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- I have been writing about new vehicles for both radio and print since the early seventies. I am also an vehicle appraiser based in St. Albert, Alberta just outside the provincial capital of Edmonton.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: GarryM
Posts by GarryM
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![(first posted 4/2/2018) Working as a part-time appraiser I sometimes meet people who want a car or truck appraised before putting it for sale. Most of these vehicles […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/78-Cordoba-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba – Not a Keeper")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba – Not a Keeper
Posted on April 2, 2024 | 47 Comments(first posted 4/2/2018) Working as a part-time appraiser I sometimes meet people who want a car or truck appraised before putting it for sale. Most of these vehicles […] -
![With the opening up of the Canadian border to vaccinated US travelers August 9th, this meant my neighbours to the south are once again enjoying the sights and attractions of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Aerial-view-of-museum.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin: Restoration Of A Very Rare Truck In Progress")
The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin: Restoration Of A Very Rare Truck In Progress
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 18 CommentsWith the opening up of the Canadian border to vaccinated US travelers August 9th, this meant my neighbours to the south are once again enjoying the sights and attractions of […] -
Father’s Day COAL: Dad’s 1962 Mercury Comet
Posted on June 16, 2019 | 15 CommentsMy fondness for the basic, Plain Jane automobile started at the age of seven when my father bought his first new car, a 1962 Mercury Comet. -
![Many years ago at the tail end of a business trip to Minneapolis I was invited by a couple business associates down there to attend an important event over in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Minnesota-sticker.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Artifact: Anyone Want A 1958 Minnesota Centennial Sticker?")
CC Artifact: Anyone Want A 1958 Minnesota Centennial Sticker?
Posted on October 10, 2017 | 23 CommentsMany years ago at the tail end of a business trip to Minneapolis I was invited by a couple business associates down there to attend an important event over in […] -
![In my “semi-retired” years I keep busy doing a number of things including building security at a high-rise office building in the heart of downtown Edmonton. It’s not far from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lincoln-1977-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1977 or 1978 Lincoln Continental – Driving to the Hockey Game in Style")
CC Outtake: 1977 or 1978 Lincoln Continental – Driving to the Hockey Game in Style
Posted on March 11, 2017 | 40 CommentsIn my “semi-retired” years I keep busy doing a number of things including building security at a high-rise office building in the heart of downtown Edmonton. It’s not far from […] -
![I had first seen the 1985 Grand Marquis LS in 2011 after friend Jim bought it from a neighbour down the street. It looked impressive in its Deep Canyon Red […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Mercury-1985-Marquis-red-fr-seat.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS – My $(2)400 Winter Beater")
COAL: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS – My $(2)400 Winter Beater
Posted on October 8, 2016 | 68 CommentsI had first seen the 1985 Grand Marquis LS in 2011 after friend Jim bought it from a neighbour down the street. It looked impressive in its Deep Canyon Red […] -
![July 1st, 1975 in Glacier National Park after driving through the Highway to the Sun road. Idaho is in the background as Grant Dorosh and I take a break at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Canada-Day.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake, 1975: Happy Canada Day!")
Road Trip Outtake, 1975: Happy Canada Day!
Posted on July 1, 2016 | 24 CommentsJuly 1st, 1975 in Glacier National Park after driving through the Highway to the Sun road. Idaho is in the background as Grant Dorosh and I take a break at […] -
![I almost missed the assembly line oops while appraising this 1968 Buick LeSabre 400 this summer. The second owner noticed it not long after he bought the car from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Buick-1968-le-sabre-trunk.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Wrong With This Picture? What Other Assembly Line Glitches Have You Seen?")
QOTD: What’s Wrong With This Picture? What Other Assembly Line Glitches Have You Seen?
Posted on December 13, 2015 | 132 CommentsI almost missed the assembly line oops while appraising this 1968 Buick LeSabre 400 this summer. The second owner noticed it not long after he bought the car from […]
