Machinery my new "snowmobile"

my new "snowmobile" · 09:16 AM

I picked this one up today.
You don't see many of these in Germany. And yes: the white stuff is snow. Not the perfect car to ride in this conditions, but who cares!!

I was telling my wife for more than 20 years that one day I would like to have a roadster. But as life goes on other things were more important and more urgend to use the funds.
When we had our 25th aniversary last year she had organzed a Triumph TR6 for a day for me. And she told me I should not wait and finally start looking for a nice roadster. Yes I know I don't deserve her! But to be fair, we bought her horses already years ago

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**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 10:43 AM

That Pontiac looks awesome and like you said "who cares", it's a roadster and one cool ride. Get it inside though before you get a cold constantly going outside to take another look at a car you are going to have a blast in. post some pics when the weather clears up and you put the top down. Have fun over there.

**paulh** · 02-23-2013, 11:02 AM

Very cool! I've always liked the look of the Solstice. You'll love it when you can put the top down. Is there another place you can mount the front licence plate, or remove it completely? (sorry, pet peeve of mine) Enjoy!

Jimbo · 02-23-2013, 11:17 AM

Sounds like one hell of a wife! Cheers bud and nice looking ride. JIM

**volley** · 02-24-2013, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

That Pontiac looks awesome and like you said "who cares", it's a roadster and one cool ride. Get it inside though before you get a cold constantly going outside to take another look at a car you are going to have a blast in. post some pics when the weather clears up and you put the top down. Have fun over there.

Thanks Bob, for sure it will be a fun ride when the weather improves. I'll post some "topless" pics!

Originally posted by paulh

Very cool! I've always liked the look of the Solstice. You'll love it when you can put the top down. Is there another place you can mount the front licence plate, or remove it completely? (sorry, pet peeve of mine) Enjoy!

Thanks Paul! The front license plate is mandatory over here but the mounting is still "preliminary". I was lucky to get such a small licene plate approved though!
But who cares about the license plate when you can ride without speed limit on the Autobahn

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Originally posted by Jimbo

Sounds like one hell of a wife! Cheers bud and nice looking ride. JIM

I'm sure she'll like the "hell of a wife" comment

! Take care Jim

Tom S. · 02-24-2013, 07:01 AM

I love the Solstice. Too bad GM ran the Pontiac name plate in to the ground and killed it, they made some great and memorable cars. At one time, Pontiac was the #3 car maker in the US. I hope it serves you well! And I bet you are right about not seeing many in Germany!

**volley** · 02-24-2013, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by Tom S.

I love the Solstice. Too bad GM ran the Pontiac name plate in to the ground and killed it, they made some great and memorable cars. At one time, Pontiac was the #3 car maker in the US. I hope it serves you well! And I bet you are right about not seeing many in Germany!

Thanks Tom! Opel (i.e. GM Germany) used the same plattform for a small convertible, the Opel GT. That should help if spare parts are needed.
But the Solstice looks much better than the Opel GT!

Tom S. · 02-24-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by volley

Thanks Tom! Opel (i.e. GM Germany) used the same plattform for a small convertible, the Opel GT. That should help if spare parts are needed.
But the Solstice looks much better than the Opel GT!

They also used it for a two seater Saturn, but I still like the Pontiac better.

lesmore49 · 02-24-2013, 11:04 AM

Think the Pontiac Solstice is stunning....what a great , little roadster.

**volley** · 02-24-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

They also used it for a two seater Saturn, but I still like the Pontiac better.

Originally posted by lesmore49

Think the Pontiac Solstice is stunning....what a great , little roadster.

Thanks guys, I can't wait to get out on the road when the snow is gone!

**Sailor** · 02-25-2013, 04:41 PM

Beautiful, Norbert - I love roadsters and this one is very cool.

Jer

**volley** · 02-25-2013, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Beautiful, Norbert - I love roadsters and this one is very cool.

Jer

Thanks Jer! For sure you have more chances to drive with the top down! Do you still drive a Porsche?
Take care

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02-24-2013, 05:26 AM	#5
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris That Pontiac looks awesome and like you said "who cares", it's a roadster and one cool ride. Get it inside though before you get a cold constantly going outside to take another look at a car you are going to have a blast in. post some pics when the weather clears up and you put the top down. Have fun over there. Thanks Bob, for sure it will be a fun ride when the weather improves. I'll post some "topless" pics! Originally posted by paulh Very cool! I've always liked the look of the Solstice. You'll love it when you can put the top down. Is there another place you can mount the front licence plate, or remove it completely? (sorry, pet peeve of mine) Enjoy! Thanks Paul! The front license plate is mandatory over here but the mounting is still "preliminary". I was lucky to get such a small licene plate approved though! But who cares about the license plate when you can ride without speed limit on the Autobahn? Originally posted by Jimbo Sounds like one hell of a wife! Cheers bud and nice looking ride. JIM I'm sure she'll like the "hell of a wife" comment! Take care Jim

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	That Pontiac looks awesome and like you said "who cares", it's a roadster and one cool ride. Get it inside though before you get a cold constantly going outside to take another look at a car you are going to have a blast in. post some pics when the weather clears up and you put the top down. Have fun over there.

02-23-2013, 11:02 AM	#3
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Very cool! I've always liked the look of the Solstice. You'll love it when you can put the top down. Is there another place you can mount the front licence plate, or remove it completely? (sorry, pet peeve of mine) Enjoy! Last edited by paulh; 02-23-2013 at 11:22 AM. Reason: typo

02-23-2013, 11:17 AM	#4
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Sounds like one hell of a wife! Cheers bud and nice looking ride. JIM

02-24-2013, 07:01 AM	#6
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I love the Solstice. Too bad GM ran the Pontiac name plate in to the ground and killed it, they made some great and memorable cars. At one time, Pontiac was the #3 car maker in the US. I hope it serves you well! And I bet you are right about not seeing many in Germany!

02-24-2013, 09:24 AM	#7
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom S. I love the Solstice. Too bad GM ran the Pontiac name plate in to the ground and killed it, they made some great and memorable cars. At one time, Pontiac was the #3 car maker in the US. I hope it serves you well! And I bet you are right about not seeing many in Germany! Thanks Tom! Opel (i.e. GM Germany) used the same plattform for a small convertible, the Opel GT. That should help if spare parts are needed. But the Solstice looks much better than the Opel GT!

02-24-2013, 10:33 AM	#8
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by volley Thanks Tom! Opel (i.e. GM Germany) used the same plattform for a small convertible, the Opel GT. That should help if spare parts are needed. But the Solstice looks much better than the Opel GT! They also used it for a two seater Saturn, but I still like the Pontiac better.

02-24-2013, 11:04 AM	#9
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Think the Pontiac Solstice is stunning....what a great , little roadster.

02-24-2013, 12:50 PM	#10
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom S. They also used it for a two seater Saturn, but I still like the Pontiac better. Originally posted by lesmore49 Think the Pontiac Solstice is stunning....what a great , little roadster. Thanks guys, I can't wait to get out on the road when the snow is gone!

02-25-2013, 04:41 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Beautiful, Norbert - I love roadsters and this one is very cool. Jer

02-25-2013, 11:01 PM	#12
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Beautiful, Norbert - I love roadsters and this one is very cool. Jer Thanks Jer! For sure you have more chances to drive with the top down! Do you still drive a Porsche? Take care