![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&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Subaru Vivio Bistro – Boxster Day Find")
![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&quality=75&ssl=1 "David Saunders: My COAL Series So Far")
![For the whole of the challenge we have been struggling with a lack of power on the hilly sections. On the early portion of day two, the Aries added overheating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/engineairfilteroff.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale")
![In the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb")
![After our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/roadagain.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character")
![In the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29759489536_f03c17269a_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start")
![(first posted 9/14/2012) Sadly, Alfa Romeo has been absent from the North American market since 1994. In the meantime, Alfa has been revitalizing its line up with rather lovely front-wheel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1996-Alfa-Romeo-Spider-1a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider – Forbidden Italian Fruit")
![Now that a vehicle was chosen in the second part of The Great Beater Challenge I need to get it prepared for the almost 1,300 km trip. At the top […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/28952211793_d1c70528c1_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation")
![In part one I introduced you to the Great Beater Challenge. This time around I reveal the vehicle that will (hopefully) carry me the 1200+ kms of the trip. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1982-Dodge-Aries-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased")
![I am always looking for interesting things to do with what I perceive to be interesting cars. I enjoy oddball vehicles as well as extracting the most from something that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/map1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection")
![(first posted 7/31/2012) Fast, sexy, and exotic. None of these words have ever been used to describe the Datsun 210. Homely, reliable, and adequate have likely been used more often […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Datsun-210-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210")
![(first posted 10/22/2011) So probably the first thing to get out of the way is just what exactly a Plodge is. It is, like the name suggests, the combination of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1949 Dodge Special De Luxe – What the Plodge?!")
![In the first installment we took a look at the sights that the swap meet parking lot had to offer. This time around we will concentrate on the vehicles and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Swinn-trike.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics – Part Two")
![I always enjoy attending the local swap meet despite usually not making any big purchases. It probably helps that it occurs in the doldrums of winter when nothing much else […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/16536434116_7d50899670_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics – Part One")
![(7/11/2011) Here in Canada we are treated to some exotic treats with our import laws allowing pretty much anything over fifteen years or older. There is a trickle of interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Honda-Beat-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Honda Beat – And The Beat Goes On (In Canada)")
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