Notable car sighting thread - Page 22

FC · 05-19-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

Going the other way while I was on my way home the other evening.

A Porsche 550 Spyder... Probably a replica, but you never know out here...

Cool!

Sharp11 · 05-20-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZBB

Going the other way while I was on my way home the other evening.

A Porsche 550 Spyder... Probably a replica, but you never know out here...

Did it come with the replica-James Dean behind the wheel?

ZBB · 05-20-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharp11

Did it come with the replica-James Dean behind the wheel?

The guy was old enough to actually be James Dean...

armaq · 05-20-2011, 08:38 AM

Fiat 500 in Midtown Manhattan.

lupinsea · 05-23-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by armaq

Fiat 500 in Midtown Manhattan.

I saw one of the new 500's in Nashville TN last week.

JST · 05-23-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lupinsea

I saw one of the new 500's in Nashville TN last week.

There's a whole bunch of them, including a convertible, in Alexandria, VA--the Fiat dealership there is still being renovated (used to be a Saturn store) but has a big sign saying that it is open.

nate · 05-23-2011, 04:47 PM

Saw a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG outside of T3 at SFO yesterday. Very nice looking car.

lupinsea · 05-23-2011, 05:01 PM

I was in TN last week, mostly in the Nashville area, to visit family. My FIL, son, and I went to the Lane Motor Museum there. Fun place to visit with nice, modest collection. Thought you guys would appreciate these, info from the placards below the pics:

Fiat 500 (they also had an original version, too)

1957 Messerscmitt KR200
"Fritz Fenx designed the car, and it was built at Messerschmitt's factory
which was restrricted from building airplanes after WWII. This car
appealed to motorcycleists who wanted more weatherproof transportation
and to customers who found it half the price of a VW. The monoqocque
tub forms the lower part of the body. The sheet metal upper body is
topped with a canopy hinged at the side which opens to allow the driver
and the passengers to enter."

Audi anyone?

1958 DKW Munga
"After WWII, the German government sponsored a competition between
Borgward, Porsche, and DKW to find a suitable military replacement for the
landrovers they had used before the War. DKW got he order, having the only
factory with the capacity fulfill it. The Munga was born, althrought he name
did not yet exist until 1962. The word Munga comes from the German
phrase: Mehrzweck Univerval Gelandewagen Mit
Allradantrieb, which translated means: Multi Purpose Universal Cross-
Country Car with All Wheel Drive."

1929 BMW "Ihle 600"

TD · 06-02-2011, 01:50 PM

Was just scrolling through the pics on my phone and remembered that I meant to post this. Saw this weeks ago. He got away before I could get a better pic.

bren · 06-02-2011, 02:21 PM

I've seen a new GTR in the parking garage for the past few days.

05-23-2011, 04:47 PM	#217
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,270	Saw a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG outside of T3 at SFO yesterday. Very nice looking car. __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

05-23-2011, 05:01 PM	#218
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	I was in TN last week, mostly in the Nashville area, to visit family. My FIL, son, and I went to the Lane Motor Museum there. Fun place to visit with nice, modest collection. Thought you guys would appreciate these, info from the placards below the pics: Fiat 500 (they also had an original version, too) 1957 Messerscmitt KR200 "Fritz Fenx designed the car, and it was built at Messerschmitt's factory which was restrricted from building airplanes after WWII. This car appealed to motorcycleists who wanted more weatherproof transportation and to customers who found it half the price of a VW. The monoqocque tub forms the lower part of the body. The sheet metal upper body is topped with a canopy hinged at the side which opens to allow the driver and the passengers to enter." Audi anyone? 1958 DKW Munga "After WWII, the German government sponsored a competition between Borgward, Porsche, and DKW to find a suitable military replacement for the landrovers they had used before the War. DKW got he order, having the only factory with the capacity fulfill it. The Munga was born, althrought he name did not yet exist until 1962. The word Munga comes from the German phrase: Mehrzweck Univerval Gelandewagen Mit Allradantrieb, which translated means: Multi Purpose Universal Cross- Country Car with All Wheel Drive." 1929 BMW "Ihle 600" Attached Thumbnails __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

06-02-2011, 01:50 PM	#219
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Was just scrolling through the pics on my phone and remembered that I meant to post this. Saw this weeks ago. He got away before I could get a better pic. Attached Thumbnails

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