Other Exotics Spotted In The Wild

[OverlandMan]

My thought with this thread is to post pics of other exotics (ie: Ferrari, Lotus, Afla Romeo, etc) that we come across ourselves; however, not necessarily newer and/or more common stuff.

There's a place next to my office that seems to have some pretty cool stuff sitting outside from time to time.

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The first one is a Ferrari 365 GT I believe. The second one is a 512 BB or BBi. The third one I'm not sure about.

[OverlandMan]

Here's a Ferrari 328 GTS I saw last month at Coffee & Cars in Dallas.

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I've never seen one with this color combination (blue exterior & white leather interior)

[OverlandMan]

Ok last one for today... Here's a BMW M1 I saw last summer.

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[Mark D]

Not sure how 'wild' these sightings are but here are a few from a local octoberfest meet back in 2011. They were featuring exotics so some high end cars actually showed up. I wish I would have taken more, there were some really cool cars further down the line. Up in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin it's pretty rare to see anything like this. The orange NSX was built by some famous builder in CA that did the widebody conversion. Not sure what the story was on the blue Pantera. Way down the line you can see the rear wing of a yellow F40.

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Also saw this in at a Joe's Crab Shack in San Diego. I guess Ghostbusters gotta eat too :hihi2:

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[Victor]

Ok last one for today... Here's a BMW M1 I saw last summer.

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This is a very rare sight! It's also Giugiaro's design, like the D. It's looks like it's sitting lower than a Delorean.

Very interesting. Thank you for the pictures.

[Rich_NYS]

From this past Sunday:

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[Jimmyvonviggle]

I like this thread, but I think it's cooler if the pictures are not from car shows but actual "in the wild" photos. Even better if you can take a picture of the exotic with your DeLorean.

[Jonathan]

I hadn't checked back on this website until I saw your thread here Jeff, but apparently we have our own category now.

http://www.exoticspotter.com/delorean/

The lengths some of the photo takers go to get the shots is a little scary...

[Rich_NYS]

From this past Sunday:

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Jonathan, these pics are from the place I stopped for gas....you were a few days early & missed the ferrari-sighting! :biggrin:

[Rich_NYS]

I hadn't checked back on this website until I saw your thread here Jeff, but apparently we have our own category now.

http://www.exoticspotter.com/delorean/

The lengths some of the photo takers go to get the shots is a little scary...

Pretty cool.... :rock_on:

[Mike C.]

In a couple of weeks is the annual Exotic Car Festival down in Central FL. If any of you attend, you will see enough exotics to last you quite a while.


I think growing up in South Florida really ruined the "exotic" of exotic cars for me. I'd go grocery shopping and see lamborghini's, ferraris, etc... on a daily basis. Plus growing up near the Auto Toy Store and being near all the big ballers in Miami and Palm Beach sorta makes you numb to the effect.

I will say though it is still cool to see an OLDER exotic running around. Everyone has to have the newest and greatest... alot don't appreciate the older stuff.

[Jimmyvonviggle]

In a couple of weeks is the annual Exotic Car Festival down in Central FL. If any of you attend, you will see enough exotics to last you quite a while.


I think growing up in South Florida really ruined the "exotic" of exotic cars for me. I'd go grocery shopping and see lamborghini's, ferraris, etc... on a daily basis. Plus growing up near the Auto Toy Store and being near all the big ballers in Miami and Palm Beach sorta makes you numb to the effect.

I will say though it is still cool to see an OLDER exotic running around. Everyone has to have the newest and greatest... alot don't appreciate the older stuff.

That's like saying "I grew up in the playboy mansion, all those naked women, gets boring after awhile". But I know what you mean, seeing an old classic car also gets me more excited than seeing a new sports car.

[NightFlyer]

I will say though it is still cool to see an OLDER exotic running around. Everyone has to have the newest and greatest... alot don't appreciate the older stuff.

Agree 100%. I could care less about Murciélagos, Aventadors, Gallardos, etc, but LOVE it when I see a Countach, Jalpa, Urraco, Espada, etc.

[Dangermouse]

Agreed, car show "spots" are Fish in a Barrel type things.

In the Wild, is stumbling across one in a parking lot, at an intersection, the older are rarer, the better.

[AugustneverEnds]

In a couple of weeks is the annual Exotic Car Festival down in Central FL. If any of you attend, you will see enough exotics to last you quite a while.


