From Jalopnik · Daniel Golson · · 2m
Readers' Most Attention-Grabbing Cars
Readers share cars that drew the most attention on the road.
In brief
Readers share cars that drew the most attention on the road. Readers describe cars that got the most attention from strangers while driving. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Lamborghini Revuelto
I drove a Lamborghini Revuelto painted in Viola 30th for 400 miles over five days in Los Angeles.
“I spent last weekend with a Lamborghini Revuelto painted in Viola 30th”
Chevrolet Corvette
A bright orange C8 convertible got attention with a SUBTLE license plate and thumbs up from strangers.
“it was bright orange and the license plate was SUBTLE”
Lamborghini Aventador
Driving an Aventador drew more attention than any other car I've owned, even when parked.
“The craziest thing I've driven are Paganis, but nothing draws more attention than the Aventadors”
GMC Suburban
A 1985 GMC suburban in two-tone dark blue and dark grey got love from people who tried to buy it.
“I had a 1985 GMC suburban in two-tone dark blue and dark grey”
Volkswagen Thing
A VW Thing caught fire in the backseat, drawing attention from strangers.
“Oh, this one time, I wasn't driving, but I was in the backseat of a VW Thing with the top down”
Hummer H1
A black Hummer H1 with a partial wrap got attention at a race event in West Virginia.
“Back around 2002 or so I got to drive a black Hummer H1 from a DC area dealership”
Nissan Skyline
A Nissan Skyline ER34 sedan got attention for being rare and unfamiliar to western drivers.
“Skyline ER34 sedan though it's not mine”
Chevrolet Camaro
A Chevrolet Camaro got attention after Transformers 2 was released, with people cheering when headlights turned on.
“No one had seen one in Columbus yet so I was pretty much mobbed/followed the whole week”
Mazda Miata
A red Mazda Miata RF got attention from strangers, including a radio call about driving 65 mph in a convertible.
“Someone called a local radio station to report that someone was out driving 65 mph in a convertible with the top down”
Saab Sonett III
A 1973 Saab Sonett III got attention at car shows, with people asking questions about it.
“I like to take my 1973 SAAB Sonett III to Saturday car shows as very few people have ever seen one”
Ford Country Squire
A 1976 Ford Country Squire station wagon got attention for its nostalgia value and was loved by strangers.
“I used to drive Fieros in the early 90s. Bright Red. Guys would come and ask about it”
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
A 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution got attention from people who had no clue about it.
“My 97 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution”
Lotus Esprit
A 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo got attention for its handling and rarity, with people asking about it.
“A brand-new 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo in Calypso Red”
Volvo PV544
An early 1960s Volvo PV544 got attention for its rarity and unique appearance.
“An early 1960s Volvo PV544”
Other Cars
Readers shared other cars that got attention, including a classic Mini, Ford Ka, and Nissan Cube.
“Hands down, driving my classic Mini in the states”
What it means
Readers describe cars that got the most attention from strangers while driving.
