Car Spotting

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by E.B

I had to ask my mate Google what an Aztek car was. We never had them here. Thank God.

The first words on Google were: .

Not the greatest moment for my favorite brand. The Aussies saved the day at the very end, though!

In defense of the Aztek (I know, hang with me), the concept car was a neat idea. It had a 12v cooler in the console, a tent that came off the back, rubber floors that could be hosed out, and some other cool options. The 3.4L 60* v6 is a perfectly serviceable motor and the car itself is decent for the era. However, few years later, Honda came out with the Element, which was the exact same idea but executed to a much higher standard. They were extremely popular despite being homely and a good one brings silly money today. The Aztek is a lesson in how corporate accountants can ruin a product if not checked.

[broadrun96]

Yeah, no car has exemplified the first design guys have no power by the end more than this one. Excitement was high and then they gave everyone that monstrosity


And yes to the Element bring it's killer, if they still made it today it would sell like crazy especially as a PHEV to hit that market. And probably would have considered it as market car, there are 3 being used that way and they pack well

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

That's a Leer High Rise. I think they still make them.

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Yeah, Leer most likely. Second most old man style topper, the higher the hat the older the guy driving. Full old man is the high hat with the replacement door at the rear instead of tailgate

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Isn't that an aftermarket truck top?

Full on old man topper for those who haven't seen one, convert your truck in to a van I guess

[crmalcolm]

Not so much about the car - but the choice of licence plate number.

Spotted in Metz today - not sure if it translates to French the same way it would be viewed in England?

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Not so much about the car - but the choice of licence plate number.Spotted in Metz today - not sure if it translates to French the same way it would be viewed in England?

Works fine here!

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Full on old man topper for those who haven't seen one, convert your truck in to a van I guess

A storm trooper’s topper.

[Adam43]

Small turn out at a Cars and Coffer event this morning.

And, for the most part it could have been in the Midlands.

Then at the end the US V8s turned up.

[broadrun96]

Market, beer and cars here, she's a beaut

[Adam43]

Those wipers are brilliant.

[Gerard C]

An old mate bought a Series 1 of this: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Avanti Very interesting car and story. Many parts avalaible in NOS at reasonable cost. Fascinating. Not really easy to fix at least here.

[broadrun96]

Nice, they are an interesting car. Definitely not low on self confidence of you're buying an Avanti of any vintage

[Gerard C]

Yes interesting car and fascinating brand story. The Avanti I with the in house designed V8 offers good cornering abailities. Strange enough, the french club is one of the best we have and it's president is a real enthousiast, very knowledgeable and not too much anorak. I recently had a chat with this gentleman and could collect a lot of info to help my mate. His car is just out from a well known restaurer so many things, which are not details, have to be redone!

[Gerard C]

Gone are the days when it was interesting for us to own and maintain an american car. French taxes are now sky high. Fine too! Many specialists and collectors gave up because of this. Hence the interst to look for a good club before choosing the car/bike.

[Gerard C]

Dash board of an early version: https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fich...8793083%29.jpg

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Dash board of an early version: https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fich...8793083%29.jpg

Where is the touchscreen and cup holders?

[broadrun96]

All you need is an ashtray, you don’t need to set your beer down, didn’t Pfaff teach you anything?

[Gerard C]

I find the dash arrangement with all dials/gauges turned to the driver's view is pretty much modern. More about the designer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewy Famous in the US for numerous railroad designs (Coca Cola distributor and some fridges too!). American born in Paris, he was called "The man who shaped America" and "The father of streamlining" (Father of industrial design too).

[joeb]

Just like mine except 4-doors and maroon!

[joeb]

Rare to see in the wild!

[BertMk2]

Originally Posted by joeb

Rare to see in the wild!

Rare for good reason - taste. What a truly awful machine.

[E.B]

I have never actually seen one. Curiosity aroused I looked online to see what the front view looked like. I wish I hadnt. Not pretty.

[broadrun96]

Oh no, that's the only view that doesn't make a fella ill. Another of GM's decent prototype model that became an abomination on the road

[joeb]

Originally Posted by BertMk2

Rare for good reason - taste. What a truly awful machine.

Originally Posted by E.B

I have never actually seen one. Curiosity aroused I looked online to see what the front view looked like. I wish I hadnt. Not pretty.

Oh it is awful for sure. But I thought I was looking at the front!

[Mike Harte]

Just one question - why???????

[JHamilton]

I'm appreciative that they made it and the people who bought them. At least it's not a Camry or Civic.