Winter Break Finds 2021-22

12/21/21 to 1/20/22

I think we can safely say we found more cars than last winter. This winter wasn't as harsh with snow as last year had been. These cars were found during both of our winter breaks from school.

Above and Left: 12/21/2021 - Survivor 1987 BMW 325 (E30) Sedan (David)

What an amazing find. This is a base model E30, just a 325, no "i" or "e". For its age, this is in amazing shape. It's no show piece, but it's a car that has been perfectly preserved. It looks to be a daily driver that's been incredibly well taken care of by whoever its owner is. I was very impressed to find such a clean sedan, as you often see these in the coupe or convertible body styles. I've also never seen one in brown before. This must be the owner's daily, as this is no summer cruiser, because it was found during the winter. I haven't seen this car since, but I really hope the owner keeps maintaining this car, because this is already a collector's car and a modern classic.

12/30/2021 - Honda CR-V at Cumberland Stop and Shop (Sam)

While these cars aren't exactly rare yet, they're starting to get less and less common. I decided to document this relatively clean example of a first generation CR-V for posterity.

1/2/2022 - 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback (Sam)

A rare sight these days: a stock Honda Civic hatchback. The market value of these cars in good condition is somewhere around 20k because of their relative rarity. This example appears to be well-used, but also well-maintained.

1/9/2022 - 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix (Sam)

Not much to say about this one. It's a clean example of an '86 GP being well-preserved by its current owner. I think he pulled it out of the garage after the snow had melted.

1/13/2022 - Saab 9-3 Sportcombi in Downtown Providence (David)

It's a Saab, but nothing too special. Just a late model 9-3 wagon I found in the city. I will say when I find a Saab wagon, it always is a nice sight. Call it bias, but I think this is one of the best looking modern wagons produced.

Above: 1/13/2022 - 1985 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue in Downtown Providence (David)

Another Chrysler New Yorker in Downtown Providence. It's been remarkably kept up too.

Above: 1/13/2022 - Chevy Corvette C4 on Westminster St. in Providence (David)

Here we have another C4 Corvette with some custom rims. Oh, and not in Cranston!

1/13/2022 - Ford Mustang SN-95 in Downtown Providence (David)

Continuing from the previous SN-95 Mustang entry, these Mustangs are also a pretty decent nostalgia factor. I wasn't a '90s kid, but I was an early 2000s kid, so these used to be everywhere. The early fifth gen S-197 Mustang also shares the same spot as these.

Above: 1/14/2022 - 1965 Mercury Montclair (David)

Oh, this is a beauty. This '65 Montclair stands in the category of nicest cars I've ever found. The teal blue paint and the chrome rims just look so nice on this car. Those rims are also aftermarket, but are some the best looking ones to put on a muscle car like this one. This was found at the shop that previously had the VW T2 Bus and Mercury Capri XR-2. I think this car belongs to one of the owners because it sometimes isn't at the shop or is sometimes parked in a different spot.

Above and Left: (1/14/2022) - 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham (David)

Another Malaise classic! This '78 (or '79) Olds Cutlass was spotted at Andy's. It looks to be a small project, but in pretty good shape for its age. I am unsure if the graphics on the side of this car are factory, but they look like they are or either done professionally later on. It hasn't been at Andy's since this picture, so I'm assuming that it was fixed up and returned to the owner.

1/14/2022 - 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible Revisited (David)

We also return back to the '67 Lemans that is now completed and looks amazing with Cragar rims!

Above: (1/18/2022) - 1980s Classics: Two 240s and a Caprice (Sam)

Left to Right: 1989 Volvo 240 Sedan (White), 1993 240 Wagon (Blue), and an '80s Chevy Caprice Wagon (Rear; Pic 2)

This cluster of cars resides in Providence, tucked away on a side street. You can't go wrong with 240s, or a Caprice wagon for that matter. I think these cars all still see some use as they've been moved around several other times I've driven by.

1/20/2022 - 1946 Chrysler Windsor in Providence (David)

This was spotted on the way to my doctors office. I wasn't too sure what this was at first, but Sam and I came to the conclusion that it's a '46 Chrysler Windsor. It was also beginning to snow out, hence the grainy look to the picture.

1/20/2022 - 1976 Chevy Monte Carlo in North Providence (Sam)

More Malaise madness! This car definitely gets around. I've seen it parked both directions in the driveway, indicating it still sees use, but never on the road. I think it previously resided in Providence, as there was an identical car near my uncle's house. I think it was the same car because there aren't many silver factory landau '76-'77 Montes around with their vinyl tops removed.

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