New York, New York

I wouldn't exactly call New York a car-friendly town, but during our weekend visit we saw some neat stuff, including several Porsches and a 1955 Chevy Nomad. Notice anything different about this one?

Yeah, JDM for the win. I shot it on Canal Street, not too far from Broadway. Fun trip.

Yeah that one has Moolicious printed on the side of it.

I was going to say, It doesn't look like a Nomad.

iceracer wrote: I was going to say, It doesn't look like a Nomad.

No, not a Nomad. The Nomad was sharp. And it was for sale, too: $18k. The RHD Supra looked clean, though. Not sure that would be my ideal car for city driving, however.

Oh yeah, also saw an Elise parked near our hotel. And there were driving gloves sitting on the dash. Hmmmm.

It says today is your birthday. Did I miss the happy birthday thread?

You were about 3 blocks from my place, and you didn't stop by for a beer? For shame.

And FYI, that poor Supra driver is likely headed towards the Holland Tunnel, so probably not a city driver, probably from Long Island or NJ. Definitely wouldn't want to drive Canal St in that thing!

Did you stop by Classic Car Club Manhattan? It is maybe four, five blocks from where you took that picture. Lots of cars to drool over.

edit: happy birthday!

I've always wanted to drive through Manhattan in a monster truck and just run over all the little yellow cars/bicycles/people.

Driving through Manhattan in my BABE rally car was awesome! NO ONE weaseled their way in front of me, because it was pretty obvious that I didn't give a E36 M3 about the car I was driving. They tried several times, but I wouldn't stop in their little game of chicken.

No, didn't go to Classic Car Club Manhattan, but we'll hit it next time. Thanks for the link. When in New York, I let the MTA do the driving.

Thanks for the birthday wishes, too.

I was surprised by the amount of Porsches, Mercedes, and BMWs that were parked on the streets of Manhattan the first time I was there. I even saw a Lamborghini Jalpa in a parking garage.

I've saw a 356 street parked in the West Village once. Looked like it was a regular street car. I'd figure one snow storm and it would just dissolve into a Porsche shaped puddle.

I seen a McLaren F1 parked on the street in Manhattan. Some people are just nuts.

Ian sent me a pic of a Mercialogo (sp?) parked on the street on his way to work. Maybe some folks really do have more money than brains.

David, seriously, next time you're in town go to the Palm, stick your hand out to Ian. He'll remember you from $2004. On the Palm photos he's the guy with the teal tie.

Free food just tastes better.

http://www.thepalm.com/Palm-One

Dan

And here's the Lotus. This was taken on Broadway between 32nd and 33rd around 1:00 in the morning.

David S. Wallens wrote: The RHD Supra looked clean, though. Not sure that would be my ideal car for city driving, however.

...and definitely not for heading out of the city (e.g. over toll bridges without EasyPass ;)

16vCorey wrote: Driving through Manhattan in my BABE rally car was awesome! NO ONE weaseled their way in front of me, because it was pretty obvious that I didn't give a E36 M3 about the car I was driving. They tried several times, but I wouldn't stop in their little game of chicken.

those pesky pedestrians.

There are alot of interesting cars floating around NY. A few blocks north from there is a doctor with a beige Citroen 2cv. It's amazing how much smoke can come from such a small car.

David S. Wallens wrote: When in New York, I let the MTA do the driving.

Thanks.