2024 Reader Submissions
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Above: (1/5/24) - 1991 Toyota Camry
Spotted by Mark C. in the Bronx, New York.
Above: (1/5/24) - Custom 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
Spotted by Mark and Luke C. in the Bronx, New York.
Look at those headlight covers!
1/6/24 - Volvo 240 DL Estate
Spotted by Nicholas P. in Narragansett, RI.
This is a 1986 to 1989 240. It also could have the less common "GL" trim level.
Above: (1/19/24) - 1974 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Spotted by Christian A. in Winter Park, Florida.
2/10/24 - 1952 Dodge Meadowbrook
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
2/10/24 - 1960 Ford F-100
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
2/12/24 - 1969 Dodge A-100 Van
Spotted by Nicholas P. in Narragansett, RI.
2/20/24 - 1967 Pontiac Catalina Sedan
Spotted by the Gerhards in Johnston, RI.
Above: (2/25/24) - 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
3/5/24 - 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Spotted by the Gerhards in Narragansett, RI.
Looks like someone got a facelift! Check out Mid Winter Finds '24 for the original entry.
3/15/24 - 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster
Spotted by Dominic K. in Annapolis, Maryland.
Note the "Mazda" decal below the driver's side turn signal. Most early Miata models, from 1989 (sold for the 1990 model year) and 1990, appeared to exclusively have this decal. 1991 and later models do not.
Above: (3/17/24) - 1977 GMC Jimmy
Spotted by Mark C. in Scituate, RI.
3/17/24 - 1967 Dodge Polara Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Scituate, RI.
3/17/24 - Volkswagen T2 Kombi "Larry the VW Bus"
Spotted by Lauren C. in Scituate, RI.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
3/19/24 - 1931 Ford Model A Sedan
Spotted by Nicholas P.
3/19/24 - 1948 Willys Jeep Truck
Spotted by Nicholas P.
This is suspected to be a 1947 to 1949 model. 1950 and later Jeep Truck models have five horizontal chrome bars across the grille.
3/19/24 - 1960 Ford F-100 Flatbed
Spotted by Nicholas P.
Above: (3/23/24) - 1960 Rolls Royce Phantom V
Spotted by Mark C. in Miami, FL.
Read and view more photos of this car here: Ara Limo - Rolls Royce Phantom
3/24/24 - 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
Spotted by Seth H. in Cranston, RI.
3/24/24 - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Spotted by Mark C. in Miami, FL.
It must be F-Body day, with two F-Body classics spotted on the same day! Both the Camaro and Firebird were based on the GM F-Platform, from 1967 until 2002.
Above: (3/27/24) - 1996 Volvo 960
Spotted by Andrea H. in Lincoln, RI.
3/31/24 - 1970 Mercury Cougar
Spotted by Nicholas P.
Above: (4/8/24) - 1993 Volvo 240 Classic Estate Revisited
Spotted by Seth H. in Johnston, RI.
Check out Late Fall Finds '23 for the original entry.
4/14/24 - 1991 Saab 9000 Turbo
Spotted by John F. in Boston, MA.
Another OG 9000 this month!
4/18/24 - 1956 Ford F-100
Spotted by Mark C.
4/19/24 - 1929 Ford Model A Convertible
Spotted by Nicholas P.
Above and Left: (4/19/24) - 1979 Chevy El Camino "Elly"
Spotted by Seth H. in West Warwick, RI
4/21/24 - Volvo 240 GL
Spotted by the Gerhards in Maine.
Based on the tail lights and design of the rear badging, this appears to be a 1984 to 1989 model. There is a chance it could be a 1992 240, as the GL trim level was resurrected for that year only.
4/21/24 - 1966 Mercedes Benz 250 S (W108)
Spotted by the Gerhards in Maine.
4/21/24 - 1992 Volvo 240 Estate
Spotted by the Gerhards in Maine.
4/21/24 - 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (SJ)
Spotted by the Gerhards in Maine.
This appears to be a 1986 to 1988 model.
4/26/24 - 1982 Volvo 244 DL
Spotted by Seth H. in Providence, RI.
See Late Winter Finds '23 for the original entry.
Above: (4/30/24) - 1983 Toyota Celica Supra Mk. II
Spotted by Seth H. in Providence, RI.
See Bike Ride 33 for the original entry.
5/4/24/ - Mitsubishi 3000 GT Series II
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
The 3000 GT Series II was produced from 1994 to 1997. Its main distinction from the first series is the replacement of sealed beam headlamps instead of the previous pop-up headlights. This was done to comply with US safety regulations.
5/9/24 - Corvettes Old and New
Spotted by John F.
A Corvette C7 parked next to a 1978 Corvette C3.
5/10/24 - 1987 Volvo 780 Bertone Coupe
Spotted by Alexandra O. in Carlisle, PA.
Above and Left: (5/10/24) - 1993 Volvo 240
Spotted by Alexandra O. in Carlisle, PA. at the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals car show.
"I wish I had more time to wander the Volvos at Carlisle. [The owner] likes the way they [poverty spec wheel covers] look. Did I ask him what year? Of course not, I was starstruck and completely forgot the most basic of questions. Mayhaps he'll venture up for Swedish car day and I can redeem myself!"
- Words from two Swedish car fanatics conversing (5/14/24).
Fortunately the EU license plate reveals the year. See you at Swedish Car Day!
5/11/24 - 1989 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
Spotted by Mark C. on Route 128 in Massachusetts.
5/14/24 - 1987 Volvo 740 GLE Estate
Spotted by Alexandra O.
The 9-5 Combi is hers!
5/25/24 - 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in South Carolina.
Finished in Monte Carlo Yellow, this Saab 9-3 appears to be a 1999 or 2000, as those were the only years the 9-3 was offered in this color option.
