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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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I was heading out for my nightly 3 mile walk along the coast and I came upon this 2 blocks from my house. I think what suprised me the most was that the car was left alone for more than an hour that I know of. I live in a pretty safe area of Southern California but would be very uncomfortable leaving a $1.7M car parked on the street and walking away. Though I will say they did park the car next a police station, that is the two story craftsman house in the background. Sorry for the crappy cell phoe pics but it is all I had with me.







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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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I bet you were saying to yourself: "so, that's what 1.7 million looks like" hahaha
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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WOW!! I am amazed that an owner would leave it on the street. It is an amazing machine
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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i too am surprised it was left on the street like that, even if it is a safe neighborhood. that kinda looks like huntington beach pd behind the car. if it is, its definitely safe from any sort of theft or crime. the only thing id worry about would be bird droppings, as there are a lot of power lines and trees in the area. great looking veyron though...
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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ooo yum!

If you can afford the car you drive, you can afford to park it where ever you want.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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He parked where I parked at last week!
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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The last pic reminds me of Manhattan beach area for some reason lol

Anywho, i agree with Faymester, if they can afford to buy it, they can afford to park it anywhere. But i still wouldnt feel comfortable just leaving 1.7mil sitting there all alone
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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wow what a rare find. I like the color combination
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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only thing missin is some good old philiy parking tickets...hahahaha
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
i too am surprised it was left on the street like that, even if it is a safe neighborhood. that kinda looks like huntington beach pd behind the car. if it is, its definitely safe from any sort of theft or crime. the only thing id worry about would be bird droppings, as there are a lot of power lines and trees in the area. great looking veyron though...
Your right it's Walnut and 5th, in downtown HB.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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I bet you were saying to yourself: "so, that's what 1.7 million looks like" hahaha

That is exactly what I said. I had a hard walking away, I just wanted to stay there and stare at it. Really an amazing car, and was not aware that the engine is open to the outside, no cover on it.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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If I had that car here in Montreal I would be scared leaving it unattended.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Is that a Civic?
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Probably dad visiting from Newport, Corona del Mar, or Laguna, after a long day - Cars & Coffee in the morning and a drive up the coast in the afternoon. It was a nice day today.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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i knew that place looks familiar nice find! im yet to see one lol
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