Watching cars going around in circles today.

Also excellent car meet at the same time. #WeirdCarBS #CarBluesky

Renault 14 - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Interesting👍

For: Room, zip, versatility
Against: Transmission noise
Sum-up: Softer, more comfy Golf
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

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#parkedinrotterdam #blijdorp #brutalism #rotterdam

(Ignore all the rattling, I need an alignment)

I need a better microphone, cause its hard to capture the nuances of the sounds, but this is the in cabin sound (rear seats down) with the new intake. #carbluesky

This was interesting.
I gave AI (Chat GTP) a 2-sentence description of my car and asked for a drawing. This is what I got. Not bad.
Anyone else want to try this?
(second photo is the real deal)
#weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars

The classic Range Rover moved relentlessly upmarket during its long lifespan, achieving a peak with the Vogue LSE featured in this 1993 brochure. The new flagship had a wheelbase extended by 203mm plus complex Electronic Air Suspension to cement its luxury car status. #carbluesky

Datsun 180B SSS - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Boring👎

For: Usual Japanese attributes
Against: Usual defects
Sum-up: Who'd know that it has IRS?
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

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#parkedinrotterdam #fordvan #rottervan #wheelsofoverschie #rotterdam

Look, intact bumpers! No tape!

www.carandclassic.com/l/C2015741

#Ford #Mondeo #OldCarBS #CarBlueSky #WeirdCarBS

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#parkedinrotterdam #corvette #wheelsofoverschie #rotterdam

Opel Senator / Vauxhall Royale - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Interesting👍

For: Super styling, excellent handling/roadholding/ride balance, performance
Against: Modest rear room
Sum-up: First class effort from GM - a cross between BMW and a Peugeot 604
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

Launched in 1978, the 18 saloon was far more conventional in looks than previous Renaults, as the company increasingly aimed to appeal to mainstream European customers. This UK brochure made up for it by picturing models like the 1647cc TS in archetypal French scenes. #carbluesky

Blue 6th generation Maserati Quattroporte, "The Four Door".

First time seeing a Quattroporte in person. Sounded like it had the sport exhaust too. #carbluesky

Dolphin Mini dispara e se consagra o favorito dos brasileiros Vendas no varejo aumentam ainda mais e modelo agora lidera isolado nos mais vendidos; vendas de elétricos também subiram 118%

Chinese EVs are the *present*: BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) leads B2C sales in Brazil for the second month in a row

#carbluesky

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VW's first Golf was introduced under the Rabbit name in the USA for 1975 in 1.5-litre 3-door and 5-door versions. Its initial brochure was quite a jokey affair, headlined 'It’s a great car but...', and purported to show humorous drawbacks of buying one. #carbluesky

Volvo 240 - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Boring👎

For: Solid and crash safe
Against: Harsh and noisy for the class, battleship handling, battleship looks
Sum-up: Mediocrity by the mile
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

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#parkedinrotterdam #dyane #wheelsofoverschie #rotterdam

Called it. Hyundai's Boulder Concept. And this is *not* an April Fools joke. #carbluesky

In late 1974 Volvo performed a major update of its staple model, with the firm's top saloon now being the 264, offered initially in DL or GL trim. The smooth nose had less character than the old 164, while a new 2.7 V6 replaced Volvo's former 3.0-litre six. #carbluesky

Opel Rekord / Vauxhall Carlton - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Interesting👍

For: Good looks, handling, room, comfort, finish
Against: Ride firm on poor surfaces
Sum-up: Conventional but very well sorted and built family car - very pleasing to drive
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

Replacing the Felicia, the Fabia was Škoda's first all-new small family car under VW Group ownership, sharing much beneath the skin with the VW Polo/SEAT Ibiza. Launched in 1999, special Silverline/Blueline editions are shown in this 2003 UK brochure, in hatchback and estate form. #carbluesky

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#fritspic #morrisminor

Dank @fritskuilman.bsky.social

Handshake meme with trans folks and car folks shaking hands on "dissatisfied with factory equipment"

Oh look, a picture of me shaking hands with myself #carbluesky #trans

Volvo 343 - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Boring👎

For: Rear transmission balance, good build quality
Against: Only two doors, poor rear seat room
Sum-up: Improved by recent mods but still a backwater car
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

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#wheelsofoverschie #fritspic #volvo

Dank @fritskuilman.bsky.social

Mr. Mizuno, the head of development for the Nissan R35 GT-R hugging the front fender of a grey and red GT-R respectively, near a racetrack on two different occasions!

I aspire to love something as much as Mizuno-san, Mr. GT-R loves the R35 GT-R. Or get one. Both would work 😍 #carbluesky

#Jaguar XJ and Porsche 944 looking at home in the yacht harbor despite their chronological age.

#weirdcarbs #carbluesky

Some way into the life of the Viva HC, Vauxhall contrived the separate Magnum name to distance 1800 and 2300cc versions from their smaller bretheren. With quad lights, rostyle wheels and seven-dial instruments, the Magnums were sporty and well-equipped for the day. #carbluesky

Vauxhall Cavalier - CAR magazine 1979 #OldCarGBU verdict: Interesting👍

For: Superb handling, good looks
Against: Noisy at speed
Sum-up: Simple honest and pleasant family hack; good value
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS

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- [ ] #carphotography
- [ ] #Photography
- [ ] #urbanphotography
- [ ] #carbluesky
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- [ ] #classiccars
#parkedinrotterdam #wheelsofdelfshaven #rotterdam