The Observation Deck

I know we have some car nuts out there, this thread is for you. As I have done with
other constants "galleries" I am posting a record of vehicles in and around Lakewood.

I would encourage all to share. Whilethis is the walkable community, we also appreciate, no
make that, loves vehicles. From big wheels to real big wheels this city has become known
for the vehicles it has and brings in. I know Vince has an incredible selection of city vehicles,
and Chris has a great gallery of me parking illegally. Rhonda's car images
are like fine art. So let's share.


Aston Martin DBS

An Aston Martin DBS spotted in front of 56 West. While the brand is most
associated with James Bond, but anyone with an extra $210,000 can buy one.


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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Bentley GT 2009


At the RTA Circulator event A $200,000+ Bentley GT 2009 stopped for a couple
minutes to show support to the effort, and hold up a Lakewood Observer!


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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Ferrari 360 CS


Stan Austin with a Ferrari 360CS, that came to the 2004 Lakewood Motoring Society
Alley Rally. The Ferrari belongs to LMS member John Veres.



Debra O'Bryan kicks the tires,making sure it is solid!









1975 Honda 70

However the winner of that year's LMS' Alley Ralley was Steve and Pat Hoffert
on a 1975 Honda 70.


100% Given to the Chat Room.


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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

2007 Suzuki RM-Z



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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

That bike looks like a transformer (the superhero kind).

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"When I dare to be powerful -- to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." - Audre Lorde

1962 Citroen 2CV

This one was purchased at a company in Chagrin Falls that rebuilds them and sell
them for $8,000. Which is $6,500more than they cost new. This is a factory paint
scheme that mimics the Bugatti Royal. The interior is wicker!




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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

World's Longest Limousine
By popular request, I have posted the World's Longest Limo!
While not in Lakewood, it did make a rare appearance a couple
years ago to an empty parking lot about 1 mile away. At the
time many of us made many trips to the parking lot to
try to understand how the other half live$$$$$$$$!


In legalese I take this to mean it is not the actual Longest Limo, just one
built as the one in the Guinness Book of World Records.
I mean how cool is that!




Me basking in the opulence of the World's Longest Limo!



While I am personally offended that the parked in a handicap spot, you can't help
but picture riding and partying in style.



Debra O'Bryan looking like a Hollywood Starlet! Check out those tires! Maybe not.



Imagine that hot tub filled with partyers while cruisin'.



Ok maybe it is a little rough around the edges.



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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Jim--- great new thread! Cars are part of the DNA of a bunch of us in Lakewood. And, seeing that super longest stretch limo at the old Gold Circle on Memphis reminds me of you an me "getting together" a while back and on another site.
You said that such a vehicle existed. I didn't believe it. But, I drove over there and lo and behold--------there it was!
It reminded me of my favorite Johnny Cash song-----"Piece by Piece"
Johnny told a tale of starting to work at the Cadillac plant after getting out of the Army in the early 50s. His lifelong dream was to one day, have a Cadillac. So, he and his buddy---everyday---stole a part off the assembly line.
After three years they had enough parts to build a Cadillac.
Had one tail fin, three headlights--- they had to buy an Aydapter (say it phonetically) kit from Kmart to hook up the engine and transmission.
The title took 100 pages at the title bureau.

That limo is the Johnny Cash piece by piece car.

that blonde chick kicking the tires of the Ferrari is kinda cool

Stan

Stanley Steamer


Lakewoodite Phil Lewis driving one of his many Stanley Steamers.



Phil Lewis bleeding off the steam after returning.



Phil Lewis and his Stanley Steamer Indy Racer.


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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Just a few:

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"Dont it always seem to go
That you dont know what youve got
Till its gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot"
Joni Mitchell

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"Dont it always seem to go
That you dont know what youve got
Till its gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot"
Joni Mitchell

Ferrari 599GTB 'Fiorano'

2006-2009 Ferrari 599 GTB "Fiorano" which you could buy used on ebay for as little as $289,000.00US
















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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Oh that ferrari is my spare dog car. I like to throw the dogs in there and go. LOL.

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Missy--- just keep it in first or second gear so the pups can catch the breeze

Dallara Indy 2-Seater (IRE_002)


Driving down Detroit Ave. I see an Indy Car approaching from the other direction!



It stops in front of the Rivera, picks up the next rider and off again.



The two seater was developed first in Formula One as a way to give big dollar
sponsors a little more excitement,which sometimes leads to more sponsorship.



Soon every series had them. These were provided by Jack Daniels who was sponsoring
Robby Gordon at the time. Heavily modified for street use.


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Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident

"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg

"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama