by "dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
Published 06/08/2017 at 19:30
by "dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
Published 06/08/2017 at 19:30
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The variety of cars here in Colorado is truly amazing, a great change from the Oldsmobile Aleros, Pontiac Grand Prixs, and Ford F-150s of central Illinois. Oh and I saw a bunch of prototypes out altitude testing on Mt. Evans.
Gorgeous LHD Defender outside a brewery a few doors down from the place I’m staying.
And just around the corner was an S60R
Owner showed us around that one, all set up for tailgaiting with a minifridge, cooler, 2 TVs, and a custom awning.
MINTY Toyota pickup.
Keep in mind, everything I just showed you was within 4 blocks of the place I’m staying at. There’s tons more, I just didn’t have the time (or sunlight) to keep walking.
Oh, and this random cat who seemed to enjoy my company, as it liked to rub against my leg and purr. It walked with me for about 3 blocks.
The next day I made a quick visit to Earthroamer to visit fellow Oppo/LaLDer Enginerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr who’s an employee there.
Due to trade secrets and a new project, the XV-HD, there’s no production line (if you can call it that) pictures. The XV-HD is based on the F-750, as opposed to the usual F-550. What I can say, is that it is MASSIVE. It makes semis and almost all other RV’s look small. They cost $1.2 million and they’ve sold 4 before the first is evening nearing completion.
Massive thanks to Enginerrrrrrr for showing me and my family around and giving us a tour of one of the finished products. For those who plan on watching the new Top Gear USA, this truck will be featured in it on one of the first episodes. It was also borrowed by Ken Block this past week.
Fun story: John Mayer got trapped in the bathroom of his Earthroamer because he left a cabinet door cracked and couldn’t open the door to the bathroom to get out.
Then after driving up Mt. Evans (which was pretty dicey at times, narrow lanes, bumpy roads, and no guardrail. Plus it was my first time driving on mountain roads like that), we got followed by this:
I have absolutely no idea what it is and don’t recognize any concept cars similar to it. My guess is a small Lincoln or Jaguar. The swirl pattern is similar to Jaguar.
UPDATE: it looks to be the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace . There’s only been a handful of spots, so that’s still pretty cool.
Then I saw a convoy of Ford test vehicles, but nothing super special and no pics. mostly just miscolored bumpers and radio and test equipment. And the ugly new Mustang.
Closely after that was a fleet of Cadillac CT6's with camo on, so maybe a new engine? There was probably 10 of them flying down the road in the opposite direction.
That’s all for today, I’ll have more in a few days.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
06/08/2017 at 19:48, STARS: 1
I need that Defender and that blue Earthroamer.
"Svend" (svend)
06/08/2017 at 20:18, STARS: 1
I see your Defender and Earthroamer and raise you a Land Rover Perentie 6x6 camper.
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"benjrblant" (benjblant)
06/08/2017 at 20:23, STARS: 1
Aw man, I didn’t know an opponaut worked at earthroamer! I was trying to get a job there for a while...
"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
06/08/2017 at 20:25, STARS: 1
Oh, so THAT’S what those prototypes were. I stumbled on some in a hotel parking lot like two weeks ago and thought, “why are they driving around in camouflaged F-Paces still?”
I love all the old iron here. It helps living in a state that is mostly moisture-free. Though my dad is a champion at getting things to rust here. You should see his old ‘90s F-150; you’d think you were in Michigan with the amount of rust on that beast.
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
06/08/2017 at 20:58, STARS: 0
I saw my first very rusty car today, an 80's Subaru Loyale.
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
06/08/2017 at 20:58, STARS: 1
If I was you, I’d still try to get a job there.
"Khalbali" (khalbali2)
06/08/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 1
Welcome to CO! Loveland pass is great for spotting too, I saw the fiat 124s testing up there but by the time I got back to cell service to post pics others had beat me to it, so disappointing. Whereabouts in IL are you from? Me and the wife went to u of I and spent 8 years or in the champaign/Urbana area.
"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
06/08/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1
i do enjoy the mountains i summer. if there isnt a test vehicke to be spotted theres usually some nice sports cars out enjoying a drive
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
06/08/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 0
no sports cars but that’s understandable, they just opened part of the road for the first time this year.
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
06/08/2017 at 23:17, STARS: 0
I’m from Springfield, about an hour from Urbana. Some of my family attended U of I, so I’m familiar with the area.
"Khalbali" (khalbali2)
06/08/2017 at 23:42, STARS: 1
Cool, it’s amazing how many people are moving here, and it seems like particularly from IL, half the dealership I work at is from Chicago.
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
06/08/2017 at 23:46, STARS: 0
Oh no, I’m not moving here, as nice as that would be. Simply vacationing, but I’m staying in a townhouse thru VRBO.