I think growing up in South Florida really ruined the "exotic" of exotic cars for me. I'd go grocery shopping and see lamborghini's, ferraris, etc... on a daily basis. Plus growing up near the Auto Toy Store and being near all the big ballers in Miami and Palm Beach sorta makes you numb to the effect.

I will say though it is still cool to see an OLDER exotic running around. Everyone has to have the newest and greatest... alot don't appreciate the older stuff.

I have the opposite affliction, growing up and living in Upstate New York means you don't see exotics often at all. So ANY interesting car here garners attention. I agree though that older exotics are much more of a thrill to see out and about on an ordinary day. I think I did snap some pics of a DeTomaso Mangusta on my old cell phone, try to see if I can find it and upload them.

[Jonathan]

Not quite the same as exotic women or sports cars, but something that hasn't lost it's wow factor for me is the CN Tower in Toronto. I've lived in and around the area for much of my life, but to this day I still look up and marvel at it when I'm there standing under it. Unique, rare and historic is a nice combination.

[DL4567]

Not quite the same as exotic women or sports cars, but something that hasn't lost it's wow factor for me is the CN Tower in Toronto. I've lived in and around the area for much of my life, but to this day I still look up and marvel at it when I'm there standing under it. Unique, rare and historic is a nice combination.


A fellow Torontonian! I feel the exact same way every time I visit that thing. :thumbup:

[Dangermouse]

I recall a few years ago reading an article in Automobile magazine about this sort of exotic car spotting. While we are all car fans, this was the first time I had seen someone taking it to this level (much like trainspotters), posting his pictures on FerrariChat. It was of particular interest as the car-spotter was based here in Atlanta and he referenced places that I drove by on occasion.

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0907_carspotter_doug_demuro/

The car-spotter in question was called Doug DeMuro, who has gone on to start his own car spotting forum (Chasing Exotics) after a successful spell on F-Chat. He segued that into an on-line blog and he has recently started writing directly for Jalopnik

http://www.chasingexotics.com/forum/forum.php

So there is money to be made in this game, perhaps 10s of dollars. And worldwide fame, obviously.

[Jimmyvonviggle]

Not quite the same as exotic women or sports cars, but something that hasn't lost it's wow factor for me is the CN Tower in Toronto. I've lived in and around the area for much of my life, but to this day I still look up and marvel at it when I'm there standing under it. Unique, rare and historic is a nice combination.

You have to start another thread, exotic buildings from around the world.

[SoCalDMC12]

Cool thread... love car spotting!

Here are a few... a beautiful Citroen at school, a Ford GT cruising the 'hood, and a Dino (caught this one driving during RUSH HOUR in LA!).
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[OverlandMan]

Diablo next door today

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[dmcerik]

saw this one the other day when I was leaving work in Beverly Hills.

[pezzonovante88]

saw this one the other day when I was leaving work in Beverly Hills.

I was there last week and saw a few of those bad boys, too!

[SoCalDMC12]

Good day for car spotting. A guy in a Ferrari Maranello pulled up beside me to give me the thumbs up, then I saw this Lamborghini at a light!26115

[DavidProehl]

Saw this when out on a walk tonight, the owner was working on it. It counts as an exotic right? The guy said he also owned a DeLorean a decade or so back that he painted blue.

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Here is his website: http://batbuilder.com/

[Ryan S.]

Holy cow batman!!! Wow. Those are just amazing. That guy has some talent.:notworthy:


Saw this when out on a walk tonight, the owner was working on it. It counts as an exotic right? The guy said he also owned a DeLorean a decade or so back that he painted blue.

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Here is his website: http://batbuilder.com/

[Roman Legion]

I spotted a red Acura NSX yesterday, an Aston Martin, a Dodge Viper, many unknown older cars and the day before I spotted a yellow Lotus Esprit. No pictures, but I have to admit, it was cool seeing them (Mainly cool for the NSX and Esprit, really).

[Mike F]

Here are a few that I saw at Caffeine & Octane in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago. Like Mark D mentioned a while ago in his post, not sure how "wild" these sightings are, since you kind of expect to see some pretty cool stuff there. I can't say I ever expected to see one of these, though:

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It's crazy how an SLS almost fades into the background when it's sitting next to an XJ220!

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I know an Opel GT may not be that exotic, but it's definitely one of my all-time favorites. This one was absolutely gorgeous.

[Dangermouse]

You are In atlanta now?

