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![(first posted 1/8/2013) The Triumph TR7 is an uncommon sight in the United States these days. Last produced in 1981, the TR7 was briefly popular following its introduction in 1975, […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1-600-TR7-Street.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: Triumph TR7 – The Shape Of Things To Come; Or Not")
Curbside Classic: Triumph TR7 – The Shape Of Things To Come; Or Not
Posted on August 21, 2018 | 67 Comments(first posted 1/8/2013) The Triumph TR7 is an uncommon sight in the United States these days. Last produced in 1981, the TR7 was briefly popular following its introduction in 1975, […] -
![(first posted 6/20/2012. Since I’m out working on my van, this one comes to mind) The VW Vanagon, especially the Syncro AWD version, represents an ideal that no other […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-166-089-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: 1990 VW LT 4×4 Westfalia Camper – The Vanagon Syncro’s Gnarly Globe-Trotting Big Brother")
Curbside Classic: 1990 VW LT 4×4 Westfalia Camper – The Vanagon Syncro’s Gnarly Globe-Trotting Big Brother
Posted on August 19, 2018 | 57 Comments(first posted 6/20/2012. Since I’m out working on my van, this one comes to mind) The VW Vanagon, especially the Syncro AWD version, represents an ideal that no other […] -
![The Renault R12 has been covered here a few times, both in its original French version as well as Dacia and Latin American variants. But did you know that at […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/r12-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Trackside Classic: Run What You Brung")
Trackside Classic: Run What You Brung
Posted on August 18, 2018 | 23 CommentsThe Renault R12 has been covered here a few times, both in its original French version as well as Dacia and Latin American variants. But did you know that at […] -
![I was thrilled to catch this early Type 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia – almost half a world away from Wolfsburg. Why? Three reasons (of course): 1. It’s mathematically two whole […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180416_094636.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Volkswagen 1500 (Type 3) “Notchback” – Three Is A Magic Number")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Volkswagen 1500 (Type 3) “Notchback” – Three Is A Magic Number
Posted on August 8, 2018 | 26 CommentsI was thrilled to catch this early Type 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia – almost half a world away from Wolfsburg. Why? Three reasons (of course): 1. It’s mathematically two whole […] -
![Steve Cropley was originally employed as a writer/editor of the Australian Auto Magazine, “Wheels”, before emigrating to the UK where he became editor of British Auto magazine, “Car”. He eventually […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CCI08032018_0056.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Vintage Review. Ferrari Boxer. Supercar Classics. March 1990. Steve Cropley drives 1974 365 GT4 BB–the Boxer…Plus a Boxer CC Caught in The Wild in Ohio")
Vintage Review. Ferrari Boxer. Supercar Classics. March 1990. Steve Cropley drives 1974 365 GT4 BB–the Boxer…Plus a Boxer CC Caught in The Wild in Ohio
Posted on August 3, 2018 | 10 CommentsSteve Cropley was originally employed as a writer/editor of the Australian Auto Magazine, “Wheels”, before emigrating to the UK where he became editor of British Auto magazine, “Car”. He eventually […] -
![(first posted 10/7/2012. This post includes images by the author as well as by me.) Recently I found this BMW 8-Series parked next to my house. As a departure […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BMW-840Ci-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: BMW 850i and 840Ci – Nineties Icon Or Technological Overkill?")
Curbside Classic: BMW 850i and 840Ci – Nineties Icon Or Technological Overkill?
