# 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:** 68
**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:** [October 14, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1342 "2016-10-14T18:41:24Z")
> [@swampspruce](#): > > But tell me the bikes are OK! Glad you weren’t hurt **Telemark**! No bikes on the rack this time. Last time one bike was on but it survived unscathed. Off to the collision shop for an estimate. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1343 "2016-10-14T22:03:03Z")
Glad you’re OK. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1344 "2016-10-14T22:05:00Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > Once again, our hitch mounted bike rack gave its life to protect mine. Nice rack! ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1345 "2016-10-15T05:38:55Z")
> [@Mama\_Zappa](#): > > This is more “least interesting” than “most interesting”, but remarkable for its unexpected sheer blandness: > > Some kind of Maserati. White. At a glance, could easily have been mistaken for any number of generic sedans like an Accord, as it had that same bland rounded-corner sedan look. I’m a middle aged guy… I guess by saying “middle” age I plan to live to 110. I have old man eyes, and even I could tell a Maserati Quattroporte over a Honda Accord in a half a second or less even without my glasses. I did see a transport truck with eight cars wrapped in plastic covers with Maserati printed on the side so I suppose I could almost agree with you that time. My wife however would probably agree and happily go shopping for a new mini-van with you (the deciding factor is the number of cup holders apparently.) ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2016, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1346 "2016-10-15T07:38:17Z")
Maserati Ghibli. Ya know how the “Mercedes in the Wal-Mart parking lot” is now common? This was in a Wal-Mart parking lot - real close to the door, parked across two “No Parking” slots. I was wondering who had adopted the old Buick trick of fate exhaust ports on the hood. Suspected a kit for a VW chassis. I know a store like this pulls in over a million a day, but this was a bit flashy for the store. ---
**Author:** ![Enola\_Straight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dec6dc/32.png) [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1347 "2016-10-15T17:03:21Z")
A Stanley Steamer! [![](http://www.stanleysteamers.com/Ads/genges/63-1.JPG) ](http://www.stanleysteamers.com/Ads/genges/63-1.JPG) ---
**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 15, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1348 "2016-10-15T20:28:30Z")
> [@Enola\_Straight](#): > > A Stanley Steamer! > [http://www.stanleysteamers.com/Ads/genges/63-1.JPG](http://www.stanleysteamers.com/Ads/genges/63-1.JPG) Very cool. A Ford Anglia 105E, right-hand drive, like this one: [Ford Anglia - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Anglia#/media/File%3A1967.ford.anglia.arp.750pix.jpg) In Mountain View CA. ---
**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 16, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1349 "2016-10-16T00:30:55Z")
Also today in Mountain View, an early 80s Toyota Supra. All yellow, very clean. ---
**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:** [October 16, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1350 "2016-10-16T00:47:33Z")
Gold '65 GTO. Looked nice, it was driving the opposite direction so didn’t get too good a look but at a glance it looked clean and straight. ---
**Author:** ![urban1a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e47c2d/32.png) [@urban1a](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urban1a)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1351 "2016-10-16T01:53:04Z")
I saw it on Youtube today. It’s an [s-Cargo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxa3NY9_Ss8) (video here). The guy in the video calls it the ugliest car every made but I believe that that honor goes to the 2cv (although the headlights on the s-Cardo remind me a bit of the 2cv). There are a few other videos of the car there, also. Bob ---
**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:** [October 16, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1352 "2016-10-16T03:10:56Z")
In Willow Glen today, a 1963(?) [Ford Falcon Ranchero](https://goo.gl/photos/wCq59KqJpk86mGfr5). ---
**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:** [October 16, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1353 "2016-10-16T21:57:09Z")
Good day today, saw a few nice cars out enjoying the fine fall weather. The first was the best, a first generation (1967-69) Chevy Camaro SS in great condition. The driver even floored it after we went by to show what it had under the hood. Next was a second generation (1960-64) Ford Galaxy convertible, not in pristine condition but nice enought. With the top down the driver looked like he was having a great time. Finally a cherry red Series 2 (2001-2011) Lotus Elise in perfect condition. Looks fast even when stopped 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:** [October 17, 2016, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1354 "2016-10-17T12:20:21Z")
I love the Lotus Elise, it’s a beautiful car. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1355 "2016-10-18T17:32:04Z")
> [@Spud](#): > > I’m a middle aged guy… I guess by saying “middle” age I plan to live to 110. I have old man eyes, and even I could tell a Maserati Quattroporte over a Honda Accord in a half a second or less even without my glasses. > > I did see a transport truck with eight cars wrapped in plastic covers with Maserati printed on the side so I suppose I could almost agree with you that time. > > My wife however would probably agree and happily go shopping for a new mini-van with you (the deciding factor is the number of cup holders apparently.) From directly behind, it was not at all distinctive looking unless you look fairly closely (which I, not feeling like committing vehicular homicide, couldn’t do). Certainly put it next to more generic sedans and it would look a bit different - for one thing, the body was a bit wider than the window / roof section, like it had wide hips or something - but with the name Maserati you expect it to look really sporty and stylin’. And I admit I’m with your wife - OK, not a minivan any more but I lurves me my generic Honda CR/V and would happily get a new one when the time comes. To be fair, if you’re seating 5 in that thing, it does NOT have adequate cupholder space. I’d recommend looking for a vehicle with plenty of power outlets 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:** [October 18, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1356 "2016-10-18T17:38:40Z")
Yesterday I saw one of the [L.L. Bean boot cars.](http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/18/l-l-bean-celebrates-century-of-mucking-about-with-bootmobile-w/) In upstate NY. ---
**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:** [October 18, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1357 "2016-10-18T17:39:23Z")
A Jeep Comanche pick up, past produced 20 years ago, hauling a bunch of junk. ---
**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 18, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1358 "2016-10-18T22:00:41Z")
Just a bunch of Spec Racer Fords this weekend along with assorted other race cars. ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1359 "2016-10-18T22:30:43Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > I love the Lotus Elise, it’s a beautiful car. I miss mine. Some days, at least. ---
**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 19, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1360 "2016-10-19T02:45:36Z")
Maserati Ghibli - a pretty car. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889/1361 "2016-10-19T18:57:45Z")
Chevy El Camino from the early to mid 80’s. It looked like it was being cared for pretty well, the driver appeared to be younger than the car. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=67) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-interesting-car-you-saw-today/688889.md?page=69)