Well that was a first...

[JohnCh]

During the 10 years I’ve had my Westfield, people have asked me if it’s a Morgan, an MG, “a real Lotus”, and even a Ferrari -- twice! (must be because it’s red). But this was a first. At today's cars & coffee event someone asked “Is that a real Caterham?”

 

I wasn’t quite sure how to respond…

 

-John

[jimrankin]

"No, it's a real Westfield'

[Croc]

And here was me thinking you had a Birkin SV?

 

:jester:

[pi7ot]

Iowa.

Is it...

a Prowler?

a Rolls Royce?

Front wheel drive? (No it is not wrong wheel drive).

a Real car, I mean you can drive it on the street?..Legally? ( I point to License plates)

 

:svengo:

 

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[slngsht]

Maybe it's because Caterham is getting some more name recognition these days with the recent news related to the Lotus deal.

[HOTTTCAR]

A lady in Texas asked me if it was a motorcycle.

 

Jeez

[JohnCh]

Could have been worse, I could have been driving a Lotus 7 Agree about the recent F1 exposure possibly having a hand. The Top Gear segments certainly couldn't hurt either. Must make Ansar Ali feel good, but Colin is probably a little miffed...

 

And here was me thinking you had a Birkin SV?

 

:jester:

 

How the heck did you get off my ignore list? :jester:

[locost7018]

All the above plus "Nice dune buggy" I almost killed her!!!! Russ

[Kitcat]

Speaking of firsts:

 

A guy in a huge honking pickup looked over at me as we were slowly cruisin side by side down the street today and he said:"How fast does it go?" I said, faster than your truck. So he down shifted and took off like he had a jet engine. Almost ran thru the red lite ahead. I gave him a friendly wave and turned right immediately:).

[MHKflyer52]

Speaking of firsts:

 

A guy in a huge honking pickup looked over at me as we were slowly cruisin side by side down the street today and he said:"How fast does it go?" I said, faster than your truck. So he down shifted and took off like he had a jet engine. Almost ran thru the red lite ahead. I gave him a friendly wave and turned right immediately:).

 

Now that is funny.....ashame you did not have a GoPro setup and running to post it up as that is funny and priceless....

I think I would have been laughing to hard to have turned or to have waved at him being a big olf of a red neck.....:driving: :rofl:

[jlumba81]

I've had a few people say that their truck could run right over my 7. Also had a fellow in a truck ask if it had a vw beetle drivetrain. Most people are nice but you get a few bad apples now and then.

[Boxologist]

VW has been the donor for many homebuilts and kit cars for decades. It a legit question. Don't be offended.

[snookwheel]

VW has been the donor for many homebuilts and kit cars for decades. It a legit question. Don't be offended.

 

Yep.. I have a Solo Vee and have had Vette guys ask about the engine after smoking 'em on a Solo Course... I always enjoy telling them it's just a 1600 VW!

[jlumba81]

I know the vw has been used in a lot of kits but wouldn't that make the engine placement wrong or fwd? Also when they ask the price and I say 35 they think $3500, not $35K. The guy w vw comment almost had a heart attack when I said that.

 

I've given rides to a few people who ask for them. Pretty much all of the enjoyed the ride. I'd say the oddest comments would be coming from my cousin asking if the 7 had an auto trans or a sound system. But also said I should add wire wheels and more chrome. I don't mind wire wheels just not my taste and are pricy. Also had a couple younger guys (19 and 22) tell me to add a 8" sub in the 7. I think I've been asked if the 7 is a MG, austin healy, bughatti, but most know its a kit car.

Edited July 10, 2011 by jlumba81