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About Author: Saunders David
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![I have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Outforadrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To")
Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To
Posted on October 9, 2024 | 35 CommentsI have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2012) Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1964-Rover-2000-TC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Field Classic: The Very Advanced (But Mostly Forgotten) Rover 2000TC")
Storage Field Classic: The Very Advanced (But Mostly Forgotten) Rover 2000TC
Posted on July 14, 2024 | 118 Comments(first posted 11/7/2012) Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2013) So far in this series, we’ve seen only British cars from this storage yard. While most of its inhabitants originated in the UK, there were also a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Renault-4-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: Renault 4 – French Basics")
Storage Yard Classic: Renault 4 – French Basics
Posted on July 3, 2024 | 87 Comments(first posted 2/5/2013) So far in this series, we’ve seen only British cars from this storage yard. While most of its inhabitants originated in the UK, there were also a […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2013) July 1st is Canada Day which is always a good time to get a bit patriotic. If the words “Canadian” and “sports car” were used together, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Manic-GT-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The French Canadian Sports Car – Manic GT")
Automotive History: The French Canadian Sports Car – Manic GT
Posted on July 1, 2024 | 58 Comments(first posted 7/1/2013) July 1st is Canada Day which is always a good time to get a bit patriotic. If the words “Canadian” and “sports car” were used together, most […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1966-Vauxhall-Victor-101-Super.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine")
Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 51 Comments(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […] -
![What is so special about springtime? As winter fades away the grass greens, leaves return to trees, baby animals are born and car auctions return. I have been teaching my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pontiac-Strato-Chief-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classics: Springtime Brings Auctiontime")
Fieldside Classics: Springtime Brings Auctiontime
Posted on May 9, 2024 | 32 CommentsWhat is so special about springtime? As winter fades away the grass greens, leaves return to trees, baby animals are born and car auctions return. I have been teaching my […] -
![(first posted 4/9/2013) Traditionally, very small cars and four-wheel drive have rarely mixed. The extra mechanical drag inflicted by the four-wheel drive system tends to blunt the car’s fuel economy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/engine.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Subaru Justy – Extra Justification")
Curbside Classic: Subaru Justy – Extra Justification
Posted on May 5, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 4/9/2013) Traditionally, very small cars and four-wheel drive have rarely mixed. The extra mechanical drag inflicted by the four-wheel drive system tends to blunt the car’s fuel economy […] -
![(first posted 1/7/2014) While Eagle is surely one of the most American brand names, it was ironically applied to a motley collection of badge engineered and imported vehicles. Our featured […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1989-Eagle-Premier.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1989 Eagle Premier ES Limited")
Junkyard Classic: 1989 Eagle Premier ES Limited
Posted on March 30, 2024 | 129 Comments(first posted 1/7/2014) While Eagle is surely one of the most American brand names, it was ironically applied to a motley collection of badge engineered and imported vehicles. Our featured […] -
![(first posted 9/27/2013) Is there is a more forgotten sedan of the late 1970s and early 1980s than the Fiat Brava? As a replacement for the more well known 124 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fiat-Brava-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat Brava 131")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat Brava 131
Posted on February 10, 2024 | 87 Comments(first posted 9/27/2013) Is there is a more forgotten sedan of the late 1970s and early 1980s than the Fiat Brava? As a replacement for the more well known 124 […] -
![Before the Christmas holiday I shared two posts from the Moizard Auction, French cars as well as Jeeps and Cadillacs. Today we will take a look at all the other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1971-Triumph-Stag-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: All the rest – Moizard Auction")
CC Auction: All the rest – Moizard Auction
Posted on January 25, 2024 | 19 CommentsBefore the Christmas holiday I shared two posts from the Moizard Auction, French cars as well as Jeeps and Cadillacs. Today we will take a look at all the other […] -
![(first posted 1/5/2018) The odd thing about the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is that it does not look all that small until you get close to it or compare it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26947427529_b78ae98198_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR-II – The Shrunken Pajero")
CC Capsule: Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR-II – The Shrunken Pajero
Posted on January 6, 2024 | 13 Comments(first posted 1/5/2018) The odd thing about the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is that it does not look all that small until you get close to it or compare it […] -
![(first posted 12/26/2017) It is quite unexpected to see an unmolested and stock car from the 1940s parked out by the curb. A more common but still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1947-Nash-Super-600-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1947 Nash Super 600 – A Unibody Pioneer")
Curbside Classic: 1947 Nash Super 600 – A Unibody Pioneer
Posted on January 3, 2024 | 44 Comments(first posted 12/26/2017) It is quite unexpected to see an unmolested and stock car from the 1940s parked out by the curb. A more common but still […] -
![Today we head back to the Andre Moizard auction to check out the selection of Cadillacs and Jeeps of the collection. There is everything from stock, commercial, resto mods, projects […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1953-Cadillac-Coupe-de-ville-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: Cadillacs and Jeeps – Moizard Auction")
CC Auction: Cadillacs and Jeeps – Moizard Auction
Posted on December 19, 2023 | 27 CommentsToday we head back to the Andre Moizard auction to check out the selection of Cadillacs and Jeeps of the collection. There is everything from stock, commercial, resto mods, projects […] -
![Back in September an interesting auction was advertised semi locally which would give an opportunity to see some very rare vehicles. Additionally, we were fresh off a successful Great Beater […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Citroen-Traction-convertible.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: Cache of French Cars on the Prairies – Moizard Auction")
CC Auction: Cache of French Cars on the Prairies – Moizard Auction
Posted on December 14, 2023 | 21 CommentsBack in September an interesting auction was advertised semi locally which would give an opportunity to see some very rare vehicles. Additionally, we were fresh off a successful Great Beater […] -
![(first posted 6/20/2013) While Cadillac may have traditionally had a stronger presence in the hearse market Lincoln often wasn’t too far behind. Some cars just look right as limousines or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lincoln-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Lincoln S&S Victoria hearse")
CC Outtake: Lincoln S&S Victoria hearse
Posted on October 31, 2023 | 40 Comments(first posted 6/20/2013) While Cadillac may have traditionally had a stronger presence in the hearse market Lincoln often wasn’t too far behind. Some cars just look right as limousines or […]
