The "I just saw a...." thread

[RacingManiac]

If you watched Deadwood you'll know how to pronounce that...

Saw a DBS convertible today...

[NSXType-R]

Many years back I saw a Lamborghini LM002 just chilling on a street in Manhattan.

Probably one of the rarer cars I've ever seen.

[Kitdy]

Saw a DBS convertible today...

Musta been from out of state.

[RacingManiac]

Musta been from out of state.

You say that, but an Aston dealer is right down the street, and there are plenty of people who still drive really expensive cars here....

Rich people are still bloody rich in Michigan...

[Kitdy]

You say that, but an Aston dealer is right down the street, and there are plenty of people who still drive really expensive cars here....

Rich people are still bloody rich in Michigan...

I know, I jest.

They just don't live in Detroit proper.

[franfran]

I once saw a near new Lamborghini (don't ask me what model, as I don't know how to tell one from another) in Abbotsford in Sydney's inner west, with a two tone late 1950s Wolseley parked directly behind it, pointy tailfins and all. It was a slightly surreal scene.....

[franfran]

Here's a few more photos from the Castagne Festival:

[Kitdy]

I saw what must have been an imported Fiat Coupe at a dealership; I seem to recall having seen one before, but that was probably in Scotland. 2X R8, 2X G Wagen, including one what was blinged out with bright orange stripes. Also, a typically sublime Duc Sport Classic.

As I mentioned in the other thread, I also dropped by the Collector's Studio again, this time with a friend. The 1948 Targa Florio trohpy is still listed for sale as it has been for several years at 75 grand. A small selection of highlites include: Enzo's Ferrari's suit, a lot of beautiful race worn gear - a Jack Brabham helmet, Jim Clark Gulf race suit, a Universal watch worn by Tazio Nuvolari, and Tag Heuer 6000 owned by Ayrton Senna both listed at 55k CAD, as well as tons of other F1 paraphernalia, beautiful posters and original artwork, and some breathtaking (and breathtakingly expensive) large scale models.

I recommend any car/racing enthusiast visit this place if they are in the GTA.

[RacingManiac]

I saw a Merc SLS and a Audi R8 on the way back from Formula North in Barrie...

[Kitdy]

I saw a Merc SLS and a Audi R8 on the way back from Formula North in Barrie...

Dolla dolla bills spreading out to Barrie now.

TO seems to have a lot of GT-Rs, R8s, and SLSs speaking specifically in the exotics arena.

[RacingManiac]

I need to know where you hang out lol....I don't see that many exotics even when I lived there....

I saw an Abarth autocrossing today, and a De Tomaso Pantera doing the same....

[Kitdy]

I need to know where you hang out lol....I don't see that many exotics even when I lived there....

I saw an Abarth autocrossing today, and a De Tomaso Pantera doing the same....

Well, we went to Hemmingway's to eat a pub lunch on the patio, then checked out Ferrari/Maserati of Toronto from the street (saw my second FF - very, very ugly), then to C Studio on Yorkville street.

Where I see most of the exotic/old stuff is typically between south Etobicoke (the Kingsway et al) and the downtown core; on the Gardiner, Queensway, and when I am doing deliveries downtown pretty much everywhere. On the 427 and 401 some nice stuff passes in the opposing lanes from time to time.

There are also a few exotic dealers and many car repairs shops around the Queensway and in between Kipling and Islington south of Bloor. An Ur-Quattro is currently in the big Car Repair Area as my friend and I just dubbed it in that quadrant bound by Bloor/Dundas, Kipling, Islington, and the Queensway.

Caliber and GTA Autos are nearby there too.

Sorry for all the local TO talk others.

If you keep your eyes open, have good peripheral vision, and can spot the shapes/headlights form a distance with of the corner of your eye, you can catch a crapload of pricey stuff there.

Not sure I have seen an Abarth yet, but there are flocks of 500s. A Pantera is a nice sight; and a better sound.

[RacingManiac]

Making up for lack of actual Formula SAE competition pictures, pictures from Formula North...

Album on Picasa/Google+:
https://plus.google.com/photos/10410...29063473053425

[f6fhellcat13]

Haha, of course the Finns showed up.
I like very few cars with Audi badges, but that is one of them.

[RacingManiac]

They were on a long trip...I think Akron hosted them a week before FSAE, they stayed in Akron until Formula North this week, and they are finally going home after this....I think all in all they spent 5 weeks in US. This will also be their last gas car....they are going to Formula Electric too...