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Curbside Classics Archives
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![Text submitted by Victor Van Tress. Today, we’ll go over the story of how I came upon owning, for many years, an ’86 Peugeot 505 Turbo that had a brief, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PXL_20240209_210344007.PANO_.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1986 Peugeot 505 Turbo – Once A TV Star, Then Race Car, Still My Daily Driver; Or “Dispelling The Myths”")
My 1986 Peugeot 505 Turbo – Once A TV Star, Then Race Car, Still My Daily Driver; Or “Dispelling The Myths”
Posted on July 18, 2025 | 18 CommentsText submitted by Victor Van Tress. Today, we’ll go over the story of how I came upon owning, for many years, an ’86 Peugeot 505 Turbo that had a brief, […] -
![Text and photos by Steve Lenius. When I was younger, I had an elementary school principal who owned two Model A Fords, one a car and one a Model AA […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Curbside-Lenius-ModelT-04-copia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1925 Ford Model T – A Short Encounter With A Century-Old Legend")
Curbside Classic: 1925 Ford Model T – A Short Encounter With A Century-Old Legend
Posted on June 30, 2025 | 16 CommentsText and photos by Steve Lenius. When I was younger, I had an elementary school principal who owned two Model A Fords, one a car and one a Model AA […] -
![Text submitted by Victor Van Tress. In August 1970, I bought, for $1,150, a five-year-old MGB. It was a 1965 Olde English white Tourer with matching factory hardtop, red leather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WJA_4888_Crop1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1965 MGB: One Owner Since 1970 – Or 55 Years Of B’in Good")
My 1965 MGB: One Owner Since 1970 – Or 55 Years Of B’in Good
Posted on June 28, 2025 | 23 CommentsText submitted by Victor Van Tress. In August 1970, I bought, for $1,150, a five-year-old MGB. It was a 1965 Olde English white Tourer with matching factory hardtop, red leather […] -
My 1986 VW Cabriolet – Bought Since New, And Still Mine
Posted on June 21, 2025 | 13 CommentsText submitted by Steve Walton. I bought a 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet new and still own it. Here’s my story. -
![Text submitted by Igor Nikitin. I believe that whatever attracted us in childhood, whatever we were obsessed with, is still going to be a thing for us in our adult […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Soviet Motorcycle Obsession: The Voskhod 3M")
My Soviet Motorcycle Obsession: The Voskhod 3M
Posted on June 14, 2025 | 12 CommentsText submitted by Igor Nikitin. I believe that whatever attracted us in childhood, whatever we were obsessed with, is still going to be a thing for us in our adult […] -
Ladas In Canada; And The Allure Of Eastern Bloc Classic Car Owning
Posted on June 6, 2025 | 23 CommentsText submitted by Igor Nikitin. Being born in the USSR, I have a special place in my heart for the Eastern Bloc cars, especially Soviet ones. This is normal. -
![(submitted by Bruce Myers) As I am sure most automobile enthusiasts will agree, some of the most interesting discoveries are those which are completely unexpected. I encounter many such sights, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/a-packard-12-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sanctuary For A 1915 Packard 1-35 Touring “Twin Six”: Save The Last Dance For Me!")
Sanctuary For A 1915 Packard 1-35 Touring “Twin Six”: Save The Last Dance For Me!
