A group of people standing around an old and rusty car with one person entering through the open driver's side door. Houses and trees in the background.

Sea breezes are invigorating for people, but harmful for vehicles. The salt-saturated air, combined with the seaside humidity and direct, unobstructed sunlight, accelerates the deterioration of cars.

All that said, it seems that this person didn't take a minimum of precautions to protect his car...

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Canon EOS 350D
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ISO 200
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