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About Author: Saunders David
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![I am not a car snob–I’m really not. I am not sure someone could be a car snob with a Chrysler K-car, Ford Tempo and a few Lada Nivas in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1987-Toyota-Corolla.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1987 Toyota Corolla – I’d Rather Walk")
COAL: 1987 Toyota Corolla – I’d Rather Walk
Posted on August 3, 2014 | 69 CommentsI am not a car snob–I’m really not. I am not sure someone could be a car snob with a Chrysler K-car, Ford Tempo and a few Lada Nivas in […] -
![At this point I had owned quite a few cars but never a big, old, American cruiser. I figured I needed a cheap classic for the summer to cruise around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CanadaDayFalcon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1968 Ford Falcon – Budget Friendly Family Classic")
COAL: 1968 Ford Falcon – Budget Friendly Family Classic
Posted on July 27, 2014 | 36 CommentsAt this point I had owned quite a few cars but never a big, old, American cruiser. I figured I needed a cheap classic for the summer to cruise around […] -
![In an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1973-Mazda-808-Coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy")
COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy
Posted on July 20, 2014 | 41 CommentsIn an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […] -
![I was sad to part with my Lada Nivas, and was left with an empty spot in the garage but with almost no play money. What I needed was something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1981-Datsun-210.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1981 Datsun 210 (Sunny) – Screwed By A Gearbox")
COAL: 1981 Datsun 210 (Sunny) – Screwed By A Gearbox
Posted on July 13, 2014 | 23 CommentsI was sad to part with my Lada Nivas, and was left with an empty spot in the garage but with almost no play money. What I needed was something […] -
![Is this 1934 Aston Martin the ultimate in gas station spotting? It has to be near the top of anyone’s list. I suppose all cars that are driven have to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/510081357_ad5980472c_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1934 Aston Martin Ulster At The Pumps – Ultra Rare Classics Need Gas Too")
Curbside Classic: 1934 Aston Martin Ulster At The Pumps – Ultra Rare Classics Need Gas Too
Posted on July 10, 2014 | 40 CommentsIs this 1934 Aston Martin the ultimate in gas station spotting? It has to be near the top of anyone’s list. I suppose all cars that are driven have to […] -
![One of the best (but not always well advised) parts of growing up is the freedom to acquire what was so cruelly withheld from us in our childhood. In 1988, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1995LadaNiva.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: From Russia, With A Whole Lada Love")
Cars of a Lifetime: From Russia, With A Whole Lada Love
Posted on July 6, 2014 | 82 CommentsOne of the best (but not always well advised) parts of growing up is the freedom to acquire what was so cruelly withheld from us in our childhood. In 1988, […] -
![It is a rather familiar theme in this series, but once again I found myself needing a set of cheap wheels. This time around money was really tight, but I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1986-Chrysler-LeBaron.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of A Lifetime: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron – Mini Brougham")
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron – Mini Brougham
Posted on June 29, 2014 | 47 CommentsIt is a rather familiar theme in this series, but once again I found myself needing a set of cheap wheels. This time around money was really tight, but I […] -
![I never set out to own this Hilux, it sort of fell into my lap. Despite this, it is one of favorite vehicles that I have owned for a number […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/3649033914_b10c5d1cb5_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 1989 Toyota Hilux SURF (4Runner) – A Walk On The Right-Hand Drive Side")
Cars of a Lifetime: 1989 Toyota Hilux SURF (4Runner) – A Walk On The Right-Hand Drive Side
Posted on June 22, 2014 | 40 CommentsI never set out to own this Hilux, it sort of fell into my lap. Despite this, it is one of favorite vehicles that I have owned for a number […] -
![So here is my one only air cooled Volkswagen story, which as usual has a bit of unique Canadian flavor to it. A few years back a co-worker of mine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1962-Beetle-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Canadian Standard – Another Canadian Market Oddball")
COAL: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Canadian Standard – Another Canadian Market Oddball
Posted on June 15, 2014 | 62 CommentsSo here is my one only air cooled Volkswagen story, which as usual has a bit of unique Canadian flavor to it. A few years back a co-worker of mine […] -
![With winter coming, I found myself needing a winter beater car. The answer was found in a car that had a rich history with my family. It was also a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1998-Ford-Taurus.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 1998 Ford Taurus – A Family Affair")
Cars of a Lifetime: 1998 Ford Taurus – A Family Affair
Posted on June 8, 2014 | 39 CommentsWith winter coming, I found myself needing a winter beater car. The answer was found in a car that had a rich history with my family. It was also a […] -
![I didn’t need another vehicle at the time I bought this Tempo, but when a car ad showed up on Kijiji for $50 I couldn’t resist. All the ad said […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1998-Ford-Tempo-L.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: $50 Mystery Car – Turns out to be a 1988 Ford Tempo L")
Cars of a Lifetime: $50 Mystery Car – Turns out to be a 1988 Ford Tempo L
Posted on June 1, 2014 | 26 CommentsI didn’t need another vehicle at the time I bought this Tempo, but when a car ad showed up on Kijiji for $50 I couldn’t resist. All the ad said […] -
![The Volvo TP21 is a rather odd looking vehicle. Known as the Sugga, which means sow in Swedish, likely due to its dowdy and snub nosed appearance, it would seem […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1956-Red-Bull-Volvo-Sugga.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1956 Red Bull Volvo TP21 Sugga – A Sow In Bull’s Clothing")
CC Capsule: 1956 Red Bull Volvo TP21 Sugga – A Sow In Bull’s Clothing
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 12 CommentsThe Volvo TP21 is a rather odd looking vehicle. Known as the Sugga, which means sow in Swedish, likely due to its dowdy and snub nosed appearance, it would seem […] -
![After giving up (probably too soon) on my commuter Ford Escort, I was on the hunt for a reasonable and reliable commuter car to get me back and forth from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1985-Mazda-Rx7-GSL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of A Lifetime: 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL – Trying, and Failing, To Relive The Past")
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL – Trying, and Failing, To Relive The Past
Posted on May 25, 2014 | 23 CommentsAfter giving up (probably too soon) on my commuter Ford Escort, I was on the hunt for a reasonable and reliable commuter car to get me back and forth from […] -
![After several years living in the big city, where the combination of an old car and public transit worked just fine, my family and I moved to an outlying suburb. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1997-Ford-Escort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 1997 Ford Escort wagon – The Dull Commuter")
Cars of a Lifetime: 1997 Ford Escort wagon – The Dull Commuter
Posted on May 18, 2014 | 36 CommentsAfter several years living in the big city, where the combination of an old car and public transit worked just fine, my family and I moved to an outlying suburb. […] -
![A vehicle that oozes character usually has an owner who does also. Double that sentiment for any built-from-scratch vehicle, with the character rating going off the chart when the vehicle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2008-Homebuilt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Custom Truck Overloaded with Character")
Car Show Classic: Custom Truck Overloaded with Character
Posted on May 13, 2014 | 19 CommentsA vehicle that oozes character usually has an owner who does also. Double that sentiment for any built-from-scratch vehicle, with the character rating going off the chart when the vehicle […]
