# 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:** 221
**Author:** ![Tride](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tride/32/13907_2.png) [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4407 "2022-07-19T23:04:53Z")
I saw a new Range Rover Defender–looks like a caricature of an off-road vehicle. Super expensive and extra silly. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4408 "2022-07-20T00:09:16Z")
That’s pretty cool. Did anyone else notice the license plate is F-KING. ---
**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 20, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4409 "2022-07-20T01:50:41Z")
He said he had another 1991 Nissan, same colour, and I saw a pic on my phone; but I don’t remember what it was. I think it was Japanese market only. ---
**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 20, 2022, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4410 "2022-07-20T01:56:01Z")
This late 1980s Buick Park Avenue\* was parked on my street for a while this afternoon. I assume it belongs to one of the construction workers working across the street. I had one just like it in high school and part of college, except mine was grey. [Yes, that’s the car where the paint peeled off the hood on the freeway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-car-problems-you-had/967817/17). Although I assume this car’s paint problems are due to age rather than a cheap repaint. \*If you’re a pedant, it’s technically an “Electra Park Avenue”, as Park Avenue was a trim level of the Electra at the time. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52228196928_04fdf995e0_b.jpg "Buick Electra Park Avenue") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/66423490@N08/52228196928/) ---
**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 20, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4411 "2022-07-20T02:00:19Z")
When I see paint like that, it’s almost always a white Chevy. ---
**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 20, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4412 "2022-07-20T22:21:02Z")
Yep. My parents’ white wagon peeled in the same area. ---
**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 21, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4413 "2022-07-21T11:10:48Z")
Rare here in the SF Bay Area — a yellow taxi. [[Album] Rare in the SF Bay Area — yellow taxi ![](https://i.imgur.com/mkvurkq.jpeg?fb "Rare in the SF Bay Area — yellow taxi") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/temZvIN) ---
**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 21, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4414 "2022-07-21T15:48:56Z")
Yeah, but it’s no Marin Checker Taxi [http://www.marincheckertaxi.com](http://www.marincheckertaxi.com) ---
**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 21, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4415 "2022-07-21T15:50:39Z")
True enough. ---
**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 21, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4416 "2022-07-21T20:58:49Z")
The old Buick is back, which pretty much confirms it belongs to one of the construction workers. The thing that really strikes me about it now is just how small it looks compared to the newer cars parked around it. The one I had in the late 90s and early 2000s felt like a really big car at the time. It was very roomy inside. But this one is parked behind a Dodge Challenger (the some one parked across the street in the pic from a few days ago). The Challenger completely dwarfs the Buick. But I’m pretty sure these (and the related Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs) were considered full sized cars in their day. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4417 "2022-07-22T02:05:56Z")
A Gen 6 Buick Riviera convertible in outstanding condition, white with a maroon top & interior. Photo gallery of a similar car: > **[1985 Buick Riviera T-Type Convertible | S26 | Monterey 2018 | Mecum Auctions](https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0818-336597/1985-buick-riviera-t-type-convertible/)** > > 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type Convertible presented as Lot S26 at Monterey, CA Turns out, the convertibles were only produced from 1982-1985 and no more than 1750 any given year with under 4000 total, pretty rare. > **[Buick Riviera | Sixth generation (1979–1985)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Riviera#Sixth_generation_(1979%E2%80%931985))** > > The 1979 model year was the debut of the first front wheel drive Riviera, which was also the first front-drive production model in Buick history. Built on a 114 in (2,900 mm) wheelbase, it once again shared its mechanical design and platform with the Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado. The Olds 403 and Buick 350 were dropped, but the Olds 350 remained, as did a new turbocharged Buick V6 engine of 231 cu in (3.8 L) displacement with 185 hp (138 kW) which was installed in the Riviera S-Type,... ---
**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 22, 2022, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4418 "2022-07-22T03:23:24Z")
I saw a Tesla 3 with a whale tail wing on the back of it. I had to do a double-take, couldn’t believe what I was looking at. But sure enough, a big-ass tail on it. Amazing. ---
**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 22, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4419 "2022-07-22T05:25:38Z")
> [@jnglmassiv](#): > > Turns out, the convertibles were only produced from 1982-1985 and no more than 1750 any given year with under 4000 total, pretty rare. I had the Matchbox version as a kid. It even came with a little removable plastic top, and a little plastic tonneau cover you could stick in its place. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4420 "2022-07-22T05:45:33Z")
After I got home and was reading about these cars, I was wishing I could have talked to the driver about it and got a photo. However, he was _right_ next to me at a stoplight and I wouldn’t have been able to get a clear shot, even if I was able to overcome my self consciousness about photographing strangers in public. He also pulled into a parking lot right after the light flipped and I couldn’t really have followed him in. The chrome was perfect and the top of the fenders, doors and quarters has some tastefully subtle maroon pinstripes to match the interior and top. This car I just learned existed hours ago has jumped to nearly the top of my realistic-fantasy list. ---
**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 23, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4421 "2022-07-23T22:22:46Z")
In traffic today I saw a racy looking little car. When it passed next to me I saw that it was a McLaren. I took a quick look around the internet just now and it looked like a 720S. I didn’t see any badging that actually said that, just McLaren on the back, but that’s the one online that most resembles the one I saw. ---
**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 24, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4422 "2022-07-24T02:53:42Z")
A very nice, clean 1st gen Ford Bronco. The owner has had it for 17 years. [[Album] Bronco 1st gen ![](https://i.imgur.com/BRf1kTY.jpeg?fb "Bronco 1st gen") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/xSecr8b) ---
**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 24, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4423 "2022-07-24T23:38:37Z")
That’s a beautiful thing to see @Bullitt , thanks for sharing. ---
**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 25, 2022, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4424 "2022-07-25T10:30:58Z")
Definitely sweet, isn’t she. I’m reminded that I saw another one about two years ago. Both of them were within a mile or two from my house. Here are the pics I took two years ago. [[Album] Another Bronco 1st gen ![](https://i.imgur.com/OxYhcXI.jpeg?fb "Another Bronco 1st gen") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/Ls14y1E) ---
**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 25, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4425 "2022-07-25T22:22:58Z")
A pretty, and pretty practical vehicle. I’ll take the teal colored one, thank you. ---
**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 27, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4426 "2022-07-27T18:14:21Z")
A nice 1965 Ford Thunderbird convertible. I met the owner. He’s had it only a couple of years. [[Album] 1965 Ford Thunderbird convertible ![](https://i.imgur.com/jsvSOwM.jpeg?fb "1965 Ford Thunderbird convertible") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/biIQVjo) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=220) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=222)