# 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:** 311
**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:** [April 7, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6207 "2024-04-07T00:24:13Z")
It’s got a very French look to it. I’m guessing maybe a Citroen. ETA: Yep, it looks like a Citroen Ami. > **[Citroën Ami](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Ami)** > > The Citroën Ami is a four-door, front-wheel drive economy (B-segment) family car, manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1961 to 1978. > The Ami was offered in saloon and estate/wagon/break body styles over two generations, the Ami 6 and the Ami 8. The later Ami 8 fastback saloon featured a steeply raked rear window, in contrast to the earlier reverse-raked rear window of the Ami 6 notchback. > Over 1,840,396 units were manufactured over the entire production run. The Ami and Citroën Dyane were ... ---
**Author:** ![Al128](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/al128/32/16541_2.png) [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6208 "2024-04-07T12:57:57Z")
[quote=“WildaBeast, post:6205, topic:688889”] [![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53636745205_a3d2a9751c_b.jpg%5B/quote%5D) ](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53636745205_a3d2a9751c_b.jpg%5B/quote%5D) interesting to see how once “normal” cars now seem odd with their (by today’s standards) huge window surfaces … I distinctly recall - when seeing this car for the first time - that looks like a tank with slots to peek out on top, but thats now what I’d call window… [![](https://media.cdn-jaguarlandrover.com/api/v2/images/78105/w/1600/h/900.jpg) ](https://media.cdn-jaguarlandrover.com/api/v2/images/78105/w/1600/h/900.jpg) today, that is a pretty normal design. ---
**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:** [April 9, 2024, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6209 "2024-04-09T09:33:13Z")
In central Texas yesterday after the total eclipse, while stuck in traffic leaving Kerrville TX, my wife and I were leaving the eclipse together with @FloatyGimpy and we saw this Pickman electric truck. I never saw one before. [[Album] Pickman electric truck, in central Texas after the total eclipse ![](https://i.imgur.com/hp4XP6R.jpeg?fb "Pickman electric truck, in central Texas after the total eclipse") ](https://imgur.com/gallery/G6jS6bX) ---
**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:** [April 9, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6210 "2024-04-09T15:40:14Z")
An old VW Bug, coming out of the snow for spring. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNDNSGhcUOYSO3Rmotg-BZjdpG7YJvfmWJkXiF7lAWye3XYIeM0GO_RTAh5BqN7voevVTWktgtvkhrkpi4xVdHE_5t1GW6-PoBLheX5Lx_NKz64VLaw=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/wjZHxW8ituwuNB6r9) ---
**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:** [April 9, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6211 "2024-04-09T20:32:02Z")
I saw something today. I have no idea what it was but when I turned around to look, there was a giant decal on it that said ‘Did you hurt your neck looking?’. I laughed. ---
**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:** [April 9, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6212 "2024-04-09T21:09:58Z")
> [@Al128](#): > > interesting to see how once “normal” cars now seem odd with their (by today’s standards) huge window surfaces … What strikes me are the thick sidewalls on the tires compared to the ones on modern cars. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6213 "2024-04-09T23:19:07Z")
I saw a Lotus lazily tooling down the middle lane of the expressway. Made it easy to draw up beside it and then get a glimpse in the mirror. Don’t know what model or year it was. My main thought was that it screamed, I’m a sports car and you’re not! ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6214 "2024-04-09T23:28:24Z")
Very cute and looks to be in good shape. I like the white sidewalls. I’m gonna go buy a creamsicle now. ---
**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:** [April 12, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6215 "2024-04-12T17:38:16Z")
Just in case you weren’t sure: [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczM6n5A65wExuUndUkZYxt-jVgM2x_LCloQilmkRh1JdqfepuQ8K9c7VBds9sPAMVHSYmRnF9SIb44wEpGORYMC68fsQ8VpqnjezgDvRaoq9_HByZMda=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Metsky") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/g2JZnFEXEDmjiaNM9) ---
**Author:** ![motu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/motu/32/259_2.png) [@motu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/motu)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6216 "2024-04-13T22:30:41Z")
Saw a very clean looking yellow VW bug today in traffic. ---
**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:** [April 14, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6217 "2024-04-14T11:23:10Z")
> [@motu](#): > > Saw a very clean looking yellow VW bug today in traffic. When I see those old VW Beetles today, I chuckle at the memories of when they were all over the place. They were everywhere! And they were so small, too! (From [vw.com](http://vw.com), An Ode to the Bug; [A history of the Volkswagen Beetle](https://www.vw.com/en/newsroom/lifestyle-and-heritage/an-ode-to-the-bug.html)) [![](https://i.imgur.com/U55CDwm.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/U55CDwm.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6218 "2024-04-14T17:44:26Z")
