Automobiles

[TTX1]

Impressive in almost any context, but it takes a special type of individual to own one outside of France.

Or possibly in France, at this point...

[Too Tall]

The suspension system is a modern wonder.

[dpcompt]

I just saw the most espensive new car I have ever seen in person, a Pagani Huayra, with new car sticker plates. 3 mil. For you socialists out there, start whining. I am a total computer novice and can't send pics, but you can see this masterpiece on Facebook: Cars and Coffee Folsom. Forgetting about the social arguments regarding a 3mil car, this thing is a masterpiece of modern, structural engineering. Carbon fiber everywhere. A nice little AMG V12 Turbo. Incidentally included in the price is some limited maintenance (LOL).

[rwsaunders]

Back when Nissan was Datsun...

[Too Tall]

That's got to be a miracle. A 240Z with no rust. Hmm

[sbornia]

Just spent the last week around Newport Beach, CA...holy mother of...I've never seen so many Range Rovers in one place. Every few minutes, another one on the road or parked. Plenty of exotics, too. Daughter and I visited the Ferrari store for a few minutes of cheap fun, this is about one-third of the total inventory:

[jerk]

Back when Nissan was Datsun...

those Panasport wheels are fucking awesome. I love those wheels.

[j44ke]

Met the lady who drives this around when she showed up in the parking area next to our rental "barn" in Hillsdale with a flat on a Sunday late afternoon about a month or so ago. No garage open, so after she gave the car a kick (literally) I got out my bike pump and a few minutes later we had a reasonable amount of air in the tire and off she went. This is the cleanest I've seen it. Usually it is covered with dirt. The owner seemed pretty energetic in a damn the torpedos sort of way.

[robin3mj]

Speaking of 240s, saw this on Uncrate this week.
Like a Singer/Icon for Datsuns.


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My dad had a 210 when I was little and I remember him pointing out the 240 at the dealership one time.

[rwsaunders]

It's not everyday that you spot a Berlinetta on the street. I got a chuckle from the hotel doorman when I commented that the owner might as well have parked the car in his/her room.

[Lionel]

Hum, classy.

I got passed on my bike yesterday by a 348 GTB. Still loving that car and it sounded so good.

[Jason Musgrave]

Back when Nissan was Datsun...

Be still my heart!! #swoon

[dpcompt]

Be still my heart!! #swoon

I wonder if that car is a product of Nissan's 240z restoration program. A few years ago Nissan offered a service to restore Datsun 240z's. They were "frame up restorations" including drivetrain.

[dgaddis]

If anyone wants a JDM right hand drive 70something 240Z a buddy of mine in Chattanooga has one for sale. I can get you more info if you want it.

The yellow Ferrari posted earlier, I just bought one of those this weekend. On GranTurismo.

EDIT: Actually it's a '79 280ZX - 1979 Datsun 28zx JDM - Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles - Chattanooga, Tennessee - Marketplace | Facebook

[Jason Musgrave]

I wonder if that car is a product of Nissan's 240z restoration program. A few years ago Nissan offered a service to restore Datsun 240z's. They were "frame up restorations" including drivetrain.

There was one here at the Cars and Coffee at Road Scholars a while back that at first look was restored...but no, it had just been taken REALLY good care of it's whole life and was all original. Same orange as this one, he wanted $30k for it.

[nahtnoj]

The Datsun hat sitting on the center console is a nice touch.

[Saab2000]

Not that it's a cool car or anything, but I made the mistake of driving an Audi Q7 today. There's a local, late model used one and it's been babied and even has winter tires. So an astute owner who knows cars. It's almost like he ordered the car for me because it pretty much has all the options I'd buy if I bought a new one.

It's quite a sled and opening and closing the doors feels like opening and closing a bank vault.

Decisions, decisions.......... Tall wagon.

[j44ke]

Nope.

[sailor]

We have a 2015 Q7 TDI. It is a very nice car, comfortable and tows really well but it is heavy and does not hide it. I don't mind driving it especially on the highway, but I am always happy to switch back to my 325 wagon. I can't imagine buying one if we didn't need the space and towing capacity when there is so much out there that is way more fun and cheaper to own.

Not that it's a cool car or anything, but I made the mistake of driving an Audi Q7 today. There's a local, late model used one and it's been babied and even has winter tires. So an astute owner who knows cars. It's almost like he ordered the car for me because it pretty much has all the options I'd buy if I bought a new one.

It's quite a sled and opening and closing the doors feels like opening and closing a bank vault.

Decisions, decisions.......... Tall wagon.

[Blue Jays]

”...It's almost like he ordered the car for me because it pretty much has all the options I'd buy if I bought a new one...”

Did the previous owner even skip the silly sunroof option?