Beach Rides by Johnny Vacay

There’s something about a sun-faded beach Jeep that makes you want to slow down. Beach Rides captures that feeling—and holds onto it for 250 beautifully printed pages.

This isn’t just another car book. It’s a portal to the analog era, told through 21 vintage island vehicles and the families who’ve kept them running. Think weathered Jeepsters parked near dune grass. Land Cruisers with stories older than their odometers. Wagoneers that have ferried three generations to the same secret beach spot. Each vehicle, organized by decade starting from the 1950s, opens a window into the carefully guarded world of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard—places where a car isn’t just transportation, it’s part of the family lore.

Photographers John Annetti and Johnny Vacay, along with Whitney Hubbell, have created something rare: a coffee table book that invites you to linger. The images feel tactile—you can almost smell the salt air and hear the crunch of sand under worn tires. The stories are intimate without being precious, revealing the quiet pride of communities who’ve chosen to preserve rather than upgrade.

Perfect for:

• Classic car enthusiasts who appreciate patina over polish
• Anyone nostalgic for slower summers and simpler machines
• Coffee tables that deserve something worth opening

Premium print quality ensures every detail—from rusted bumpers to faded paint—looks exactly as it should. This is escapism you can hold in your hands.

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