Original Carspotting

18/02/2024

🇬🇧 Land Rover FC 101 (1977) 🇬🇧

The Land Rover 101 Forward Control (or 101FC) was a military vehicle designed to tow field guns and carry troops. It had a unique shape, a powerful engine, and a wheel-step for easy access. It was used by the British Army and the RAF from 1972 to 1978, and had various roles and modifications. It also carried the coffin of Lord Mountbatten in 1979. 🚙🇬🇧👏

10/02/2024

🇫🇷 Chenard et Walcker Type G (1904) 🇫🇷

The Chenard et Walcker Type G was a French automobile produced by the company founded by Ernest Chenard and Henry Walcker in 1899. It was a four-seater car with a wooden chassis and a two-cylinder engine of 1,160 cc (71 cu in) that drove the rear wheels through a four-speed gearbox and a double axle system. The car had a top speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) and a fuel consumption of 10 liters per 100 km (28 mpg). The car was exhibited at the 1905 Paris Salon and sold for 6,500 francs. It was one of the early models of Chenard et Walcker, which became the fourth largest car maker in France in 1922 and the first winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923.

The dutch RDW says the car is from 1904 and actually has a 4 cylinder 4l engine. Could not find much on this specific type. Anybody here that does, maybe even that knows this specific car?

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21/01/2024

🇫🇷 Peugeot 205 GR 1.4 (1989) 🇫🇷

“The styling of the 205 is often thought to be a Pininfarina design, although Gerard Welter claims that it is an in-house design; Pininfarina only styled the Cabriolet.It is often credited as the car that turned Peugeot’s fortunes around.”

#205

11/01/2024

🇮🇹 Alfa Romeo 159 (2011) 🇮🇹

Originally (officially) the 159 was grey.. looks awesome in this red color ❤️🤘

09/01/2024

🇩🇪 Audi 80C (1982) 🇩🇪

The Audi 80 B2 is a classic car that deserves more recognition. It was launched in 1978 as a larger and more luxurious successor to the original Audi 80, which was also known as the Audi Fox or the Audi 4000 in some markets. The B2 had a sleek and elegant design, inspired by the Audi 100 and the Audi Coupe S. It was available as a two-door or a four-door saloon, with various engine options ranging from 1.3 to 2.2 liters. Some models also featured fuel injection, quattro four-wheel drive, and a five-speed transmission. 🚗

The Audi 80 B2 was not only a comfortable and reliable car, but also a successful rally car. In 1980, Audi introduced the Quattro, a modified version of the B2 with a turbocharged five-cylinder engine and a permanent four-wheel drive system. The Quattro dominated the world rally scene in the early 1980s, winning several championships and making history with drivers like Walter Röhrl, Michèle Mouton, and Hannu Mikkola. The Quattro was also the first car to use the Audi logo with four rings, which symbolized the merger of four German car brands: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer. 🏆

The Audi 80 B2 was produced until 1986, when it was replaced by the B3 generation. It was a popular car in Europe, especially in Germany, where it was one of the best-selling cars of its time. Today, the B2 is a rare and sought-after car among collectors and enthusiasts, who appreciate its timeless style, performance, and heritage. If you ever spot one on the road, don’t forget to snap a picture and share it with us! 😍

08/01/2024

🇸🇪 Volvo Amazon (1967) 🇸🇪

04/01/2024

🇯🇵 Toyota Landcruiser (1990) 🇯🇵

The Prado has different names and models based on the platform. For example, it can be called Land Cruiser LC70, LC90, LC120, LC150 or LC250. In some places, it is just the Toyota Prado or the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Did you know that Prado means field or meadow in Spanish and Portuguese? 🌿 That’s because the Prado is ready for any terrain and adventure. 😎

03/01/2024

🇮🇹 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (2017) 🇮🇹

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio achieves remarkable performance thanks to its outstanding Ferrari-derived engine housed beneath the hood. Propelling this vehicle is a 2.9-liter Twin-Turbo V6 engine, constructed entirely from aluminum, producing 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.

31/12/2023

Best wishes for 2024! May you all stay healthy & happy!

Volvo 144 (1972)

28/12/2023

Saw this ‘73 Käfer in beautiful Elburg.

08/12/2023

The sleek design of the Citroën CX, crafted by auto stylist Robert Opron, echoes its precursor, the GS. Embracing aerodynamics, it boasts a low drag coefficient of 0.36, a nod reflected in its name, CX—French for drag coefficient along the X-axis. Noteworthy is the concave rear window, ingeniously designed to clear rain sans a rear wiper.

Underneath, the CX flaunts advanced features, from Citroën’s hydro-pneumatic self-leveling suspension to the pioneering DIRAVI fully-powered steering. Its interior innovation abolishes steering column stalks, placing controls at the driver’s fingertips on the wheel. Uncommonly, turning signals don’t cancel automatically, a distinct Citroën trait, though it limits the CX’s rental car appeal.

The suspension, likened to hovering over road irregularities, is praised for maintaining consistent ride quality, be it empty or fully laden. Rolls-Royce licensed this technology for the Silver Shadow and Bentley T series, while Mercedes-Benz emulated it for the 450SEL 6.9.

In a departure from the Traction Avant and DS, the CX adopts a transverse engine layout, yielding space savings, reduced engine noise, and improved maintenance access. This contrasts with the traditional longitudinal mid-engine configuration of its predecessors.

The CX, a testament to Citroën’s engineering prowess, combines sleek aesthetics with cutting-edge mechanical features, creating a distinctive driving experience. 🚗✨

07/12/2023