# What's the most interesting car you saw today? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 21, 2014, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889 "2014-05-21T02:35:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 188
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3746 "2021-07-02T00:52:20Z")
Fiat 124 Spider Abarth of fairly recent vintage, though it needed detailing. It does look sturdier than the 124s of my youth. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3747 "2021-07-02T05:07:52Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > It does look sturdier than the 124s of my youth. A friend’s brother had one of the previous iterations of the 124, and I remember that coinciding with the “ **F** ix **I** t **A** gain, **T** ony” meme back in the 70s… ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3748 "2021-07-02T13:35:19Z")
1970 Chevelle SS, I love those cars. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3749 "2021-07-05T00:06:58Z")
It’s the 4th of July at the beach. I saw a variety of '20s, '30s, and '60s cars. Also a purple Datsun pickup with a V-8 under the hood. I drove my '66 MGB (for a pint of Shabby Tabby at [Beach Cat Brewing](https://beachcatbrewing.com)) and waved at a chartreuse mid- to late-'70s MGB coming the other way along the beach on the way home. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3750 "2021-07-05T01:51:08Z")
I was up in the northern reaches of VT and all sorts of interesting cars on the road and hidden in the weeds on the sides of houses. A few that stood out; two mid-70s VW bugs, a 1960 Chevy Bel Air, a 1950’s Ford pickup, and a few junkers in fields that I took pictures of and will try to identify. ---
**Author:** ![xanthous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/53a042/32.png) [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2021, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3751 "2021-07-05T08:46:33Z")
Saw a Mustang Mach-E. Didn’t even know Ford made a Mustang SUV, let alone electric. It was beautiful. Way out of my price range, though—I’m cursed by expensive taste. 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3752 "2021-07-05T20:56:22Z")
We finally had a couple of Formula 4 cars at the race track this weekend. It was nice to finally lay eyes on a new open wheel racecar. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3753 "2021-07-05T22:39:47Z")
A ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ type of car, a 1931 Ford Model A. It’s for sale. $16,000 asking price. [[Album] 1931 Ford Model A Tudor ![](https://i.imgur.com/eQnbzoI.jpeg?fb "1931 Ford Model A Tudor") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/TK3uxij) ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3754 "2021-07-08T04:30:24Z")
I saw a second generation Corvair coupe tonight, in a dark burgundy red with a black roof. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3755 "2021-07-08T12:35:17Z")
A Mazda Bongo flatbed truck. I’ll have to go back today to where it’s parked to get a closer look and hopefully a photo. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3756 "2021-07-09T00:44:10Z")
In traffic today I was behind a Lamborghini , looked new-ish, no model ID. I did a Google image search but didn’t find an image of what I saw. A little more searching and this is what I think I saw, not so newish. > **[2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's...](https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/2004-LAMBORGHINI-GALLARDO-226009)** > > Sold\* at Scottsdale 2019 - Lot #812 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3757 "2021-07-09T01:58:43Z")
Here are some photos of the Bongo. I spoke to a friend who happens to work with the owner and he said this is the second one the guy has imported from Japan. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KkhFk1e-Wji4hFy_H2CIA_zyZiS1bgNYOjsjhiYyuH-3eFjjXIq76yi8ppA6H19i5121hwBMLygAJf6MYYLuUu57Nozr_PR1yroODLhcWJYLQ9G8_u5ck7w5sq6_D3oPku1JPIMpLkg=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/e8q6X888PmCjHcgc9) [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YWfbKyV0ved9oL5RdPm-_f6dkSetcSx0kScby1NV43ZLGUFiruyaRkvPdoioJ6IljUo4nioMEE4sCTwwNohJMLKMgjPT5rpu7uy5yjf3yu6pOwTsuS5VsDYKIu6PAS4GPPje5Vs-ewo=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/vihcgqJS6SVqcGYP7) And a bonus shot of a VW van I’ve seen around the neighborhood for years. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jLKGDbAyeKMtq6ing_xNYHPYENcHjSnlN8HH-JWGOMOC_wvSy7lZnx3tD6BPkwaBAhBYZ-ZO9AwWGClMPtWOdBubAofNF9dSukr-YdmnbLWpGcX3zZ3K6XTYkCiv4WhhPIr3QHlrax8=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/9dAhWHC92LxZNBiU7) ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3758 "2021-07-09T02:18:45Z")
> [@River\_Hippie](#): > > In traffic today I was behind a Lamborghini , looked new-ish, no model ID. I did a Google image search but didn’t find an image of what I saw. > > A little more searching and this is what I think I saw, not so newish. Maybe a Huracan? The Huracan is the successor model to the Gallardo. It has similar lines, but is a bit more sleek and modern looking. Gallardo [![](https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/gallardo-0638.jpg) ](https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/gallardo-0638.jpg) Huracan [![](https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2020/12/2020-Lamborghini-Huracan-Evo-AWD-17.jpg) ](https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2020/12/2020-Lamborghini-Huracan-Evo-AWD-17.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3759 "2021-07-09T23:13:21Z")
That Bongo looks sturdy and easy to drive. But being a Mazda, it’s probably got nanny warnings and rules all over it. Still, I would love to test drive it. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3760 "2021-07-10T00:43:13Z")
I was behind it and got a really good look at the rear view. The back end looked more like this, the Gallardo, than the Huracan. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/222/470616996_595ff4278e_b.jpg "Lamborghini Gallardo Rear View") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/slapshots/470616996) ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3761 "2021-07-10T00:45:11Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > But being a Mazda, it’s probably got nanny warnings and rules all over it. It’s imported from Japan, no idea if it has nanny warnings. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3762 "2021-07-10T01:35:30Z")
Taking a slightly different way home after work tonight, I spotted a [Cadillac Allante](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Allant%C3%A9) in red in a suburban driveway. I don’t see many of them anymore. ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3763 "2021-07-10T20:48:59Z")
This just in: Spotted coming toward me in the oncoming lane of a two lane back road, “camo” green ( without the mottling ) square-ish block-ey looking thing I at first thought was a 1st generation Ford Bronco. As it went by, it turned out to be an International Harvester Scout. Looked to be in great shape. Haven’t seen one of those in decades. > [@jnglmassiv](#): > > Taking a slightly different way home after work tonight, I spotted a [Cadillac Allante](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Allant%C3%A9) in red in a suburban driveway. I don’t see many of them anymore. A guy where I work has one of those, same color, drives it in every now and then. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2021, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3764 "2021-07-11T01:32:11Z")
A McLaren pulled past me and turned off at the next intersection. I don’t see them often enough to be able to tell the models apart. But it _looked_ fast. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2021, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3765 "2021-07-11T05:10:45Z")
We were cruising Alki Beach in Seattle right behind a 2020 McLaren! We were in a long line of cars crawling along… poor guy never got over 25 mph… > … But it _looked_ fast. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=187) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=189)