1953 Willys CJ3A.

1980 Datsun 200SX.

1979 Plymouth Volaré Premier Wagon.

1969 Volvo 142S.

As photographed in the daylight by Ben back in January 2010, when it was the first 142 the blog had ever seen.

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours Wagon.

If you were paying close attention, you might have caught a brief glimpse of this car on the blog about a year ago. Within minutes, however, Ben texted me, "Can you post something that you didn't shoot with your phone? I have good DSLR pics of that car." So I deleted the post and waited eagerly to see Ben's photos. I'm still waiting.

Then last week I made a visit to the skatepark near my house for a pre-work-day session. When I realized my tires had gone just a little too soft, I grumbled at the foolishness of not keeping a pump in my truck and packed up. But as I exited the lot, I spied this beautiful blue wagon, resplendent in the morning sun. I recognized it immediately.

So the trip was worth it anyway. I even made it to work early.

1981 Dodge Power Ram D50 Custom 4WD.

Paint Recall: 1989 Ford Mustang LX.

The owner assured me it was not an intentional paint finish. She said the car was part of a batch that was recalled for a factory paint issue, but the relative who owned it at the time couldn't find the required ownership documents and missed the boat. I assured her it was much better this way. She was pretty detached about the whole thing, but she did say it was fantastically reliable transportation and that she planned to drive it until it died.