The Cars Spotted Appreciation Thread

[McGherkin]

Colin Chapman is spinning in his grave at about 11,000rpm right now.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

No different to Porsche I guess though. They have to make stuff like that so they can keep making sports cars.

 

[ForceIndia]

No different to Porsche I guess though. They have to make stuff like that so they can keep making sports cars.

Difference being, loads will buy the Porsche.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Difference being, loads will buy the Porsche.

It's certainly going to be interesting to see how it plays out. With Geeley's money behind them, and Volvo tech to pilfer, there is potential for Lotus to make some good cars in the coming years. Whether that translates to sales is another matter. The Emira is a stunning looking thing though.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Bit of an oldy. But I see it Most days parked down the road. Sharing as:

1. Its nice to have a bit of colour. ( Meg is Mine)
2. Its driven by a lady Carer in a Nursing home the has had for years and is her daily instead of being locked up for sunshine.

I remember seeing road-tests in late 00's putting these back to back....

 

[Poopensharten]

Always liked the shape of this era Impreza, not many out there.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Always liked the shape of this era Impreza, not many out there.

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I like them to but are so sensitive to the correct wheel. Not these ones.

 

[Jamess182]

2. Its driven by a lady Carer in a Nursing home the has had for years and is her daily instead of being locked up for sunshine.


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How odd!! Imagine telling some poor chap his Mum's just passed away and then getting into that thing and hammering it out of the gates

 

[Mr Squashie]

Bit of an oldy. But I see it Most days parked down the road. Sharing as:

1. Its nice to have a bit of colour. ( Meg is Mine)
2. Its driven by a lady Carer in a Nursing home the has had for years and is her daily instead of being locked up for sunshine.

I remember seeing road-tests in late 00's putting these back to back....

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I hope she's got a pops and bangs map on it, keep the old folk on their toes 🤣

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

How odd!! Imagine telling some poor chap his Mum's just passed away and then getting into that thing and hammering it out of the gates

Its OK the home is on a bumpy unadopted road so its parked round the corner as it would ground out.

 

[PP200t]

saw these today, sure the yellow one was done as a scalextric car back in the day.

 

[Advikaz]

Just because you can, does not mean you should...

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Christ, that’s offensively horrible 🤮

 

[Poopensharten]

I like them to but are so sensitive to the correct wheel. Not these ones.

Am i right in saying they are factory as well?

The Cosworth Imprezas on the 1.2’s, oh pappi…

 

[Gally]

Am i right in saying they are factory as well?

The Cosworth Imprezas on the 1.2’s, oh pappi…

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It's not 2008 Spaniel. What's with the 1.2 chat! Oh but love those f**king Subaru's. Alan's was lovely and so was Dolans. Don't see them anywhere anymore.

 

[Stefan.]

 

[Ben02]

Bit of an oldy. But I see it Most days parked down the road. Sharing as:

1. Its nice to have a bit of colour. ( Meg is Mine)
2. Its driven by a lady Carer in a Nursing home the has had for years and is her daily instead of being locked up for sunshine.

I remember seeing road-tests in late 00's putting these back to back....

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How long has she had it?

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

How long has she had it?

Could not say. a few years for sure.

Clean or not the green really pops on a sunny day.

Don't see many about.

 

[martynrg]

Nothing fancy here but I do like seeing old workhorses still doing their thing, like these pair of 90’s survivors

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

That Peugeot must be rare!

 

[Willo40]

Bit of an oldy. But I see it Most days parked down the road. Sharing as:

1. Its nice to have a bit of colour. ( Meg is Mine)
2. Its driven by a lady Carer in a Nursing home the has had for years and is her daily instead of being locked up for sunshine.

I remember seeing road-tests in late 00's putting these back to back....

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i love that colour Focus, i know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but they really stand out.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

i love that colour Focus, i know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but they really stand out.

I know what you mean. AG on the Clio looks flat but really pops when sun hits it. The Focus looks amazing all the time. Guess more of a Pearlescent. Great to have a special car in a special car specific colour.

I see they use the Mean Green for new Fiesta which is good but would be behind the Focus & Clio.

I swear I saw the Fiesta colour on an old Mazda 2. Mazda & Ford are interlinked in someway so no surprize.

 

[CrippsCorner]

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Standard issue terrible plate.

 

[Stefan.]

Standard issue terrible plate.

Kens Kentucky fried chicken yo.

But yeah agreed.

 

[Red Cup]

I know what you mean. AG on the Clio looks flat but really pops when sun hits it. The Focus looks amazing all the time. Guess more of a Pearlescent. Great to have a special car in a special car specific colour.

I see they use the Mean Green for new Fiesta which is good but would be behind the Focus & Clio.

I swear I saw the Fiesta colour on an old Mazda 2. Mazda & Ford are interlinked in someway so no surprize.

Yes, it's some kind of multi-stage paint. Lizard Green on the GT3 isn't a subtle colour, but it looks really flat compared to the Focus,

When the sun hits it, it really brings out the yellow:

Focus Llyn Brenig 2 by AdrianFRST, on Flickr

 

[McGherkin]

Fantastic engine, fantastic chassis. Look great in stock form too.

Shame most owners ruin all three really

 

[Gally]

Loved Joe's one. Epic spec. UG with silver wheels.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Just checked prices on those. They still haven't come down a pound in the last 5 years, in fact, I think they've gone up slightly.

 

[Clio_fool]

Saw a Lotus Eletre for the first time. Not exactly a looker...

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The was one at the motorist the other week. Iirc the wheels are 24" and it's not a small vehicle at all. So ugly and no chance of people not seeing it😂.

 

[Gally]

@Waitey

Check out the comments as an owner explains why these things are so epic.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

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@Waitey

Check out the comments as an owner explains why these things are so epic.

Sreten covered this stuff on his Alpina tour video, which made me think of @Waitey and his engine faf.

 

[Cookson]

Hang on. Didn't pretend prove the blocks are no different, they are just stamped different? Or was it the internals that were all standard parts?

 

[aucky]

Some ugly BMW things at our Hotel. Christ, the electric future is grim.

 

[Oggy997]

Grill looks better disguised like that tbf

 

[Marc.]

Nestled at the back of our estate, not sure it moves much but always admire it when I walk past!

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Just about the best looking car on sale right now in my view. Absolutely love them.




No no, this is the hardcore performance version. All 100PS of it.

Just had a look into them, didn't know the model until I just looked LC500. They're a 5.0l V8, wow. Need a V10 like the LFA, wonder if anybody has put an exhaust system on one.

My boss had a bright yellow LC500 as a daily, he did like 70,000 miles in it since 2018 😂

Sounded absolutely awesome when he left work in it. Massively comfortable, too.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Sorry, shite picture as was trying to snap it from a million miles away, between cars going past, but a modified 300ZX:

 

[Starlet_gt]

Spotted this earlier. 5.7L!

 

[Cads]

In Asda, as you do.

 

[hopgop1]

Spotted this earlier. 5.7L!

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I saw one the other day in neon green, didn’t realise how absolutely huge they are until you see them in person and in the context of normal cars.

 

[Whisker biscuit]

 

[CrippsCorner]

That can't be real, no masking tape on the bumper.