# 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:** 228
**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:** [August 25, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4547 "2022-08-25T20:34:23Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > VW Rabbit, 1st gen Made in Pennsylvania. You can tell by the rectangular headlights. ---
**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 26, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4548 "2022-08-26T00:01:44Z")
Cool. I was wondering about that. There was a time when many car makers went to rectangular headlights. Even Jeep did, for the Wrangler. ---
**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 26, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4549 "2022-08-26T00:27:24Z")
A nice Audi S5 [[Album] A nice S5 ![](https://i.imgur.com/LgywtRp.jpeg?fb "A nice S5") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/U4y3Wcy) ---
**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:** [August 26, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4550 "2022-08-26T00:30:09Z")
IIRC rectangular headlights first became legal in the US circa 1976, and as soon as they did many automakers rushed to redesign their front clips to use the new “modern” headlights. Then the composite replaceable bulb headlights that you see on pretty much every modern car became legal in 1984, although there didn’t seem to be quite the same rush to redesign cars to use them immediately. ---
**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 26, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4551 "2022-08-26T05:13:19Z")
Makes sense. Thanks! ---
**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:** [August 26, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4552 "2022-08-26T18:57:47Z")
I had to drive into the office today and saw a VW Arteon in traffic. Not a very common sight, like its predecessor the CC. ---
**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 26, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4553 "2022-08-26T20:36:47Z")
A Mercedes camera car? What for? [[Album] A Mercedes camera car? What for? ![](https://i.imgur.com/ta6lsku.jpeg?fb "A Mercedes camera car? What for?") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/HcLeynA) ---
**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:** [August 26, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4554 "2022-08-26T20:44:56Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > A Mercedes camera car? What for? Are those your pictures? The sticker on the passenger side appears to say something (and has a QR Code). ---
**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:** [August 26, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4555 "2022-08-26T20:45:53Z")
Found this: > **[Mercedes Benz Camera Test Vehicle Spotted](https://thelastdriverlicenseholder.com/2021/08/06/mercedes-benz-camera-test-vehicle-spotted/)** > > From our reader Gerd Moll we received this series of photos of a Mercedes camera test vehicle. The inscription on the driver’s door assigns the vehicle to Mercedes Benz AG, which is used for … ---
**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:** [August 26, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4556 "2022-08-26T22:04:09Z")
This isn’t a car that I’ve actually seen on the streets but it is a very cool 1930’s-style car Ant Anstead created a kit for. It uses old Mazda Miata parts to build what appears to be a Typo race car. Link: [Typo 184 Kit](https://www.thedrive.com/news/38410/the-tipo-184-kit-transforms-your-miata-into-a-30s-style-grand-prix-racer-for-less-than-11000) ---
**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:** [August 27, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4557 "2022-08-27T01:00:50Z")
Saw a MB EQS 450+ today, had to look up what it was. Pretty impressive specs, with a price tag to match. ---
**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 27, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4558 "2022-08-27T03:21:06Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > Found this: > [Mercedes Benz Camera Test Vehicle Spotted – The Last Driver License Holder…](https://thelastdriverlicenseholder.com/2021/08/06/mercedes-benz-camera-test-vehicle-spotted/) Yes those are my pictures. They were taken in Sunnyvale CA on 03 August. I didn’t notice the QR code (and they might not be QR codes), but the driver was sitting in the car eating his dinner and I didn’t want to disturb him. Thanks for the article! ---
**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 27, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4559 "2022-08-27T14:32:35Z")
A Taxa off-road trailer — their Cricket. Hmmm, I think I want one! [[Album] A Taxa off-road trailer — the Cricket ![](https://i.imgur.com/cNRX6Dt.jpeg?fb "A Taxa off-road trailer — the Cricket") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/2xd7WT2) ---
**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 27, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4560 "2022-08-27T18:41:58Z")
A VW Touareg TDI — not common. [[Album] Touareg TDI — not common ![](https://i.imgur.com/HcrZzNb.jpeg?fb "Touareg TDI — not common") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/L19GJ6S) ---
**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:** [August 27, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4561 "2022-08-27T19:42:37Z")
1st generation Mustang convertible in faded yellow. ---
**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:** [August 27, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4562 "2022-08-27T23:09:33Z")
It looked like a 2000s era Chevy Trailblazer, only it looked like it had been lowered, and it sounded like it had a high performance engine. And it had what looked like the emblem off of a C7 Corvette stuck to the tailgate. It might have been a [Trailblazer SS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Trailblazer_(SUV)#SS); I didn’t see an SS badge, but I wasn’t looking for one, either. Or maybe someone swapped a Corvette engine into a Trailblazer to create a sort of homemade Trailblazer SS. ---
**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:** [August 28, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4563 "2022-08-28T00:15:59Z")
For those who love muscle cars and sending letters, the USPS is introducing these: - 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 - 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT - 1969 AMC Javelin SST > **[The USPS Is Putting Some of Your Favorite Muscle Cars on Stamps](https://autos.yahoo.com/usps-putting-favorite-muscle-cars-184600496.html)** > > Don't collect stamps? This vintage muscle car tribute might be a perfect time to start. ---
**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 28, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4564 "2022-08-28T00:45:41Z")
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 2022’s top selling PHEV. (4xe = “4 by E”) “The Best-Selling Plug-In Hybrid of 2022 (So Far)“ — [https://www.motorbiscuit.com/1-plug-in-hybrid-outsold-the-toyota-rav4-prime-to-become-the-best-selling-plug-in-hybrid-of-2022-so-far](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/1-plug-in-hybrid-outsold-the-toyota-rav4-prime-to-become-the-best-selling-plug-in-hybrid-of-2022-so-far) [[Album] The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 2022’s top selling PHEV. ![](https://i.imgur.com/ZyoAW9h.jpeg?fb "The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 2022’s top selling PHEV.") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/S8cnqcY) ---
**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 28, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4565 "2022-08-28T15:06:36Z")
A beautiful, tuned Audi A5. The owner showed me the engine. @baeuros — Bay Area Euros. Ten photos here: [[Album] Beautiful, tuned A5 - Album on Imgur ![](https://i.imgur.com/vueZUN1.jpeg?fb "Beautiful, tuned A5 - Album on Imgur") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/yqSk5Yc) ---
**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 28, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/4566 "2022-08-28T21:08:57Z")
A Datsun B210. When I was in high school and college these were all over. Now I rarely see any. This one has a little rust but overall it looks pretty good. 10 pictures — [[Album] Datsun B210 ![](https://i.imgur.com/OGrBafR.jpeg?fb "Datsun B210") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/zIPCph0) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=227) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=229)