Notable car sighting thread - Page 48

kognito · 04-19-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lupinsea

I've been seeing one of these regularly on my homeward bound commute. It just confirms my opinion that the only good looking MINI is the regular hatchback. I've never really warmed up to any of the MINI variants and I think the coupe (bellow) is one of their ugliest ones yet.

Burgundy colored?? I have seen a Burgundy one out here and in Duvall a few times. I'm sure it was the same, ugly car

lupinsea · 04-20-2012, 03:18 PM

I noticed the one I see over near the Shoreline exit off of I-5 at 205th. It's parked near a small strip mall-type professional business near a mexican restaurant. It's sort of a red-ish-metallic-organgey color. I don't think I'd call it a burgundy but maybe in dim lighting.

ZBB · 04-29-2012, 03:05 PM

Just saw a Porsche 550 Spyder. It had historic car plates, so most likely a real one, and not a replica...

lupinsea · 04-30-2012, 02:29 PM

Seen recently:

Range Rover Evoque
First one I saw. It was interesting, the design lines were ok, and the attention to detail seemed good but it's just not for me.

Ferrari F430 Spyder
Parked in Kirkland at the curb along with the other cars. It turned quite a few heads of pedestrians and a lot of guys did a few jaw dropping double and triple takes. . . . which seemed weird to me. It's a cool car but it's also just a Ferrari. It's not like the NW market doesn't have any rolling around occasionally, not is it not likely to be seen in downtown Kirkland.

AC Cobra
Undoubtedly a kit car / replica but still VERY cool. One of my favorite cars.

BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0i or so (not the M version)
I've always loved the body styling of these machines. They look like they'd be a lot of fun to drive. Too bad they were only around a short time.

kognito · 04-30-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lupinsea

AC Cobra
Undoubtedly a kit car / replica but still VERY cool. One of my favorite cars.

I tried to build one of those in the late 80's using a Mustang II as frame and power train.

I failed.

At the same time, my best friend turned his Pontiac Fiero into a Ferrari look alike. His was easier than my kit, but also basically failed

TD · 04-30-2012, 06:01 PM

Just now on the Beltway. Not JST's.

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SARAFIL · 04-30-2012, 06:02 PM

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Just now on the Beltway. Not JST's. Attachment 7504

You guys need to New England. I have seen enough of them across CT and MA that it is no longer a notable sighting.

JST · 04-30-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL

You guys need to New England. I have seen enough of them across CT and MA that it is no longer a notable sighting.

I've seen two so far, other than mine--a black 2 door and a blue 2 door.

TD · 04-30-2012, 06:37 PM

That was my first "in the wild" sighting.

TD · 05-01-2012, 08:48 AM

E34 540i meets tree

04-20-2012, 03:18 PM	#472
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	I noticed the one I see over near the Shoreline exit off of I-5 at 205th. It's parked near a small strip mall-type professional business near a mexican restaurant. It's sort of a red-ish-metallic-organgey color. I don't think I'd call it a burgundy but maybe in dim lighting. __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

04-29-2012, 03:05 PM	#473
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Just saw a Porsche 550 Spyder. It had historic car plates, so most likely a real one, and not a replica... __________________ ZBB

04-30-2012, 02:29 PM	#474
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	Seen recently: Range Rover Evoque First one I saw. It was interesting, the design lines were ok, and the attention to detail seemed good but it's just not for me. Ferrari F430 Spyder Parked in Kirkland at the curb along with the other cars. It turned quite a few heads of pedestrians and a lot of guys did a few jaw dropping double and triple takes. . . . which seemed weird to me. It's a cool car but it's also just a Ferrari. It's not like the NW market doesn't have any rolling around occasionally, not is it not likely to be seen in downtown Kirkland. AC Cobra Undoubtedly a kit car / replica but still VERY cool. One of my favorite cars. BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0i or so (not the M version) I've always loved the body styling of these machines. They look like they'd be a lot of fun to drive. Too bad they were only around a short time. __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

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