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![In Part One of The Great Beater Challenge 2017 I introduced you to my ride. In this installment we will take a look at the other twenty two teams that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1984-Toyota-Celica-Supra.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2017 – The Teams")
The Great Beater Challenge 2017 – The Teams
Posted on September 6, 2017 | 44 CommentsIn Part One of The Great Beater Challenge 2017 I introduced you to my ride. In this installment we will take a look at the other twenty two teams that […] -
![Last year around this time my middle son and I participated in the Great Beater Challenge driving a 1983 Dodge Aries through the mountains. As a quick refresher the general […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rally.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2017 – Vehicle Selection and Preparation")
The Great Beater Challenge 2017 – Vehicle Selection and Preparation
Posted on September 5, 2017 | 44 CommentsLast year around this time my middle son and I participated in the Great Beater Challenge driving a 1983 Dodge Aries through the mountains. As a quick refresher the general […] -
![Every year in Lethbridge the big local car club, the Street Wheelers, puts on a whole weekend filled with automotive related activities. The highlight might just be a controlled cruise […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170707_193843.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Project Beater B: Goes Cruising")
Project Beater B: Goes Cruising
Posted on July 25, 2017 | 27 CommentsEvery year in Lethbridge the big local car club, the Street Wheelers, puts on a whole weekend filled with automotive related activities. The highlight might just be a controlled cruise […] -
![A family camping trip was the last place I expected to come across a car collection. I was skeptical when my wife suggested we camp at Creepy Hollow but it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170519_203437.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Camp Side Classics: Camping with Creepy Classics")
Camp Side Classics: Camping with Creepy Classics
Posted on July 19, 2017 | 25 CommentsA family camping trip was the last place I expected to come across a car collection. I was skeptical when my wife suggested we camp at Creepy Hollow but it […] -
![I came across this picked over and crushed remainder of a car when we recently went on a family hike to the ghost town of Lille, Alberta. I believe I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34602258806_cda05d4320_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Name that Car-cass and bonus Ghost Town")
Name that Car-cass and bonus Ghost Town
Posted on July 18, 2017 | 20 CommentsI came across this picked over and crushed remainder of a car when we recently went on a family hike to the ghost town of Lille, Alberta. I believe I […] -
![A few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170507_145344.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Project Beater B: Transmission Swap")
Project Beater B: Transmission Swap
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 34 CommentsA few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […] -
![A Ford Fairmont station wagon with fake wood panels probably would not be most people’s first choice of a drag racing platform but that is exactly what I recently came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34248115242_c29929ec66_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Draggin’ Woodie Wagon – Ford Fairmont")
CC Outtake: Draggin’ Woodie Wagon – Ford Fairmont
Posted on May 12, 2017 | 34 CommentsA Ford Fairmont station wagon with fake wood panels probably would not be most people’s first choice of a drag racing platform but that is exactly what I recently came […] -
![As many of you know I have owned a few British cars as well as other affordable classics but never an MG. The MG B was one of the classic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33682740252_ff1736877e_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1975 MG B – To Buy a B Or Not To Buy a B, That Is The Question. And I Answered It")
COAL: 1975 MG B – To Buy a B Or Not To Buy a B, That Is The Question. And I Answered It
Posted on April 11, 2017 | 38 CommentsAs many of you know I have owned a few British cars as well as other affordable classics but never an MG. The MG B was one of the classic […] -
![We have had a few variations on altered photographs or press drawings in the CC What If series thus far. I have created a few 3D models of factory vehicles […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Voisin.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC What If: “What If” Enters the Third Dimension")
CC What If: “What If” Enters the Third Dimension
Posted on April 1, 2017 | 20 CommentsWe have had a few variations on altered photographs or press drawings in the CC What If series thus far. I have created a few 3D models of factory vehicles […] -
![(first posted 8/8/2011) There are many cars that are essentially defined by a singular feature: the DeLorean with its stainless steel body panels; the bubble canopy of the Messerschmitt; the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Toyota-Sera-rearside.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Toyota Sera – Wings Don’t Make It Fly")
Curbside Classic: Toyota Sera – Wings Don’t Make It Fly
Posted on March 16, 2017 | 33 Comments(first posted 8/8/2011) There are many cars that are essentially defined by a singular feature: the DeLorean with its stainless steel body panels; the bubble canopy of the Messerschmitt; the […] -
![Disclaimer – I absolutely love odd ball classics cars. Like a moth to a flame I am attracted to vehicles that the average car buff has never heard of. Given […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Ultimate CC Auction: The Ron Hackenberger Collection – Oddball Classic Cars Galore")
The Ultimate CC Auction: The Ron Hackenberger Collection – Oddball Classic Cars Galore
Posted on March 12, 2017 | 50 CommentsDisclaimer – I absolutely love odd ball classics cars. Like a moth to a flame I am attracted to vehicles that the average car buff has never heard of. Given […] -
![(first posted 10/6/2012) I do love the odd stuff. A mint, numbers-matching ’69 Camaro? Nice enough, but there are dozens at any given show. On the other hand, something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1958-Chevrolet-Biscayne.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1958 Chevrolet “Business Coupe”")
Car Show Classic: 1958 Chevrolet “Business Coupe”
Posted on February 6, 2017 | 39 Comments(first posted 10/6/2012) I do love the odd stuff. A mint, numbers-matching ’69 Camaro? Nice enough, but there are dozens at any given show. On the other hand, something […] -
![Canadians are well known for our cold, snowy winters, and the for adding the word ‘eh’ at the end of statements and questions. This Ford Model A (or Model Eh) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1928-Ford-Model-A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1928 Ford Model A – It Is Snowy Out, Eh")
CC Outtake: 1928 Ford Model A – It Is Snowy Out, Eh
Posted on January 19, 2017 | 33 CommentsCanadians are well known for our cold, snowy winters, and the for adding the word ‘eh’ at the end of statements and questions. This Ford Model A (or Model Eh) […] -
![December 26th is known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom and many former colonies like Canada. Traditionally it was a time to give a small gift (or Christmas box) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Subaru-Vivio-Bistro-4a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Subaru Vivio Bistro – Boxster Day Find")
Curbside Classic: Subaru Vivio Bistro – Boxster Day Find
Posted on January 11, 2017 | 22 CommentsDecember 26th is known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom and many former colonies like Canada. Traditionally it was a time to give a small gift (or Christmas box) […] -
![1980 Dodge Maxivan: An Unexpected First “Car” 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – My Second First Car 1988 Ford Bronco II – The Busting Bronco 1998 Honda Civic: We Managed To […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MGB2.jpg?resize=110%2C110&ssl=1 "David Saunders: My COAL Series So Far")
David Saunders: My COAL Series So Far
Posted on December 5, 2016 | 7 Comments1980 Dodge Maxivan: An Unexpected First “Car” 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – My Second First Car 1988 Ford Bronco II – The Busting Bronco 1998 Honda Civic: We Managed To […]
