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About Author: Saunders David
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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Curbside Classic: Mercury Topaz GS V6 / Five-speed Coupe – Oxymoron, or Just Moronic?
Posted on October 21, 2023 | 121 Comments(first posted 3/19/2013) Although the powertrain provided adequate motivation, no one would ever mistake one of the vast majority of Tempo/Topazes with a milquetoast 2.3-liter, four cylinder engine and three-speed automatic […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day Two
Posted on October 13, 2023 | 19 CommentsAfter a successful first day, it was time to turn around and head back. The first task was to hit the water on a scenic ferry ride. Would the second […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part Two
Posted on October 12, 2023 | 15 CommentsOn the first part of day one we had visited a hot spot movie location, an ailing bus, a two storey outhouse, the alleged world’s biggest piggy bank, managed to […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part One
Posted on October 11, 2023 | 12 CommentsNow that we have met the other teams it is time to get going on this year’s edition of the Great Beater Challenge. As usual, we would be traveling for […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – The Teams
Posted on October 10, 2023 | 23 CommentsIn the last installment I showed the preparation and theme for our car and this time we will see what others have brought to the challenge. The budget is $700 […] -
The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – Back to the Future (and the Challenge) – Vehicle Prep
Posted on October 9, 2023 | 11 CommentsWe have done the Great Beater Challenge every year except for 2022 when we had a family milestone birthday to attend on the same weekend. This year marked our return […] -
Curbside Classics: 1980 – 1983 Toyota Corolla – The Datsun 510 Doppelgänger
Posted on June 25, 2023 | 69 Comments(first posted 11/10/2011) My mother famously hates the Toyota Corolla. You see our family owned a lightly used example back in 1984 when we moved to Houston, Texas for just […] -
Curbside Classic: 1973 Datsun 1800 – An Early 610 Oddity
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 22 CommentsOne morning I was riding my bike to work when I spotted a little blue Japanese car in the distance. As I got closer it became clear that it was […] -
Curbside Auction: Fort Nelson Museum Founder Auction – Too Far Away to Buy
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 17 CommentsLast summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […] -
What If: Luxury Pickups of the 1950s
Posted on May 21, 2023 | 68 Comments(first posted 5/21/2017) It is no secret that pickup trucks of today have deviated from their humble, utilitarian roots. Most modern pickups feature a smooth ride, four doors and all […] -
CC Mini Project: 1989 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance – Buying By d’Pound
Posted on April 13, 2023 | 38 CommentsIf you have read some of my COAL series you will realize there is no brand loyalty factoring into my choices but if anything could be considered a trend it […]
![Curbside Classic: 1947 Nash Super 600 – A Unibody Pioneer (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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Auction: Cadillacs and Jeeps – Moizard Auction 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Auction: Cache of French Cars on the Prairies – Moizard Auction 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Lincoln S&S Victoria hearse (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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Mercury Topaz GS V6 / Five-speed Coupe – Oxymoron, or Just Moronic? (first posted 3/19/2013) Although the powertrain provided adequate motivation, no one would ever mistake one of the vast majority of Tempo/Topazes with a milquetoast 2.3-liter, four cylinder engine and three-speed automatic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mercury-Topaz-GS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day Two After a successful first day, it was time to turn around and head back. The first task was to hit the water on a scenic ferry ride. Would the second […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ferry.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part Two On the first part of day one we had visited a hot spot movie location, an ailing bus, a two storey outhouse, the alleged world’s biggest piggy bank, managed to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kingofthehill.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part One Now that we have met the other teams it is time to get going on this year’s edition of the Great Beater Challenge. As usual, we would be traveling for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dino.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – The Teams In the last installment I showed the preparation and theme for our car and this time we will see what others have brought to the challenge. The budget is $700 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ford-Aerostar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – Back to the Future (and the Challenge) – Vehicle Prep We have done the Great Beater Challenge every year except for 2022 when we had a family milestone birthday to attend on the same weekend. This year marked our return […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/timetravelers.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classics: 1980 – 1983 Toyota Corolla – The Datsun 510 Doppelgänger (first posted 11/10/2011) My mother famously hates the Toyota Corolla. You see our family owned a lightly used example back in 1984 when we moved to Houston, Texas for just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Datsun-510-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1973 Datsun 1800 – An Early 610 Oddity One morning I was riding my bike to work when I spotted a little blue Japanese car in the distance. As I got closer it became clear that it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Datsun-1800-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Auction: Fort Nelson Museum Founder Auction – Too Far Away to Buy Last summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1940-Diamond-T-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![What If: Luxury Pickups of the 1950s (first posted 5/21/2017) It is no secret that pickup trucks of today have deviated from their humble, utilitarian roots. Most modern pickups feature a smooth ride, four doors and all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Imperial-truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Mini Project: 1989 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance – Buying By d’Pound If you have read some of my COAL series you will realize there is no brand loyalty factoring into my choices but if anything could be considered a trend it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1989-Cadillac-Brougham-dElegance.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


