Reader Submissions 2023
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2/7/23 - 1993 Volvo 940 Estate
Spotted by the Gerhards.
2/17/23 - 1954 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith
Spotted by John F. in Melbourne, Australia.
3/13/23 - 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan
Spotted by the Gerhards at Wright's Dairy Farm in Woonsocket, RI.
3/19/23 - 1972 Chevy Nova
Spotted by the Gerhards.
3/19/23 - 1954 Chevy 3100 Pickup
Spotted by the Gerhards.
3/30/23 - 1973 Jeep Gladiator SJ Pickup
Spotted by the Gerhards.
4/5/23 - Rear End Shot! 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Sedan
Spotted by the Gerhards.
4/7/23 - 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Brougham
Spotted by the Gerhards.
4/10/23 - Porsche 944 Coupe
Spotted by the Gerhards.
4/10/23 - 1972 Chevy Corvette C3 Hardtop
Spotted by the Gerhards.
Above: (4/10/23) - 1954 Oldsmobile 88 Coupe
Spotted by Seth H. in Cranston, RI.
4/15/23 - Vintage Volvos: Old and New
Left to Right: 850 Estate (Black), 122 Amazon Estate (White), and PV-544 Coupe (Gray; Far)
Spotted by the Gerhards in Maine.
4/16/23 - Chevy Monte Carlo SS w/ Dale Earnhardt NASCAR Graphics
Spotted by the Gerhards.
4/29/23 - 1950 Plymouth Coupe
Spotted by the Gerhards in North Providence, RI.
Above: (4/26/23) - 1995 Ford F-250 XLT
Spotted by Seth H. in Warwick, RI.
5/3/23- Custom 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk. IV
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/3/23 - Mercedes Benz 300 D Turbo Diesel (W123)
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/3/23 - 1987 BMW 325i (E30) Convertible
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/5/23 - 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D (W123)
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Middletown, RI.
Above: (5/6/23) - 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Middletown, RI.
5/6/23 - Mercedes Benz 560 SL (C107) and a Hidden VW Super Beetle
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Middletown, RI at Aquidneck Motors.
5/6/23 - 1985 GMC C-Series Shortbed Pickup
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
See Cars of Newport for the entry on this truck.
Above: (5/6/23) - 1986 Chevy El Camino
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/11/23 - 1975 VW Super Beetle Cabriolet
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
Above: (5/11/23) - 1962 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/15/23 - 1971 Chevy C-10 Fleetside Pickup
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/16/23 - 1965 Ford Econoline Van Revisited
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
See Fall Finds for the original entry.
5/17/23 - 1991 Mazda MX-5 (NA) Miata
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
5/18/23 - 1988 Honda Civic Sedan
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
Above: (6/4/23) - 1990 BMW 325i (E30) Convertible
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
Above: (6/4/23) - 1989 Volvo 240 DL Estate
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
6/8/23 - 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Sedan
Spotted by Ignacio A.
5/12/23 - 1977 Holden Torana (LX) SS A9X
Spotted by John F. in Melbourne, Australia.
6/11/23 - 1974 Holden Torana (LJ) Coupe
Spotted by John F. in Melbourne, Australia.
6/15/23 - Toyota Corolla AE82 Sedan
Spotted by John F. in Melbourne, Australia.
6/18/23 - Porsche 924
Spotted by John F. in Melbourne, Australia.
6/20/23 - 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Spotted by John F. in Los Angeles, California.
6/23/23 - Fiat 600 Coupe
Spotted by Mark C. in Portugal.
6/25/23 - Triumph TR-6 Roadster
Spotted by John F.
6/25/23 - 1987 VW Type 3 Vanagon w/ Westfalia Camper Top
A Westy! Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
6/27/23 - Fiat 500 F
Spotted by Mark C. in Portugal.
Above: (6/27/23) - 1989 Mercedes Benz 300 SE (W126)
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
6/29/23 - Volvo 240 Estate
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
6/29/23 - Custom BMW 2002
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
David: For anyone wondering, yes, this is a stock BMW 2002 color. It is known as Mintgrun, or Mint Green.
6/29/23 - 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible
Spotted by John F.
Above: (6/30/23) - Citroën 2CV-6 Club Sedan
Spotted by Mark C. in Portugal.
7/1/23 - 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 SL (C107)
Spotted by Anthony G.
7/3/23 - 1978 Ford Bronco
Spotted by John F.
7/5/23 - MGB Roadster
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
7/5/23 - Double Chevy Trouble!
1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS and a Custom 1962 Chevy Impala.
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport.
7/6/23 - 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Spotted in Cranston, RI by Ev'von M.
