What out of the ordinary cars did you see today?

[RonW]

A DMC DeLorean. Looked like every other DMC DeLorean.

Also a red 1960 Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet, in mint condition.

[Mike W.]

At the local Home Depot. Saw it on the road but no time for a shot, then he parked next to me. I tried to express enthusiasm, but he wasn't really interested. Not quite rude, but didn't want to talk. Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

[dsw99a]

Nice! And whitewalls to boot!! Is that the owner in the background? He doent look super happy, like hes almost ready to run off. Ha!

[stuartinmn]

Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

Don't think I ever saw one without whitewalls.

[HayekFan]

At the local Home Depot. Saw it on the road but no time for a shot, then he parked next to me. I tried to express enthusiasm, but he wasn't really interested. Not quite rude, but didn't want to talk. Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

Thing is in great shape. Did it seem to be a restoration or a time capsule?

[Mike W.]

At the local Home Depot. Saw it on the road but no time for a shot, then he parked next to me. I tried to express enthusiasm, but he wasn't really interested. Not quite rude, but didn't want to talk. Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

Thing is in great shape. Did it seem to be a restoration or a time capsule?

Looked original. I think I saw paint worn thru to primer in a couple of small spots, but I'm not positive. The driver was odd, very disinterested. Kind of like I was bothering him by commenting on it to him.

[HayekFan]

At the local Home Depot. Saw it on the road but no time for a shot, then he parked next to me. I tried to express enthusiasm, but he wasn't really interested. Not quite rude, but didn't want to talk. Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

Thing is in great shape. Did it seem to be a restoration or a time capsule?

Looked original. I think I saw paint worn thru to primer in a couple of small spots, but I'm not positive. The driver was odd, very disinterested. Kind of like I was bothering him by commenting on it to him.

That's too bad because it would've been interesting to hear about the car's history. I guess he probably gets lots of comments and at this point is "saturated" -- kind of like Elvis being asked for an autograph.

[Bonsaibacker]

At the local Home Depot. Saw it on the road but no time for a shot, then he parked next to me. I tried to express enthusiasm, but he wasn't really interested. Not quite rude, but didn't want to talk. Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

Thing is in great shape. Did it seem to be a restoration or a time capsule?

Looked original. I think I saw paint worn thru to primer in a couple of small spots, but I'm not positive. The driver was odd, very disinterested. Kind of like I was bothering him by commenting on it to him.

That's too bad because it would've been interesting to hear about the car's history. I guess he probably gets lots of comments and at this point is "saturated" -- kind of like Elvis being asked for an autograph.

It is kinda odd all the way around. I cannot say that I have ever seen such care given to an uncelebrated car. Although it does have several neat design elements (love the back side windows!).

[amagansa]

I don't know what model Volvo this is, but I was glimpsing at it all day yesterday. Just said "Coupe" on the rear.


Also, today was the monthly (or bimonthly?) local Porsche meet. About 15 or so cars. I don't think it was 911 specific, but that was most of them. Where's the front engine Porsche love?

[Bert-Ola]

I don't know what model Volvo this is, but I was glimpsing at it all day yesterday. Just said "Coupe" on the rear.

I think it is Volvo 780.

[John in VA]

I don't know what model Volvo this is, but I was glimpsing at it all day yesterday. Just said "Coupe" on the rear.

I think it is Volvo 780.

Yep. The 262C Bertone coupe was cool - a college buddy had one.

[HayekFan]

At the local Home Depot. Saw it on the road but no time for a shot, then he parked next to me. I tried to express enthusiasm, but he wasn't really interested. Not quite rude, but didn't want to talk. Whatever, when was the last time you saw not just an AMC Pacer, but with Whitewalls!

Thing is in great shape. Did it seem to be a restoration or a time capsule?

Looked original. I think I saw paint worn thru to primer in a couple of small spots, but I'm not positive. The driver was odd, very disinterested. Kind of like I was bothering him by commenting on it to him.

That's too bad because it would've been interesting to hear about the car's history. I guess he probably gets lots of comments and at this point is "saturated" -- kind of like Elvis being asked for an autograph.

It is kinda odd all the way around. I cannot say that I have ever seen such care given to an uncelebrated car. Although it does have several neat design elements (love the back side windows!).

Well, the AMC Pacer became celebrated (sorta) after being featured in that Wayne's World movie scene. Granted it was an ironic sort of celebration...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMdgOF0e-lI

[sail_or_drive]

Visited a friend in Germany. The Car-Park under the building:




I did not know that MG was a going concern:





Lots of small hatch/wagon/estate types of cars, this one an Audi A1, somewhat smaller than the X1. There was a BMW 318D (I think) that looked like a mini-mini-van ala the Mazda 5.



I suppose that the Swedes need hearses as well, this one converted to a AC/DC tribute. Outside the village where the MG was parked.

[e9coupe]

Saw a four-door Skyline earlier this week. Wasn't sure what it was so I had to look it up. Looked exactly like this car, same color and all... The driver being on the right threw me off for a second as he passed.

[davintosh]

I didn't catch a photo, but saw a Lava Green i8 just outside of Harrisburg, SD, today. Not the first one I've seen in the wild, but the first one in the local area.

And Harrisburg?

