It is common knowledge that each of the San Juan Islands is different. One thing that they share, however, is the use of the ‘‘island car’’ or in more familiar terms, “the beater.”

Rumor has it that some of the best beaters in the islands live on Lopez, and we want to see them. The Weekly wants your photos of the most beat-up, character-full car you can find. Be it on the road or stuck in a field with three wheels, send us a shot and we may print it.

All photos should be no less than 1 MB, be in JPEG format and be no larger than 300ppi. Take this opportunity to celebrate a truly ‘‘island’’ feature. Send to jfox@islandsweekly.net