Exotic fly-by
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 7,795
Likes: 2
From: Noblesville Indiana
CI 7-8 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Exotic fly-by
I'm driving along on the highway today, just cruising along during the afternoon rush hour. I had the top off enjoying the 70 degree and slightly overcast day when I look in my rearview mirror and see some HID lights coming up behind me in the other lane. At first I thought it was a Honda S2000 but as it got closer I saw it had a different front grill - the grill of an Aston Martin. Cool, I thought, since I had never seen an AM on the road before. I slow down a little to let him catch up so I can get a better look. Well, his lane opens up, and he shoots by me going around 75-80 compared to my 45-50. Damn exotic drivers!!!
Anyway, as it passed, I saw the DB9 badge on the rear and I must say, it sounded a lot meaner than I expected it to. Nice looking car - I think I'll pick one up when I win the lottery.
Anyway, as it passed, I saw the DB9 badge on the rear and I must say, it sounded a lot meaner than I expected it to. Nice looking car - I think I'll pick one up when I win the lottery.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,469
Likes: 4
That's the nicest looking Jaguar I've ever seen!
They're beautiful cars but they really don't do all that much for me. For the money I'd rather have a Z06. And a house.
I guess that's the great thing about having choices. 
They're beautiful cars but they really don't do all that much for me. For the money I'd rather have a Z06. And a house.
I guess that's the great thing about having choices.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 15,195
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia PA
Man, now i can't wait to head down to my summer vacation spot. I see quite a few exotics. Last summer i saw a red Ferrari testarosa, a blue lambo and a Ford GT every few days.
Always fun stuff to see excellent machinery in motion and not sitting in a gerage some where.
Always fun stuff to see excellent machinery in motion and not sitting in a gerage some where.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: I'm a Texan, but I traded the horse for the Vette.
Originally Posted by YELLOHHH
Sweet car no doubt, but if I won the lottery and bought an AM, it would be a Vanquish S just because I could...
That's flippin' gorgeous!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 0
i was walking to work in london, merc driver sees a spot free , right in front of a DB9 that sits outside of work - i see him back in
getting closer, getting closer, (old git) getting CLOSER
getting BLOODY CLOS-----------STOP too late,
click click goes his bumper on it
next, the merc driver, "WAVES" at me, pulls out ever so gentle and motors away like nothing happened
dashed over to see the damage, none visable, but man /! made me react - and it wasnt even mine
getting closer, getting closer, (old git) getting CLOSER
getting BLOODY CLOS-----------STOP too late,
click click goes his bumper on it
next, the merc driver, "WAVES" at me, pulls out ever so gentle and motors away like nothing happened
dashed over to see the damage, none visable, but man /! made me react - and it wasnt even mine
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,675
Likes: 24,665
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
The DB9 is a fine looking ride. It would take a lottery win to afford one though.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,864
Likes: 0
From: Stuck in Paradise
Originally Posted by vettecop1125
I'm driving along on the highway today, just cruising along during the afternoon rush hour. I had the top off enjoying the 70 degree and slightly overcast day when I look in my rearview mirror and see some HID lights coming up behind me in the other lane. At first I thought it was a Honda S2000 but as it got closer I saw it had a different front grill - the grill of an Aston Martin. Cool, I thought, since I had never seen an AM on the road before. I slow down a little to let him catch up so I can get a better look. Well, his lane opens up, and he shoots by me going around 75-80 compared to my 45-50. Damn exotic drivers!!! Anyway, as it passed, I saw the DB9 badge on the rear and I must say, it sounded a lot meaner than I expected it to. Nice looking car - I think I'll pick one up when I win the lottery.
Anyway, as it passed, I saw the DB9 badge on the rear and I must say, it sounded a lot meaner than I expected it to. Nice looking car - I think I'll pick one up when I win the lottery.Was that you??
It is amazing what you see on the roads around this area.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,066
Likes: 0
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by vettecop1125
I'm driving along on the highway today, just cruising along during the afternoon rush hour. I had the top off enjoying the 70 degree and slightly overcast day when I look in my rearview mirror and see some HID lights coming up behind me in the other lane. At first I thought it was a Honda S2000 but as it got closer I saw it had a different front grill - the grill of an Aston Martin. Cool, I thought, since I had never seen an AM on the road before. I slow down a little to let him catch up so I can get a better look. Well, his lane opens up, and he shoots by me going around 75-80 compared to my 45-50. Damn exotic drivers!!! Anyway, as it passed, I saw the DB9 badge on the rear and I must say, it sounded a lot meaner than I expected it to. Nice looking car - I think I'll pick one up when I win the lottery.
Anyway, as it passed, I saw the DB9 badge on the rear and I must say, it sounded a lot meaner than I expected it to. Nice looking car - I think I'll pick one up when I win the lottery.
I wish
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 6,725
Likes: 5
From: Colesville MD
Originally Posted by ricoZg
I really like that Vanquish S, but, ummm...where's the shifter? 
Mike G.
Mike G.