Car Sightings | Toyota bB

When you’re on the road or strolling to where you’re headed sometimes it pays to be observant about anything in your surroundings. There are some surprises and interesting about exploring the places you go even though the aesthetics are not worth to be seen by the human eyes. But Manila has still those moments that are interesting enough to be intro cars that invite interest. Escolta is one of those places which were the former Central Business District of Metro Manila. It might not be as polished as it used to be though it has moments and then there’s the Toyota bB Mini MPV (Mini Multi-Purpose Vehicle).

Car Sightings | Corvette Stingray

There have been several variations and versions for the Chevrolet Corvette dating back to are first generation introduced in 1953. It was voted and widely known as "America's Sports Car." It has been an iconic brand whenever you are in the world you’ll easily spot one in the streets. It was produced by Chevrolet more than 60 years of production and seven design generations—with GM confirming in early 2019 an eighth generation Corvette in a rear-mid-engine configuration. This one sighted inside the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell and it is the Corvette Stingray on display.

Car Sightings | Chevrolet Bel Air

In the streets of Manila chances of seeing classic or vintage cars are very much a rarity. You can’t find them on a daily basis, but when you do find one it gives you the nostalgic vibe even though you weren’t even born in that era when the car was first introduced. It also depends on anyone’s preference, but sometimes old school rules. There’s not much classic sighting you’ll find in the streets in Manila even in the old side, where the center of commerce used to prosper in the side of Escolta in Binondo.

Car Sightings | BMW i8

When you reside in a Third World country rarely you’ll ever see exotic cars or those classic vehicles of yesteryears. It is quite rare when you ever see something different on the road with an abundance of jeepneys in Manila. It is also a surprise to come across those types of cars you thought that you’ll only find in Western countries that are now rampant with going green. In one of the cities that makes up Central Luzon rarely you’ll ever see an electric or hybrid car driving beside jeepneys until you see a BMW i8 going through intense traffic.

Car Sightings | Datsun 1000

When you live in a regional state in Australia chancers are there will be a diverse interest in automobiles and it is quite fascinating how they still have vintage cars been driving around in this part of South Australia that has been well versed with being into cars and other types of vehicles. On the way to a nearby library just to happen that Westfield Marion just closed up shop where this classic has just been sitting near the local Aus Post. It might not be as impressive as your vintage Mustang but to see a Datsun 1000 now you’re looking at some of the underrated cars of yesteryears and this is one of them.

Car Sightings | Chevrolet Ute Coupé

There have been so many variations and expanded range that Holden produced for the Commodore brand. It’s mostly known for its history that produced the top of the line editions like the Redline that last rolled off the factory in Elizabeth. But the Commodore brand is also known for the Utility pickups or simple “Ute” in Aussie linggo that’s part of the country’s identity similar to the Philippines’ Jeepney.

A Lion's Roar | The Commodore VFII SS-V

Holden’s Commodore VFII SS-V is top of the line sedan that was manufactured by the company as its last product. For those who are not familiar with the Commodore its made in South Australia’s Elizabeth plant that closed some time in October. The company’s crowning achievement in producing their very own brand car may not end here. Though almost six decades of car manufacturing in South Australia has changed, but for anyone who owned a Holden will keep this in memory forever.