Didn't know there was a XJ220 in town.

[Mike F]

You are In atlanta now?

Didn't know there was a XJ220 in town.

No, just visiting some friends for the weekend. We wanted to catch the Dream Cars exhibit at the High, and we figured we'd time it so it lined up with C & O. Made it a car-filled weekend!

Would definitely enjoy living up there, though. It's a fairly short drive from where we are, so we try to make weekend trips up there whenever we can.

[DL4567]

An XJ220 at Caffeine and Octane?!?!?!?!?!?! No fair! I just went the previous month for only the 3rd time in 3 years, and that would have been nice to see. Oh well, at least I got to see the one on consignment at Ferrari of Atlanta a couple years ago.

[MML]

Spotted this F Type today...

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[SIMid]

Spotted this F Type today...

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Not a fan of Jags, but this is REALLY NICE!!! Either one of these or an Aston DB9

[Domi]

The new F-Type is really beautiful :)

[Dangermouse]

Spotted this F Type today...


http://i.imgur.com/8P6RRcC.jpg




the person in the black car is thinking "holy crap, an F-type and a DeLorean !!!!

[MML]

the person in the black car is thinking "holy crap, an F-type and a DeLorean !!!!

You know the funniest part, when I was over taking a pic of the Jag someone else was snapping away at my car... and he didn't go near the Jag!

[MML]

The new F-Type is really beautiful :)

Yeah. Dat ass!


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[Dangermouse]

You know the funniest part, when I was over taking a pic of the Jag someone else was snapping away at my car... and he didn't go near the Jag!

That would have been the Jag owner, then ;)

[alexwolf1216]

Yeah. Dat ass!


http://i.imgur.com/Heiiyhx.jpg

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[SIMid]

You know the funniest part, when I was over taking a pic of the Jag someone else was snapping away at my car... and he didn't go near the Jag!

I went to a car gathering in my local area several years ago and a Gallardo parked next to me. Everyone flocked to the D, but not the Lambo. He was pissed and moved his car somewhere else in the parking lot. LOL

[Roman Legion]

I was out today and when I pulled into a parking lot I saw this and and had to park next to it for a picture and the owner came out, so it was nice. Wasn't a bad evening, but I consider the Insight an exotic, so here's my post.



http://s9.postimg.org/vj9ab8ewv/20140818_174241.jpg

[alexwolf1216]

I went to a car gathering in my local area several years ago and a Gallardo parked next to me. Everyone flocked to the D, but not the Lambo. He was pissed and moved his car somewhere else in the parking lot. LOL

I was parked in between two Cobras. Same thing haha....

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[Victor]

Agree 100%. I could care less about Murciélagos, Aventadors, Gallardos, etc, but LOVE it when I see a Countach, Jalpa, Urraco, Espada, etc.

Exactly !! Very same thing for me, along with the Merak, Bora, Iso Griffo, bertone Volvos, older lotus esprit ...

[OverlandMan]

Spotted this at lunch today. Looks to be a 246 Dino.

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[OverlandMan]

Spotted a red Mercedes-Benz 190SL and an Enzo Ferrari next door today.

Maybe I should change this thread to "Other Exotics Spotted Next to my Office"...

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[Dangermouse]

You are just photoshopping Hotwheels cars onto you pictures :)

[DL4567]

Spotted a red Mercedes-Benz 190SL and an Enzo Ferrari next door today.

Maybe I should change this thread to "Other Exotics Spotted Next to my Office"...

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That Enzo looks a little "off" to me. Could be a replica. Interesting picture nonetheless.

[OverlandMan]

That Enzo looks a little "off" to me. Could be a replica. Interesting picture nonetheless.

I'll ask the shop owners next time I talk to them. I agree... it almost looked like a toy or something not real.

[OverlandMan]

You are just photoshopping Hotwheels cars onto you pictures :)

Ha! If only I were that good with photoshop...

[john 05141]

I had the opportunity to take a spin on the formula one track in Belgium (Zolder) there were some nice wheels there. But the Countach is my absolute favorite, and this one was is awesome condition.
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[Dangermouse]

Not 100% sure how exotic these are considered, but I was surprised to see two side-by-side on my commute this morning.

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red one

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black one

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(and yes, I was stopped when taking these pics)

[DL4567]

Not 100% sure how exotic these are considered, but I was surprised to see two side-by-side on my commute this morning.

