Second Rockland, Maine Trip 2023

8/12/23 - Ford "Foxbody" Mustang 5.0

The first sighting of the trip was this clean Foxbody 'Stang with aftermarket wheels and a custom exhaust.  

8/12/23 - Ford Bronco Ragtop

Once up at the cabin, we decided to check on our Mercedes friend to see what cars he had out this time.  We were not to be disappointed!  In place of the 170 (and hotrod pickup the following year) was this first-generation Ford Bronco ragtop!  It was just about to leave for some sunset cruising when I arrived and snapped this picture.  I gave the owner an approving thumbs up as he drove off.  I'll definitely need to have a future conversation with him, since he seems to have a lot of classic cars.

1991 Dodge Ram Van 350

This old van was spotted in Belfast.  While it isn't anything too special, an old van like this is always appreciated at ONEC.  I don't recall what the business name painted on the side was.  The dumpster outside one of the neighboring buildings was mighty ripe, so I dared not venture too close lest I lose my appetite (and maybe some of my stomach contents).  

1964 Ford Galaxie 500 4MT

And now, we get to the cruise night finds.  First up was this '64 Galaxie 500 in a similar shade of metallic blue as my Impala.  Parked next to it were a '70 Nova and a C-10, but I didn't want to interrupt the owners' conversations by taking photos.  This car was in great shape, with its original black interior free of rips or stains.  I swear that all old Fords have a distinct smell, and this one was no exception.  

1942 Studebaker M-Series Pickup

Next was this restored Studebaker pickup.  You don't see these very often, let alone in restored condition.  This one had been freshened up recently, and I think it looks great.  It's easy to forget what these trucks looked like new, as many surviving examples are in unrestored, worn condition from decades of use.  I'm not sure if the two-tone effect with the grille is factory or not, but I think it's a nice touch, regardless.  

1961 Nash Metropolitan 

Next is a Nash Metropolitan.  As you can see, I decided to mimic the photo of the '54 I took at the A&W cruise-in.  Other than the grille, both cars look identical.  The Nash didn't really change much cosmetically until 1959, when it got a functioning decklid.  Before that, the trunk could only be accessed by folding down the passenger seat.  Definitely a design improvement, in my opinion.

1968 Chevy Camaro Rally Sport w/ 396 Big Block

If you're wondering where all the muscle is, look no further.  While I skipped several other performance cars at the show, I managed to snag a cool shot of this '68 Camaro.  This one's packing the 396 big block under the hood, with a horsepower rating of 375 and a 5.5 second 0-60 time.  Talk about muscle!  I bet this thing certainly moves down the road.  The hideaway headlights were a nice touch on this car, and if memory serves correct, it may have had an 8-track player installed as well.  

Multiple 240s, Multiple Brands

Left to Right: Volvo 240 and a Mercedes Benz 240 D (W123)

The title says it all.  Here, we have a case of overlap in the land of automotive naming.  Why is it that two foreign car manufacturers used the same number to denote two equally-durable and reliable cars?  This property is also home to a previously-spotted '68 GMC dump truck, which you can see back off by the house in the middle of the photo.  The Mercedes moved around and showed evidence of being driven, but the Volvo sat off to the side, awaiting work.  Maybe it, too will have moved when I return next Summer.  

VW Type 147 Rabbit Pickup

And with that, we come to the last find of the trip: this very clean Rabbit pickup.  I was excited to see this on the drive back and wasted no time capturing it.  I especially like the custom-built wood rack on the back.  It contrasts well with the silver on the truck.