Caught up with a sportscar this afternoon that was making all kinds of noise going up Scottsdale road. I don't recall ever seeing one like it before. A Light blue, roadster with "Esqualero" on the back..possibly? Not sure since a search didn't bring up an image.
Anyone know?
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/esc1.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/esc.jpg)
No. Nothing like that or a Ferrari/Lambo-look.
It wasn't a Maybach Exelero either. Unless, they have a convertible that looks nothing like this.
(http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/maybach_exelero_10-568-426.jpg)
http://www.google.com/search?um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=687&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=light+blue+roadster&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq= (http://www.google.com/search?um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=687&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=light+blue+roadster&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=)
Thanks Kop! [laugh]
After looking at all of those though..IIRC, it looked something along the lines of an old Vette but it was a newer car.
Two wide exhausts on either end. The "Esquero" or Esquelero" written in cursive on the back left.
Kit car probably.
I've been seeing an amusing trend, at least around NYC, of people putting all sorts of weird badging on their cars. Stuff like a late 90's Hyundai with a big wing, poorly done HIDs and badging that claims it is a Pzaquale Entertranza Turbo V10 along with a weird emblem.
Between that and people putting Autobot or Decepticon emblems on their cars, I'm mildly amused.
Oh a Deception!? I'm scared what does your POS turn into, a crappy robot that leaks oil and has an obvious bad bondo job as a hip replacement?
Pininfarina Mythos?
JM
Panoz Esperante?
(http://www.wallpaperpimper.com/wallpaper/Automobile/Panoz/Esperante/Panoz-Esperante-1-E3LWA21L8I-1024x768.jpg)
Quote from: IZ on May 07, 2011, 06:59:34 PM
Thanks Kop! [laugh]
After looking at all of those though..IIRC, it looked something along the lines of an old Vette but it was a newer car.
Two wide exhausts on either end. The "Esquero" or Esquelero" written in cursive on the back left.
There is a company out there that makes a "replica" of a 57' corvette and its based on the newer chasis's. Cant think of the name of them, but have seen a few. Ill try to find a like of some sort.
(http://www.thelingenfeltercollection.com/wp-content/uploads/CRC_C5_Z06_4-Large.jpg)
(http://www.thelingenfeltercollection.com/wp-content/uploads/CRC_C5_Z06_34-Large.jpg)
Thanks BH! I think you got it.
Quote from: IZ on May 07, 2011, 06:51:34 PM
It wasn't a Maybach Exelero either. Unless, they have a convertible that looks nothing like this.
(http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/maybach_exelero_10-568-426.jpg)
Did YOU take that photo?
;D
Quote from: ItsaDuc on May 08, 2011, 08:27:29 AM
(http://www.thelingenfeltercollection.com/wp-content/uploads/CRC_C5_Z06_34-Large.jpg)
That is awesome!!!
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on May 08, 2011, 06:40:03 PM
That is awesome!!!
JM
+1!!
Buckethead..yes, now that I've had a chance to look on the computer..that was it.
(http://www.automotive-res.com/EX/11-18-15/2003-esperante-7_460x0w.jpg)
(http://www.parkplaceltd.com/images/gallery/barrett/10scottsdale/thumbs/20.JPG)
(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Panoz/panoz_esperante_gt-lm_03.jpg)
Quote from: lethe on May 08, 2011, 04:38:31 AM
I've been seeing an amusing trend, at least around NYC, of people putting all sorts of weird badging on their cars. Stuff like a late 90's Hyundai with a big wing, poorly done HIDs and badging that claims it is a Pzaquale Entertranza Turbo V10 along with a weird emblem.
Between that and people putting Autobot or Decepticon emblems on their cars, I'm mildly amused.
Oh a Deception!? I'm scared what does your POS turn into, a crappy robot that leaks oil and has an obvious bad bondo job as a hip replacement?
Hey I've got an autobots badge on mines.. it replaces the front dodge emblem.. guess its the kid in me..
I saw a Brabus ML63 the other day. Diplo plates, zooming down Rt 50 towards DC.
pretty amazing, you'd never know unless you've seen the "B"... some thing like 700 hp in a CUV
the one i saw had no logos on it save for the B and the designation on the tail
(http://media2.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/medium/brabus-ml-63-biturbo_15.jpg)
^^ [evil]
I knew that car looked a bit familiar. I'd seen this one in person a few years back at Barrette-Jackson:
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae39/joust67/medium_2204941336_0cbb97167b_o.jpg)
Quote from: cokey on May 09, 2011, 09:22:47 AM
Hey I've got an autobots badge on mines.. it replaces the front dodge emblem.. guess its the kid in me..
On a decent car it can be excusable.
but I've seen it on the worst cars imaginable.
It reminds me of when I put 5.0 emblems on an '81 Escort with a magic marker except I didn't do it because I thought it was cool, I knew it was lame and it amused me.
Quote from: lethe on May 09, 2011, 12:18:53 PM
but I've seen it on the worst cars imaginable.
It reminds me of when I put 5.0 emblems on an '81 Escort with a magic marker except I didn't do it because I thought it was cool, I knew it was lame and it amused me.
Maybe they are amused as well. (?) :D
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 09, 2011, 12:26:52 PM
Maybe they are amused as well. (?) :D
I'm assuming most are just dumb, particularly when the other "accessories" on their ride are taken into account.
If I recall correctly Cokey has the SRT-4 that isn't over the top looking.
I do not place his car in that same category.
Quote from: lethe on May 09, 2011, 12:18:53 PM
It reminds me of when I put 5.0 emblems on an '81 Escort with a magic marker except I didn't do it because I thought it was cool, I knew it was lame and it amused me.
that reminds me of the Civic DX I saw at an import night with literally...a Maxwell House coffee can for a tailpipe and a body kit made with plain cardboard adhered with blue painters tape and the car was red....it was a glaringly fun way to jab at em all....
The two worst I have seen were a Yamaha FZ6 with and HRC decal and a Honda Civic with an STI badge. Not to mention the numerous 6 banger mustangs with cobra and Saleen badging.
You must be talking about AZ Charles. That's an everyday thing here. :p
Funny, I saw a blue Panoz this past weekend also.
Quote from: pennyrobber on May 10, 2011, 09:45:04 AM
Not to mention the numerous 6 banger mustangs with cobra and Saleen badging.
I freaked out one of these guys (V6 car with snakes on the fenders, big flashy wheels) with my GT500 just the other day. He saw me gaining on him at ludicrous speed in his rearview and crossed two lanes of traffic to suddenly turn off. [laugh]
He just didn't want to be there when you went plaid.
I saw both Triton V10 and Powerstroke emblems on the same truck ???