I've noticed that most of the local sections have spotter's threads, but there usually isn't anything vintage listed. I was driving on Rt. 684 in western CT a week ago Saturday when I spotted a blue Lola T-70 heading the other way (Jim G. I presume). That experience, combined with what I saw at Lime Rock convinced me to start this thread. Has anyone else seen any Ferrari or interesting vintage hardware on the roads? Art S.
Great idea! I assume this thread is for Vintage cars spotted geographically anywhere? If so, spotters need to spec country & local area. Not many Vintage on the road in Dallas, TX, USA.
I saw a dark blue 365 GT 2+2 going down State Route 29 in Ohio a couple of weeks ago. First vintage Ferrari I've seen on the road in years outside of the area of concours events. My favorite vintage car spot was about 10 years ago on I-94 in western Michigan. Ivory Mercedes 300SL gullwing with black California plates, fitted suitcases behind driver and passenger who were both white haired ancients. Obviously had the car for a long time and were used to touring in it.
Simon, I can't prove anything but I saw the Lola and Jim again at Lime Rock on Sunday. Scott & Eric, There are a few interesting old cars in my area (central New Jersey) such as Gullwings and Daytonas. Unfortunately, my 330 is probably driven the most (I don't think spotting your own car counts). There used to be a neighbor who drove a 365 California as a daily driver through the '70s and '80's. Unfortunately, he gave it to his son a few years ago so its no longer in the area. Regards, Art S.
Ran with a nice looking red 330GTC all the way down Rt 7 from Lime Rock to Wilton yesterday before I turned off toward Ridgefield and he continued south on 7. Was fun to see two V12s running together even though nearly 20 years apart in age. The cars, that is! John
Since 1970, I've probably seen 25 or so vintage Ferraris just out on the road here in the Dallas area. I think there are some collections here but the billionaires keep them in their underground garages. In my area of town -- east Whiterock -- there are very few late models out, much less vintage, unless there's some kind of gathering on lower Greenville (retro bar and restaurant area). Most Ferraris seem to be spotted in the far north Dallas and Plano areas. The closest I come to a vintage spot is when I catch my car's reflection.
Saw a red Dino Fri., Sept. 3rd going northbound on the Blue Route (476) near Media, PA. I was the guy in the blue 993 with drool on the window.
May be a bit far for most of you but there was a fabulous selection of vintage sportscars at Goodwood last weekend ranging from 1930's Bentleys and Alfas to Ferraris including at least 3 250GTO's, 250GT's, 250LM, P3/4, 166, and several vintage F1 cars, also about 6 Ford GT40's, Lolas, Cobras and many, many more. In the car parks I saw a 275GTB and of course my own Dino GTS
on the way to North Carolia last year i saw a red 250 sbw going the other way (i am 90% sure it was an swb). Very nice.
Monday, September 13th, around 6 pm, saw a red 250GTE headed north on the Merritt Parkway near exit 38 in Norwalk, CT while I was headed south. Commuter car, possibly? John
This vintage sighting will be tough to beat! 250 SWB California Spyder, 250 LWB California Spyder, 410 SuperAmerica SIII, 550 Maranello, 550 Barchetta. All were sighted trying to navigate midtown Manhattan traffic on Second Avenue!
Someone other than me drive old cars in central Jersey! On Saturday I saw a red/black 330 GTC in the center of Princeton! Art S.
Last week by lake constance in Switzerland... Nice guy saw me drooling out of the window so he slowed down a bit and then gunned it Managed to get (half) a photo as well... Cheers Simon
Odd, this is the newest ‘vintage’ spotters tread that showed up. My wife spotted (before I did) a pretty light blue old car that she identified before I told her what it was! A S1 330 GT 2+2. I think it’s azzurro. spotted in NJ this afternoon on Route 72 heading in the direction of Long Beach Island. The best part were her comments about it being small, attractive and elegant! Regards, Art S.
Well spotted. I think most of the “spotting” pictures land in the “pictures of vintages on the net” when they might be better placed here. And it looks like any pictures that might have been here were lost in the changeover.
As it wasn't on the net and I didn't get a picture, I didn't think it was the right place. Now to figure out which car it is... :^)
Some of the cars in a French FOC trip, reserved to "classic" cars (the maranello being the most recent accepted, which allowed me to take part ) Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login