Car Spotting

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by joeb

Brown Saturn!

Ever since I read Bean Counters v. Car Guys I have a fascination for Saturns. If I got one, which I wouldn’t, it would be brown.

[Adam43]

It’s kind of cheating as this was just at a classic car garage. But hey ho.

[Adam43]

And some more. Including a nice big Jaaaaag.

[ScotsBrutesFan]

Dunno what it says about me but its the Series III that catches my eye

[Adam43]

Yes! I’m more of a series II, but yes.

I was most giddy about the Peugeot, just because that’s not a sight in the US.

[broadrun96]

Was a BAD week for me actually having my phone up to catch cars. Was in traffic and thought wow another SC300 cool, then he passed me and I heard it. Yup, it was an actual import right drive Soarer, driven in multiple games but never seen one before. Then today sitting at a red, hear it and out of the corner of my eye MINT beautiful but wrong green Triumph Spitfire

Next week though, oh it's on. 3 days of classic race cars so be prepared. And plenty of classic stock cars

[Adam43]

Cool. But no photo so didn’t happen

Jealous of the race meet. Have fun

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Ever since I read Bean Counters v. Car Guys I have a fascination for Saturns. If I got one, which I wouldn’t, it would be brown.

I never thought much about Saturn when I was a kid, but I did think it was kind of cool that a new car brand was put together by GM and it wasn't just a rebadge like most of their Olds/Chevy/Buicks were in that time. It is pretty rare to see a model this old in my neck of the woods too.

Originally Posted by Adam43

Yes! I’m more of a series II, but yes.

I was most giddy about the Peugeot, just because that’s not a sight in the US.

Any French car is worth a double take over here!

[Mike Harte]

The Peugeot puts me in mind of Colombo's convertible version so many years ago, although it wasn't in as good a condition as the saloon you've photographed.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

The Peugeot puts me in mind of Colombo's convertible version so many years ago, although it wasn't in as good a condition as the saloon you've photographed.

That was my first thought as well, actually saw a very very nice one a few weeks back, guarantee a respray given the shine

[Adam43]

Steven Spielberg once directed an episode of Columbo. The start:

https://twitter.com/atrightmovies/st...j6eBMuiRu0YfKw

It’s an opportunity for car spotting in the great cinematography.

[broadrun96]

They actually use the Spielberg direction on one of the promos for Columbo on Sundance. And multiple Dick Van Dyke appearances

[fieldodreams79]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Steven Spielberg once directed an episode of Columbo. The start:

https://twitter.com/atrightmovies/st...j6eBMuiRu0YfKw

It’s an opportunity for car spotting in the great cinematography.

Some absolute classics in that scene. The most classic thing is typical Merc driver going into the garage under the "exit only" sign.

[Adam43]

You’re allowed to. It says in the manual.

[crmalcolm]

Cute little Italian run-around?

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

It's interesting how in some parts, Lancia is seen as a marque with a fine pedigree and prestigious heritage. In Italy, it is seen as just a standard car maker.

Fair point - Lancia to me is Stratos, 037, Beta MonteCarlo Delta S4, Integrale, Lancia was to me a competition car brand first and road car very much second. The road cars always had a reputation for rusting to nothing in a matter of seconds and being typically Italian in terms of overall reliability.

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

The brand was almost lost entirely when they were only putting out Chrysler re-badged cars - and then the Ypsilon became the only model keeping the brand 'current'.

Given that selection of offerings they should have just let it die with some dignity instead.

[joeb]

I have no idea what is going on in the back of this truck. It has a window and a non secure looking door at the rear.

[broadrun96]

That's either a really fancy or really crappy dog hutch back there??

[Peter Mallett]

I wen t to the Second 2023 Bicester Scramble yesterday. The inevitable myriad of pictures are here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAB152

Here's a few samples:

[Mike Harte]

Thanks, Peter; there's some delicious cars there. I wonder whether the Merc coupé managed to drive down that little bit of curbing off the grass without ripping off half of it's extra bodywork.

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Cute little Italian run-around?

What brand is this car?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by FIRE

What brand is this car?

It's a DR Automobiles Zero.

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

It's a DR Automobiles Zero.

Never heard of it. On their Wikipedia page I see they sell cars based on Chinese models.

[E.B]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I wen t to the Second 2023 Bicester Scramble yesterday. The inevitable myriad of pictures are here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAB152

What a great diverse and eclectic selection of cars of all eras. Cracking album. Thanks for sharing.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by FIRE

Never heard of it. On their Wikipedia page I see they sell cars based on Chinese models.

Yes. An Italian company that imports cars in component form, builds them in Italy and sells as DR models.