# 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:** 196
**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 5, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3906 "2021-09-05T20:24:42Z")
There was a car show near where we are staying on Long Island and all sorts of cook cars were around yesterday. My two favorites were a Pontiac GTO and and Olds Cutlass convertible. I also saw 3 meticulously restored Ford Model A delivery trucks at a seafood shop. I’ll post those photos when I get a chance. ---
**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:** [September 6, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3907 "2021-09-06T22:09:07Z")
Saab Sonnett III, but it was being trailered and looked like it needed help. ---
**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 7, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3908 "2021-09-07T13:26:36Z")
Here are the Ford delivery vans. Are these Model A? [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6oAnX4fYXivACXobzlmja0-TEN426W_sKUe57G5XdpQDDnJ8v6I1McffKfP4VLI2Fk_-_bfPNAnovwEzB-yFoxQzC7q4i--SOUj53TImOHjdreqlxmnd2F5xnL1UacwPnib1LhrXT0=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/tXqsommBqNXhu1cc8) [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/guGeNOYH7V-fyAdRSWQwTrvgWBZYI87B-BD2c3LpUQ1RyhOBXH__9S3QNL7XouhZoJBgUXRGyvlXEDd9retJNiFf6NovjuqzrodAIr7HcOCP5Ty8wdbQozk9p6HshQ7iaYaJfBhDGAA=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/WBJ8EinAcoUWp2qZA) [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lmmDKJFpFnDt1b4KLv4X_VaZpw7xDdZ3vWmMnqQCcsySf9Zc6ONmgzDm15jp59jS4U6x0NDWr31BZW90FnSrWLa7aoLSMq4qRzCBztoTwXRLNnRcTIk3msqdXKJcMHBpSOwUqixQwAo=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/yFWU5f7H2EQKBEoH9) On the drive home from Long Island we passed a 3rd generation (?) 1971-73 Dodge Charger. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cDwzsaWyzD8zBUGiwRvfMrmPLyxgcLTT89DNr4NiLGvxO_eFYBZ2ydL1ECswkKpsq_r2wlS6aN3FViJLI2Z7kSxisUqZV3yX_DDeOr2AVHsZlAqsE6l15yKA1R7w75DAMVR-arZUMaA=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/W7svLz5N47WoHd578) ---
**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 7, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3909 "2021-09-07T18:58:07Z")
Yes that is a 3rd-gen Charger. Funny, but over in the trivia dominoes game thread I recently posted about the Dodge Charger. Here is a link to the post — [Trivia Dominoes II — Play Off the Last Bit of Trivia — continued! - #4461 by Bullitt - Thread Games - Straight Dope Message Board](https://is.gd/0yZcts) And here is the post content with pictures of each Charger generation: The first Dodge Charger was a concept show car in 1964. [![](https://www-carscoops-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/w820/s/www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/csp_dodgedch644_01.jpg) ](https://www-carscoops-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/w820/s/www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/csp_dodgedch644_01.jpg) . From 1966 to 1967 the 1st generation Dodge Charger was a two-door fastback with four bucket seats. [![](https://www-motorious-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/w820/s/www.motorious.com/content/images/2021/01/1966-Dodge-Charger-H-Code-3.jpg) ](https://www-motorious-com.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/w820/s/www.motorious.com/content/images/2021/01/1966-Dodge-Charger-H-Code-3.jpg) . From 1968 to 1970 the 2nd generation Dodge Charger was a two-door sedan with a rear bench seat. [![](https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2021/02/speedkore-charger-hellraiser-05.jpg) ](https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2021/02/speedkore-charger-hellraiser-05.jpg) . From 1971 to 1974 the 3rd generation Dodge Charger had a layout similar to the 2nd generation. [![](https://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.13786963.1499432692!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_456/image.jpg) ](https://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.13786963.1499432692!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_456/image.jpg) . From 1975 to 1978 the 4th generation Dodge Charger was restyled to move the Charger into the growing personal luxury car market segment. [![](https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/gallery/DODGE-Charger-6146_2.jpeg) ](https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/gallery/DODGE-Charger-6146_2.jpeg) . From 1982 to 1987 the 5th generation Dodge Charger was a front-wheel drive subcompact two-door hatchback coupe. To date this is the only front wheel drive Dodge Charger. [![](https://www.topcarrating.com/dodge/1987-dodge-shelby-charger-glhs.jpg) ](https://www.topcarrating.com/dodge/1987-dodge-shelby-charger-glhs.jpg) . In 1999 the Dodge Charger R/T concept car was a four-door sport sedan that hid the rear doors so they were not obvious. [![](https://www.car-revs-daily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1999-Dodge-Charger-Concept.gif) ](https://www.car-revs-daily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1999-Dodge-Charger-Concept.gif) . From 2006 to 2010 the 6th generation Dodge Charger returned after a 20 year absence as a four-door sedan that held little resemblance to the 1999 concept. [https://is.gd/fCaylM](https://is.gd/fCaylM) . From 2011 to the present the current, 7th generation Dodge Charger continues as a four-door sedan. [![](https://di-uploads-pod3.s3.amazonaws.com/championchryslerjeepdodgeram/uploads/2018/12/2018-Dodge-Charger-Champion-Lansing.jpg) ](https://di-uploads-pod3.s3.amazonaws.com/championchryslerjeepdodgeram/uploads/2018/12/2018-Dodge-Charger-Champion-Lansing.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3910 "2021-09-07T19:23:32Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > Are these Model A? First one likely is, second one definitely is. Third is a heavier model, either AA or BB; likely the former. ---
