Mid Fall Finds '22

10/15/22 - 1971 Chevy K-5 Blazer (Sam)

This was spotted on the start of my trip home for Fall break.  It looked to be in really nice shape as it sped by on the opposite side of the highway.  There were a few other cars spotted that morning as well, including a '57 Cadillac, but I wasn't fast enough in getting my camera out.  

10/15/22 - 1991 Acura Integra on I-95 in CT (Sam)

Amidst the classics spotted on the ride were a few "honorable mentions," including this '91 Integra.  These cars are a pretty rare sight these days, so I snapped a pic of this one for posterity.  The rear wheel well looks to have some rust repair, and there's the usual paint fade, but this car seems to be solid overall.  

10/15/22 - Ford Pickup Restomod (Sam)

As we got closer to home, I spotted this resto-mod '50s Ford rig.  It looked pretty slick with the satin black paintjob and lowered front end.  I think it was a traditional kind of hot rod, as it sounded (and smelled) like it was packing a carbureted V-8 (maybe a 302 or 351).  

10/16/22 - 1990s Chevy Conversion Van (Sam)

This clean conversion van was spotted the day after I got home for Fall break.  I think I've seen it around before (or one clean like it).  

10/16/22 - Chevy Corvette C3 Stingray (Sam)

This was technically the first find of the day, spotted much earlier than the van.  An early C3 pulled into a gas station early in the morning for a fuel up before taking off for some pleasure driving.  I tried to get a shot of it from across the parking lot I was in, so the photo isn't the best quality.  I was going to walk over and get a better shot when I saw someone else at the gas station start talking to the driver.  Not wanting to completely overwhelm the guy, I opted to settle for the long-distance photo.  

David: I also have a hunch this could possibly be the blue C3 from the Slater Park Mini Show. It could be a different car, as we know how popular C3s can be, but the color and rims look to be very similar. 

10/16/22 - 1990-93 Toyota Tercel (Sam)

There's been a few old Tercels in the area that I see from time to time, and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to photograph this one.  It was fueling up at the same gas station where I spotted the Corvette a few hours prior.  

10/16/22 - 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Sedan (Sam) 

Here's one for all you GM fans: a 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 sedan.  This car was extremely clean, and it was parked just a few blocks away from my house.  As the Connecticut plate suggests, this car is not a regular to my area, as this was the first time I'd seen it.  Maybe it's about to become a regular and the owner either purchased it or moved from CT.  Only time will tell.  

10/16/22 - 1990s Dodge Dynasty (Sam)

This minty Dynasty appeared behind me as I was heading to O'Reilly's to pick up a replacement can of carb cleaner (the old one died in the middle of my carb rebuild for the Impala).  The driver was a girl who looked to be about my age.  It's nice to see some people from my generation getting involved in older cars.  

10/19/22 - 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible  (Sam)

This beautiful 442 was spotted out in Salisbury, Mass.  It's in really nice shape and looks to be anxiously waiting for its owner to take it out on another drive.  I'd gladly provide this service if I was allowed to...

10/22/22 - Land Rovers Old and New (Sam)

A Series II on a trailer being pulled by a modern Range Rover.  I spotted this one a bit later on the trip.  It looks to be a solid candidate for restoration, so I hope that's where it's headed.  The huge dent in the rocker panel is a bit concerning, but it should be fixable.  

10/23/22 - 1952 Ford F-Series Pickup in Kingwood, NJ (Sam)

This truck was up for sale in Kingwood, NJ, near where my family and I stayed before I returned to campus. My dad said he saw someone looking at it the day before this photo was taken, so maybe it'll find a buyer soon.  And hopefully just in the nick of time, as I can't imagine the lack of glass helping the interior any during Winter snowstorms.  

10/24/22 - 1984 Mercedes 300D (W123) on Prospect Ave (Sam)

I saw this as I was coming out of my last Monday class one day.  Nothing like a clean, simple 300D to cheer you up on a blah day.  This car was in immaculate shape with virtually no rust, although there is a slight crease in the front fender.  No biggie, it can be fixed or just left as is.  

Above and Left: (10/28/22) - 1989 Volvo 740 Turbo at URI (David)

This is so CLEAN! Earlier I had been helping out with sound in a show that the student union had put on featuring some local bands and musicians, and I was heading back to my dorm, when I stopped short only to see one of the cleanest Volvo bricks ever. When you think of a Volvo 240 or a 740, you usually think of a clapped out, faded sedan that has some trim missing and an odometer that stopped working  in the ball park of 257k miles. There is evidence support this description in about every page on here. This 740 proved that stereo type wrong, and I am glad. To whoever owns this car, please keep maintaining it well, I love your car. 

10/31/22 - Ford Model T Returns to Campus (Sam)

Your Halloween special!  Previously photographed earlier in the Spring, Professor Littman's Model T makes its return to campus.  I later saw him driving it down one of the streets.  

Above and Left: 11/3/22 - BMW 525i (E39) 5MT at URI (David)

It's not often we feature a modern era BMW on here, but when I saw this car parked in the lot after classes, I couldn't help but realize how great this car looks. Even from a far distance, this car was distinguishable as a BMW, and when I got closer and saw the classic car plates, I began to realize that this car is a modern classic. This is crazy to me because this is just a regular car to me. I remember these everywhere from when I was younger, and I just never really assumed them to one day be a classic car that would be collectible. My dad would always wonder why I would get excited when I saw an old Ford Fairmont on the road, because to him, that was just a regular car from his young adulthood. I guess the same applies here. Now I'm not comparing this to a Fairmont, but the E39 is a car that the next generation will come to appreciate more, just like how we get excited for the cars of the generations that came before us. 

Above and Left: (11/4/22) - Saab 9-3 Convertible (David)

As I was heading back to my dorm, I was pleasantly surprised to see this red Saab convertible parked close by. I'm unsure if this belongs to a student, but regardless, this is a nice Saab.

11/4/22 - 1985 Volvo 245 Wagon Revisited (David)

We first saw this car in Spring of last year, once again in passing. This time, I found it parked here as I was heading back home from school. This Volvo had also been listed on marketplace for sale. From the listing description, I was able to learn that it was indeed a 1985 car, equipped with a 5 speed manual, and came from the west coast. If I had the money, I'd scoop it up, but if anyone in the Northeast area is looking for a clean 240 wagon with relatively low miles, check this car out. 

Above and Left: (11/10/22) - Toyota Supra Mk. II by Night (David)

I was out late one night, when I passed by this classic Supra parked at a garage in Connecticut. Obviously, I had to get out and investigate the car, as the Mk. II Supra is one of my favorite '80s sports cars of all time. This Supra seemed to be pretty stock, with no apparent modifications done to it. Obviously, I couldn't see what was done to the engine, but I would imagine it was kept stock, as the rest of the car was. Also, can we take a minute to appreciate the rims on these old Supras? These have got to be some of my favorite rims ever.