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About Author: Saunders David
Posts by Saunders David
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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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) […] -
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) […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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). […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […]
![COAL: 1975 MG B – To Buy a B Or Not To Buy a B, That Is The Question. And I Answered It 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/33682740252_ff1736877e_z.jpg)
![CC What If: “What If” Enters the Third Dimension 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Voisin.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: Toyota Sera – Wings Don’t Make It Fly (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Toyota-Sera-rearside.jpg)
![The Ultimate CC Auction: The Ron Hackenberger Collection – Oddball Classic Cars Galore 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/001.jpg)
![Car Show Classic: 1958 Chevrolet “Business Coupe” (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1958-Chevrolet-Biscayne.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1928 Ford Model A – It Is Snowy Out, Eh 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1928-Ford-Model-A.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: Subaru Vivio Bistro – Boxster Day Find 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Subaru-Vivio-Bistro-4a.jpg)
![David Saunders: My COAL Series So Far 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MGB2.jpg)
![The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/engineairfilteroff.jpg)
![The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bear.jpg)
![The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/roadagain.jpg)
![The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29759489536_f03c17269a_c.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider – Forbidden Italian Fruit (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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1996-Alfa-Romeo-Spider-1a.jpg)
![CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/28952211793_d1c70528c1_c.jpg)
![CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1982-Dodge-Aries-1.jpg)