saw my first Tesla twuck the other night, parallel parked. It was frikin’ long; not sure if it’s longer than a regular pick-em up twuck or just it’s angles make it look long. It was also darker than I expected, though that coulda been a wrap but it looked more dark grey than silver. Also saw a '79 Lincoln Mark V, blown & 'Hot Wheels" decals on it. 😄 ---
**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:** [April 14, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6219 "2024-04-14T19:18:35Z")
The cyber truck is about a half foot shorter than the Mark V. So, yeah, that’s still really long. They’re both about 2 feet longer than a 2024 Continental. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6220 "2024-04-14T19:38:31Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > saw my first Tesla twuck the other night, parallel parked. I saw my first one Wednesday on my way back from a doctor’s appointment. I’ve seen pictures, but they’re even fuglier in person! ---
**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:** [April 14, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6221 "2024-04-14T23:10:56Z")
> [@motu](#): > > Saw a very clean looking yellow VW bug today in traffic. Meanwhile, I saw a very nice 1970s era VW Bus. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53654464293_198509efeb_b.jpg "VW Bus") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/66423490@N08/53654464293/) > [@Joey\_P](#): > > The cyber truck is about a half foot shorter than the Mark V. So, yeah, that’s still really long. > They’re both about 2 feet longer than a 2024 Continental. When I was in college someone on campus had a 1970s Continental. When it was parallel parked both the front bumper and rear bumper were hanging over the lines delineating the parking space. In other words the car was longer than the parking space. ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6222 "2024-04-15T00:54:37Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > I saw a very nice 1970s era VW Bus. My first car was one of those! ::swoon:: Mine was two-tone, white on canary yellow though. 1975 model. ---
**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:** [April 15, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6223 "2024-04-15T05:36:09Z")
I’m in Nice, France and there was a car show on the Promenade along the beach. Sat was older cars and supercars, Sunday was cars from popular culture. Lots of great car watching. My personal favorite was seeing and hearing the McClaren, the the MB Gulwing. [[26 new items added to shared album] Nice Cars ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPDwGbf1vBXhT6W--bDIKBj3GXjpExXiyx0brVEKUlLFQyCkd77p3bcxWpXGSNHHNvxV9vxUdVdgSU6rN5AYoAv8pQYZnaaGalBt7rqLUPGK--CnKhC=w600-h315-p-k "Nice Cars") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Mfw61uTBXN4WKCYK8) ---
**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:** [April 16, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6224 "2024-04-16T17:55:51Z")
The Mercedes Gullwing is beautiful. I hear they are tricky to get in to and out of, because of the wide door sill. I liked seeing the Autobianchi. It looks to me like a Bianchina Cabriolet series 3 F. It’s cool, in a quirky way. And the Porsche Carrera GT is sweet. Thanks for your pictures! ---
**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:** [April 16, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6225 "2024-04-16T22:18:15Z")
This morning a red, chrome-bumper Porsche 911 drove by the house. ---
**Author:** ![motu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/motu/32/259_2.png) [@motu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/motu)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/6226 "2024-04-16T23:07:31Z")
My second car was a VW Bus. It was tri-tone, faded white, faded canary and asymmetrical riveted metal plates along most of the bottom of the body. I bought the van from a high school teacher who married and summered in Guatemala. I don’t remember where he bought it but it went from Guatemala to Chicago, or vice versa at least once, maybe more. The exhaust had a long piece of aluminum gutter downspout band-clamped to it. I assume most of these modifications were done in Guatemala but I am sure the teacher installed the mount for a propane cylinder and reflective heater. The “heating” duct from the rear engine to the front was non-existent. Gas gauge did not work, I kept a 10-speed bicycle in the back. I know I had to use it at least once maybe twice. It passed emissions testing because I don’t think much exhaust was making it to the sensor they inserted in the exhaust back then. I miss that VW but after a total electrical meltdown, I did not see any worth in throwing repair money at this poor beast. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=310) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=312)