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About Author: Saunders David
Posts by Saunders David
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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 … -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1964 Citroen Ami 6
Posted on June 18, 2013 | 14 CommentsLet me get this out of the way for those that don’t know already; I love oddball cars. I am instantly drawn towards the weird, wacky and wonderful automobiles that […] -
Storage Yard Classic: Poor Neglected Thing
Posted on May 3, 2013 | 39 CommentsOut of all the vehicles in the storage yard this Thing might just be the most valuable. Also known as the Kurierwagen, Safari, or Trekker depending on the market the Type […] -
Storage Yard Classic: Volkswagen based Oddity
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 17 CommentsLet me know if you have heard this one … a geodesic dome, a Volkswagen and an armadillo walk into a bar … this custom creation could be the punchline. […] -
Patina Week Finale: Canadian 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak
Posted on April 28, 2013 | 21 CommentsI’ve been saving this one for a while but it seems to be a perfect fit for patina week. The hot rod crowd would likely kill for a finely aged […] -
Storage Yard Classic: Rubber-Bumper MG-B Roadster
Posted on April 26, 2013 | 33 CommentsWe have seen quite a few rare and oddball cars in the storage yard thus far. This one is a little different; it’s an example of the most-mass produced roadster […] -
CC Clue
Posted on April 4, 2013 | 18 CommentsLex Impala nailed the very tough Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency but who can recognize this automotive face? -
CC Outtake: Japanese Six Cylinder Tourers
Posted on March 28, 2013 | 23 CommentsI came across this pair of six cylinder powered Japanese GT cars the other day. Styling is definitely curvy 70s on the Datsun with all straight lines on the 80s […]
![Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Toyota-Estima.jpg)
![Car Show Classic: Supra-powered 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II Coupe 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1973-Toyota-Corona-Mark-II.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Chevy Van 30 Mongrel 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Chevrolet-van-truck-5.jpg)

![Auto-xing a Big Blue Benz–and a Diesel to Boot! 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1.jpg)
![Junkyard: Stolen Tail Light Leads to Junkyard Classics Tour 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/scrapyard.jpg)
![Cruising: Curbside Classic Style 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cruise-1.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Questionable Repairs 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mercedes-Benz.jpg)
![Miniature Curbside Classic: 1964 Citroen Ami 6 Let me get this out of the way for those that don’t know already; I love oddball cars. I am instantly drawn towards the weird, wacky and wonderful automobiles that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/SAM_6402.jpg)
![Storage Yard Classic: Poor Neglected Thing Out of all the vehicles in the storage yard this Thing might just be the most valuable. Also known as the Kurierwagen, Safari, or Trekker depending on the market the Type […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Volkswagen-Thing.jpg)
![Storage Yard Classic: Volkswagen based Oddity Let me know if you have heard this one … a geodesic dome, a Volkswagen and an armadillo walk into a bar … this custom creation could be the punchline. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/VW-Custom-1.jpg)
![Patina Week Finale: Canadian 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak I’ve been saving this one for a while but it seems to be a perfect fit for patina week. The hot rod crowd would likely kill for a finely aged […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1950-Pontiac-Silver-Streak-1.jpg)
![Storage Yard Classic: Rubber-Bumper MG-B Roadster We have seen quite a few rare and oddball cars in the storage yard thus far. This one is a little different; it’s an example of the most-mass produced roadster […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/MG-B-1.jpg)

![CC Outtake: Japanese Six Cylinder Tourers I came across this pair of six cylinder powered Japanese GT cars the other day. Styling is definitely curvy 70s on the Datsun with all straight lines on the 80s […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Japanese-six-cylinders.jpg)