[a]

Love that 2 CV. I had to google i8 . Shows you how far I'm removed from 21st century BMWs .

[amagansa]

Yesterday I came across a convoy of Datsun 510s and some 520s on the freeway. Looks like they were headed north to Sac.

Today I saw this. No idea what it is. But any reasonably good condition car with blue plates gets my attention. Anyone know what this is?

[vinceg101]

Yesterday I came across a convoy of Datsun 510s and some 520s on the freeway. Looks like they were headed north to Sac.

Today I saw this. No idea what it is. But any reasonably good condition car with blue plates gets my attention. Anyone know what this is?

Fourth Generation Dodge Colt/Plymouth Champ (1979-1984). Made by Mitsubishi.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Colt

Pretty typical sub-par crap coming out of Detroit at that time. Really surprised to see that still on the road but I guess since it's really a Mitsubishi might account for it.

[Mike W.]

Yesterday I came across a convoy of Datsun 510s and some 520s on the freeway. Looks like they were headed north to Sac.

Today I saw this. No idea what it is. But any reasonably good condition car with blue plates gets my attention. Anyone know what this is?

I had one of them for a bit. Humble, but not a bad little car. Best thing about it was the 8 speed tranny. Technically a 4 speed with an OD lever that worked on all gears. Made the most out of the little 1400, I'd go 1st low, 2nd low, 2nd high, 3rd low, then the top 3 were all about the same.

[Tulsa6]

My family had a Dodge Colt in the 80's and we could not get a new cap and rotor for it that didn't cause it to misfire. It was a peppy little car, with good mileage, but once the sparks started jumping under the hood, it was decided to trade it in. Up to the point of it having the issue, it had been fine for a few months after it was purchased (used). I'm sure it was something that could have been resolved eventually, but that's my recollection of them.

With the quality issues in the current automotive parts market, it wouldn't surprise me to buy parts and have this problem, but back then, it was not expected and wasn't acceptable...

[Tulsa6]

Also, I was out for a drive when this caught my eye pulling into a side street up ahead a bit. I decided to pull in to see what it was - thought it was a Ford GT 40 from the color until it was able to get closer.

https://www.bmw2002faq.com/gallery/imag ... 16_101550/

[SeattleGuy]

Well it is, right? Well Ford GT. Same thing new flavor. I kinda like the older one more. Much more.

[SeattleGuy]

Well I saw a Sterling. It being an Acura Legend does not render it "out of the ordinary" per se.... but does the fact that it was running at speeds up to 80 mph qualify it is out of the ordinary then?

[John in VA]

Well I saw a Sterling. It being an Acura Legend does not render it "out of the ordinary" per se.... but does the fact that it was running at speeds up to 80 mph qualify it is out of the ordinary then?

I'd say out of the ordinary - can't recall the last time I saw a Sterling. Don't know how they took a Honda/Acura & made it a dog. Tail lights look very Bimmerish.

[Mike W.]

Well I saw a Sterling. It being an Acura Legend does not render it "out of the ordinary" per se.... but does the fact that it was running at speeds up to 80 mph qualify it is out of the ordinary then?

I'd say out of the ordinary - can't recall the last time I saw a Sterling. Don't know how they took a Honda/Acura & made it a dog. Tail lights look very Bimmerish.

Yep, I can't remember the last one I saw on the road. I did see them once in a while in Pick and Pull though.

re: tailights. Probably because England is close to being European and they had to do something to make it a little bit different, so more European style tailights.

[topher800]

A couple of hipsters in an E28.

[SeattleGuy]

Back to that Sterling for a minute LOL:
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/ ... -fastback/

Sterling 827 buyers got the 2.7-liter 24-valve Honda V6, same as the Japanese-market Legend (the first-gen US-market Acura Legends had a slightly less powerful version), but they also got cars full of Lucas electrics, hammered together by angry Englishmen who saw the union-busting face of Maggie Thatcher in every fastener they pounded. American buyers edged away in horror.

[Mike W.]

No pics, but a very loud, visually, Porsche. A GT3RS IIRC. Looked much like the pics, color included on the Porsche website. A tail spoiler that would make the most hardened ricer proud. Subtle as a heart attack with paint/decals all over it. But I bet it goes like stink.



Didn't really like it myself, but while I'm sure they're better cars, I've little enthusiasm for any of the 911 profile water cooled Porches. But it did get my attention on the freeway.

[rochareels]

I was at a local "Cars and Coffee" event this weekend grabbing a cup of joe and an apple fritter donut, (what else) and I saw this gem. A very cool deTomaso; which at first glance, I thought was a "Pantera". Wait! It's actually a "Mangusta" model. How would you like this beast as a daily? Wild looking back window treatment.

DeTomaso - Mangusta by rochareels, on Flickr
DeTomaso - Mangusta rear by rochareels, on Flickr
DeTomoso - Mangusta side by rochareels, on Flickr

[Mike W.]

Saw 3 VW buses Sunday. The newest one was a split windshield, but later, like mid 60s. The next was small rear window, ~60. The last was really an early one, small rear window, small round taillights, small front turn signals with a van body, no windows except the hatch. And louvers on the side, up towards the top. Like the engine vents, but high. I'd guesstamate it as mid 50's.