The Cars Spotted Appreciation Thread

[Speedo Gonzales]

This abortion hurt my eyes
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Saw one on the M606 earlier

It looks bigger than Killdozer

 

[Yarp]

Followed by some more

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(the Hakosuka is another bingo point I reckon)

Some amazing spots. The 911 in the first post is stunning.

The AE86 done in the same scheme as the one in Initial D is cooler than penguins piss 👌.

 

[Mork of Ork]

Not really. Its nice to know a few words and phrases as it’s really appreciated, and I’ll be bowing to people for weeks to come, but as @ForceIndia says the translator app is a godsend.

In restaurants most food has pictures next to it on the menu, so knowing ‘I would like this please’ and pointing seems to work. Or ‘would would you recommend’ if you’re like me and will try anything. A lot of the language here is nuanced by tone, so it’s fun emphasising ‘oushi nei!’ (Almost slang Japanese for ‘that’s good yeah/isn’t it) if you eat something in front of the chef/waiter - they love that 😂

Anyway, a car. What’s this? I’m pretty good with JDM cars but don’t know this.

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Looks like a beetle.

 

[martynrg]

Low car is low

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

I wonder how big his boyfriends handbag is

 

[R3k1355]

Spends money on airbags and stupid wheels.

Ignores rusty body panels.

 

[Trainerbrow]

Spends money on airbags and stupid wheels.

Ignores rusty body panels.

Extra scene points for rust

 

[Willo40]

That just looks f**king shite.

 

[chazza114]

This was parked up at my local garage recently, can't be many left on the road now.

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Go to Morocco

They're everywhere🤣

 

[chazza114]

Go to Morocco

They're everywhere🤣

Probably one of the only places on earth where they won't rust 😬

 

[Trainerbrow]

This was parked up at my local garage recently, can't be many left on the road now.

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That'll give @Brigsy a drippy tip

 

[Speedo Gonzales]

Probably one of the only places on earth where they won't rust 😬

Nah they were still rotten and fucked over there 🤣

 

[TC.]

Spotted on the boat home last night, V10 noise in enclosed space 😎

 

[Brigsy]

That extra is cool. I almost done mine in same colours years ago.

Need to get mine back on the road. Its done nowt this year.

 

[Hixle]

A few more odds and sods from Japan. Kyoto this time:

 

[Hixle]

And some more…

 

[Hixle]

Think I’m done

S Type was particularly random, as was the Europa! Included the Kei Daihatsu van as they/generic mini-fridges are everywhere.

I really want a Century.

 

[Ocrlew]

This today 🤦🏼‍♂️ 1.4 from reg check

It’s got more filler than Katie price

 

[thecrim22]

This today 🤦🏼‍♂️ 1.4 from reg check
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It’s got more filler than Katie price
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Going by the gauges on the top of the dash its probably a zvh or something like that

 

[MarcB]

think he likes yes.🤣🤣🤣 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

 

[thecrim22]

think he likes yes.🤣🤣🤣 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

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Fanny

 

[terryc101]

No idea if genuine or not.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

This today 🤦🏼‍♂️ 1.4 from reg check
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It’s got more filler than Katie price
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Building a replica that looks right is a huge job, as this proves

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Building a replica that looks right is a huge job, as this proves

That one isn't fooling Stevie Wonder

 

[cat171]

I found out recently to look at the position of the brake calipers. On the front of an Escort Cosworth they're next to the door, on a Mk5 Escort etc they are on the other side, next to the front bumper.

On the back they're at the top of the disc. On a Mk5 they are next to the rear bumper. Sure, someone could sort that out but most won't.

Also, an Escort Cosworth is nothing like a Mk5 Escort. I think it only shares about three things with one.

 

[Short Norman]

I found out recently to look at the position of the brake calipers. On the front of an Escort Cosworth they're next to the door, on a Mk5 Escort etc they are on the other side, next to the front bumper.

On the back they're at the top of the disc. On a Mk5 they are next to the rear bumper. Sure, someone could sort that out but most won't.

Also, an Escort Cosworth is nothing like a Mk5 Escort. I think it only shares about three things with one.

I'm sure the escort Cosworth had the Sierra Cosworth floor pan

 

[cat171]

I'm sure the escort Cosworth had the Sierra Cosworth floor pan

It did yeah, but shortened a bit.

 

[Short Norman]

It did yeah, but shortened a bit.

good old AI

The wheelbase of the Ford Escort RS Cosworth is 2552mm. This dimension comes from the use of a shortened Sapphire 4x4 floorpan to accommodate its longitudinal engine and four-wheel drive system.

Sierra was 2608mm

 

[Trainerbrow]

I found out recently to look at the position of the brake calipers. On the front of an Escort Cosworth they're next to the door, on a Mk5 Escort etc they are on the other side, next to the front bumper.

On the back they're at the top of the disc. On a Mk5 they are next to the rear bumper. Sure, someone could sort that out but most won't.

Also, an Escort Cosworth is nothing like a Mk5 Escort. I think it only shares about three things with one.

Roof skin and the doors. That's it.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

The position of the front wheel gives away even some of the better reps. The front wheel sits slightly further forward on the Cosworth, so the front overhang is shorter. Unless you use genuine front wings and bumper (and modified lower arms to move the wheel forward), it ends up looking a bit odd as the bumper looks long.

It's a lot of effort really. Better to just make it look like an RS2000 and spend the money on making it faster and handle better. Mad seeing people asking five-figure sums for reps too.

 

[Starlet_gt]

This Mclaren just down the road from me.

 

[_williams_]

This Mclaren just down the road from me.

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Llanelli, I’ve been there with work a little while back and was a bit taken aback! Not what you expect to see in an otherwise normal little dead end street!

 

[Starlet_gt]

Llanelli, I’ve been there with work a little while back and was a bit taken aback! Not what you expect to see in an otherwise normal little dead end street!

We're staying with my FIL atm due to his health, my house is in Llangennech. I've walked passed this car a few times over the last few days. It doesn't make any sense at all lol!

 

[riz]

Mint Range In Cheltenham

 

[_williams_]

We're staying with my FIL atm due to his health, my house is in Llangennech. I've walked passed this car a few times over the last few days. It doesn't make any sense at all lol!

I was based in Llangennech at the time as it happens! To be honest, as much as it doesn’t make sense, I think given the opportunity I’d have a bright orange McLaren on my drive in a heartbeat 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[KitsonRis]

Mint Range In Cheltenham

That on the Prom? If so wonder if it’s the same owner as the brown Lancia Fulvia that’s parked there.

 

[R3k1355]

Mad seeing people asking five-figure sums for reps too.

You're joking?

I've nothing against replicas, but asking top money for something that is nothing like the real deal is stupid.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

You're joking?

I've nothing against replicas, but asking top money for something that is nothing like the real deal is stupid.

Yeah definitely seen it in the past. The prices of MK5/6 Escorts seem to have got a bit mental generally to be honest though. I had loads of them when I was younger and have a real soft spot for them, but I can't believe some people think base model ones are now worth thousands. I paid £800 for a 60k mile, one-pensioner owner 1.6 MK5 last year, which is more than enough for a car that most people hate!

 

[Howell]

This Mclaren just down the road from me.

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Couple of mutual friends, I'm sure he's an accountant - He did/might still have a couple of lotus' tucked away too.


Haven't seen the Hurucan parked in the ex-council house in Llanerch then?