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![The seven stages of man (people when viewed in a more modern light) as written by Shakespeare for Jaques’ monologue are well known: Infancy, Schoolboy, Teenager, Young man, Middle aged, […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Deep Thoughts: Seven Stages of the Car Life Cycle – Showroom to Clunker to Scrap Metal")
CC Deep Thoughts: Seven Stages of the Car Life Cycle – Showroom to Clunker to Scrap Metal
Posted on December 9, 2019 | 65 CommentsThe seven stages of man (people when viewed in a more modern light) as written by Shakespeare for Jaques’ monologue are well known: Infancy, Schoolboy, Teenager, Young man, Middle aged, […] -
![Our current fleet at this time consisted of a Mazda 2, Ford F150 and a MG B. This a wide vehicle variety but we had two itches that it did […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170826_145658.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2003 Honda Civic – Kid’s Car and Beater Challenger")
COAL: 2003 Honda Civic – Kid’s Car and Beater Challenger
Posted on December 8, 2019 | 13 CommentsOur current fleet at this time consisted of a Mazda 2, Ford F150 and a MG B. This a wide vehicle variety but we had two itches that it did […] -
![While Cuba is best known for the classic American cars that still roam its tourist areas, not all the classics are American. There are British, French, German and other countries […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/35147841312_d4493c14ce_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Travel: Cuba – The Others")
CC Travel: Cuba – The Others
Posted on December 5, 2019 | 36 CommentsWhile Cuba is best known for the classic American cars that still roam its tourist areas, not all the classics are American. There are British, French, German and other countries […] -
![Last time we saw a selection of classic American cars, but this time around we will move to next era and see a selection of Russian vehicles that are still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Lada.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Travel: Cuba – The Russian Vehicles")
CC Travel: Cuba – The Russian Vehicles
Posted on December 4, 2019 | 11 CommentsLast time we saw a selection of classic American cars, but this time around we will move to next era and see a selection of Russian vehicles that are still […] -
![Back in 2017 I was lucky enough to visit Cuba. I have hundreds of photos, so we will split this into three parts to share some of the best of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/35448223955_beb6dc332d_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Travel: Cuba – The American Classics")
CC Travel: Cuba – The American Classics
Posted on December 3, 2019 | 32 CommentsBack in 2017 I was lucky enough to visit Cuba. I have hundreds of photos, so we will split this into three parts to share some of the best of […] -
![Unlike most people I have always admired the styling of Triumph TR7 both in fixed head coupe (hard top) and drop head coupe forms (convertible). I have, however, always viewed […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/29981848406_514c8f1302_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Triumph TR8 – Powerful Wedge")
COAL: 1980 Triumph TR8 – Powerful Wedge
Posted on December 1, 2019 | 22 CommentsUnlike most people I have always admired the styling of Triumph TR7 both in fixed head coupe (hard top) and drop head coupe forms (convertible). I have, however, always viewed […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2013) Historically Lada made a reasonably good business selling a variety of rear wheel drive saloons and wagons based on beefed up Fiat designs. By the 1980s these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1988-Lada-Samara.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1988 Lada Samara – The Modern Lada")
Junkyard Classic: 1988 Lada Samara – The Modern Lada
Posted on November 27, 2019 | 44 Comments(first posted 10/14/2013) Historically Lada made a reasonably good business selling a variety of rear wheel drive saloons and wagons based on beefed up Fiat designs. By the 1980s these […] -
![(This week’s COAL ride has been covered before at Curbside Classic but I’ve added it here to my COAL series in its proper order. So in case you missed this […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/29116843781_079cd4105e_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1983 Dodge Aries SE – Our First (and Worst) Beater Challenge Car")
COAL: 1983 Dodge Aries SE – Our First (and Worst) Beater Challenge Car
Posted on November 24, 2019 | 15 Comments(This week’s COAL ride has been covered before at Curbside Classic but I’ve added it here to my COAL series in its proper order. So in case you missed this […] -
![(First Posted October 23, 2013) I’ve owned a lot of cars. The total is up to a slightly embarrassing forty two (edit – its more than now). Most of them […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1978-Ford-Pinto-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Pinto V6 – The Car I Didn’t Buy")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Pinto V6 – The Car I Didn’t Buy
Posted on November 19, 2019 | 35 Comments(First Posted October 23, 2013) I’ve owned a lot of cars. The total is up to a slightly embarrassing forty two (edit – its more than now). Most of them […] -
![A couple of years ago I decided to teach myself how to ride a motorcycle. The smart and reasonable way to do this is to sign up for a course. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20160724_173829.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "BOAL: 1991 Honda Nighthawk – First Motorcycle")
BOAL: 1991 Honda Nighthawk – First Motorcycle
Posted on November 17, 2019 | 17 CommentsA couple of years ago I decided to teach myself how to ride a motorcycle. The smart and reasonable way to do this is to sign up for a course. […] -
![I always enjoy coming across new and old versions of the same car. Or in this case very similar cars. Since Plymouth was dead by the time the Challenger was […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1974-Plymouth-Barracuda.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Classic vs Modern – Barracuda and Challenger")
CC Outtake: Classic vs Modern – Barracuda and Challenger
Posted on November 13, 2019 | 50 CommentsI always enjoy coming across new and old versions of the same car. Or in this case very similar cars. Since Plymouth was dead by the time the Challenger was […] -
![I am not a pickup person, at least not modern, super sized pickup sense. I do like classic trucks as well as the more tidy sized mini trucks of old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20150601_201726.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2012 Ford F-150 – Pickup Truck For The Wife And A Project Hauler For Me")
COAL: 2012 Ford F-150 – Pickup Truck For The Wife And A Project Hauler For Me
Posted on November 10, 2019 | 25 CommentsI am not a pickup person, at least not modern, super sized pickup sense. I do like classic trucks as well as the more tidy sized mini trucks of old […] -
![It is becoming a bit obvious that I am not great at actually following through on making a donor vehicle an actual donor. I always seem to find some redeeming […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16809006749_de1e50e662_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Chevrolet S10 – Donor Turned Flipper")
COAL: 1988 Chevrolet S10 – Donor Turned Flipper
Posted on November 3, 2019 | 18 CommentsIt is becoming a bit obvious that I am not great at actually following through on making a donor vehicle an actual donor. I always seem to find some redeeming […] -
![(First Posted November 8, 2013) This Opel Kadett C hatchback was an unexpected find. I’d seen an online ad for it a few months back; it was located a couple […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Opel_Kadett_A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Opel Kadett City Berlina – The German Chevette")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Opel Kadett City Berlina – The German Chevette
Posted on November 1, 2019 | 50 Comments(First Posted November 8, 2013) This Opel Kadett C hatchback was an unexpected find. I’d seen an online ad for it a few months back; it was located a couple […] -
![While quite common in other parts of the world the Suzuki Samurai is a rare sight in Alberta these days. As a cheap and cheerful 4×4 most of these were […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48951953903_7edc00eb7d_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Suzuki Samurai Survivor")
CC Outtake: Suzuki Samurai Survivor
Posted on October 30, 2019 | 34 CommentsWhile quite common in other parts of the world the Suzuki Samurai is a rare sight in Alberta these days. As a cheap and cheerful 4×4 most of these were […]
