# 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:** 195
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3886 "2021-08-30T03:26:26Z")
A very spiffy 1948 Town and Country. Green, two-wood panels, and lots of big, shiny brightwork. ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3887 "2021-08-30T16:52:36Z")
The ‘Boss 302’ was in 1969 & 1970. There was a ‘Boss 351’ available in 1971 ( the year that body style in the photo first came out ) but they were all in the fastback roofline. ---
**Author:** ![Ignatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3be4f8/32.png) [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3888 "2021-08-30T21:39:46Z")
A PT Cruiser - long time no see! ---
**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:** [August 30, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3889 "2021-08-30T21:47:14Z")
I was just thinking someone should have a grey PT Cruiser with the license plate 73. ---
**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:** [August 31, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3890 "2021-08-31T18:57:32Z")
Some beautiful Corvettes. [[Album] Vette! ![](https://i.imgur.com/ZVHCSWb.jpeg?fb "Vette!") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/2KS8HcN) [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/TQHzLZR.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/1gMGNvP) ---
**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:** [September 2, 2021, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3891 "2021-09-02T03:57:45Z")
A Saleen Explorer XP8, a vehicle I never knew existed and see no reason for it to exist. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pP3_1zkRZlrEMHKdbKsDIGxAWIbJ79pTVQiRtiBOUHCOeGDMnkAd8r51KIfpo83AJ37vnaITPJp865XxiUiKLnZERVpw8KiqQPI1oPmzq5VHNk_x4Qvatrr8E-njcw8-M9c15gk6yBs=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Up1ZuK2Y9PiZ4Lgc8) > **[Saleen XP8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saleen_XP8)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > The Saleen XP8 is a performance sport utility vehicle based on the Ford Explorer created by Saleen during the years 1998–2001. There were three prototype models, based on the 1997 Explorer XLT, which when viewed closely, has distinct characteristics apart from the production models (rear hatch design, taillights, and integrated license plate into the rear bumper). The Saleen XP8 comes in two wheel drive, or all wheel drive four-door configurations... ---
**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:** [September 2, 2021, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3892 "2021-09-02T05:03:10Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > A Saleen Explorer XP8, a vehicle I never knew existed and see no reason for it to exist. > > [https://photos.app.goo.gl/Up1ZuK2Y9PiZ4Lgc8](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Up1ZuK2Y9PiZ4Lgc8) > > [Saleen XP8 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saleen_XP8) Hmm, me neither. A Saleen Ford Explorer? Today I saw a Lamborghini Urraco, from the 1970s. [[Album] Lamborghini Urraco ![](https://i.imgur.com/asulGhd.jpeg?fb "Lamborghini Urraco") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/rPl4fH7) ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3893 "2021-09-03T01:14:24Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > A Saleen Explorer XP8, a vehicle I never knew existed and see no reason for it to exist. Well Dodge makes a Durango SRT Hellcat, which is pretty much the same idea, but with way, way more horsepower. I can’t recall ever seeing a Durango Hellcat on the road, but one of my coworkers has a regular Durango SRT. I suppose they’re doing for the demographic that needs a practical SUV, but _really_ wants a muscle car. Actually looking at the horsepower numbers, the base V6 Durango has a bit more power than the Saleen XP8. Man, engine performance has improved a lot over the past 20 years. ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3894 "2021-09-03T02:25:01Z")
A Triumph TR6 in BRG, if I got that right. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MrVzbd3WQdrf7SG_8ypTvAfgk3qwU5YFPoUazOPvSu7T3OhC-mmShLD09VmsWgL-o9DLiDxBQvInnyx3ZqnIJsR79l1ie9jBdGj0xdiavU-w4h0mc_pyE8Z_iEMZwOP443yNS6fRCI0=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/iGeCfGXAVmmVutxJ6) Also a Alfa Romeo Graduate in Harvard Square. ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3895 "2021-09-03T02:33:14Z")
Pretty sure that is a Fiat 124 Spider, or 2000 Spider depending on the year. It’s definitely not a TR6. ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3896 "2021-09-03T03:27:17Z")
I’ve seen similar robots (also Starship, as it turns out) on the campus of [Purdue University.](https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2019/Q3/purdue-university-welcomes-delivery-robots.html) ---
**Author:** ![cytop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f17d59/32.png) [@cytop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cytop)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2021, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3897 "2021-09-03T05:07:57Z")
Bullitt nails it. This is a TR6 in BRG [![](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.classicargarage.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fa%2Ftriumnph-tr6-1971-british-racing-green-grun-vert-groen-panasport-mozes-02-72cddeea.jpg&f=1&nofb=1) ](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.classicargarage.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fa%2Ftriumnph-tr6-1971-british-racing-green-grun-vert-groen-panasport-mozes-02-72cddeea.jpg&f=1&nofb=1) That FIAT is a 1975+ (US spec rubbers all around) and about 175,000 were built between 1966 and 1985; Pininfarina did the honours from 1981 The Triumph was introduced in 1968 and sold until 1976 with just under 92,000 produced. I’d kill for either… ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Duality](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.duality/32/4098_2.png) [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2021, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3898 "2021-09-03T13:16:12Z")
Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo. Looked to be all original. Possibly in running condition (had current license plates), but in need of restoration. ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3899 "2021-09-03T15:54:18Z")
Honda Prelude, 5th gen, 1996-2001, with fancy striping decals. Years ago this was one of the best-handling bargains to be had. [[Album] Honda Prelude, 5th gen, 1996-2001 ![](https://i.imgur.com/GAcN0V2.jpeg?fb "Honda Prelude, 5th gen, 1996-2001") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/5PIG7XJ) ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3900 "2021-09-03T17:21:35Z")
Clean! [[Album] clean! ![](https://i.imgur.com/DTerPmO.jpeg?fb "clean!") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/8wFmGMC) ---
**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:** [September 3, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3901 "2021-09-03T18:02:52Z")
Jeb Stuart’s tank: the M3 Stuart light tank, in a small public park in Redwood City CA. [[Album] Jeb Stuart’s tank ![](https://i.imgur.com/peFaLjN.jpeg?fb "Jeb Stuart’s tank") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/1fXKtHw) ---
**Author:** ![kferr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71e660/32.png) [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3902 "2021-09-04T12:58:05Z")
I’m just back from this car show [https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-2021/](https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-2021/) There’s a company that takes old classic cars and electrifies them. There was a 1970’s Beetle with a 450hp Tesla power pack, a couple Jaguar E-types, and a late 50’s mini that would put out 600hp in track mode. ---
**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:** [September 4, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3903 "2021-09-04T14:04:12Z")
Mercedes GD 300. Expedition-ready, with Maggiolina RTT. [[Album] Mercedes GD 300 ![](https://i.imgur.com/jvhaHnn.jpeg?fb "Mercedes GD 300") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/SvWL8oj) ---
**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:** [September 4, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3904 "2021-09-04T22:16:28Z")
An [MG Midget](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_Midget) in traffic. As the name would imply, it was significantly smaller than everything else on the road. And I thought my Miata was small. ---
**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:** [September 5, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3905 "2021-09-05T13:17:09Z")
A highway patrol car stopped across the highway. Right in front of me. He had just done a traffic break in front of me. The entire highway was at a standstill for 10 minutes, for a large tree branch that had fallen and was blocing a lane. [![](https://i.imgur.com/acOkKZ7.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/acOkKZ7.jpg) The branch was large and it would’ve messed someone up pretty badly had they hit it, Here’s the rest of the pictures: [Highway patrol traffic break (rolling road block). - Album on Imgur](https://imgur.com/gallery/dwv8ZoW) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=194) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=196)