Car Spotting

[broadrun96]

Yes please and single digit mpg there

[broadrun96]

Finally remembered this was along the road outside of town

No idea what she is but hasn't moved in years ago I'm guessing it's not exactly a functioning vehicle.

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Finally remembered this was along the road outside of town

No idea what she is but hasn't moved in years ago I'm guessing it's not exactly a functioning vehicle.

I can smell that picture...

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Ok, haven't seen one and doubt I will but FB story promo and damn that's cool

Reminds me more of a hard shelled LandRover 101 spotted in the public carpark of an aircraft museum back in June

[Adam43]

NYC yesterday.

[broadrun96]

Nice, except for those weird protrusions at the front

[Gerard C]

Given the height difference with the SUV… Really a pure wonder on wheels.

[Alfaholic]

I think Gerard may appreciate this one - spotted in the car park at Snetterton yesterday

[Gerard C]

Ha yes, of course, thank you so much! Nice example and seems in good hydraulic condition (car not "sitting" when parked). Its really a hassle to maintain but lovely on the road. Do you think the Mentalist TV series helped in bringing it back to the light?
Could it be either a DS with manual gearbox or ID or D Special?

[broadrun96]

Wished I'd gotten a picture but busy 4 way stop. This Lambo STO pulled in at a valet only little cafe, I'm thinking they let him park it himself. But they get McLaren and Ferrari daily there too

[joeb]

More vans, this time a mini! Never seen one in town and don't know if they are street legal in the US. No clue what it is other than Japanese.

[Mike Harte]

That puts me in mind of a Daihatsu people carrier although there are other similar ones made by other manufacturers.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by joeb

More vans, this time a mini! Never seen one in town and don't know if they are street legal in the US. No clue what it is other than Japanese.

I think they've hit a loophole in between the federal rules with the 25 year rule and then a bunch of state laws. Seems like a buck said sure but no limited access highway use. There are a couple shops in Atlanta dealing in the van and truck and I went down that rabbit hole once

[Gerard C]

Vanilla? Sambar? Edit: not a Vanilla which was a pure wonder of technology imo.

[Gerard C]

Think you're right with the brand here, Mike. Do you remember this:https://www.leparking.fr/voiture-occ.../8U2L2334.html

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Think you're right with the brand here, Mike. Do you remember this:https://www.leparking.fr/voiture-occ.../8U2L2334.html

No.


The people carrier I recall from my last trip to Japan a few years ago; that type of vehicle is really very popular there for some reason.

[Gerard C]

Taxes. Parking. Both related to overall lenght and engine displacement may be?

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Taxes. Parking. Both related to overall lenght and engine displacement may be?

They were pretty well all private vehicles, and yes, Tokyo is very crowded and parking can be very limited. My son always makes sure that he has a designated parking place where ever he lives, even though, at the moment, his main residence is in a much smaller city right down in the south of Japan.

I think that the reason there are so many is because so many shops and businesses are small and owned by individuals, and so these types of vehicles can double up as a family mover as well as a business goods mover, if that makes sense.

[Gerard C]

What I have been told moons ago is that in crowded area like Tokyo or Kyoto for instance, you couldn't buy a car or similar from a dealer without an undibitable proof of parking ability (ownership?). From the days I was dealing with Teac/Tascam. As to the maximum 3 m lenght and 360 cc displacement category it seems to belong to the past.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

What I have been told moons ago is that in crowded area like Tokyo or Kyoto for instance, you couldn't buy a car or similar from a dealer without an undibitable proof of parking ability (ownership?). From the days I was dealing with Teac/Tascam. As to the maximum 3 m lenght and 360 cc displacement category it seems to belong to the past.

When I next speak to my son out there next, I will ask about it.

[joeb]

I didn't quite time the picture correctly, but you get the idea. Definition of custom.

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by joeb

I didn't quite time the picture correctly, but you get the idea. Definition of custom.

Not an LS but the prerequisite sleeveless shirt to go with!

[Gerard C]

At least he can't blame a lack of grip.

[Peter Mallett]

Spotted at the gym this morning. Click on the pic and it'll display upright.

[Gerard C]

500 E? The F1 paddock diva years ago, before some team managers or sponsors take offense. Imagine that nowadays F1 Alpine drivers have to use a… Dacia!