a hair, but I’m trying to find the section.  Did they take out some of the rear overhang!?

[Ace-Garageguy]

49 minutes ago, Joe Handley said:

I can see the chop in that ‘56, looks very subtle and maybe raked just a hair, but I’m trying to find the section.  Did they take out some of the rear overhang!?

I'll let Hot Rod do the talking...

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1956-chevrolet-210-prize-possession/

[Joe Handley]

That’s why the wheel placement looks off!

[OldNYJim]

This week’s cool (ish) sightings...

This drove past our house - sounded healthy!

I’m a simple guy - I see a Miata and I take photos like it’s a Ferrari 250GTO that I just spotted ?

Never saw that plaid trim on the doors on one though, I assume that’s aftermarket 

And some high quality Hoosier parking that amused me

Coloring inside the lines is hard ?

 

Edited November 11, 2020 by CabDriver

[Xingu]

On 11/8/2020 at 9:20 PM, JET. said:

This is the perfect color combination. This is just how i would have mine (except I would have kept the wing black).

[NOBLNG]

Saw this today. Looks to be in pretty good shape.

[ToyLvr]

Saw this beautiful ‘65 (?) Riviera on the road today in Erlanger, KY. Nice day for a ride, mid 50s temp & clear weather here in the hills of Northern KY.

Saw some other interesting vehicles as well, such as this “auto art” VW....

[stitchdup]

On 11/7/2020 at 8:44 PM, RSchnell said:

 

this is why you wash your smart car in 30 degree water. Really its a motorised wheel chair under all that plastic

[Tom Geiger]

kinda sorta on the road!  I drove to the beer ? store and thought this made for a cool case of beer.  

[sfhess]

White 67 Impala 2-door in the local Target parking lot.

[cobraman]

Saw this clean Buick while out on my walk this morning . 

[Earl Marischal]

The car I have always wanted. Well, to be completely accurate, a version of it.

steve