# 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:** 200
**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:** [October 16, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3986 "2021-10-16T01:10:28Z")
Yesterday I saw an early 1980s Celica in Bodega Bay, the version with the “flip forward” headlights. It looked like it was in like new condition. Today I saw an MGB on highway 1. ---
**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:** [October 16, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3987 "2021-10-16T04:07:49Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > Today I saw an MGB on highway 1. 🕶 Thought about taking mine out today, in the rain. ---
**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:** [October 16, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3988 "2021-10-16T17:22:50Z")
I think I posted this last time I saw it, but it’s still weird to see the L.L.Bean boot car in upstate NY. ---
**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:** [October 17, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3989 "2021-10-17T00:19:35Z")
Driving from Bodega Bay to Fort Bragg, I saw several interesting cars—a Bentley SUV at Fort Ross, and a late 1950s Chrysler at a scenic overlook. But the most interesting by far was the Citroen CX parked on the street in Mendocino. As far as I know those were never even sold in the US. I don’t think I’ve ever even seen one in person before. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51597837894_14fd772477_b.jpg "Citroen CX") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/66423490@N08/51597837894/) ---
**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:** [October 17, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3990 "2021-10-17T20:11:21Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > As far as I know those were never even sold in the US Only in the gray market. But dealerships pulled out of the US before the car was produced. There are a lot of cars that weren’t officially sold here that drive our roads. A friend drove one of these for years. I don’t know what became of it. ---
**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:** [October 17, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3991 "2021-10-17T21:05:42Z")
At the supermarket today: [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/1SxAQia.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/6GFjhqC) ---
**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:** [October 18, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3992 "2021-10-18T08:08:34Z")
Cool, Johnny, that looks pretty smart. 🙂 50 years of the Ford Bronco: versions from 1972, and today. On Saturday 10/16/2021, these two were parked within a mile of each other in the Presidio of San Francisco. The yellow 1972 was at Fort Point and the blue modern one was at Planet Granite. In the original, the U15 was the full top Bronco, and the U14 was the half-cab. The U14 is extremely rare today. I include two pictures of a red U14 from the web for comparison. See the imgur link below. I may have found my next new car. If my JGC CRD\* ever dies I may get a Bronco for one simple reason: it comes with a manual transmission! I put 22 photos on imgur. My wife is captured in one of them. [[Album] Ford Bronco, U15 and today ![](https://i.imgur.com/c6QKVgm.jpeg?fb "Ford Bronco, U15 and today") ](https://imgur.com/a/ImE8c6D) \* — JGC CRD = Jeep Grand Cherokee with the common-rail diesel engine ---
**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:** [October 19, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3993 "2021-10-19T03:00:22Z")
Red Karmann Ghia, top down, enjoying the unusually warm (for here, anyway) October day. Some blonde must have called in sick today to go for a drive. ---
**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:** [October 22, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3994 "2021-10-22T20:47:04Z")
Yesterday I saw a black Jeep with a spare tire cover with “Baa Baa” printed on it. It took me a second to get the joke. ---
**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:** [October 30, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3995 "2021-10-30T22:16:22Z")
Another in the category of 40+ year old vehicles that are still on the road, this 1970s era GMC pickup has been a frequent visitor to my neighborhood lately. I like how the color scheme of the truck and camper shell fits right in with the autumn leaves. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51639024207_e7323bca93_b.jpg "GMC") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/66423490@N08/51639024207/) ---
**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:** [November 4, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3996 "2021-11-04T02:49:25Z")
1st generation (1962-1973) Lotus Elan. I have no idea if it’s a 1500, 1600, S2, S3, S4, or Sprint. The guy driving looked perfect for the part. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2s72PCSQLvvYqTpMy12Mc2p6XJXR0nzZweyPgwAWoROHLJz15WdkUKPtGBOnCzQhPsHw8MxePrGRWNV9cf2iqp-xy1DRfO4YY5xVJJOjBNasFuBn6sC-RjHO4twYxfcquRZ9fE7XGJg=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/u8pWUZfaF24h9iuj8) ---
**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:** [November 4, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3997 "2021-11-04T03:06:40Z")
Yeah, coming up on a vintage sports car, I always think “Nobody under 65 could afford that.”\* That Lotus driver is the demographic: a speedy, satisfied senior. \*Now, if it’s an old 'Vette or Firebird, I think “That’s got to be a mid-life crisis car…” ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3998 "2021-11-05T00:32:02Z")
I saw a Dodge Dart/Swinger that was very similar to my family’s car in the 1970s. It was a light green though, whereas the one we had was tan. ---
**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:** [November 5, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/3999 "2021-11-05T00:39:12Z")
Forgot to post that I saw a nicely preserved 64 (or thereabouts) Ford Galaxie. It had the round taillights; those took on a more square shape in 65. ---
**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:** [November 5, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4000 "2021-11-05T00:52:26Z")
I’ve seen many of these but not up close; Can-Am Spyder. It’s quite small, actually. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2sdC00B68KvDuN-HYBj7WONM9OivB0SyrA1VdLyhprP1iDGxE2X2vhyzFXUZf76aM0HWIhtX-57V7pAIw84qG1HPaDORJl3rAhyKhvVIpQYffIr9sDD-2oIA9J7TiIA-mbI3UrbHgDg=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/sTw3kYCB9PuayZjNA) ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2021, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4001 "2021-11-07T01:15:00Z")
At the “Hot Rods At The Beach” in Santa Cruz today, some sort of Steampunk/Batmobile vehicle [![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660260428_50b261b00c_c.jpg) ](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660260428_50b261b00c_c.jpg) [![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660030286_0dda2a5461_c.jpg) ](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660030286_0dda2a5461_c.jpg) [![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660030311_f4e4c28b3a_c.jpg) ](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660030311_f4e4c28b3a_c.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:** [November 7, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4002 "2021-11-07T03:01:54Z")
Oh, that’s cool! Reminds me of the De Clerq a bit. > **[DE CLERCQ](http://www.de-clercq.com/pages/en/page-510-lg-p47a.html)** > > DE CLERCQ motorcars manufacturer's official web site. Site officiel du constructeur des automobiles DE CLERCQ. > **[De Clercq P47 in "Car Crazy"](https://www.imcdb.org/v497540.html)** ---
**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:** [November 7, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4003 "2021-11-07T04:09:37Z")
Rivian, at the 1st Mile event in Sonoma CA. [[Album] Rivian, at the 1st Mile event in Sonoma CA. ![](https://i.imgur.com/fQ7uw9B.jpeg?fb "Rivian, at the 1st Mile event in Sonoma CA.") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/qxBLkQt) ---
**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:** [November 7, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4004 "2021-11-07T15:11:34Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > Yesterday I saw a black Jeep with a spare tire cover with “Baa Baa” printed on it. It took me a second to get the joke. Very cool! ---
**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:** [November 7, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4005 "2021-11-07T15:14:20Z")
Pretty nice and clean 1960s Chevy Nova. The night photos are pretty grainy. [[Album] Spotted: a 1960s Chevy Nova ![](https://i.imgur.com/s3qUPkF.jpeg?fb "Spotted: a 1960s Chevy Nova") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/GjmJExc) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=199) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=201)