Heh, and that's how quickly a car can go from being rare and cool to a Honda Civic. (no offense to Civic owners -- it's merely a comment of how frequently you see them)

[Dangermouse]

I see Leafs by the dozen round here (leafs by the branch??) but only occasionally a Tesla. Two together was a surprise. They were side by side for part of the trip, and I expected them to roll down the windows and have a chat about hypermiling or whatever, but they stoically ignored each other. Perhaps that's proof enough that they aren't exotic, come to think about it.

I think the black one was a '60', with a website price of $75k, but the red one was a P85, listed at $95k (0-60 in 4.2 secs, perfect for rush hour )

[Jonathan]

I had the opportunity to take a spin on the formula one track in Belgium (Zolder) there were some nice wheels there. But the Countach is my absolute favorite, and this one was is awesome condition.
Jan

I'd agree with you completely on the Countach, Jan. Something magical and mysterious about those cars. I don't remember getting to see one up close until a couple summers ago in Calgary. This wasn't exactly in the wild as it was a car show, but amazing it certainly was.

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I see Leafs by the dozen round here (leafs by the branch??) but only occasionally a Tesla. Two together was a surprise. They were side by side for part of the trip, and I expected them to roll down the windows and have a chat about hypermiling or whatever, but they stoically ignored each other. Perhaps that's proof enough that they aren't exotic, come to think about it.

That's a good point about what is considered exotic or rare. What does make something qualify?

A friend got talking about this one day and commented how most cars you see drive by on the highway or even walk by at car shows are just blah, blah, blah. Like they're all the same. Then every so often you see one that stands out from the blah. The DeLorean is one of those cars and I'd say the Countach is too. Many, many others are not. Thought that was an interesting way to look at it.

Now why don't you make like a Nissan and leaf? :)

[Dangermouse]

If I go "oohhh look at that", then it's an exotic :)

[Andy]

Guess what my son sat in a few weeks ago?

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[Flicky]

Guess what my son sat in a few weeks ago?


Very nice, is it a Pagani Huayra? It happens to be the car of the month on my calendar.

[Andy]

Very nice, is it a Pagani Huayra? It happens to be the car of the month on my calendar.

It sure is! First one I saw 'in the flesh' ; a testdriver was driving it and told me it was THE car they used in Transformers 4. I have him the 'thumbs up', because it sounded magnificient when he drove by. When he came back, he opened the gullwing door and put my son in the passengerseat ... without me even asking. Great car and great color!

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[OverlandMan]

I have two all-time favorite cars. The one that I can and have obtained is the DeLorean. The one I cannot currently obtain is this car. This is the first time I've ever seen one in person. I came across it on my way to lunch today. It was sitting at the Italian automotive shop next to my office. I'm sure I've referenced them before on here as I get an occasional treat.

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And for those who are looking at this thinking "OK, I give up, what is it?"... first of all shame on you... This is the 1984-85 Ferrari 288 GTO. Only 272 examples were produced. 30-ish of that number were originally imported for sale in the US.

[Mario]

I was out today and when I pulled into a parking lot I saw this and and had to park next to it for a picture and the owner came out, so it was nice. Wasn't a bad evening, but I consider the Insight an exotic, so here's my post.



http://s9.postimg.org/vj9ab8ewv/20140818_174241.jpg

I actually own an Insight! Only silver, unfortunately. That citrus is the best color. I think there was one for sale when I was looking, but it wasn't a manual, unfortunately.

[mr_maxime]

So I saw a McLaren out on the road today. I was too busy looking at it to notice the guys right behind if were hollering at me and taking pictures of my Delorean. They thanked me for keeping automotive art on the road lol.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/mr_maxime/Mobile%20Uploads/20160321_143202_zpscv2pbbkt.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/mr_maxime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160321_143202_zpscv2pbbkt.jpg.html)

[OverlandMan]

So I saw a McLaren out on the road today. I was too busy looking at it to notice the guys right behind if were hollering at me and taking pictures of my Delorean. They thanked me for keeping automotive art on the road lol.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/mr_maxime/Mobile%20Uploads/20160321_143202_zpscv2pbbkt.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/mr_maxime/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160321_143202_zpscv2pbbkt.jpg.html)

Man, that's a lot of signal lights at one intersection.

[DMCVegas]

Man, that's a lot of signal lights at one intersection.

They also do not appear to be tethered at the bottom. Can you imagine the confusion during high wind gusts as those things spin around?