Cars that make your jaw drop.

[Rtmac]

Ferrari's, as with most european sports cars, give me a bad case of e.d.

But, to each their own.

 

[budman]

This Euro gets me going.

Speaks class vs look at my junk because I got this car. At least to me. Could I would I if I could.

Certainly less “look at Me” than a Ferrari, Lambo or Vette IMO.

I don’t consider most Porsches look at me status either I suppose.

 

[Rtmac]

I would love to have that car...
so I could sell it and buy a half dozen cool cars.

 

[Lonster]

Fortuna Auto Expo
Saturday was the annual Fortuna Auto Expo in Fortuna, CA.
Here's a small FB sampling of some of the vehicles.
They also have a GREA swap meet, vintage tractor display and a 'hit and miss' display/show.
Something for everyone.

 

[augustiron]

I am fired up

My family committed to join me for the weekend at Hot August nights in Reno in 2 weeks

I am ordering 4 matching mullet wigs and ridiculous sunglasses for us to wear together as we peruse fine American muscle cars all weekend in 95 degree heat

 

[Rtmac]

They can take the mullet off of me, but they can never take the mullet out of me.

 

[augustiron]

Hell yeah

 

[Sharxfan]

My dream was to someday run a car during Hot August Nights. Did do some cruising for Grafitti Nights in Modesto. Fun times as I had changed the radiator and forgot to put the fan shroud back on, not realizing how important it is in keeping an engine cool at low speeds. Spent the 90 degree night cruising with the cars heater on high so the engine didn't overheat.

 

[augustiron]

I went to the closing Saturday night last year with some non-car friends as a last minute unplanned trip

we just sat outside at a restaurant/bar patio right on south Virginia St in midtown, about a mile from downtown and were treated to a front row seat cruise parade all evening with food and drinks delivered to us. Winning.

Then we walked downtown to the south Virginia bridge for a while. I remember being dizzy from all the exhaust fumes in our faces as everyone loved revving it up on the bridge for the spectators.

Good times.

This year I'm going to look at the calendar of events and pick out a few specific shows/cruises to check out, but will definitely return to South Virginia to grab a table outside for dinner and drinks

Edit to add: My non-car friends had an absolute blast, they couldn't believe the variety, creativity, and energy of the custom car cruise.
So many cool different rigs, and some absolutely ground pounding powerful hotrods driving by.
It is so much cooler to hear them running and moving than just to look at them in a parking lot, But you can catch a lot more detail in the parking lots

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

 

[Rtmac]

Hot August nights in Reno in 2 weeks

If my oldsmobile had a/c, I'd be there.

 

[budman]

That sounds like a good time.. except the dizzy part.

 

[augustiron]

That sounds like a good time.. except the dizzy part.

Well, I was very very excited at the whole thing and having a great time, plus I had just spent the previous 2 hours at a tequila bar and restaurant also, so there's that...

Excitement + mucho tequila + hours of non-catalyzied exhaust in my face...
Yeah, a bit hazy in the head and a mild headache the next morning haha

 

[augustiron]

If my oldsmobile had a/c, I'd be there.

90% of the cars there have no ac.
It robs HP, ya know!!

 

[Rtmac]

90% of the cars there have no ac.

Gutting all the non-working a/c parts seemed like a good idea at the time.

 

[Sharxfan]

90% of the cars there have no ac.
It robs HP, ya know!!

almost adds as much HP as stickers.

Rtmac just yell AC on high and roll the windows all the way down. Been there done that.

 

[Rtmac]

Rtmac just yell AC on high and roll the windows all the way down. Been there done that.

It's a convertible. Which actually makes it worse on a hot day... top up or down.
It gets most of it's miles in the spring and fall.

 

[augustiron]

Do it, just for the scene.

Park the car during the heat of the day and check out everybody else's rides and bask in pre-emissions American Glory in beautiful downtown Reno

about 7:00 p.m. get out, and drop the top and cruise around until 11:00

There is a six-page schedule of events covering from this Saturday until 8/8 !!!

 

[Rtmac]

I can barely get my wife to get in that car in the summer. Black cloth tops are rough on hot days. Instead of up/down, the conv top switch should be bake/broil.

 

[bikewanker]

I’ve been in town on errands and never actually stopped to look at the cars other than those driving around. Committed to some forum motorcycle thing on the 8th but might try to combine an Art Town event with some muscle era autos if they overlap.

 

[Enchanter]

 

[Enchanter]

 

[FLH03RIDER]

Spotted in Dublin, new Rolls Royce Spectre Coupe. Pulled up next to me as the stoplight was about to change. Only got this quick pic and then it was gone!
And the center caps do not rotate with the wheels.
.

 

[budman]

That tint looks illegal.

That AV gas pic is a bit of a mind bender. I like that whatever it is posted right before it too.

 

[Lucky Jones]

I like that whatever it is posted right before it too.

Ferrari330 GTC, I think. Similar to:

1966 Ferrari 330 GTC

Bid for the chance to own a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #213,584.

bringatrailer.com

 

[MC BumSlap]

Seen yesterday going NB on 19th Avenue in SF. Lamborghini Aventador SV. It was loud AF too.