W/NW - Classic Cars

[boojum]

Whatever some people's personal feelings maybe about the safety of this automobile, or the business practices of the Subaru company back in 1960; I think the 360 is an excellent and stylish subject for photography. It's a classic car and I was thrilled to see one in mint condition rolling down the road toward me; it made my day. I was excited to try and photograph it in the best way possible to make a composition that is interesting and compelling to view.

All the best,
Mike

I'm sorry you took it so personally. It was a comment on the company, not on your camera. ;o)

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Chevy Impala





Sony A7III camera
Sigma 65mm f2 lens
January 2025 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[aw614]

Spotted this Lincoln Continental in Downtown Tampa

Olympus MJU II + Fuji Superia 400

 

[mnutzer]

It reminds me of the Fiat 500 👍

Fiat 500 - Leica M8.2 - Summilux 1.4-75 - crop - Stuttgart - March 2012.​

 

[boojum]

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Fiat 500 - Leica M8.2 - Summilux 1.4-75 - crop - Stuttgart - March 2012.​

Not normally with oversize rear wheels. Looks like a mini-dragster. ;o)

 

[mnutzer]

Not normally with oversize rear wheels. Looks like a mini-dragster. ;o)

The more sporty Fiat 500 was the tuned Abarth.​

 

[mnutzer]

Since they don't have air conditioning, in hot areas you should always keep a few Fiat 500s in the fridge
Leica IIIa syn - Summaron 3.5-35mm - Ektachrome 200 - Meran - Italy - Aug. 2011.​

 

[jaredangle]

Late 1980s Mercedes SL-series coupé
Falls Church, VA, USA
January 2025

Mamiya RZ67
110mm f/2.8
Fuji Neopan 400
Rodinal 1+50 for 11 minutes

 

[boojum]

The more sporty Fiat 500 was the tuned Abarth.View attachment 4854918​

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Bored pout 20%, too, along with whatever Carlo Abarth could breathe onto the humble 500. Not many countries would hot rod a two cylinder half litre engine.

 

[mnutzer]

Bored pout 20%, too, along with whatever Carlo Abarth could breathe onto the humble 500. Not many countries would hot rod a two cylinder half litre engine.

Just like licensed models of the Fiat 500 tuned by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, those from Abarth were for special mountain car races on narrow alpine roads - or just as show models for trade fairs and exhibitions.
Anyone who wanted a slightly more spacious Fiat 500 could drive a Fiat 500 "Giardiniera".

 

[santino]

The gardeners Fiat 500 👍
The original is such an iconic design, chapeau! I even like the current version, just timeless.

 

[Dralowid]

I have only just sold a Fiat 600. I was the second owner, the car had spent much of its life in Kenya so therefore right hand drive. Sadly, unlike the 500 it did not come with an opening roof as standard. Back in the day they were fearlessly raced. It went round corners as if on rails.

 

[besk]

Just like licensed models of the Fiat 500 tuned by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, those from Abarth were for special mountain car races on narrow alpine roads - or just as show models for trade fairs and exhibitions.
Anyone who wanted a slightly more spacious Fiat 500 could drive a Fiat 500 "Giardiniera".
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Neat little car!

 

[boojum]

I have only just sold a Fiat 600. I was the second owner, the car had spent much of its life in Kenya so therefore right hand drive. Sadly, unlike the 500 it did not come with an opening roof as standard. Back in the day they were fearlessly raced. It went round corners as if on rails.

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Yes, Italian cars steer, brake and handle wonderfully. Rust is a problem, though. They are fun to drive.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Austin Mini Countryman Woody
Parked on Nihon-Odori Boulevard, Yokohama



Sony A7III camera
Sigma 65mm f2 lens
January 2025 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[rhl-oregon]

T-bird in Eugene OR / Ricoh GR

 

[mnutzer]

"Bretzelkäfer" - 1-4 - Int.Concours d'Elegance - Schwetzingen - Palace Park - Leica M10-P - 'cron 2.0-28 II - Aug. 2024.
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[mnutzer]

"Bretzelkäfer" - 2-4 - Int.Concours d'Elegance - Schwetzingen - Palace Park - Leica M10-P - 'cron 2.0-28 II - Aug. 2024.
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[mnutzer]

"Bretzelkäfer" - 3-4 - Int.Concours d'Elegance - Schwetzingen - Palace Park - Leica M10-P - 'cron 2.0-28 II - Aug. 2024.
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[mnutzer]

"Bretzelkäfer" - 4-4 - Int.Concours d'Elegance - Schwetzingen - Palace Park - Leica M10-P - 'cron 2.0-28 II - Aug. 2024.
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