Posted on August 2, 2018 | 62 Comments(first posted 10/7/2012. This post includes images by the author as well as by me.) Recently I found this BMW 8-Series parked next to my house. As a departure […] -
![It’s full-on monsoon season here in Thailand. The need to escape the overcast and humid city can be irresistible. A week-end in Khao Yai, a hilly park about three hours […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_20180729_110451.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Museum Classics: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia – Fiat’s Only A-Lister")
Museum Classics: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia – Fiat’s Only A-Lister
Posted on July 31, 2018 | 20 CommentsIt’s full-on monsoon season here in Thailand. The need to escape the overcast and humid city can be irresistible. A week-end in Khao Yai, a hilly park about three hours […] -
![I received my driver’s license on my 16th birthday in the fall of 1985. Just like Samantha Baker, my dream car was not in the driveway either when I awoke […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Gas Station Classic: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo – Sixteen Candles")
Gas Station Classic: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo – Sixteen Candles
Posted on July 24, 2018 | 27 CommentsI received my driver’s license on my 16th birthday in the fall of 1985. Just like Samantha Baker, my dream car was not in the driveway either when I awoke […] -
![The Jeep FJ-3 Fleetvan used to deliver the mail, but now it’s being delivered. But since this is as close as I’m likely to get to one of these, we’ll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-364-085.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: 1961-1965 Jeep FJ-3 Fleetvan – Delivered To Your Door")
Curbside Classic: 1961-1965 Jeep FJ-3 Fleetvan – Delivered To Your Door
Posted on July 24, 2018 | 26 CommentsThe Jeep FJ-3 Fleetvan used to deliver the mail, but now it’s being delivered. But since this is as close as I’m likely to get to one of these, we’ll […] -
![(first posted 3/9/2012) For those under a certain age, the name Opel Kadett may be as familiar as Richard Speck, The Troggs, or Valley of the Dolls. Yes, 1966 was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Kadett-l-fq-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: 1966 – 1973 Opel Kadett (B) – It Dethroned The Volkswagen")
Curbside Classic: 1966 – 1973 Opel Kadett (B) – It Dethroned The Volkswagen
Posted on July 18, 2018 | 98 Comments(first posted 3/9/2012) For those under a certain age, the name Opel Kadett may be as familiar as Richard Speck, The Troggs, or Valley of the Dolls. Yes, 1966 was […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2012) Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1964-Rover-2000-TC.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Storage Field Classic: The Very Advanced (But Mostly Forgotten) Rover 2000TC")
Storage Field Classic: The Very Advanced (But Mostly Forgotten) Rover 2000TC
Posted on July 14, 2018 | 101 Comments(first posted 11/7/2012) Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2013) So far in this series, we’ve seen only British cars from this storage yard. While most of its inhabitants originated in the UK, there were also a […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Renault-4-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Storage Yard Classic: Renault 4 – French Basics")
Storage Yard Classic: Renault 4 – French Basics
Posted on July 3, 2018 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/5/2013) So far in this series, we’ve seen only British cars from this storage yard. While most of its inhabitants originated in the UK, there were also a […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1966-Vauxhall-Victor-101-Super.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine")
Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine
Posted on June 18, 2018 | 44 Comments(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […] -
![When the Volkswagen Scirocco arrived on our shores in 1975, it was a revelation: a lightweight, sharp-handling stunner that mated the practicality and efficiency of a transverse-engined, front-wheel-drive layout to […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/VR6_diagram.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 – The Enigmatic Also-Ran")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 – The Enigmatic Also-Ran
Posted on June 15, 2018 | 38 CommentsWhen the Volkswagen Scirocco arrived on our shores in 1975, it was a revelation: a lightweight, sharp-handling stunner that mated the practicality and efficiency of a transverse-engined, front-wheel-drive layout to […] -
![(first posted 4/9/2013) The legend of how Carroll Shelby was inspired to create the Cobra–his idea was to stuff Ford’s new and very compact V8 into an elderly and underpowered little British […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-97-023-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115 "Curbside Classic: Sunbeam Tiger – The Other Cobra")
Curbside Classic: Sunbeam Tiger – The Other Cobra
Posted on June 13, 2018 | 63 Comments(first posted 4/9/2013) The legend of how Carroll Shelby was inspired to create the Cobra–his idea was to stuff Ford’s new and very compact V8 into an elderly and underpowered little British […]
