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About Author: Saunders David
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![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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale
Posted on September 27, 2016 | 45 CommentsFor 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb
Posted on September 25, 2016 | 31 CommentsIn 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). […] -
![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&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character
Posted on September 23, 2016 | 27 CommentsAfter 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start
Posted on September 21, 2016 | 44 CommentsIn 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 […] -
![(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&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider – Forbidden Italian Fruit")
Curbside Classic: 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider – Forbidden Italian Fruit
Posted on September 17, 2016 | 52 Comments(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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation
Posted on September 16, 2016 | 41 CommentsNow 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased
Posted on September 4, 2016 | 47 CommentsIn 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection
Posted on August 28, 2016 | 51 CommentsI 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 […] -
![(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&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210")
Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210
Posted on April 29, 2016 | 51 Comments(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 […] -
![(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&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1949 Dodge Special De Luxe – What the Plodge?!")
Curbside Classic: 1949 Dodge Special De Luxe – What the Plodge?!
Posted on February 11, 2016 | 29 Comments(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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics – Part Two")
Swap Meet Classics – Part Two
Posted on April 19, 2015 | 23 CommentsIn 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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics – Part One")
Swap Meet Classics – Part One
Posted on April 18, 2015 | 21 CommentsI 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 […] -
![(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&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Honda Beat – And The Beat Goes On (In Canada)")
CC Capsule: 1991 Honda Beat – And The Beat Goes On (In Canada)
Posted on March 23, 2015 | 49 Comments(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 […] -
![Dodge 2000 GTX? What the heck is that? While GTX is in the name it is completely unrelated to the much earlier and muscular Plymouth GTX. The Dodge 2000 GTX […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dodge-2000-GTX-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Dodge 2000 GTX – The Galant Canadian")
Curbside Classic: Dodge 2000 GTX – The Galant Canadian
Posted on January 15, 2015 | 33 CommentsDodge 2000 GTX? What the heck is that? While GTX is in the name it is completely unrelated to the much earlier and muscular Plymouth GTX. The Dodge 2000 GTX […]