**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 7, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3911 "2021-09-07T21:17:30Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > From 1975 to 1978 the 4th generation Dodge Charger was restyled to move the Charger into the growing personal luxury car market segment. If I saw that car on the road I would have assumed it was a Chrysler Cordoba. I’d completely forgotten that there was a Dodge Charger that was essentially a badge engineered Cordoba (I assume with fewer featured and a lower price point). ---
**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 7, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3912 "2021-09-07T22:53:49Z")
I’d forgotten this too. When I was reading up on the generations (and wiki has a [nice summary here](https://is.gd/twyjK6)), when I saw that 4th-gen I did a double take. It is quite the **humble** car, isn’t it? ---
**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:** [September 8, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3913 "2021-09-08T01:51:02Z")
On Sunday, I saw a beautiful 1969 Ford Mustang like [**this**](https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-ford-mustang-31/) one. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3914 "2021-09-08T17:09:09Z")
Saw a Bentley in the parking lot of the gym. Sadly it did not have a hood ornament. ---
**Author:** ![california\_jobcase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3915 "2021-09-08T18:24:18Z")
’ 73 due to the 5 mph front bumper. '71s and '72s were chrome. ---
**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 10, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3916 "2021-09-10T12:19:50Z")
A 1963 Chevy II Nova SS [[Album] 1963 Chevy II Nova SS ![](https://i.imgur.com/643qYG0.jpeg?fb "1963 Chevy II Nova SS") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/capACu0) [![](https://i.imgur.com/643qYG0.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/643qYG0.jpg) ---
**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 10, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3917 "2021-09-10T16:16:36Z")
I forgot to post yesterday that I saw a Lotus Elise on the road. ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3918 "2021-09-10T17:14:05Z")
Just saw a c. 1940 Ford – one of the last models with a rumble seat, which was open but unoccupied. The Lafayette Kroozers are having a show tomorrow at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater, so I’m guessing this beautiful blue vehicle will be part of the festivities. ---
**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 11, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3919 "2021-09-11T15:31:51Z")
Classic Porsches [[Album] Porsches ![](https://i.imgur.com/osZd0Yw.jpeg?fb "Porsches") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/xWIkPAN) ---
**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 11, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3920 "2021-09-11T23:47:41Z")
This morning I saw a Maserati GranTurismo. This afternoon I saw a bright yellow VW Beetle convertible, and then right behind that a restored second generation International Harvester Scout. I have to say, old SUVs are hot right now. First generation Broncos are becoming so common they’re hardly worth mentioning anymore, and I think Scouts are getting that way as well. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2021, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3921 "2021-09-12T03:56:10Z")
I saw a big ole pickup with some flags. The interesting thing was the flags were BLM and a rainbow. Nice change of pace from the usual big pickup flags. ---
**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 12, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3922 "2021-09-12T13:57:46Z")
Waymo or Devo? You decide. Waymo is what the Google self driving car project is now named. I vote Devo. [[Album] Waymo or Devo? ![](https://i.imgur.com/zfSLq4B.jpeg?fb "Waymo or Devo?") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/04pAdEg) ---
**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 13, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3923 "2021-09-13T01:58:07Z")
[![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/F3LTZ7Vge689Y8eNal6sV50QK-oFvn3VQaBtfMJRmx_oQAAzVss2AhZ-OD0Z0rHCd-CZ4E5vAmst6qO1M5Z04h5QiIBnFHJADnuiI4U1GPfBeyjsy85RO49P9dCgihHBvVgfO5_3qqk=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/vPnbBnuAbd1AwM7p6) Porsche 944 with a leaky sunroof. No photo, but I believe I saw a Maserati MC20 at the dealership I ride past. I’ll have to head back and stop for a photo next ride. ---
**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:** [September 13, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3924 "2021-09-13T22:45:38Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > Porsche 944 with a leaky sunroof. Time to replace a sunroof gasket. 😄 ---
**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 15, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3925 "2021-09-15T02:44:10Z")
Today I spotted a 2nd generation (1968-72) Buick Skylark, kinda banged up but not in bad shape overall. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=195) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=197)