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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: James Pastor
Posts by James Pastor
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![Rob was a German car aficionado. He loved all things Volkswagen/Porsche/Audi. In high school he had a VW-based Myers Manx. Rob went to college in Atlanta, and after graduation he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/944tur.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Story: A Long Story About a Long Search For a Long-Lost Car")
CC Story: A Long Story About a Long Search For a Long-Lost Car
Posted on September 10, 2017 | 30 CommentsRob was a German car aficionado. He loved all things Volkswagen/Porsche/Audi. In high school he had a VW-based Myers Manx. Rob went to college in Atlanta, and after graduation he […] -
![My cousin Ty has always loved American Muscle. I remember when he was a kid his bedroom was decorated with posters of old Chevelles and Novas. He drove an old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/montess2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Story: A Chevy Monte Carlo’s Journey")
CC Story: A Chevy Monte Carlo’s Journey
Posted on September 1, 2017 | 16 CommentsMy cousin Ty has always loved American Muscle. I remember when he was a kid his bedroom was decorated with posters of old Chevelles and Novas. He drove an old […] -
![I saw Wade virtually every morning, five days per week. Wade worked at the 7-11 down the street from my house. I stopped there for coffee and a doughnut on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/mg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Story: Passion for a Car Leads to Jail Time")
CC Story: Passion for a Car Leads to Jail Time
Posted on August 25, 2017 | 21 CommentsI saw Wade virtually every morning, five days per week. Wade worked at the 7-11 down the street from my house. I stopped there for coffee and a doughnut on […] -
![Dan the Chrysler fan and I used to work at the same company. He used to have a late 60s Barracuda and loved to ask/tell me Mopar trivia. About six […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/magnum2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Story: From Silver to Pink – Dan’s 2007 Magnum RT")
CC Story: From Silver to Pink – Dan’s 2007 Magnum RT
Posted on August 18, 2017 | 42 CommentsDan the Chrysler fan and I used to work at the same company. He used to have a late 60s Barracuda and loved to ask/tell me Mopar trivia. About six […] -
![How often are your car accidents? Some people drive a car for decades and never wreck. What about the other end of the spectrum? What is the record for shortest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lexus4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lexus RX 350 – Shortest Ownership Before Wreck, Ever")
Lexus RX 350 – Shortest Ownership Before Wreck, Ever
Posted on August 15, 2017 | 77 CommentsHow often are your car accidents? Some people drive a car for decades and never wreck. What about the other end of the spectrum? What is the record for shortest […] -
![Phil was my neighbor. He was a supervisor for the city bus service. Like my family, his was a typical middle class family living in an average suburban home. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fordgt6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ruining a Brand-New Supercar – Phil’s Story")
Ruining a Brand-New Supercar – Phil’s Story
Posted on August 1, 2017 | 83 CommentsPhil was my neighbor. He was a supervisor for the city bus service. Like my family, his was a typical middle class family living in an average suburban home. […] -
![I have concluded my run of COALs. I’ve really enjoyed reminiscing. Today, I present a summary of sorts. I’ve skipped many COALs (some redundant, others with no compelling story). Here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/100_8234.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My COAL Index: Record Holders")
My COAL Index: Record Holders
Posted on July 29, 2017 | 15 CommentsI have concluded my run of COALs. I’ve really enjoyed reminiscing. Today, I present a summary of sorts. I’ve skipped many COALs (some redundant, others with no compelling story). Here […] -
![In my experience, a buyer is in the best position to negotiate when they are willing to walk away. When the buyer does not have to have the item, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/miata1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1999 Mazda Miata – Roomy Enough for Three")
COAL: 1999 Mazda Miata – Roomy Enough for Three
Posted on July 22, 2017 | 22 CommentsIn my experience, a buyer is in the best position to negotiate when they are willing to walk away. When the buyer does not have to have the item, the […] -
![Years ago, my wife decided she wanted a mid-sized sedan. She was tired of the van, and America’s obsession with the SUV was in its incipient form. We were looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maxima2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1999 Nissan Maxima SE – Best. Used. Car. Salesman. Ever.")
COAL: 1999 Nissan Maxima SE – Best. Used. Car. Salesman. Ever.
Posted on July 15, 2017 | 38 CommentsYears ago, my wife decided she wanted a mid-sized sedan. She was tired of the van, and America’s obsession with the SUV was in its incipient form. We were looking […] -
![Chrysler has needed saving a few times in the past few decades. I can’t keep track of all the different groups who have been tasked with saving Chrysler: governments (Canada […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/t-and-c-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country- Yes, a Minivan COAL")
COAL: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country- Yes, a Minivan COAL
Posted on July 8, 2017 | 73 CommentsChrysler has needed saving a few times in the past few decades. I can’t keep track of all the different groups who have been tasked with saving Chrysler: governments (Canada […] -
CC Outtake: Seeing Triple
Posted on July 3, 2017 | 43 CommentsYou know brand loyalty. Taken even further, there is model and same generation loyalty. -
![Sometimes a car lover just needs reliable transportation. As a 21 year-old college kid, I drove a Toyota Tercel. Very plain, very utilitarian. The only excitement was its renowned Toyota […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/tercel0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 Toyota Tercel – and a Soul Mate")
COAL: 1985 Toyota Tercel – and a Soul Mate
Posted on July 1, 2017 | 27 CommentsSometimes a car lover just needs reliable transportation. As a 21 year-old college kid, I drove a Toyota Tercel. Very plain, very utilitarian. The only excitement was its renowned Toyota […] -
CC Outtake: Brinks Mash-up
Posted on June 27, 2017 | 9 CommentsHere’s what you get when you mix a Brinks truck, a Corolla….. and a duck! -
COAL: Camaros, Camaros, Camaros!
Posted on June 24, 2017 | 41 CommentsI’ve owned Camaros from three generations. I am going to merge the memories all together here into one big COAL. -
![Ever been surprised by something you’ve found in a newly acquired car? I’ve bought so many used cars, I have found a wide variety of items in them. Of course, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mark1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC – The Tail Wagging the Dog")
COAL: 1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC – The Tail Wagging the Dog
Posted on June 17, 2017 | 25 CommentsEver been surprised by something you’ve found in a newly acquired car? I’ve bought so many used cars, I have found a wide variety of items in them. Of course, […]
