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About Author: Brendan Saur
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Wordless Outtake: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S 500 – How The Mighty Have Fallen
Posted on September 27, 2019 | 31 Comments -
![When it came to replacing the third “C3” generation of its midsize 100/200 (a.k.a. Audi 5000) line of vehicles, Audi certainly had its work cut out. Boasting dramatic aerodynamic styling, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/thumb_IMG_2131_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1990-1997 Audi 100 & A6 (C4) – Everything Is Fine")
Curbside Classics: 1990-1997 Audi 100 & A6 (C4) – Everything Is Fine
Posted on September 23, 2019 | 28 CommentsWhen it came to replacing the third “C3” generation of its midsize 100/200 (a.k.a. Audi 5000) line of vehicles, Audi certainly had its work cut out. Boasting dramatic aerodynamic styling, […] -
![Westward Ho! It’s a phrase I remember as a chapter title from my textbook in high school American History class, all because of the numerous smirks and giggles from classmates […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/thumb_IMG_1626_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip/Rental Review: 2019 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription – Westward Ho!")
CC Roadtrip/Rental Review: 2019 Volvo XC60 T6 Inscription – Westward Ho!
Posted on September 20, 2019 | 18 CommentsWestward Ho! It’s a phrase I remember as a chapter title from my textbook in high school American History class, all because of the numerous smirks and giggles from classmates […] -
![(First Posted August 28, 2013) Lee Iaccoca was a huge fan of K car variants. By the time of his 1992 departure from Chrysler, nearly every Chrysler-, Dodge-, and Plymouth-branded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IMG_2119.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Après le “K”")
CC Capsule: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Après le “K”
Posted on September 17, 2019 | 36 Comments(First Posted August 28, 2013) Lee Iaccoca was a huge fan of K car variants. By the time of his 1992 departure from Chrysler, nearly every Chrysler-, Dodge-, and Plymouth-branded […] -
![It’s a funny thing, that the longer I’ve been a part of Curbside Classic, the fewer cars I actually stop to photograph on a regular basis. As other veteran writers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thumb_IMG_1190_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E – Green With Envy")
CC Outtake: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E – Green With Envy
Posted on September 9, 2019 | 25 CommentsIt’s a funny thing, that the longer I’ve been a part of Curbside Classic, the fewer cars I actually stop to photograph on a regular basis. As other veteran writers […] -
![As summer draws to a close, I’m saddened to see the days become shorter, but I’m also thankful to see the temperatures begin dropping. This has certainly been one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thumb_IMG_1173_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – It Was A Hot August Night")
CC Outtake: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – It Was A Hot August Night
Posted on September 3, 2019 | 32 CommentsAs summer draws to a close, I’m saddened to see the days become shorter, but I’m also thankful to see the temperatures begin dropping. This has certainly been one of […] -
![Mention the name “Saab” in conversation with any car-minded individual today, and you’ll usually get either a chuckle or a shudder, followed by a comment along the lines of how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thumb_IMG_1078_1024-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3t Sport Wagon – A Sob Story")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3t Sport Wagon – A Sob Story
Posted on August 28, 2019 | 48 CommentsMention the name “Saab” in conversation with any car-minded individual today, and you’ll usually get either a chuckle or a shudder, followed by a comment along the lines of how […] -
In-Motion Outtake: Volvo V70 and XC70 – Silver Swedish Steeds
Posted on August 27, 2019 | 15 CommentsPhotographed along Massachusetts Route 3 in Plymouth, Massachusetts – August 2019 -
![When it was introduced for the 1986 model year, Ford proudly compared the polarizing styling of its first minivan to that of the reusable space shuttle, welcoming the world to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/thumb_IMG_0842_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1994 Ford Aerostar – Still Polarizing")
CC Outtake: 1994 Ford Aerostar – Still Polarizing
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 53 CommentsWhen it was introduced for the 1986 model year, Ford proudly compared the polarizing styling of its first minivan to that of the reusable space shuttle, welcoming the world to […] -
![Just this Thursday, Chrysler has announced that it will be splitting its Pacifica minivan off into two individual models. The prestige minivan will retain the Pacifica name, while as a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2020-chrysler-voyager-0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Chrysler To Revive Voyager Nameplate In North America For 2020")
CC Newsstand: Chrysler To Revive Voyager Nameplate In North America For 2020
Posted on June 29, 2019 | 34 CommentsJust this Thursday, Chrysler has announced that it will be splitting its Pacifica minivan off into two individual models. The prestige minivan will retain the Pacifica name, while as a […] -
![Anyone who is familiar with the game of darts knows that the object of the game is to hit the bullseye. As far as compact cars are concerned, for many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/thumb_IMG_0396_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2015 Dodge Dart – Failing To Hit The Bullseye")
Future Curbside Classic: 2015 Dodge Dart – Failing To Hit The Bullseye
Posted on June 28, 2019 | 60 CommentsAnyone who is familiar with the game of darts knows that the object of the game is to hit the bullseye. As far as compact cars are concerned, for many […] -
![The Mercedes SL-Class, for nearly its entire history up until the past decade or so, has continuously been a truly iconic vehicle. Whether it be the original SL “Gullwing” coupe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/thumb_IMG_4483_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 – Still Glamorous")
CC Outtake: 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 – Still Glamorous
Posted on June 18, 2019 | 28 CommentsThe Mercedes SL-Class, for nearly its entire history up until the past decade or so, has continuously been a truly iconic vehicle. Whether it be the original SL “Gullwing” coupe […] -
![Unlike past new car purchases where it was a “is it time for a new car or not?”, I knew my lease end on my 2016 BMW 228i xDrive was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Brendans-2019-BMW-430i-xDrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2019 BMW 430i xDrive (F32) – Life’s Too Short Not To Drive What Brings You Happiness")
COAL: 2019 BMW 430i xDrive (F32) – Life’s Too Short Not To Drive What Brings You Happiness
Posted on May 30, 2019 | 66 CommentsUnlike past new car purchases where it was a “is it time for a new car or not?”, I knew my lease end on my 2016 BMW 228i xDrive was […] -
![It’s hard for me to believe, but it’s been almost three years with my 2016 BMW 228i xDrive, meaning its lease-end is fast approaching. I’ll just say that I’ve loved […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thumb_6763498D-0333-4121-BEF5-A65CD24F59DC_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update/QOTD: Time For My Next Car – What Did I Get?")
COAL Update/QOTD: Time For My Next Car – What Did I Get?
Posted on May 29, 2019 | 41 CommentsIt’s hard for me to believe, but it’s been almost three years with my 2016 BMW 228i xDrive, meaning its lease-end is fast approaching. I’ll just say that I’ve loved […] -
![Introduced in 1980, the North American Ford Escort (not to be confused with the car of the same name that was available in Europe since 1968) was an instant hit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thumb_IMG_9499_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Getting Stuck Behind a 1985½ Ford Escort L – Literally")
CC Outtake: Getting Stuck Behind a 1985½ Ford Escort L – Literally
Posted on May 24, 2019 | 43 CommentsIntroduced in 1980, the North American Ford Escort (not to be confused with the car of the same name that was available in Europe since 1968) was an instant hit […]
