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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 27, 2018 18:52:26 GMT
Couple of spots today. First was an XK8 on the M80. It was beside me at one point and I thought how good looking it still seems from the side. It then pulled ahead of me and pulled over so it was directly ahed, and .. .. .. GOD, it's a fat munter from the rear isn't it? Really not nice at all.
Lunchtime provided a female person of indeterminate age thrashing a C63 estate - not seen one of those before I don't think.
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Post by Tim on Mar 28, 2018 8:45:47 GMT
Was that a Mk1 XK8 - the one that looks like an updated E Type?
I saw an early series 1 Lotus Elise yesterday evening.
Looked nice.
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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 28, 2018 10:14:08 GMT
Was that a Mk1 XK8 - the one that looks like an updated E Type?I saw an early series 1 Lotus Elise yesterday evening. Looked nice. It was, yes, just even more bulbous-looking than an E-Type. |
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Post by Tim on Mar 28, 2018 11:09:44 GMT
I much prefer the look of the subsequent one.
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Post by ChrisM on Mar 29, 2018 12:57:39 GMT
... an i3 plugged into an EV charging point in a Watford car park... I think it's the first time I've seen an EV plugged in and recharging
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 3, 2018 19:56:28 GMT
Two McLaren 570's at the weekend, far apart and on different days, but both in sunny (!) Perthshire. I liked the orange variant while Herself preferred the grey. Each to their own nd all that.  |
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Post by Tim on Apr 4, 2018 9:46:35 GMT
... an i3 plugged into an EV charging point in a Watford car park... I think it's the first time I've seen an EV plugged in and recharging
I see a lot of them here in Dundee - there are numerous charging points along the front as you head towards the Tay Bridge. There are always a couple of Renault Zoes or Prius and last week there was some bloke plugging in his Porsche Cayenne hybrid.
I think Dundee has the most per head of population.
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Post by rodge on Apr 4, 2018 13:48:08 GMT
An Aston Martin DB4 drove past me yesterday. The bonnet had been removed- I assume for maintenance, but the car and engine looked immaculate.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Apr 9, 2018 11:21:00 GMT
... an i3 plugged into an EV charging point in a Watford car park... I think it's the first time I've seen an EV plugged in and recharging A few neighbours have Outlander PHEV's and Leafs that they charge from a box on the garage wall, our local Sainsburys has a couple of charging points that always seem to have at least one car charging, our local IKEA always has a couple on charge and of course the local council offices always have a few charging. The only EV I've not seen charging is a Tesla. |
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Post by Tim on Apr 9, 2018 13:11:56 GMT
Ferrari day yesterday - I saw a pale blue 355 cab with the roof up, a bright red 550/575 and a hideous bright yellow FF. Yuk.
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 10, 2018 20:26:53 GMT
Saw what I'm fairly sure was an Alfa 145 today. God knows the last time I saw one of them - if ever!
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Post by Alex on Apr 11, 2018 10:38:32 GMT
I saw a 288 GTO on Monday afternoon in Sutton. Sounded epic and looked it too.
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Post by Tim on Apr 12, 2018 11:46:49 GMT
Heading home through rural North East Fife at about 9:30 last night I caught up with a fully liveried, late 80s Ford Crown Victoria cop car.
I followed it for about 3 miles before turning off at home and I'd guess he probably used a gallon of fuel in that distance judging by the old fashioned smell coming from the car.
Lovely.
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Post by humphreythepug on Apr 15, 2018 11:53:02 GMT
3L Lupo this morning.
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Post by ChrisM on Apr 15, 2018 20:13:05 GMT
I saw a Lancia Ypsilon yesterday and another one today (definitely not the same car). I can't recall the last time I saw one, must be years and years ago
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Post by humphreythepug on Apr 15, 2018 21:13:22 GMT
Forgot one from a few days ago; a Vignale Mondeo estate, the first (and probably the last) Vignale that I've seen on the road.
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 16, 2018 17:46:47 GMT
Forgot about the Overfinch Defender I saw at the weekend, in a convoy with three other "ordinary" versions. Didn't look as blingy as these type of things usually do. Then today, on the way to work, a rather nice looking XJS giving it beans up one of the longer hills on my commute. Sadly, too far away to get a good look or listen, so no idea what engine it had.
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Post by ChrisM on Apr 16, 2018 20:23:37 GMT
Another Ypsilon today, when I was getting close to home after work, what's going on ??
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Post by Alex on Apr 17, 2018 4:54:48 GMT
Another Ypsilon today, when I was getting close to home after work, what's going on ?? Maybe you’ve accidentally driven over to Italy? |
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Post by Tim on Apr 17, 2018 12:39:19 GMT
I saw a Fiat 124 Spider at the weekend, the first I've spotted.
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Post by humphreythepug on Apr 17, 2018 20:06:22 GMT
Been meaning to post up for ages that I've seen regularly one of the new Maybachs (S Class based) recently; lovely polished wheels.
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Post by rodge on Apr 18, 2018 4:52:16 GMT
Saw one of the new BMW 6 Series last week.
I’ve not been keeping up to date with them but thought it looked ok.
Also a Facebook friend in Canada put up a photo from her childhood, with some of her dads cars in it.
A Countach and a Dino! Nice...
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 18, 2018 6:08:57 GMT
Noticed there are some new (to me!) charging points in the technology park I pass to and from work. Yesterday there were two Outlander PHEVs and an i8 charging up; I presume there must be some sort of warning chime or something to prevent driving away still plugged in? I ask because both Mitsi's were reversed in against the charging poles.
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Post by Tim on Apr 18, 2018 10:02:56 GMT
The Mitsi charge point is beside the petrol flap on the drivers side so you'd probably have to be a muppet to drive away with it still attached!
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Post by humphreythepug on Apr 18, 2018 13:03:31 GMT
The ZOE cannot be started with the charge lead still plugged in, so I should imagine other electric and PHEV style cars will have a similar set up.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2018 15:27:46 GMT
Toyota Supra in good nick for its age. Parked up though.
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 18, 2018 20:20:27 GMT
The Mitsi charge point is beside the petrol flap on the drivers side so you'd probably have to be a muppet to drive away with it still attached! Saw one of them again today; black cable against a black post, maybe not the easiest thing to see! The ZOE cannot be started with the charge lead still plugged in, so I should imagine other electric and PHEV style cars will have a similar set up. I imagine they will, yes. The i8 charge port appeared to be right in front of the N/S door mirror - a lot harder to notice f there was no warning light/sound. |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 19, 2018 21:10:15 GMT
Mitsubishi GTO. Forgot how nice they were.
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Post by humphreythepug on Apr 20, 2018 9:14:57 GMT
Bristol Blenheim yetserday, they do look shit and like a bad kit car but it's still nice to see one.
Morgan Aero 8 this morning.
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 20, 2018 10:01:20 GMT
The Mitsi charge point is beside the petrol flap on the drivers side so you'd probably have to be a muppet to drive away with it still attached! Saw one of them again today; black cable against a black post, maybe not the easiest thing to see! The ZOE cannot be started with the charge lead still plugged in, so I should imagine other electric and PHEV style cars will have a similar set up. I imagine they will, yes. The i8 charge port appeared to be right in front of the N/S door mirror - a lot harder to notice f there was no warning light/sound. Managed a better look at this yesterday (sitting in a queue!) and I now see it's just in front of the A-pillar base. Without sitting in it though, I have no idea if the cable is visible from the drivers seat. Moot point I suppose, given the warning klaxon or whatever! |
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