Supercars spotted, some rarities (Vol 4)

[melvster]

wst said:

hen and whereabouts was this? I saw a nice blue NSX this afternoon near Gloucester-ish (A40) I think. Was quite tidy looking of course.

Also saw an MP4-12C on the A44 on Friday afternoon, 3 Morgans on the A40 near Monmouth (opened the window to hear them roar through the tunnel there) today, a 205GTi (with a cage and isolated/fire bottle handles etc, looked quite tidy) on the Black Mountain pass (today), and... that's pretty much it.

Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire, there is a Blue Facelift NSX in Leamington Spa i know of.

[caraddict]

melvster said:

caraddict said:

Love it! The facelift NSX looks great too... Not as handsome as the original, but still sharp looking 10 years after the facelift! Very rare too...

I would personally always leave it standard, no mods what so ever although the type r spoiler does suit it.

True, and if I'm ever lucky enough to own a facelift model some day, I sure would leave it stock too. They are sweet as they are, just like modern V8 Ferraris...

But, I have dreamed of the NA1 (earliest models) NSX's for a decade and if I get that car some day (I'm pretty certain I will), I will most certainly replace those utterly boring 15/16" OEM wheels with something more suiting.
On the facelift cars though, I like their stock wheels - works with their stock ride height very well IMO.

[melvster]

caraddict said:

True, and if I'm ever lucky enough to own a facelift model some day, I sure would leave it stock too. They are sweet as they are, just like modern V8 Ferraris...

But, I have dreamed of the NA1 (earliest models) NSX's for a decade and if I get that car some day (I'm pretty certain I will), I will most certainly replace those utterly boring 15/16" OEM wheels with something more suiting.
On the facelift cars though, I like their stock wheels - works with their stock ride height very well IMO.

I would be happy with either, both as i mention are stunning IMO, the silver car is a 3.0 registered in 1997, the last 3.0 model imported into the UK before the 3.2 pop up example was introduce. I think these are the best wheels for the pre facelift, i am yet to see an NSX with aftermarket wheels which suit the car better than the OEM items.

[Killer2005]

Cheating given that it was a meet but ...



Picture by delboy735, I havent got my pictures up yet

[DickyC]

melvster said:

I would be happy with either, both as i mention are stunning IMO, the silver car is a 3.0 registered in 1997, the last 3.0 model imported into the UK before the 3.2 pop up example was introduce. I think these are the best wheels for the pre facelift, i am yet to see an NSX with aftermarket wheels which suit the car better than the OEM items.

You've all seen this, I suppose?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w45H0EiBZVM

The NSX gives good account of itself in the face of some formidible opposition; two Lambos, a Ferrari 360 and 996 Turbo.

The guy in the M3 has the most fun, though.

[melvster]

DickyC said:

You've all seen this, I suppose?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w45H0EiBZVM

The NSX gives good account of itself in the face of some formidible opposition; two Lambos, a Ferrari 360 and 996 Turbo.

The guy in the M3 has the most fun, though.

Yep i have seen that video, thanks for posting though, good way to kill a few mins.

[caraddict]

melvster said:

caraddict said:

True, and if I'm ever lucky enough to own a facelift model some day, I sure would leave it stock too. They are sweet as they are, just like modern V8 Ferraris...

But, I have dreamed of the NA1 (earliest models) NSX's for a decade and if I get that car some day (I'm pretty certain I will), I will most certainly replace those utterly boring 15/16" OEM wheels with something more suiting.
On the facelift cars though, I like their stock wheels - works with their stock ride height very well IMO.

I would be happy with either, both as i mention are stunning IMO, the silver car is a 3.0 registered in 1997, the last 3.0 model imported into the UK before the 3.2 pop up example was introduce. I think these are the best wheels for the pre facelift, i am yet to see an NSX with aftermarket wheels which suit the car better than the OEM items.

Stunning car when it's in silver!
I agree, those are really nice. Also great if you really want to use your NSX daily without ruining ride height and daily comfort. I know I would drive it every day all year long

[Lazygraduate]

CanadaEH said:

Oh dear...!!! Truly terrible!!

[F1GTRUeno]

CanadaEH said:

Poorly done Matte black Bentley...

The person that owns that should really do us all a favour and stop breathing.

[natty94]

A supercar and a rarity for you

[Skylinecrazy]

Alpina B9 3.5 by HillclimbNSprint, on Flickr


Alipina B9 3.5 - 2 by HillclimbNSprint, on Flickr


C63 AMG - Awesome plate by HillclimbNSprint, on Flickr

Donny at the weekend.

[Pork]

Skylinecrazy said:

C63 AMG - Awesome plate by HillclimbNSprint, on Flickr

Donny at the weekend.

Thats a bit naughty....UK car, LHD with German style plates. I would think he/she will get away with that for a LONG time too.

[melvster]

That Alpina is stunning.

[Skylinecrazy]

melvster said:

That Alpina is stunning.

Agreed, I've never seen one before - any info on how many were made etc?

Pork - how do you know it's a UK car? I may be totally missing something here..

[melvster]

Skylinecrazy said:

Agreed, I've never seen one before - any info on how many were made etc?

Not sure, but they are very rare. Only available through BMW Alpina Sytner Nottingham in those days.

[markCSC]

Skylinecrazy said:

Pork - how do you know it's a UK car? I may be totally missing something here..

HPI
Vehicle Details for registration number 230MPH
Make - MERCEDES
Year of manufacture - 2011
Model - C63 AMG AUTO
Engine size(CC) - 6208

[balders118]

markCSC said:

Skylinecrazy said:

Pork - how do you know it's a UK car? I may be totally missing something here..

HPI
Vehicle Details for registration number 230MPH
Make - MERCEDES
Year of manufacture - 2011
Model - C63 AMG AUTO
Engine size(CC) - 6208

What benefit does the owner get from this setup?

That Alpina really is something!

[Pothole]

balders118 said:

markCSC said:

Skylinecrazy said:

Pork - how do you know it's a UK car? I may be totally missing something here..

HPI
Vehicle Details for registration number 230MPH
Make - MERCEDES
Year of manufacture - 2011
Model - C63 AMG AUTO
Engine size(CC) - 6208

What benefit does the owner get from this setup?

None. It's just an illegal plate.

[Pork]

balders118 said:

markCSC said:

Skylinecrazy said:

Pork - how do you know it's a UK car? I may be totally missing something here..

HPI
Vehicle Details for registration number 230MPH
Make - MERCEDES
Year of manufacture - 2011
Model - C63 AMG AUTO
Engine size(CC) - 6208

What benefit does the owner get from this setup?

HPI check - it doestn look like a German set up to me either, just German look.

Benefit? No speeding/parking tickets?

[Pothole]

Pork said:

balders118 said:

markCSC said:

Skylinecrazy said:

Pork - how do you know it's a UK car? I may be totally missing something here..

HPI
Vehicle Details for registration number 230MPH
Make - MERCEDES
Year of manufacture - 2011
Model - C63 AMG AUTO
Engine size(CC) - 6208

What benefit does the owner get from this setup?

HPI check - it doestn look like a German set up to me either, just German look.

Benefit? No speeding/parking tickets?

It's UK registered for goodness' sake!

Date of Liability 01 03 2013
Date of First Registration 01 03 2011
Year of Manufacture 2011
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 6208cc
CO2 Emissions 312g/Km
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval M1