1990 Jeep Cherokee 2dr (XJ)

This one is for Mark, the owner, who was so pleased by my interest in his truck.

I believe the two door Cherokee is less common, there being somewhat of a craze for four door SUVs at the time. Regardless, Jeeps of this era are interesting in that they echo the long history of conservative, 'military' looking vehicles while embracing a new style and better technology. So -- no super aerodynamic shape, but smaller and more practical than previous models. Love the oversized wheels/tires, squared off shapes of all lights, windows, grill, even fenders are mostly straight lines.

1990 Nissan S-Cargo

I've been wanting to post an S-Cargo for a while now. There are several around town. Like the Toyota Sera and the Nissan Figaro (which I will get, sooner or later) this was purely meant for Japan, and for whatever odd niche they fit there.

First I love the sheer crazy audacity of creating a van like this -- the vast glass area, the toy like circular shapes, the impractical windows. Next, repeating the shape in the details -- the mirrors, speedometer & dash, taillights, heck even the wheelwells. Once again, it would never happen in North America.

1990 Acura Integra 4dr

Excellent patina, a fine grime coating most under surfaces. I don't know why they ever quite making Integra sedans, they were both refined and practical.

1991 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue

Found in a Safeway parking lot. The gentleman who owns it says it only has 65,000 kms on it & still works well for him. Unfortunately, I could not get profile shot, because it was surrounded by blocking cars.

Of note: chrome strips (everywhere!), broad brushed chrome near the base of the trunk lid and on C pillar, wonderfully excessive padded roof compressed by "Fifth Avenue" badge.

1990 Subaru Loyale Wagon

1991 (?) Toyota Sera

1990 Honda Civic LX

This old Honda looks to be in great shape, a daily driver. Looks odd as a sedan now -- I keep feeling surprised that the trunk is there. It looks like an afterthought. At the time, this was my favourite generation of Civic. After this year, they went to the bulge-y, ugly shape. In retrospect, the rounded '91-'95 hatchbacks don't look too bad, but so many have been destroyed by guys turning them into street racers.

1991 Dodge Spirit

It seems hard to take pictures in the snow that don't end up seeming too blue.

1991 Subaru Legacy

Not sure if this car is still there. The main interest for me is the patina and the little jump in the beltline at the C pillar. Nice door handles too.

Someone obviously still cares about it, but it may be in the impound yard by now. Lots and lots of glass -- must be great visibility out of this car.