Posted on June 2, 2025 | 14 Comments(submitted by Bruce Myers) As I am sure most automobile enthusiasts will agree, some of the most interesting discoveries are those which are completely unexpected. I encounter many such sights, […] -
![Text submitted by Igor Nikitin. I had lived in Canada a number of years when I started shipping Ladas from Russia to North American clients (if I may call them that), in December […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2003-Lada-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2003 Lada 2016 – From Russia To Canada")
My 2003 Lada 2016 – From Russia To Canada
Posted on May 28, 2025 | 25 CommentsText submitted by Igor Nikitin. I had lived in Canada a number of years when I started shipping Ladas from Russia to North American clients (if I may call them that), in December […] -
![Text submitted by Ted Mathis. Bessie loved her Gremlin. She bought it new in 1971 and it was equipped very nicely. She had the larger 258 ci engine, roof […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/53031919397_a4034ec274_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bessie’s 1971 AMC Gremlin")
Bessie’s 1971 AMC Gremlin
Posted on March 23, 2025 | 19 CommentsText submitted by Ted Mathis. Bessie loved her Gremlin. She bought it new in 1971 and it was equipped very nicely. She had the larger 258 ci engine, roof […] -
![Text and photos by riveranotario. I had just a couple of weeks’ notice before taking a short trip to Abu Dhabi for work. Just a little under 48 hours in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-03-02-15.31.12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carspotting In Abu Dhabi – Leave The Excess To Dubai")
Carspotting In Abu Dhabi – Leave The Excess To Dubai
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 12 CommentsText and photos by riveranotario. I had just a couple of weeks’ notice before taking a short trip to Abu Dhabi for work. Just a little under 48 hours in […] -
![Text submitted by Lorena Juárez. It all began the day a message with a link appeared on my cell phone. “Blue 1959 Chevrolet for sale.” The ad’s link came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/366021565_9832726690101690_1862982217618621515_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air – A Child’s Daydream Machine, Now Hidden Under Covers (And With A Curious Engine Swap)")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air – A Child’s Daydream Machine, Now Hidden Under Covers (And With A Curious Engine Swap)
Posted on August 23, 2024 | 16 CommentsText submitted by Lorena Juárez. It all began the day a message with a link appeared on my cell phone. “Blue 1959 Chevrolet for sale.” The ad’s link came […] -
![Text and photos by StuartH. To further to my recent contribution of a 1967 Buick Skylark 2-door hardtop, today upon arrival at my workplace I was surprised to see parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: More 1967 Finds — Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Chevrolet Malibu & Buick Skylark")
Curbside Finds: More 1967 Finds — Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Chevrolet Malibu & Buick Skylark
Posted on July 29, 2024 | 6 CommentsText and photos by StuartH. To further to my recent contribution of a 1967 Buick Skylark 2-door hardtop, today upon arrival at my workplace I was surprised to see parked […] -
![Text and photos by StuartH. For my work, I rent a space at a multi-unit light industrial spot. It so happens that among the many businesses are several automobile shops […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1967 Buick Skylark – 2-Door Hardtop Looking Good, By The Curbside")
Curbside Find: 1967 Buick Skylark – 2-Door Hardtop Looking Good, By The Curbside
Posted on July 21, 2024 | 16 CommentsText and photos by StuartH. For my work, I rent a space at a multi-unit light industrial spot. It so happens that among the many businesses are several automobile shops […] -
![(Text submitted by Erik Fretland) My father taught me many things that prepared me for adult life, but the top lessons that have helped shape my life as a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Untitled-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2002 Cadillac Eldorado – The Spring Break Eldorado; From Ocala, FL to Rogers, AR – 2,200 Miles Of Memories!")
My 2002 Cadillac Eldorado – The Spring Break Eldorado; From Ocala, FL to Rogers, AR – 2,200 Miles Of Memories!
Posted on July 4, 2024 | 38 Comments(Text submitted by Erik Fretland) My father taught me many things that prepared me for adult life, but the top lessons that have helped shape my life as a […] -
![Text by Staxman I’m in the market for a car (specifically an 8th- or 9th-generation Honda Civic) for the first time since the pandemic, and obviously the landscape has changed. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/379.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Do You Find A Good Used Car These Days?")
QOTD: How Do You Find A Good Used Car These Days?
Posted on May 28, 2024 | 39 CommentsText by Staxman I’m in the market for a car (specifically an 8th- or 9th-generation Honda Civic) for the first time since the pandemic, and obviously the landscape has changed. […]
