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About Author: Ed Hardey
Posts by Ed Hardey
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POAL #18: 1977 Piper Archer PA28-181 – Planes Of A Lifetime
Posted on September 16, 2020 | 36 Comments“Good day ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to CloudSide Classic Airlines inaugural Flight #1. In preparation for departure, please ensure that your seat belt is fastened and your tray table […] -
COAL #17: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 – Like A Fine Wine, It’s Better With Age
Posted on September 9, 2020 | 24 CommentsThe Porsche 914 was a highly polarizing vehicle over its six year production life. Whether from raised-nose Porschephiles – “it’s not a real Porsche”, muscle car owners “80 measly standard […] -
COAL #16: 1978 Datsun King Cab – King of Space Mountain in the Small Truck Sandbox
Posted on September 2, 2020 | 49 CommentsThe 1977 Datsun King Cab pickup revolutionized the small truck market in the US, and pointed out a new direction for truck makers that still exists today. As archaeologists of […] -
COAL #15: 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe and Sedan – The Flight Attendant and Librarian Sisters of the Economy Car World
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 28 CommentsThe Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla were Japan’s entrants in America’s economy car arms race of the early 1970’s. VW’s Beetle had long ruled the economy car sales mountain, but […] -
COAL #14: 1970 Dodge Challenger – A Secretary’s Special in Hemi Clothing
Posted on August 19, 2020 | 39 CommentsThe 1970 Dodge Challenger was a stylish new entrant in the hard fought Pony Car Wars of the late 60’s & early 70’s. But like the sorority party girl who […] -
COAL #13: 2013 Audi A7 3.0T – A Future Curbside Classic Premier
Posted on August 12, 2020 | 29 CommentsIn a world of pickup trucks, SUV this and CUV that, where sedans are rapidly becoming an endangered species, the Audi A7 will offer future Curbside Classic archaeologists a peek […] -
COAL #12: 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line – Still Crazy After All These Years
Posted on August 5, 2020 | 10 Comments“I met my old lover, on the street last night; She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled And we talked about some old times, and drank ourselves […] -
COAL #11: 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia – The Leatherman Multi-Tool Of Curbside Classics
Posted on July 29, 2020 | 32 CommentsThe Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper has gained a special set of supporters and detractors over the years. No vehicle is perfect, but the Vanagon seems to bring out a particular […] -
COAL #10: 2001 Audi A6 2.7T – The Clean Up Hitter Comes To Bat
Posted on July 22, 2020 | 13 CommentsAudi spent the 1990’s in the US trying to claw back from the death blow provided by the Unintended Acceleration scandal of 1986. Those were dark days for the mark, […] -
COAL #9: 1991 Audi 200 20V – How Fast Do You Want To Go?
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 23 CommentsThe 1991 Audi 200 20V was a limited production, high performance sports sedan made for one year only. It was the precursor to the Audi UrS4 & UrS6 models, which […] -
COAL #8: 1987 Audi 5000CS – Stylish Executive Transport
Posted on July 8, 2020 | 32 CommentsSome events in history create such a stir that they fuse a person’s time and the outside world’s time together as if captured in a photograph of a single permanent […] -
COAL #7: 1980 and 1986 Audi 4000’s – The Buttoned Down Sports Sedans
Posted on July 1, 2020 | 18 CommentsThe year was 1984 and everyone in Southern California was preparing for the Summer Olympics to be held in LA and surrounding environs. The Vega GT Estate Wagon (which just […] -
COAL #6: 1969 and 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadsters – Pint Sized Pocket Rockets
Posted on June 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsIt was 1982; disco was dead and I was getting the itch for another automotive project. My 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT Estate Wagon Beater (GM’s secret internal production code) was […] -
COAL #5: 1973 Chevy Vega GT Estate Wagon – Beater Level Achieved
Posted on June 17, 2020 | 39 CommentsIt was 1982 and I was selling the Scirocco. I still needed transportation, something practical, maybe a little sporty if possible, but definitely cheap and definitely a beater. But hey, […] -
COAL #4: 1981 VW Scirocco S – Peak Sporty Efficiency
Posted on June 10, 2020 | 15 CommentsIt was fall 1981, and my Camaro was still providing dependable, sporty performance. I was working in downtown Los Angeles for the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA), and wasn’t […]