7/6/23 - 1985 BMW 318i (E30)
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Cranston, RI.
7/8/23 - 1976 Chevy Corvette C3
Spotted by John F. in Newport, RI.
7/11/23 - 1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Spotted by the Gerhards.
7/13/23 - Shelby AC Cobra Replica
Spotted by Jameson S.
7/14/23 - Chevy Caprice Classic Wagon
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
Above: (7/14/23) - 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
Above: (7/18/23) - 1985 Dodge Ram Charger
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
7/19/23 - MGB Roadster
Spotted by Gabe G. in Newport, RI.
7/26/23 - VW Jetta Mk. II
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
7/31/23 - 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera CL
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
7/31/23 - 1990 Porsche 911
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
Above: (8/3/23) - 1962 Chevy Impala Convertible
Spotted by Ev'von M. in Newport, RI.
8/21/23 - Custom 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Spotted by Kristen J.
8/21/23 - 1965 Chevy Nova Wagon
Spotted by Kristen J.
8/29/23 - Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser
Spotted by Mark C. in Bangor, ME.
9/1/23 - 1971 Buick Skylark Custom (Literally!)
Spotted by Mark C. in Bangor, ME.
9/2/23 - 1954 Hudson Hornet Special
Spotted by Mark C. in Bangor, ME.
9/5/23 - Toyota Camry Sedan
Spotted by Andrea H.
This appears to be a 1987 to 1991 base model.
9/26/23 - MG TF-1500 Midget
Spotted by Mark C. in Newport, RI.
9/27/23 - Volkswagen Super Beetle Dune Buggy
Spotted by Mark C. on Block Island, RI.
9/28/23 - 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 "Thing"
Spotted by Mark C. on Block Island.
9/28/23 - 1974 Ford F-100
Spotted by Mark C. on Block Island.
9/28/23 - 1966 Ford F-100
Spotted by Mark C. on Block Island.
9/28/23 - 1979 Ford F-100 Stepside
Spotted by Mark C. on Block Island.
Above: (10/1/23) - 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 W-45
Spotted by Mark C. in Massachusetts.
The Cutlass Rallye 350 was a one year only trim level, available only in Sebring Yellow. It also had the distinction of color matched bumpers and rims. This is a California car that recieved a restoration in 2005. In 2013, the car was purchased by its second owners and shipped to Shirley, Massachusetts.
Above: (10/2/23) - 1976 Jeep SJ Cherokee
Spotted by Mark C. in Massachusetts.
10/4/23 - 1965 Ford F-100
Spotted by Kristen J.
Above: (10/4/24) - 1955 MG Magnette ZA
Spotted by Andrea H. in Cranston, RI.
The Magnette ZA (first generation) was produced from 1953 to 1956. These weren't sold in the US, which makes this an import, hence the driver on the right hand side.
10/13/23 - 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Spotted by Ignacio A. in New Jersey.
10/28/23 - 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire
Spotted by Ignacio A. in New Jersey.
Above: (11/3/23) - 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan
Spotted by Jameson S. in Kingston, RI.
11/11/23 - 1978 Volvo 244 DL
Spotted by the Gerhards in Maine.
11/15/23 - Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk. I
Spotted by Nicholas P.
This is a 1979 to 1984 model.
11/20/24 - 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
Spotted by Nicholas P.
12/6/23 - Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser Pickup
Spotted by Gefen S. in Cambridge, MA.
"In beautiful condition, even though it’s casually street parked in the Central Square area of Cambridge, MA."
12/6/23 - Fiat 500 Coupe
Spotted by Gefen S. in Cambridge, MA.
"Classic Fiat cinquecento with sunroof, in restored condition. Street parked and daily driven near Harvard University in Cambridge, MA."
12/6/23 - Saab 900 Convertible
Spotted by Gefen S. in Cambridge, MA.
"A 1990s Saab 900 convertible five speed street parked with the top down. This car has seen better days, but the owners clearly keep it on the road. Parked in the Cambridgeport neighborhood of Cambridge, MA."
12/6/23 - 1966 Plymouth Valiant Coupe
Spotted by Gefen S. in Somerville, MA.
"A 1960s Plymouth Valiant with '3 on the tree' parked in the Porter Square area of Somerville, MA. This piece of American steel is rust free and appears to be enjoyed frequently."
12/8/23 - 1986 Toyota MR-2 Mk. I
Spotted by John F. in Boston, MA.
12/13/23 - 2001 Saab 9-3
Spotted by Erin H. in Boston, MA.
12/15/23 - 1980 Mercedes Benz 300D (W123)
Spotted by John F. in Boston, MA.