cal1br3tto Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ^It was the Forest Grove, Oregon event. I can certainly post some pics soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ^ Yes, please do if you get the chance! I love a good concours event, and there's an off chance I'll be detailing an old Austin-Healey for one next year.....which would be pretty demanding, but fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 So twice last week (maybe the week before) I saw new Fiat 500s driving around. Both were white with black rims and looked quite sharp. The other day I saw a stunning red VW Karmann Ghia, and then yesterday evening a VW Scirocco (MK1 - my favorite). It's been a good few weeks for car spotting Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ^I've seen a surprising amount of Fiat 500s out and about in Cleveland suburbia, a region that loves its excessively large vehicles. They are quite attractive in person and are definitely a stylish departure from the typical garbage I'm used to seeing driven around that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 hardtop = cool, the smartcar-like sardine top can go to hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 ^^^There have been a LOT of Fiat 500's around the Metro-Detroit area. They're cool little cars, perfect for city driving. My friends mom actually let me drive hers and I liked it, keeping in mind a normally drive a MINI. Personally I would stick with my MINI, cause it seemed a little bit faster and just felt more...fun. That said the Fiat was a nimble little car, not the fastest to 60 but still could play around in 2nd and 3rd while on some twisty roads. Surprising amount of space too. The front 2 seats are comfortable with leg and head room, plus with the rear "2" seats folded a good bit of trunk space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Other than the "cute" appearance of the two cars, I really don't see the Mini as a fair comparison .. it's more like a VW GTI in terms performance and handling, while the Fiat 500 (base model) seems more like a standard Golf. So yeah, I'm not surprised you enjoy the Mini more Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I was comparing them as small, useful, city cars. But yes, I will probably always prefer my MINI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Here's a sampling of my 2011 Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance photos. 04 Olds with its trophy! 39 Bugatti. Dad was real excited about this. It was used to help advertise the show. A woody! 52 Muntz 55 Citroen 57 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, one of my top favorites. Massive Dagmars! But mostly I love it for the fins. I have never seen or heard of this car before. 57 Chrysler Imperial...I guess my grandpa had one with a specialized record player. 57 Tatra from Czechoslovakia (which I somehow managed to spell right the first time). I always do a double take at the engine placement! Tatra...FROM THE FRONT! BMW 600 A Smart Car...I mean a 58 BMW Isetta. Needless to say, I LOL'd at this 58 Edsel. And again at the picture. 60 DeSoto Fireflite...another of my top favorites. One of the best colors with some of the best fins. <3 61 Jaguar Mark 2...where are its spots? 61 Morris Mini! Aww... NTAG was there! 64 Porsche A bitchin...CAMARO! Dad said, "I almost forgot I had a car like this!" I said, "I wouldn't forget something like THAT." 71 Jaguar E Type A Bentley A NORMAL ELDORADO! These also have amazing fins. Obviously. Por-SHE 911S. Yes, that is her name. Studebaker with iridescent paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 There are some amazing cars there, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 The Isetta Bubble Car looks freaking awesome. I want to find one somewhere so I can see how difficult it would be for me to fit in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 There are some amazing cars there, thanks for sharing! Ditto! That '39 Bugatti was so choice. ^ Unless you weigh a ton, you shouldn't have any problem fitting in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 ^^^^ How have you never heard of or seen a Bel-Air? That car is what I think of first when I think of great cars from the 50s. Also, that Isetta is umm... interesting. My favorite car out of that bunch you showed was the Camaro. I would love to own one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 ^^^^ How have you never heard of or seen a Bel-Air? That car is what I think of first when I think of great cars from the 50s. Yeah, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest checking your sarcasm meter. It might need a little tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Pics from my weekend watching the F2000, American LeMans Series and IndyCar (No IC pics yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 ^ Dude, those are GREAT shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Okay, so, the Pagani Hurahruh (Yes, I know it's spelled "Huayra") can't be sold in the US until 2015 at the earliest because it couldn't get an exemption for not having a "smart" passenger air bag. Click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 again, fuck the government for several reasons, but at least this gives me a reason not to learn how to pronounce the name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Changed to a mesh 09 WRX grille (sans the "WRX" badge) and added some Rally Armor mudflaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I forgot to post pictures of my new car purchase from last month , I just got back from a fun little road trip in it:) Here are a few photos 2007 BMW Z4M coupe fueling up in the wee hours of the morning last week interior bronze color up on ramps for an oil change it spent some time catching rays at the beach recently and, the most important part - the old S54 I6 engine out of the E46 M3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ^ It's even prettier in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I bought the wrong car though, I should have bought a 1MC, sold it for almost 2x msrp, and then bought the Z4MC and modded the hell out of it with the remaining proceeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 ^ Woah, wait, I think I recognize the detail shop in those pics! I buy some of my stuff from those guys. EDIT: BAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 haha that's amazing! I can't wait to get my car detailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I bought THIS: Short history: This is a 1994 Mazda Miata M edition. It had some hail damage in the rear quarter panels, so the rear section of the car was replaced from a blue Miata. Basically I have to rattle-can it when I get it. Don't worry, the wheels will all match as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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