Something I saw on the road the other day...

JohnnyRoaster · 05-02-2009, 11:40 AM

I was headed from Luzern to Paris last week during my Euro Delivery when I saw this in front of me-

I had just said to my wife that I was disappointed we hadn't seen many exotic cars during our trip. We had seen a few Ferraris, Maseratis and a couple of Lotus's. No Lambos or other what I would call super exotics. Then I spy this puppy from about a half mile away. I say "Honey, get the camera" while I hit the gas. We were on an autobahn near Basel, Germany going about 100 mph. I was able to get close but did not want to try and pass the Veyron. This picture was taken when we hit a small patch of traffic. I followed him at about 120 for a few miles. The sound of this beast in person is pretty awesome. I did not realize at the time the Veyron is built pretty close by in Molsheim, France. I should have stopped by for a factory tour

Anyway, my wife was not so impressed so I wanted to share with some of those that would understand. It was a highlight of the trip for me.

M3PGH · 05-02-2009, 01:48 PM

theres no picture

JohnnyRoaster · 05-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Sorry about that. It should be fixed.

Big Windy · 05-02-2009, 02:07 PM

The veyron is UNREAL!

djMpower · 05-02-2009, 02:26 PM

Man.. look at the size of that rubber

Garduna · 05-02-2009, 02:43 PM

Oh god, I want to hug the veyron! Indeed, those wheels are massive! engineering marvel! O_O

bmr760 · 05-02-2009, 02:48 PM

good god I never knew the tires were that big...

ptack · 05-02-2009, 04:38 PM

Probably out getting groceries.

datbimmerdoe · 05-02-2009, 04:46 PM

hubba hubba

TK-421 · 05-02-2009, 04:51 PM

The truck's double tires are about as wide as 1 of the Veyron's!! ZOMG!

m3pare · 05-02-2009, 04:51 PM

wow.

Green///Hell · 05-02-2009, 04:59 PM

that's awesome. Goo thing you didn't try to get around him a race would make it look like you pressed the slow motion button

IrateSpeed6 · 05-02-2009, 08:13 PM

Do you realize how effortless setting the cruise control at 120mph is for that car? He's probably like "Ehhh hmm... I'll set the cruise at 183 for a little while, no big deal."

Citizen Z · 05-02-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IrateSpeed6

Do you realize how effortless setting the cruise control at 120mph is for that car? He's probably like "Ehhh hmm... I'll set the cruise at 183 for a little while, no big deal."

The one I was able to check out in Las Vegas really confirmed why they cost 1.5+ million. They are simply immaculate brilliant cars with ZERO corners cut or compromises made.

ak335 · 05-02-2009, 11:54 PM

Damn, i wonder who was driving it and what he does for a living, must be nice

Garduna · 05-03-2009, 01:51 AM

I find it funny how next to the veyron is a huge ass truck with 3 happy kids in the advertisement. I'd be that happy too if I saw or had a veyron

SteveMD · 05-03-2009, 10:01 AM

Why did you obscure his tag?

JohnnyRoaster · 05-03-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ak335

Damn, i wonder who was driving it and what he does for a living, must be nice

I am not sure who the owner is but probably a bank or finance guy. The car is from Luxembourg and was in the 2007 Gumball 3000. I found this video of the exact same car on youtube.

JohnnyRoaster · 05-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMD

Why did you obscure his tag?

I guess I wouldn't want somebody else putting up a picture of my car with the plate info intact.

Deda · 05-03-2009, 04:34 PM

Oh yeah!

ACZakka325i · 05-03-2009, 05:30 PM

Thats the only picture!? Come on man!

Scorpion · 05-03-2009, 05:34 PM

Damn, that's a insane thing to set your eyes on lol.

05-02-2009, 11:40 AM	#1
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