Bike Ride 6

Porsche 914 Cruising Through Cranston 

I did my best to capture this car, as it was moving, but it is in fact the Porsche 914, the mid engine car Porsche made in the 1970s.  I have seen this car recently around my neighborhood, but I haven't been able to get better shots of it. Porsche 914s are an uncommon and unique sight, so it's always a pleasant surprise to see one out and about like this one. 

1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Revisited

If you recall from Bike Ride 3 in the Summer 2020 collection, this car made its debut appearance. And now its back, and you get a better view of it. The other shot was a bit far away. You can also read more about it in that page, but I will add here that the car is still being daily driven (as of Summer 2022), and I still see it on the streets of Cranston

Datsun 240Z in the Fall

Here we have the same Datsun 240Z that made its debut also in Bike Ride 3. I decided to keep start trend of photographing this car throughout the seasons. Honestly this fall photo of the car is the best view of it, and honestly, it looks pretty solid, so it looks like it would be a great project car. It does not deserve to sit in that lot. Classic Datsuns like this one are becoming rarer and are increasing in value, so someone should definitely rescue this.

1983 Chevy El Camino 

I believe its a 1983 model going by the grille, but I could be wrong. This truck has moved from this location and can be seen with a better view in a future collection. Sam also documents this again in 2022, and it still is in the same spot, so its still sitting. Although, its in great shape for an 80s El Camino

This El Camino can be seen in better detail in the Summer 2021 Bike Ride 10 entry.

Volkswagen T2 Kombi Bus

It's about time one of these showed up on here, right? This is of course the iconic VW T2 Bus. I was honestly really surprised to see this, I never see these around, and its such an iconic vehicle that just makes you happy when you see one. Classic VWs are such happy little cars, so its always great to see one. 

This bus is at a shop waiting for maintenance, but is honestly in amazing shape, and you can tell its been used if you look closely at it. This shop attracts many interesting vehicles, and this won't be the last time you see something from them here. 

Rotting 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado

This a wonderful example of malaise era GM cars. This a 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado, complete with the rotting body panels and aftermarket rims. It was also found parked at bowling alley which is a place I wouldn't be shocked to find an 80s GM car. 

Above and Left: 1993 Saab 900 Turbo Combi Coupe Revisited

Remember that pristine white Saab also from Bike Ride 3? Well its back. This 900 kicks off the Saab spotting adventure for this Bike Ride, and it was great to revisit this car. I especially love how this car looks from the back, with its louvers and rear hatch. The Combi Coupe hatchback is easily my favorite body style of the 900. 

The '86 900 had sold by this point, and to my knowledge, the owner still has this one today. 

Double Trouble - British Edition! Austin Healey Mk. I and MGB Roadster

Also at the same house the MG was parked at were these two. The iconic Austin Healey Sprite "Bugeye" and an MGB. Obviously, the owner is a British sportscar enthusiast, but its a coincidence he lives next to a Swedish car enthusiast. 

Volkswagen Type 14 Karmann Ghia Survivor 

Another classic Volkswagen! This is a gorgeous VW Karmann Ghia. The blue paint is so striking, and that's immediately what caught my eye. Clearly, its a driver, but what a beautiful car. It appears to be pretty stock and original as well. 

1967 Chevy Chevelle Sedan

This is a poor shot of a 1967 Chevy Chevelle. I spotted this out of the corner of my eye. Its boxy styling gave it away. You can't tell from the picture, but this is indeed a 4-door car. It also says "Chevelle" on the hood, so it is a Chevelle, and not a Malibu rebadge. This car also appears to be original. 

1988 Chevy Corvette Anniversary Edition

Out in the sunset was this pearl white C4 'Vette. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was an Anniversary edition. These were made for the 35th anniversary of the Corvette, since its debut in 1953. You can identify a 35th anniversary 'Vette by its all white body and matching rims. 

In case anyone was also wondering, this car has sold. 

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

We definitely met by accident! This is a beautiful Mustang, I love how that blue looks in the sunset. I think that all speaks for itself. You might be wondering why the photo looks grainy, and that's because it was behind a fence, so I had to do the old "stick your phone camera through the fence" trick to take the picture. I think it came out good enough to do the car justice.

Conntech's Back Lot

Left to Right: 1970s Opel 1900, Saab 900 Combi Coupe, and a 1950s Studebaker Coupe 

Some cars (besides the 900) you wouldn't expect to find at a Saab repair shop. I wonder why they had these here. 

Classic GM C-Series Trucks

I think the picture speaks for itself here, and I wouldn't say there's much going on. The black shell in the foreground is a 1967 to '72 Chevy or GMC truck. The green looks to be 1970 to '72 Chevy. We will document another GMC Pickup at this exact location in the Spring '21 collection, and you will see that same green truck in that exact location. The black shell up front moved some place else.