5/25/24 - Cadillac SeVille
Spotted by Seth H. in Cranston, RI.
Above: (5/25/24) - 1991 Renault R-4
Spotted by Seth H. in Cranston, RI.
This car has 95k miles on the clock, and is currently for sale! If anyone has interest in a French classic in the New England area, consider this Renault.
Above and Left: (5/27/24) - 1993 Volvo 940
Spotted by Alexandra O. in Malden, MA.
"Complete with a trashbag over the airbag!"
6/1/23 - 1965 Chrysler New Yorker
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
6/1/24 - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Spotted by Mark C. in Boston, MA.
This Camaro can also be viewed in the Cars of Boston entry from 2021.
6/2/24 - 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
6/23/24 - 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
Spotted by Lauren C. on I-95 South in Massachusetts.
"No hood, pretty loud, antique plate." Those words sum this car up well.
6/27/24 - 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Madison, Wisconsin.
6/27/24 - Custom Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) w/ Hardtop Canopy
Spotted by Mark C. in Madison, WI.
Above: (6/29/24) - 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Pembroke, MA.
Above: (7/8/24) - Two Volkswagens and a Buick
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
Left to Right: VW Superbeetle pickup truck conversion, 1971 Buick Skylark, and a stock VW Superbeetle.
The green VW Beetle truck conversion is one of the cleanest examples I've seen.
7/20/24 - 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Spotted by Mark C. in Maine.
7/27/24 - 1985 Dodge Diplomat SE
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
Above and Left: (7/27/24) - 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
Above: (7/27/24) - 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Norwell, MA.
7/27/24 - 1993 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk. I
Spotted by Mark C. in Boston, MA.
Above: (7/31/24) - A Row of American Classics
Left to Right: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II, 1984 Buick Regal, 1946 Chevrolet AK-Series truck, 1951 Ford F-100 Rat Rod.
Spotted by Mark C. in Vermont.
Above: (8/1/24) - A Family of Saabs
Left to Right: 1992 900 S Convertible, 2004 9-5 Aero, 2001 9-5 Sportcombi, 1990 900 Combi Coupe.
Spotted by Mark C. in Vermont.
8/2/24 - Volvo 240 Sedan
Spotted by the Gerhards.
8/13/24 - 1992 Volvo 240 Estate
Spotted by Andrea H. in Warwick, RI.
See Early Fall Finds '23 for the original entry.
Above and Left: (8/19/24) - 1964 Volvo 122 S Amazon
Spotted by Alexandra O. in Brookline, MA.
These and the photo below were photographed at the Larz Anderson Swedish Car Day.
Above: (8/19/24) - Swedish Car Day at the Larz Andersen Auto Museum
Left to Right: Saab 900 SPG Combi Coupe, Volvo 240 Estate, Volvo V90 Estate, Volvo S80 R.
Photographed by Alexandra O. in Brookline, MA.
8/23/24 - 1966 Dodge D-200
Spotted by Andrea H. in Wickford, RI.
8/23/24 - Austin Mini Cooper Mk. V
The Mini Cooper Mk. V was produced between 1984 and 1990.
Spotted by Mark C. in Italy.
Above: (8/26/24) - 1951 Volkswagen Beetle
Spotted by Mark C. in Italy.
8/26/24 - 1988 Volvo 740 GLE
Spotted by Nicholas P. in Wakefield, RI.
See Mid Winter Finds '24 for the original entry.
8/31/24 - 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab
Spotted by Seth H. in Boston, MA.
9/2/24 - 1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible "Midnight Special"
Spotted by Andrea H. in Cranston, RI.
9/10/24 - 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II
Spotted by Carson P. in Narragansett, RI.
Above: (9/15/24) - 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible
Spotted by Mark C. in Duxbury, MA.
9/15/24 - 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi
Spotted by Mark C. in Duxbury, MA.
9/20/24 - 1994 Volvo 940
Spotted by the Gerhards again!
See Reader Submissions 2023 for the original entry.
10/19/24 - 2006 Saab 9-5 Sportcombi
Spotted by Seth H. in Cranston, RI.
Look at those tri-spoke rims!
10/20/24 - Ford Model T Coupe "T-Bucket"
Spotted by Seth H. in Cranston, RI.
Above: (10/20/24) - Autozahm AZ-1 (JDM Import)
Spotted by Mark C. in Boston, MA.
The Autozahm AZ-1 was produced by Mazda from 1992 to 1994, and was sold in Japan only.
10/22/24 - 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Spotted by the Gerhards in North Providence, RI.
10/26/24 - Chevrolet D-30 (M1031)
Spotted by Seth H. in Chepachet, RI.
Above: (10/26/24) - 1975 Ford Torino Elite
Spotted by Seth H. in Chepachet, RI.
Above: Ford Torino Close Ups
11/12/24 - Triumph Spitfire Mk. IV
Spotted simultaneously by three of Sam's friends in Princeton, RI.
"Three of my friends simultaneously sent me photos of this Spitfire when they came across it last night." - Sam
11/18/24 - 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo
Spotted by Mark C. in Mass.
"The Turbo didn't work well. He was going 15 in a 25."
11/25/24 - 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
Spotted by Mark C.
11/27/24 - 1928 Ford Model A
Spotted by Mark C. in Brooklyn, New York City, NY.
11/29/24 - 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Sedan
Spotted by Nicholas P.
Above: (12/11/24) - 1976 Chevrolet El Camino Classic
Spotted by Mark C.
12/11/24 - Last of the Sealed Beam American Cars
1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (Left) and 1996 Chevrolet S-10 (Right).
Spotted by Nicholas P.
12/19/24 - Land Rover Defender Classic
Spotted by Nicholas P. in Laconia, NH.