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About Author: Saunders David
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![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 […] -
![I recently attended a mid-winter indoor car show that featured two cars with very non-traditional engine swaps. The first one is this little 1962 Ford Falcon two door. The partially […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1962-Ford-Falcon-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Unexpected Engine Swaps")
CC Outtake: Unexpected Engine Swaps
Posted on March 10, 2014 | 57 CommentsI recently attended a mid-winter indoor car show that featured two cars with very non-traditional engine swaps. The first one is this little 1962 Ford Falcon two door. The partially […] -
![If you are going to suffer high fuel and repair bills, you may as well own something interesting. After buying an almost new Honda Civic for its fuel economy and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1996-Ford-Mustang-GT-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Another Pony Car – 1996 Ford Mustang GT")
COAL: Another Pony Car – 1996 Ford Mustang GT
Posted on March 9, 2014 | 22 CommentsIf you are going to suffer high fuel and repair bills, you may as well own something interesting. After buying an almost new Honda Civic for its fuel economy and […] -
![After we sold the reasonably unreliable Bronco II, we drove my classic Z28 for a few months. This included moving all our belongings between cities (minus a couch) in said […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Honda-Civic-Hatchback.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: We Managed To Buy The One Unreliable Honda Civic")
COAL: We Managed To Buy The One Unreliable Honda Civic
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 79 CommentsAfter we sold the reasonably unreliable Bronco II, we drove my classic Z28 for a few months. This included moving all our belongings between cities (minus a couch) in said […] -
![The first big purchase as a couple can be a bit of a gamble. Differing expectations, desires and budgets are all potential conflict points. Best of luck if you are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1986.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Ford Bronco II – The Busting Bronco")
COAL: 1988 Ford Bronco II – The Busting Bronco
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 25 CommentsThe first big purchase as a couple can be a bit of a gamble. Differing expectations, desires and budgets are all potential conflict points. Best of luck if you are […] -
![I always say that I had two first cars. It doesn’t make sense logically, but I’ll defend that statement by saying that a): my first vehicle was a van not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1978-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z28.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – My Second First Car")
COAL: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – My Second First Car
Posted on February 16, 2014 | 27 CommentsI always say that I had two first cars. It doesn’t make sense logically, but I’ll defend that statement by saying that a): my first vehicle was a van not […] -
![We saw a Nissan Stagea station wagon the other day and while it shares the same basic architecture with the famous Nissan Skyline the styling is quite different. Perhaps someone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1997-Nissan-Stagea.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Nissan Stagea re-visited – Skyline front clip version")
CC Outtake: Nissan Stagea re-visited – Skyline front clip version
Posted on February 15, 2014 | 13 CommentsWe saw a Nissan Stagea station wagon the other day and while it shares the same basic architecture with the famous Nissan Skyline the styling is quite different. Perhaps someone […] -
![I had the honor of being able to visit the Kirkham International Motor Collection a while back and figured Big Rig Week was the perfect time to share some of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/International-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Best International Collection in the World? – Kirkham International Motor Collection")
Best International Collection in the World? – Kirkham International Motor Collection
Posted on February 4, 2014 | 39 CommentsI had the honor of being able to visit the Kirkham International Motor Collection a while back and figured Big Rig Week was the perfect time to share some of […] -
CC Outtake: Eagle Premier – A Roadworthy Example
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 51 CommentsTo accompany yesterday’s piece about the junkyard dweller, I thought we could show this more basic but still roadworthy Premier. -
![We have had a decent number of snow related posts of late. So how about a genuine snowmobile? I spotted this 1969-1971 Snow Cruiser RK32 outside a local scrapyard. Perhaps […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Snowcruiser-32-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1970 Snow Cruiser RK32")
CC Outtake: 1970 Snow Cruiser RK32
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 40 CommentsWe have had a decent number of snow related posts of late. So how about a genuine snowmobile? I spotted this 1969-1971 Snow Cruiser RK32 outside a local scrapyard. Perhaps […] -
![To a non-enthusiast this little Suzuki in the junkyard is no great loss. Just another little tin box disposed of after its useful life has come to an end. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1989-Suzuki-Swift-GT.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1989 Suzuki Swift GT")
Junkyard Classic: 1989 Suzuki Swift GT
Posted on December 11, 2013 | 58 CommentsTo a non-enthusiast this little Suzuki in the junkyard is no great loss. Just another little tin box disposed of after its useful life has come to an end. But […] -
![When you drive a beater it pays to have a sense of humor about it. Being the last owner of a vehicle certainly opens up more personalization options than for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Geo-Metro-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Geo Metro – Ready to Race?")
CC Capsule: Geo Metro – Ready to Race?
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 30 CommentsWhen you drive a beater it pays to have a sense of humor about it. Being the last owner of a vehicle certainly opens up more personalization options than for […] -
![I found myself in need of a Volvo 240 series alternator and since I’m unwilling to pay retail for one this means a trip to the scrapyard. Even though the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Volvo-740.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: The Volvo Alternator Hunt")
Junkyard Classics: The Volvo Alternator Hunt
Posted on November 19, 2013 | 37 CommentsI found myself in need of a Volvo 240 series alternator and since I’m unwilling to pay retail for one this means a trip to the scrapyard. Even though the […] -
![Is there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ford-Van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans")
Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 13 CommentsIs there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […] -
![Fall can be a fantastic time of year for car spotting. Many folks are giving their summer vehicles a final fling before winter hibernation and the changing leaves add some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/International-KB-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Truck Thursday – Fall Edition")
CC Outtake: Truck Thursday – Fall Edition
Posted on November 7, 2013 | 10 CommentsFall can be a fantastic time of year for car spotting. Many folks are giving their summer vehicles a final fling before winter hibernation and the changing leaves add some […]
