The Cars Spotted Appreciation Thread

Matt Cup · Jul 13, 2025

Starlet_gt said:
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That R32 😍 the others meh.

Matt Cup · Jul 14, 2025

Had a visit to Awesome for some work. These two beauts are in the reception.

Krarl · Jul 14, 2025

I can't be the only one that doesn't give 2 tiddlywinks about them?

They just look ruined

Willo40 · Jul 14, 2025

That Merc looks so s**t sitting that low.

Matt Cup · Jul 14, 2025

I’m more about the interiors tbh, I love retro recaro’s and the simplicity of 80’s/90’s interior. But can appreciate the external aspect too. I’m old though and this is my era😶

I understand the hate but I’d happily pimp around in either of these.

realnumber 1 · Jul 14, 2025

There can't be many of those 190 Cosworths with a manual box.

ForceIndia · Jul 14, 2025

realnumber 1 said:
There can't be many of those 190 Cosworths with a manual box.

You reckon? I would have thought there would be more manuels?

Even 15yrs ago (I briefly convinced myself I could daily one) the manuals carried a premium.

Matt Cup · Jul 14, 2025

ForceIndia said:
You reckon? I would have thought there would be more manuels?

Even 15yrs ago (I briefly convinced myself I could daily one) the manuals carried a premium.

Nope they sold more autos surprisingly.

Would have to be a dog leg for me 100%

realnumber 1 · Jul 14, 2025

ForceIndia said:
You reckon? I would have thought there would be more manuels?

Even 15yrs ago (I briefly convinced myself I could daily one) the manuals carried a premium.

I seem to remember the reviews of the time saying the auto was most popular. Iirc even most of the EVO's were auto too.

Google also suggests the same.

"The Mercedes 190E Cosworth is commonly found with an automatic transmission, as it was the more popular choice and often preferred by buyers for its smooth ride and Mercedes' reputation for excellent automatics"

McGherkin · Jul 14, 2025

Yeah Mercs are almost always autos so it’s no surprise that even the spiciest of them have been predominantly auto too.

Yarp · Jul 14, 2025

Aye, loads of that era are auto. All complete with that stupid f**king stick thingy on the steering column to decide whether you go forwards or backwards.

TC. · Jul 15, 2025

cat171 · Jul 15, 2025

terryc101 said:
Neighbours friend has just pulled up in a lovely old Jag.

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I vow to own one one day! I've always liked them! It has to be a Mk2 (like this) and not an S Type or Daimler.

cat171 · Jul 15, 2025

Willo40 said:
That Merc looks so s**t sitting that low.

Air ride though, innit! It sits that low when "aired out" normal ride height is higher and it can go even higher still.

cat171 · Jul 15, 2025

Matt Cup said:
Nope they sold more autos surprisingly.

Would have to be a dog leg for me 100%

I'll never forget James Mays one when the Stig put it in reverse instead of first!

massiveCoRbyn · Wednesday at 7:27 AM

Anyone that fits air ride to a 190E Cosworth should be shot in the face. I don't understand why you'd buy a car known for its handling prowess, and then ruin it with shite suspension. Just buy a base model if you don't care how it drives.

Matt Cup · Wednesday at 7:44 AM

Spotted this not far from my office.

Short Norman · Wednesday at 8:18 AM

Is that he start of the yellow brick road in the background of the second photo

Looks properly odd when you zoom in

Trainerbrow · Wednesday at 8:51 AM

TC. said:
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Bleu · Wednesday at 7:24 PM

Same car park

TC. · Wednesday at 8:30 PM

Another Cavalier brought over, original GSI 2000 with turbo conversion.

ForceIndia · Wednesday at 9:00 PM

Mork of Ork · Wednesday at 9:56 PM

Bleu said:
Same car park

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Banbury? If so that's weird as I was just telling the missus about the strange McDonald's that has a drive through around the back with all the shop loading bays.

Bleu · Wednesday at 10:10 PM

Mork of Ork said:
Banbury? If so that's weird as I was just telling the missus about the strange McDonald's that has a drive through around the back with all the shop loading bays.

Yes, Banbury

Yarp · Wednesday at 10:17 PM

TC. said:
Another Cavalier brought over, original GSI 2000 with turbo conversion.

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Very tidy!.

I miss the days when the standard reply to any conversation about seeking more power was just “chuck a redtop turbo in the c**t”. Simpler times.

TC. · Wednesday at 10:40 PM

Yarp said:
Very tidy!.

I miss the days when the standard reply to any conversation about seeking more power was just “chuck a redtop turbo in the c**t”. Simpler times.

You were fancy it was just an ordinary red top for us.

There’s a GSI on eBay another friend is considering but the description 😵‍💫

vauxhall cavalier gsi 2000 | eBay UK

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for vauxhall cavalier gsi 2000 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

ebay.us

Yarp · Wednesday at 10:42 PM

TC. said:
You were fancy it was just an ordinary red top for us.

There’s a GSI on eBay another friend is considering but the description 😵‍💫

vauxhall cavalier gsi 2000 | eBay UK

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for vauxhall cavalier gsi 2000 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

ebay.us

EBay’s AI will literally write it for you. There’s no excuse for that shite. 🤣

thecrim22 · Thursday at 6:02 AM

TC. said:
You were fancy it was just an ordinary red top for us.

There’s a GSI on eBay another friend is considering but the description 😵‍💫

vauxhall cavalier gsi 2000 | eBay UK

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for vauxhall cavalier gsi 2000 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

ebay.us

Does all that work yet cant stick some air in the tyres🤔

Oggy997 · Saturday at 8:23 AM

Listerbell STR (Stratos replica)

Terrible photo as Ania was overtaking it and I had to guess where it'd be.

Formerly looked like this

Philip. · 2025-07-21T22:06:02+0100

Sounded real nice 😎

Matt Cup · 2025-07-21T22:17:37+0100

Philip. said:
Sounded real nice 😎
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Shame they look shite and have a stupid name.

Philip. · 2025-07-21T22:39:28+0100

Matt Cup said:
Shame they look shite and have a stupid name.

Don’t mind the looks. The name on the other hand 🥴

ForceIndia · 2025-07-22T07:03:02+0100

Philip. said:
Don’t mind the looks. The name on the other hand 🥴

Agreed’d. Wheels are pretty awful, but I think they look great overall

Trainerbrow · 2025-07-22T09:42:33+0100

Philip. · 2025-07-22T10:15:37+0100

ForceIndia said:
Agreed’d. Wheels are pretty awful, but I think they look great overall

Definitely had some crazy road presence too! Sublime 👌

ForceIndia · 2025-07-22T10:16:21+0100

Philip. said:
Definitely had some crazy road presence too! Sublime 👌

It’s a bit weird that their suv sounds better than nearly every supercar they make.

cat171 · 2025-07-22T14:02:18+0100

Philip. said:
Sounded real nice 😎
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I've seen a couple around after work, they were different colours so it's not the same one. I really like them!

cat171 · 2025-07-22T14:06:47+0100

I saw Brewdog's Mr Sippy Mk3 Ford Transit earlier on, on the back of a flatbed. I thought it was an actual ice cream van at first (I don't drink, so I don't know) until I read it.

They might have a few as the one I saw didn't have that TAZ plate on it.

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