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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Saunders David
Posts by Saunders David
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California Streetscape – Part 2
Posted on May 8, 2014 | 26 CommentsContinuing on from California Streetscape Part 1, we’ll see more of California’s street side diversity. -
![This Hyundai Stellar was purchased as a parts donor for my Locost Seven roadster project, but it is an interesting enough car that I think it deserves its own COAL […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1986-Hyundai-Stellar1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 1986 Hyundai Stellar GSL")
Cars of a Lifetime: 1986 Hyundai Stellar GSL
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 39 CommentsThis Hyundai Stellar was purchased as a parts donor for my Locost Seven roadster project, but it is an interesting enough car that I think it deserves its own COAL […] -
![I recently came across a survivor-condition 1970s Dodge Dart, in the usual shade of brown–and I’d be willing to bet money there’s a slant six engine under the hood. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Dart-limo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic “What If”: Poverty-Spec Limousine")
Classic “What If”: Poverty-Spec Limousine
Posted on May 3, 2014 | 73 CommentsI recently came across a survivor-condition 1970s Dodge Dart, in the usual shade of brown–and I’d be willing to bet money there’s a slant six engine under the hood. The […] -
![Reaction to classic hot rodder Bill Hines’ take on the Cadillac Seville was rather mixed. So this time, I’ll present some more stock condition and straightforward finds from my brief […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1966-Plymouth-Barracuda.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "California Streetscape – Part 1")
California Streetscape – Part 1
Posted on May 1, 2014 | 10 CommentsReaction to classic hot rodder Bill Hines’ take on the Cadillac Seville was rather mixed. So this time, I’ll present some more stock condition and straightforward finds from my brief […] -
![In a temporary fit of practicality, I’d sold my Triumph Spitfire and found myself regretting the decision almost immediately. I was a car guy without an interesting car and as usual, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1981-Mazda-RX-7-S-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1981 Mazda RX-7 S – Almost Perfect")
COAL: 1981 Mazda RX-7 S – Almost Perfect
Posted on April 27, 2014 | 28 CommentsIn a temporary fit of practicality, I’d sold my Triumph Spitfire and found myself regretting the decision almost immediately. I was a car guy without an interesting car and as usual, […] -
![My Triumph Spitfire opened my eyes to the joys of British open top motoring, and while I’d had to part with the Spitfire, I was left wanting that experience again. I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Luego-Locost.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Luego Locost – Building a Sevenesque Roadster")
COAL: Luego Locost – Building a Sevenesque Roadster
Posted on April 20, 2014 | 15 CommentsMy Triumph Spitfire opened my eyes to the joys of British open top motoring, and while I’d had to part with the Spitfire, I was left wanting that experience again. I’ve […] -
![A COAL segment on a modern minivan? Yes, but hear me out on this one before you scroll down to the next CC. The second generation Quest is certainly more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2004-Nissan-Quest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 2004 Nissan Quest")
Cars of a Lifetime: 2004 Nissan Quest
Posted on April 13, 2014 | 21 CommentsA COAL segment on a modern minivan? Yes, but hear me out on this one before you scroll down to the next CC. The second generation Quest is certainly more […] -
![It’s hard to introduce a car like this, but all I can say is that buying it seemed like a good idea at the time. I’d almost immediately regretted selling my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1969-Reliant-Scimitar-GTE-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1969 Reliant Scimitar GTE")
COAL: 1969 Reliant Scimitar GTE
Posted on April 6, 2014 | 31 CommentsIt’s hard to introduce a car like this, but all I can say is that buying it seemed like a good idea at the time. I’d almost immediately regretted selling my […] -
![After I had sold my beloved Z28 to help fund a down payment on our first house, I was without a ‘fun’ car for the first time ever. In fact […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1974-Triumph-Spitfire-1500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 – The Ideal First Classic Car")
COAL: 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 – The Ideal First Classic Car
Posted on March 30, 2014 | 45 CommentsAfter I had sold my beloved Z28 to help fund a down payment on our first house, I was without a ‘fun’ car for the first time ever. In fact […] -
![When we saw the Austin A125 Sheerline last week, a few commentators asked about the other vintage Brit lurking in the background. There were in fact a few other rare […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/classic-motors.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Jaguar, Imperial and the Bentley")
Curbside Classic: Jaguar, Imperial and the Bentley
Posted on March 27, 2014 | 25 CommentsWhen we saw the Austin A125 Sheerline last week, a few commentators asked about the other vintage Brit lurking in the background. There were in fact a few other rare […] -
![After the aborted beater attempt, I bought my wife a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport with the inline six and four wheel drive. Other than moaning a bit about how the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2000-Chrysler-Neon-LX1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2000 Chrysler Neon – A Good Car (Really!)")
COAL: 2000 Chrysler Neon – A Good Car (Really!)
Posted on March 23, 2014 | 35 CommentsAfter the aborted beater attempt, I bought my wife a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport with the inline six and four wheel drive. Other than moaning a bit about how the […] -
![I recently attended a local swap meet and while I thoroughly enjoy the experience, I rarely buy anything. Almost all the parts are for mainstream classic cars like the Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1966-Mercury-brochure-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Brochure: 1966 Mercury Pickup Truck – For the Canadian Paul")
CC Brochure: 1966 Mercury Pickup Truck – For the Canadian Paul
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 24 CommentsI recently attended a local swap meet and while I thoroughly enjoy the experience, I rarely buy anything. Almost all the parts are for mainstream classic cars like the Ford […] -
![In the first mini tour we saw a classic Cadillac, a Mercedes diesel, a fat Datsun, a Dodge trucklet and an elderly Acura. This time around we’ve got another random […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1978-Ford-Mustang-II.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything Part 2")
Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything Part 2
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 27 CommentsIn the first mini tour we saw a classic Cadillac, a Mercedes diesel, a fat Datsun, a Dodge trucklet and an elderly Acura. This time around we’ve got another random […] -
![While our 1996 Ford Mustang GT was quite a fun car to own, and was totally trouble free, we were forced to part with it as a consequence of our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/87TaurusWagonRear2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Ford Taurus Station Wagon – An Attempt At A Beater")
COAL: 1988 Ford Taurus Station Wagon – An Attempt At A Beater
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 37 CommentsWhile our 1996 Ford Mustang GT was quite a fun car to own, and was totally trouble free, we were forced to part with it as a consequence of our […] -
![The scrapyards here in Western Canada are currently under a blanket of snow (or have turned into mud pits, if unseasonably warm) but I thought I would share a tour […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/junkyard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything")
Junkyard Tour: A Little Bit of Everything
Posted on March 12, 2014 | 25 CommentsThe scrapyards here in Western Canada are currently under a blanket of snow (or have turned into mud pits, if unseasonably warm) but I thought I would share a tour […]
