Baker Professor of Economics Martin S. Feldstein '61

The Car: A Volvo, and sometimes a Mercedes SUV

The Rationale: "Both are safe and handle well in bad weather."

Gloria Pinney, professor of classical archaeology and art

The Car: 1991 Honda Civic Hatchback

The Rationale: "It's cheap, dependable and easy to park."

Cabot Professor of English Literature Werner Sollors

The Car: Mazda Protege

Replaced: "Before that, I had a Toyota Corolla that lasted for 12 years."

Professor of Sociology Mary C. Waters

The Car: 1998 Honda Odyssey Mini Van

The Rationale: "It is a mini van, but it is the smallest mini van around, and that helps because we live in Cambridge and need to be able to park in small spaces."

In the Back Seat: "We have two children ages one and four, and we need extra room for them and all of our stuff (strollers, bikes, etc...)."

Professor of English and Folklore Joseph C. Harris

The Car: 1992 Oldsmobile

A Gift: "I came by it accidentally: my 85-year-old mother gave it to me at a moment when my 12-year-old Datsun was on its deathbed."

The Future: "When [the Oldsmobile] dies, I'll probably go back to Japanese cars or try life without."

Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Alice G. Jarrard

The Vehicle: Bicycle

The Rationale: "I dislike cars and am fortunate enough to live in Cambridge. Bicycles are another story, and one well worth your attention in these days of the dwindling oil economy."