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Cars Of A Lifetime: 1948 Willys CJ2A – The Best
Posted on February 5, 2012 | 22 CommentsAt some point, everyone gets asked “what’s the best car you’ve ever owned?” When it comes to someone who’s owned as many as I have, the question can get a […] -
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1989 Saab 9000 Turbo – What Kind Of Story?
Posted on January 29, 2012 | 41 CommentsPerhaps readers will recall some of the cars that I have been given over the years. An LTD Crown Vic, a Ford Tempo, a VW Rabbit GTI; are you noticing […] -
Cars of a Lifetime: 1995 Land Rover Discovery – The Best Four by Four by How Far?
Posted on January 22, 2012 | 40 CommentsI had wanted a Land Rover for a long time but I never liked the Discovery because of their suburban mall-crawler image. I was well aware of the problems and […] -
CC Outtake: An Eclectic Collection – Can You ID Them All?
Posted on January 21, 2012 | 16 CommentsI go by this place everyday and everyday I see something I didn’t notice before. Take a look and see what you can find! -
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1988 Ford Diesel Van – A Killer Van Or Big Ugly Number Two
Posted on January 15, 2012 | 17 CommentsAfter owning the Big Ugly Ford van, we found ourselves wanting a more economical van to take its place. Not to mention one in better shape, as well as one […] -
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI -The Black Death
Posted on January 8, 2012 | 35 Comments(Pictures provided by Paul) Remember when I promised you dear readers that I had purchased my last Rabbit? Well I did. I never paid a dime for this one (that’s […] -
The Shocking Truth Behind The Volkswagen Beetle
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Cars Of A Lifetime: 1986 Ford Van- The Big Ugly
Posted on January 1, 2012 | 25 CommentsIt was huge, white, ugly, and functional; what more can one ask from a van? A bit more actually, just a bit. My friend’s propensity to breed had caused his […] -
Rampside Classic: de Haviland DH.114 Heron – The Last Of Its Kind Still Flying
Posted on December 27, 2011 | 16 CommentsHere’s an interesting sight. I had noticed something a bit out of the ordinary in one of the hangers at this small airport, but today it was outside completing some […] -
CC Outtake: International R160 COE
Posted on December 26, 2011 | 8 CommentsWell now, it’s not everyday I see an old International COE sittin’ around, but I did today! -
Trackside Classic: 1937 Plymouth ML Locomotive – The Other Plymouth
Posted on December 24, 2011 | 13 CommentsOK, OK, so it’s not the Plymouth of Chrysler fame, but it’s a Plymouth. I just couldn’t resist snapping a few photos from my phone when I saw this awhile […] -
CC Outtake: Use a Bug for alLure
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 10 CommentsHere it is the ultimate fishing rig! At least it is to this fellow gun show attendee. I just couldn’t resist snapping some photos of this car especially with his […] -
CC Outtake: 1980 Dana V-Drive VX4 4WD GMC School Van – A Rarity Indeed
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 42 CommentsWell here’s something you don’t see everyday.(ED: that’s an understatement. I’ve never heard of the V-Drive, or have long since forgotten about it. It’s a very innovative approach, and only […] -
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1985 Ford Bronco II – The Energizer Bronco
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 27 CommentsThe Bronco II is short, as is my story, but it sure lasted us for a good long time. Actually, it’s the story of several owners, me being the final […] -
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1979 Chevrolet Suburban – It Just Keeps On Grinding On
Posted on December 11, 2011 | 16 CommentsObserve, a brush guard that has been put to use This was our second Chevy Suburban. Now you might well think we wouldn’t own another after our misadventures with the […]
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1948 Willys CJ2A – The Best At some point, everyone gets asked “what’s the best car you’ve ever owned?” When it comes to someone who’s owned as many as I have, the question can get a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/J1175x1263-10636.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1989 Saab 9000 Turbo – What Kind Of Story? Perhaps readers will recall some of the cars that I have been given over the years. An LTD Crown Vic, a Ford Tempo, a VW Rabbit GTI; are you noticing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Saab-9000-1992-wallpaper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars of a Lifetime: 1995 Land Rover Discovery – The Best Four by Four by How Far? I had wanted a Land Rover for a long time but I never liked the Discovery because of their suburban mall-crawler image. I was well aware of the problems and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/J2272x1704-11859.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1988 Ford Diesel Van – A Killer Van Or Big Ugly Number Two After owning the Big Ugly Ford van, we found ourselves wanting a more economical van to take its place. Not to mention one in better shape, as well as one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1983-Ford-Econoline-Club-Wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI -The Black Death (Pictures provided by Paul) Remember when I promised you dear readers that I had purchased my last Rabbit? Well I did. I never paid a dime for this one (that’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ad_vw_gti_side_1984_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1986 Ford Van- The Big Ugly It was huge, white, ugly, and functional; what more can one ask from a van? A bit more actually, just a bit. My friend’s propensity to breed had caused his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/J1600x1200-06368.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rampside Classic: de Haviland DH.114 Heron – The Last Of Its Kind Still Flying Here’s an interesting sight. I had noticed something a bit out of the ordinary in one of the hangers at this small airport, but today it was outside completing some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSCF6560.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Trackside Classic: 1937 Plymouth ML Locomotive – The Other Plymouth OK, OK, so it’s not the Plymouth of Chrysler fame, but it’s a Plymouth. I just couldn’t resist snapping a few photos from my phone when I saw this awhile […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/120611134939.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: Use a Bug for alLure Here it is the ultimate fishing rig! At least it is to this fellow gun show attendee. I just couldn’t resist snapping some photos of this car especially with his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/121011125220.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1980 Dana V-Drive VX4 4WD GMC School Van – A Rarity Indeed Well here’s something you don’t see everyday.(ED: that’s an understatement. I’ve never heard of the V-Drive, or have long since forgotten about it. It’s a very innovative approach, and only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/121711125906.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1985 Ford Bronco II – The Energizer Bronco The Bronco II is short, as is my story, but it sure lasted us for a good long time. Actually, it’s the story of several owners, me being the final […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Ford84BroncoIIblueEZ1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cars Of A Lifetime: 1979 Chevrolet Suburban – It Just Keeps On Grinding On Observe, a brush guard that has been put to use This was our second Chevy Suburban. Now you might well think we wouldn’t own another after our misadventures with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_2831.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


