Hong Kong, there be car-pawn here...
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TCEvo said:
Great pics & amazing variety - love the pair of Jags.
Not the most exotic, but what's the weird looking thing with the bonnet mounted spare-tyre?
Daihatsu Midget ii was in in Gran Turismo 2 I believe… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daihatsu_MidgetNot the most exotic, but what's the weird looking thing with the bonnet mounted spare-tyre?
TommoAE86 said:
TCEvo said:
Great pics & amazing variety - love the pair of Jags.
Not the most exotic, but what's the weird looking thing with the bonnet mounted spare-tyre?
Daihatsu Midget ii was in in Gran Turismo 2 I believe… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daihatsu_MidgetNot the most exotic, but what's the weird looking thing with the bonnet mounted spare-tyre?
long time since I've played GT2. Really enjoy seeing your pics. After HK the next year did Singapore on the way to Oz, I have never seen so many screaming Lamborghini etc etc, have you done pics ? I seem to remember it was a Saturday night around the Mandarin, forget the road name . Orchard road .
Edited by David Beer on Saturday 19th June 18:39
Should you not be watching the football, here are some more images from the back roads of Hong Kong for your perusal...
David Beer said:
Really enjoy seeing your pics. After HK the next year did Singapore on the way to Oz, I have never seen so many screaming Lamborghini etc etc, have you done pics ? I seem to remember it was a Saturday night around the Mandarin, forget the road name . Orchard road .
Orchard Rd sounds about right! Have been to SG a few times, but never taken photos there.Edited by David Beer on Saturday 19th June 18:39
Edited by rupro on Tuesday 22 June 21:51
Thanks for the comments!
"The Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks Scheme was adopted since 2006 to allow creation of numbers with up to 8 characters (including letters and/or numbers). The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are banned from use in the new scheme, with the former two letters officially recognised as numbers "1" and "0" respectively. Since "I" and "O" look identical to "1" and "0" under the standard font type used on Hong Kong plates, phrases like "SIU SIU" and "I LOVE U" can be printed on the plates, although they are officially recognised as "S1U S1U" and "1 L0VE U", respectively.
The numbers under this scheme are auctioned for a minimum of HK$5000. Although drivers are usually granted their choice of plate, obtaining a unique or easily recognised plate can be very competitive. For example, the registration I LOVE U was sold at a charity auction for HK$1.4 million." - Wiki
While we're here, here are some more photos for you. Let's break up the countryside shots with some photos from the streets...
Enjoy!
The GMan said:
Some great photos and cars!!
What's the score with reg plates in Hong Kong as the white Lotus Esprit on the first page is wearing the same plate as the same spec'd Lotus at the beginning of For Your Eye's Only?
You may apply for any combination of up to 8 characters or numbers (approved by a panel) which hasn't previously been taken, which then goes to an auction. The proceeds of the auctions go to the Community Chest, I believe.What's the score with reg plates in Hong Kong as the white Lotus Esprit on the first page is wearing the same plate as the same spec'd Lotus at the beginning of For Your Eye's Only?
"The Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks Scheme was adopted since 2006 to allow creation of numbers with up to 8 characters (including letters and/or numbers). The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are banned from use in the new scheme, with the former two letters officially recognised as numbers "1" and "0" respectively. Since "I" and "O" look identical to "1" and "0" under the standard font type used on Hong Kong plates, phrases like "SIU SIU" and "I LOVE U" can be printed on the plates, although they are officially recognised as "S1U S1U" and "1 L0VE U", respectively.
The numbers under this scheme are auctioned for a minimum of HK$5000. Although drivers are usually granted their choice of plate, obtaining a unique or easily recognised plate can be very competitive. For example, the registration I LOVE U was sold at a charity auction for HK$1.4 million." - Wiki
While we're here, here are some more photos for you. Let's break up the countryside shots with some photos from the streets...
Enjoy!
TommoAE86 said:
Oooooh a Crown 
... this may have been covered but what is driving like around the hills? It looks very chilled out compared to some places 
Ah ha, good taste! There are a lot of Crowns here (other than 98% of the taxis), the high spec ones. Will keep in mind and try and post some more for you.... this may have been covered but what is driving like around the hills? It looks very chilled out compared to some places Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff