Bike Ride 19

David: One rainy morning, I decided to go for a bike ride. Despite the dismal weather, it was rather warm out compared to how it had been the past few days. I extended my usual Warwick loop by going through Providence. While I did find a lot of cars on this ride, a lot of them were previous finds from other Bike Ride entries. I figured some better angles and updates on the cars wouldn't do much harm. This bike ride will also conclude 2022 for us, so with that in mind, I hope you all have a great New Year!

Above: 1991 Toyota Corolla DX

Here we have yet another classic Corolla! This was found in the same lot as the Cutlass Cierra. 

Above: Worn Ford Bronco II XLT

The Bronco II is a pretty cool little truck. Although this one is a bit worse for wear, you can still get the idea of what cool trucks these were back in the '80s. Look at how that rear window that wraps onto the roof. I can't think of a car that offers that anymore. The only other car that comes to mind is the Olds Vista Cruiser, but that was before the Bronco II's time. I'd really like to see Ford bring this look back on the new Broncos, even if the window isn't as big. In my opinion, they're trying too hard to make the Bronco like a Jeep, so if Ford wants to set the Bronco apart from Jeep, maybe they should consider that roof wrapping window!

Above: Chevy K-5 Blazer Revisited

We return back to an old friend, last seen back in early 2021. Almost two years later, this old Blazer still looks the same as it did then, and the same as did in 2020. It's sad it hasn't been restored. The K-5 Blazer is a really cool truck from the 70s, like the Bronco. Originally, these were designed to compete with the International Scout trucks, which featured a very similar design. Later, in the late 70s, these, along with the Jeep Cherokee, Bronco, and Dodge Ram Charger would become the early pioneers of the SUV. Although, AMC beat them to the punch with the Eagle, which would lay out the foundation for the modern SUV. This one also has a lifted suspension and a cool front end, so it would be nice to see it get a second life. 

Reference Bike Ride 2 and Bike Ride 7 to see the original posts about the Blazer. 

Above: Two Montes in a Row: 1977 Chevy Monte Carlo Revisited 

We now arrive at the second Monte in a row, which also happens to be another car from '77. This Monte, although in a similar condition, does appear to be in better shape than when we last saw it a few months ago. If you recall from that entry, I thought that the previous Monte was bought, and had moved to where this car is currently, but it turned out that they were two different cars. Anyways, the owner of this car seems to be putting in some substantial progress here. The car has been polished up, and the front clip has either been replaced or cleaned up very nicely. I hope to see more progress in future months!

For the original post, reference Bike Ride 16.

Above: 1977 BMW 528i (E12) Revisited

Continuing on our journey, we arrive at yet another familiar face found around the same time. This is the BMW 528i E12, the first generation of the BMW 5-Series. I decided to include some better angles of this car, as the original post only had a standard front quarter shot photo. It's certainly not everyday you get to see an original 5-Series, so this car deserves more justice! Here, you can see this car has been cared for since we last saw it. These early 5-Series are my favorite classic BMW models, so seeing this car with little mods on it is super cool to me. The rims are the same as last time, but I do think they fit the car well. I hope to see this driving on the road sometime. This is an awesome car. 

Reference Bike Ride 17 for the original post.

Above: Jaguar XJ6 Series III

Now here's a brand rarely seen on ONEC. I think the last time I photographed a classic Jaguar was back in 2020, so it's been a while since we've seen one on here. This was found in the same lot as the BMW, but appears to be awaiting some maintenance. I always liked these Jaguar sedans. They're very handsomely designed, featuring that classic British look while subtly adding modern design elements. I remember these being around a lot when I was much younger, but they've become a rare sight on the road these days, like most '80s and '90s cars have. Although not the most reliable cars out there, I am glad to see one being cared for in 2022, nearly 2023. Maybe I'll see it again. 

Above: E28 Bonus Shots!

I decided to include some bonus photos I took, which include the rear trunk badging and the iconic angular front grille. You can also see how lopsided the car is. This is mainly due to a flat tires on the driver's side, which I hope is the only problem causing this. I hope this car doesn't have suspension issues. I had gone back later to get a better close up shot of the front grille, but the F-150 had moved next to it, hence why it's photobombing the picture. Maybe I need photoshop. 

Above: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Revisited 

Lastly we arrive at a car last seen almost two years ago in Summer 2021. Although, in that entry, it was in different location, which means that this finally getting restored! Although very poorly right now, I have big hopes to what this car can become again. I don't have to say how iconic an original Olds 442 is, but seeing one in person even in this shape is amazing. 

Reference Bike Ride 10 for the original entry. 

Above: Olds 442 Bonus Shots!

Once again, I decided to include some more photos I took of the Cutlass. Here, we have an close up of the "442" badging on the trunk, and a different angle of the front end of the car.