What did you see on the road today?

[89AKurt]

I'm working the Prescott Rally today and Saturday.  I will see this Ford Ranger on stage, so technically I can say "on the road".

Some cars are using this light setup.  The guy with the beater Honda*, I asked how much it cost, more than the car when he got it.  ?

Lined up for tech inspection.  (*not this Honda)

[johnyrotten]

This pulled up while I was grabbing lunch. Clean looking vw, sounded good too

[Earl Marischal]

Unusual coincidental parking. Not seen examples of either of these for years.

steve

 

[Falcon Ranchero]

6 minutes ago, Earl Marischal said:

Unusual coincidental parking. Not seen examples of either of these for years.

steve

 

What is that three wheeler red car? Is it some BMW Isetta or is it something else 

[Rob Hall]

9 minutes ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

What is that three wheeler red car? Is it some BMW Isetta or is it something else 

I think it’s a Messerschmitt which was similar to the Isetta 

[Rob Hall]

1 hour ago, Rob Hall said:

I think it’s a Messerschmitt which was similar to the Isetta 

Though upon further research, I think it may be a Henkel Kabine or an Isetta.  Google turned up pics of Isettas with that window treatment also.   I’m used to seeing Isettas with the sliding side windows instead. 

Edited September 20, 2024 by Rob Hall

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

What is that three wheeler red car? Is it some BMW Isetta or is it something else 

It's a Heinkel Kabine / Trojan, built in several European locations (Germany, Ireland, and the UK) from '56-'66, and in Argentina '59-'62.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_Kabine

Edited September 20, 2024 by Ace-Garageguy

[sfhess]

A really nice 61 Impala convertible.  Top-down weather here today.

[Ulf]

On 9/14/2024 at 3:41 AM, rattle can man said:

At a Walgreens today.  SAAB Sonnet III GT, I believe

Correct, a Sonett III 1970-74

Sonett is actually written Sånätt in correct Swedish,

Sodainty, Sosmall

Edited September 21, 2024 by Ulf
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[Rob Hall]

Saw a sharp olive green ‘69 Chrysler 300 convertible this morning, rolling along top down on the last day of summer. 

Edited September 21, 2024 by Rob Hall

[rattle can man]

Ulf. It really stuck out in conservative KS. I wish I could have heard it running. My first time seeing one in the real world. It really got my "odd car gene" going

[Falcon Ranchero]

Went to Soo Michigan this morning, but ahead of us, two local classics had the same idea. Not sure if there was a car show somewhere or what that they were heading to, but they were nice to see. The '63 Fairlane is actually for sale; $26,500 I believe, and it is a standard tranny. The white '66 Chevelle kinda influenced a model car buy at Hobby Lobby, and since today was 40%, I now have the AMT 66 Chevelle kit. Not going to build it like that car though.

[PatW]

On 9/20/2024 at 9:28 PM, Falcon Ranchero said:

What is that three wheeler red car? Is it some BMW Isetta or is it something else 

Yes a BMW Isetta.

[Biggu]

[deuces wild]

9 hours ago, Biggu said:

Very cool ?... ? 

[Biggu]

5 hours ago, deuces wild said:

Very cool ?... ? 

It was just too cool for words. The gal said he was very serious about his car rides. Made my day to see that. 

[espo]

Dogs just want to have fun. My wife and I had a big yellow Lab that had more personable than many people. She would drive around in our El Camino and run errands, and the dog would sit next to her on the seat. The cleaners would give him a doggy biscuit at the drive thru window and the Wienerschnitzel would give him a hot dog or two for free, my wife had to pay for hers.    

[Earl Marischal]

20 hours ago, PatW said:

Yes a BMW Isetta.

Sorry Pat, it’s a Heinkel. See @Ace-Garageguy above.

steve

[PatW]

2 hours ago, Earl Marischal said:

Sorry Pat, it’s a Heinkel. See @Ace-Garageguy above.

steve

Well done Steve!

[OldNYJim]

Saw the second Cybertruck of my life just outside Chicago this weekend…a lot of people don’t like them, and the build quality is apparently questionable but I like that a manufacturer did something really different and polarizing rather than just another boring blob….

Plus, I saw a weird trolley car looking bus:

[Ace-Garageguy]

20 minutes ago, CabDriver said:

Saw the second Cybertruck of my life just outside Chicago this weekend…a lot of people don’t like them, and the build quality is apparently questionable but I like that a manufacturer did something really different and polarizing rather than just another boring blob…

Agreed entirely. And though I've only seen this in virtual reality (it's only a rendering), I kinda like it...diesel generator on the roof and all:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/diesel-hybrid-hatchback-cybertruck-is-the-stuff-of-overlanding-dreams-or-nightmares-225776.html

[89AKurt]

Wondering if I should just start a new Topic, Prescott Rally. ?  First time I have seen two of these cars, this was at the dealership who hosted the event.

This is our Stage, we had started the rally here, later (delayed) we were a finish for another Stage.  So I saw a homemade Jenga. ?

This Ford Ranger was a crowd favorite, but some Subarus were still faster.

[PatW]

15 hours ago, 89AKurt said:

Wondering if I should just start a new Topic, Prescott Rally. ?  First time I have seen two of these cars, this was at the dealership who hosted the event.

This is our Stage, we had started the rally here, later (delayed) we were a finish for another Stage.  So I saw a homemade Jenga. ?

This Ford Ranger was a crowd favorite, but some Subarus were still faster.

Nice Lancia Delta's!

[Ulf]

In the neighborhood, everyone became even happier.

[sfhess]

In the local Home Depot parking lot.