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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: DougD
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![(first posted 1/3/2015) As the Gambler sang: “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Img_2168.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1962 Triumph TR4 – Know When To Hold ‘Em…")
COAL: 1962 Triumph TR4 – Know When To Hold ‘Em…
Posted on February 6, 2025 | 46 Comments(first posted 1/3/2015) As the Gambler sang: “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to […] -
My 1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 – You Can Always Come Home…
Posted on September 27, 2024 | 20 Comments…but you’ll quickly remember why you left. -
CC Road Trip: Across the USA in a 2016 Ford Focus; Part 2 of 2
Posted on June 11, 2024 | 22 CommentsWelcome back, in yesterday’s episode we were in Wyoming approaching Devils Tower. -
CC Road Trip: Across the USA in a 2016 Ford Focus; Part 1 of 2
Posted on June 10, 2024 | 41 CommentsThe adventurous Miss Erin D had already spent the past two summers in the west, and now for 2024 she had done it again. -
Auto-Biography: Tales From High School Auto Shop
Posted on January 31, 2024 | 74 Comments(first posed 1/31/2018) I never really took auto shop in high school. It wasn’t offered at my school, but I found a way around that… -
VaCCation Outtakes: Tri Fives and More in Varadero Cuba
Posted on December 9, 2023 | 16 CommentsGreetings, fellow curbivores. Today let’s take a trip to Varadero Cuba with Mrs DougD and I. -
![Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! The kids were home on the 9th, and all the D family vehicles were together. That’ll be the last time this year, so let’s check in with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CARAVAN.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: 2023 Driveway Check In – The DougD Fleet")
CC Outtakes: 2023 Driveway Check In – The DougD Fleet
Posted on October 14, 2023 | 36 CommentsHappy Canadian Thanksgiving! The kids were home on the 9th, and all the D family vehicles were together. That’ll be the last time this year, so let’s check in with […] -
![My brother moved about a year ago, a different town but still around two hours away from my house. Since our Father had not visited yet I took him last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3-cylinder.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Day Trip with Dad (and Eight Classics!)")
Day Trip with Dad (and Eight Classics!)
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 32 CommentsMy brother moved about a year ago, a different town but still around two hours away from my house. Since our Father had not visited yet I took him last […] -
Coal Update: 1963 VW Beetle – A Summer of Discontent
Posted on February 3, 2023 | 59 CommentsAfter reading several positive update articles by Aaron65 on his classic fleet, I thought an update on my VW was in order, which has a decidedly different slant. -
BOAL: 2009 Kawasaki Versys – Ugly is as Ugly Does
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 27 CommentsWhen the police came Mrs DougD was very helpful. She hollered upstairs; “Douglas! The police are here! What did you DO??“ -
![When I was very young our city paper had editorial cartoons by several artists. 5 year old boys don’t have much of a feel for politics or social commentary, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/427.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Gallery: The Editorial Art of Doug Wright")
CC Gallery: The Editorial Art of Doug Wright
Posted on November 19, 2022 | 24 CommentsWhen I was very young our city paper had editorial cartoons by several artists. 5 year old boys don’t have much of a feel for politics or social commentary, but […] -
Rental Car Review: Suzuki Ignis in Ireland
Posted on June 27, 2022 | 32 CommentsMrs DougD and I returned from two weeks in Ireland recently. We had requested a small car, but unexpectedly received big fun in a small car. -
CC Outtake from Thailand: Partial Colt?
Posted on April 7, 2022 | 10 CommentsOne of my relatives is wintering in Thailand this year, exploring the country via rented motorcycle. James’ Instagram feed has been heavy on hilly scenery, temples, and food. -
![(first posted 5/11/2011) Today we take a trip from Eugene Oregon to Hamilton Ontario Canada, and more significantly to the opposite side of the curb for another sort of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dddsss.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Canadian Studebaker Plant – The Last Studebaker Rolled Off The Lines Here (Plus Some Studebaker Curbside Classics)")
The Canadian Studebaker Plant – The Last Studebaker Rolled Off The Lines Here (Plus Some Studebaker Curbside Classics)
Posted on March 16, 2022 | 53 Comments(first posted 5/11/2011) Today we take a trip from Eugene Oregon to Hamilton Ontario Canada, and more significantly to the opposite side of the curb for another sort of […] -
![Well, here we go. It’s the time of year when all the D family vehicles get sprayed with Krown oil to stave off the rust monster for another salty winter. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/camaro-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industrial Walk – And Bonus 1971 Galaxie")
Industrial Walk – And Bonus 1971 Galaxie
Posted on November 9, 2021 | 18 CommentsWell, here we go. It’s the time of year when all the D family vehicles get sprayed with Krown oil to stave off the rust monster for another salty winter. […]