![POAL #18: 1977 Piper Archer PA28-181 – Planes Of A Lifetime “Good day ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to CloudSide Classic Airlines inaugural Flight #1. In preparation for departure, please ensure that your seat belt is fastened and your tray table […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Plane1b-resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #17: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 – Like A Fine Wine, It’s Better With Age The Porsche 914 was a highly polarizing vehicle over its six year production life. Whether from raised-nose Porschephiles – “it’s not a real Porsche”, muscle car owners “80 measly standard […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/g5-b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #16: 1978 Datsun King Cab – King of Space Mountain in the Small Truck Sandbox The 1977 Datsun King Cab pickup revolutionized the small truck market in the US, and pointed out a new direction for truck makers that still exists today. As archaeologists of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kc7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #15: 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe and Sedan – The Flight Attendant and Librarian Sisters of the Economy Car World The Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla were Japan’s entrants in America’s economy car arms race of the early 1970’s. VW’s Beetle had long ruled the economy car sales mountain, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/c7-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #14: 1970 Dodge Challenger – A Secretary’s Special in Hemi Clothing The 1970 Dodge Challenger was a stylish new entrant in the hard fought Pony Car Wars of the late 60’s & early 70’s. But like the sorority party girl who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/c2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #13: 2013 Audi A7 3.0T – A Future Curbside Classic Premier In a world of pickup trucks, SUV this and CUV that, where sedans are rapidly becoming an endangered species, the Audi A7 will offer future Curbside Classic archaeologists a peek […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200811_174859.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #12: 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line – Still Crazy After All These Years “I met my old lover, on the street last night; She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled And we talked about some old times, and drank ourselves […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20150628_124629.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #11: 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia – The Leatherman Multi-Tool Of Curbside Classics The Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper has gained a special set of supporters and detractors over the years. No vehicle is perfect, but the Vanagon seems to bring out a particular […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Vanimal-12p-071206.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #10: 2001 Audi A6 2.7T – The Clean Up Hitter Comes To Bat Audi spent the 1990’s in the US trying to claw back from the death blow provided by the Unintended Acceleration scandal of 1986. Those were dark days for the mark, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/audi-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #9: 1991 Audi 200 20V – How Fast Do You Want To Go? The 1991 Audi 200 20V was a limited production, high performance sports sedan made for one year only. It was the precursor to the Audi UrS4 & UrS6 models, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/audi-9-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #8: 1987 Audi 5000CS – Stylish Executive Transport Some events in history create such a stir that they fuse a person’s time and the outside world’s time together as if captured in a photograph of a single permanent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/audi-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #7: 1980 and 1986 Audi 4000’s – The Buttoned Down Sports Sedans The year was 1984 and everyone in Southern California was preparing for the Summer Olympics to be held in LA and surrounding environs. The Vega GT Estate Wagon (which just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Audi-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #6: 1969 and 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadsters – Pint Sized Pocket Rockets It was 1982; disco was dead and I was getting the itch for another automotive project. My 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT Estate Wagon Beater (GM’s secret internal production code) was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Roadster-14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #5: 1973 Chevy Vega GT Estate Wagon – Beater Level Achieved It was 1982 and I was selling the Scirocco. I still needed transportation, something practical, maybe a little sporty if possible, but definitely cheap and definitely a beater. But hey, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Chevy-Vega-Woodie-Wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL #4: 1981 VW Scirocco S – Peak Sporty Efficiency It was fall 1981, and my Camaro was still providing dependable, sporty performance. I was working in downtown Los Angeles for the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA), and wasn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Scirocco-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


