Saw a couple secret cars today

[rudeguy]

Living in Michigan I sometimes get to see test cars still in disguise. Today was the first time I've ever saw two driving together.

Took some pics:

 

[Crono]

Chrysler 200? I suck at normal car identification, so I'm probably wrong.

 

[Gillbot]

test mule team

 

[Greenman]

You need a new windshield.

 

[Gillbot]

You need a new windshield.

not for winter in Michigan......

 

[Kaido]

Nice! Never seen a test car. Lived in Lansing for awhile. Too cold for my tastes. 404: Will not return 😀

 

[NutBucket]

Probably a Ford product. The exhaust outlets are a giveaway.

 

[michal1980]

not for winter in Michigan......

Why not? windshield are a safety item.

 

[boomerang]

They go right by my house once or twice a week in packs of 3 or 4. My understanding, from a guy that drives for them is that they're not supposed to drive in packs, but they evidently do.

 

[rudeguy]

Why not? windshield are a safety item.

too cold

The adhesive won't set unless its a certain temp for a certain time.

 

[Gillbot]

too cold

The adhesive won't set unless its a certain temp for a certain time.

Not to mention it'll just get busted again.

 

[rudeguy]

Not to mention it'll just get busted again.

yep, I average one a year

Zero deductible on glass is a must.

 

[Gillbot]

I used to live in Center Line, MI. I know the routine.

 

[michal1980]

too cold

The adhesive won't set unless its a certain temp for a certain time.

did not know that. Thanks.

 

[iamwiz82]

I used to live in Center Line, MI. I know the routine.

My High School. Times have changed there. 😱

 

[aleckz]

Better question, why are you getting passed on the right?

 

[ThatsABigOne]

I never understood the point of camouflages on test cars.

 

[Zorba]

A few months back I saw a car carry that had 3 or 4 camo'ed cars going down the highway, I was pretty excited.

 

[Wingznut]

I never understood the point of camouflages on test cars.

Because they want to keep their designs as secret as possible, for as long as possible.

Saw a couple secret cars today.

Car magazines sometimes pay for photos of test cars out in the wild, up to a few hundred bucks.

 

[enis083]

I see cars in camo every few once in a while in Pittsburgh. Is there a R&D facility here that I'm not aware of?

 

[WilliamM2]

Better question, why are you getting passed on the right?

Distracted cell phone using driver, with a broken windshield. What would you expect?

 

[rudeguy]

Distracted cell phone using driver, with a broken windshield. What would you expect?

Lol not quite.

I passed them on the left. I keep my phone in a windshield Mount and a shortcut to my camera due to road ragers. With my phone its 2 button clicks to record. It also takes stills while recording, which is where these pics came from.

 

[alkalinetaupehat]

Next Lincoln MKZ, based on the rear spoiler profile and taillights.

Why do manufacturers camo-up their cars before taking them out for a spin? I get the idea of not spoiling sales, but other than that...?

 

[nerp]

Next Lincoln MKZ, based on the rear spoiler profile and taillights.

Why do manufacturers camo-up their cars before taking them out for a spin? I get the idea of not spoiling sales, but other than that...?

To build hype/get press. It's all a big game.

 

[heymrdj]

The fork wheels and the tail pipes gotta make it a Ford product. Like others, I'm guessing MKZ.