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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Saunders David
Posts by Saunders David
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![I usually enjoy seeing cars again that I’ve previously photographed. It can be somewhat like running into an old acquaintance after several years. Often it is nice to see the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1977-Toyota-Corolla-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Toyota Corolla Revisited")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Toyota Corolla Revisited
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 22 CommentsI usually enjoy seeing cars again that I’ve previously photographed. It can be somewhat like running into an old acquaintance after several years. Often it is nice to see the […] -
![Sometimes it feels like I am the last person left in Alberta without ownership of at least one pickup. Full size trucks are definitely the go to vehicle in these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Cardboard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Lifestyle: Who Says You Need A Pickup Truck?")
CC Lifestyle: Who Says You Need A Pickup Truck?
Posted on September 20, 2013 | 24 CommentsSometimes it feels like I am the last person left in Alberta without ownership of at least one pickup. Full size trucks are definitely the go to vehicle in these […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 10, 2013 | 15 CommentsTerry Gartland nailed the Chevy II on the third guess but will be brave enough to identify this one? -
![A steady and reliable Chrysler flathead inline six engine isn’t where I’d expect to find a home brew turbocharger installed on. But here it is and once the owner explained […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/turbo-flat-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Home Blown Flathead Six in a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe")
Car Show Classic: Home Blown Flathead Six in a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 18 CommentsA steady and reliable Chrysler flathead inline six engine isn’t where I’d expect to find a home brew turbocharger installed on. But here it is and once the owner explained […] -
![Given a list of all the potential low-riders I’d imagine a 1990s Toyota 4Runner would be near the bottom. And yet someone has gone out and done it. Interestingly the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Toyota-4Runner.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Unlikely low-rider – Toyota 4Runner")
CC Outtake: Unlikely low-rider – Toyota 4Runner
Posted on August 24, 2013 | 18 CommentsGiven a list of all the potential low-riders I’d imagine a 1990s Toyota 4Runner would be near the bottom. And yet someone has gone out and done it. Interestingly the […] -
![Yesterday we saw a variety of classic Toyotas stored outdoors. Today we’ll see others that were deemed worthy of indoor storage. As you can imagine, these are in a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1965-Toyota-700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part Two")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part Two
Posted on August 23, 2013 | 29 CommentsYesterday we saw a variety of classic Toyotas stored outdoors. Today we’ll see others that were deemed worthy of indoor storage. As you can imagine, these are in a little […] -
![When most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Old-Toyotas-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 34 CommentsWhen most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […] -
![Looks just like a Toyota Previa with a body kit, doesn’t it? That is initially what I thought it was until I noticed the steering wheel’s positioning on the right […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Toyota-Estima.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa")
Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa
Posted on August 21, 2013 | 35 CommentsLooks just like a Toyota Previa with a body kit, doesn’t it? That is initially what I thought it was until I noticed the steering wheel’s positioning on the right […] -
![I have a feeling that opinion will be very much divided on this one. With very few roadworthy survivors around, a 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe is undoubtedly a rare […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1973-Toyota-Corona-Mark-II.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe")
Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe
Posted on August 9, 2013 | 59 CommentsI have a feeling that opinion will be very much divided on this one. With very few roadworthy survivors around, a 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe is undoubtedly a rare […] -
![A mongrel is a plant or animal produced by the interbreeding of at least two different breeds; the product of mixed or undetermined origins. Although the term is applied mostly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Chevrolet-van-truck-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Chevy Van 30 Mongrel")
CC Outtake: Chevy Van 30 Mongrel
Posted on August 8, 2013 | 28 CommentsA mongrel is a plant or animal produced by the interbreeding of at least two different breeds; the product of mixed or undetermined origins. Although the term is applied mostly […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 3, 2013 | 11 CommentsHopefully this doesn’t grill anyone too much … -
![Conventional wisdom would suggest that a big, old, heavy and diesel-powered car is not the ideal auto-x weapon. Conventional wisdom in this case was not wrong, but I nonetheless brought […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-xing a Big Blue Benz–and a Diesel to Boot!")
Auto-xing a Big Blue Benz–and a Diesel to Boot!
Posted on July 24, 2013 | 36 CommentsConventional wisdom would suggest that a big, old, heavy and diesel-powered car is not the ideal auto-x weapon. Conventional wisdom in this case was not wrong, but I nonetheless brought […] -
![Almost as soon we had decided to sell my wife’s Dodge Caravan someone very odd low life decided to steal the rear tail light lens off the van. I know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/scrapyard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard: Stolen Tail Light Leads to Junkyard Classics Tour")
Junkyard: Stolen Tail Light Leads to Junkyard Classics Tour
Posted on July 23, 2013 | 64 CommentsAlmost as soon we had decided to sell my wife’s Dodge Caravan someone very odd low life decided to steal the rear tail light lens off the van. I know […] -
![I haven’t yet done a full CC on my classic Mercedes-Benz 220D yet but I plan to use it to where and whenever possible. Every year in Lethbridge the big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cruise-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cruising: Curbside Classic Style")
Cruising: Curbside Classic Style
Posted on July 21, 2013 | 21 CommentsI haven’t yet done a full CC on my classic Mercedes-Benz 220D yet but I plan to use it to where and whenever possible. Every year in Lethbridge the big […] -
![The Urban Dictionary defines bodge as a quick and dirty job, something done very hastily. Make it look good for the next day or two and if it falls down […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mercedes-Benz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Questionable Repairs")
CC Outtake: Questionable Repairs
Posted on July 20, 2013 | 25 CommentsThe Urban Dictionary defines bodge as a quick and dirty job, something done very hastily. Make it look good for the next day or two and if it falls down […]
