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About Author: MagnumSRT8 Brian
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COAL Update: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt – A Family Affair
Posted on May 9, 2020 | 14 CommentsWhen I last wrote about this 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt (COAL here), I closed out that post with the following comment: “It’s still in the family, and probably will be […] -
COAL: 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel – The Bitter Taste of Limone
Posted on May 7, 2020 | 60 CommentsIn my last published COAL post over 2 years ago (here), I made a brief introduction to the newest member of our fleet; a 2016 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L […] -
COAL Update: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 – An Homage To The 70’s And Mopar F-bodies
Posted on May 5, 2020 | 27 CommentsA little over three years ago, I finished off my COAL series writing up purchasing my “attainable” dream car. She is still my daily driver, and I still continue to […] -
Car Show Classics : RADwood LA 2018
Posted on December 15, 2018 | 38 Comments80’s and 90’s retro is definitely the “in-thing” right now. Just look at some of the popular shows on TV right now. From new creations like “Stranger Things” and “GLOW”, […] -
Car Show Classics : Malaise Daze Car Show Los Angeles
Posted on May 14, 2018 | 101 CommentsAt the end of April, I drove up from San Diego to the Automobile Driving Museum (link) in Los Angeles to attend the Malaise Daze Car Show. This was the […] -
In-Motion Classic: 1985(?) Lamborghini Countach 5000S – Sophia Loren Strolls By
Posted on March 30, 2018 | 12 Commentshttps://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VMKp9cD/0/025db32f/1280/i-VMKp9cD-1280.mp4 I live in a very quiet bedroom suburban community of San Diego. The neighborhood was built in the early 1970s, and a lot of the homes are still […] -
COAL Update: Summary, Updates, and an Introduction
Posted on December 17, 2017 | 11 CommentsOne year ago, I finished my COAL series documenting my vehicular history that started with a silver Dodge station wagon and ended with a silver Dodge station wagon. There were […] -
COAL: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 – My Dream Car Is Another Dodge Station Wagon
Posted on December 25, 2016 | 56 CommentsI have a mental exercise that I go through often when I see a car that catches my eye. I play a little game of “What if?”. What if I […] -
COAL: 2012 Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTec – A Different Type Of High Mileage Benz
Posted on December 18, 2016 | 57 Comments[Buy a car just before Christmas, you get a big red bow on it.] Our 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T (COAL) served us well for over 5 years, but (my now […] -
COAL: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Convertible – A Horse Of A Different Color
Posted on December 11, 2016 | 24 CommentsAfter driving my 2006 Ford Fusion (COAL) for a couple of years, my daily driving had gotten to be as exciting as watching the dryer dry clothes. When it came […] -
COAL: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T – Our Little Hot Rod SUV
Posted on December 4, 2016 | 50 CommentsNot wanting to push our luck with the reliability of our 2001 Range Rover (COAL), my partner James started looking at possible replacement vehicle. As I had done with the […] -
COAL: 2006 Ford Fusion SE – My Stainless Steel Maytag
Posted on November 27, 2016 | 62 CommentsAfter a few years with my customized Mustang convertible (COAL), my automotive interests were shifting. My project car focus was now on my Aspen station wagon (COAL). Gas prices were […] -
COAL: 2001 Range Rover HSE – Pushing Our Luck With A High Mileage Brit?
Posted on November 20, 2016 | 16 CommentsAfter an almost trouble-free existence with a German super sedan with well north of 100K miles on it (COAL), James wanted to move on to something different. His next purchase […] -
COAL: 1995 Mercedes Benz S420 – Gambling On A High Mileage German
Posted on November 13, 2016 | 61 CommentsMy partner James had his 2001 Bullitt Mustang (COAL) and I had my 2001 Mustang GT convertible (COAL). Having “His & His” Mustangs would not last for very long however, […] -
COAL: 2001 Ford Mustang GT Convertible – Time To Go Topless
Posted on November 6, 2016 | 33 CommentsLiving in San Diego really spoils you with weather. The joke is that it is always sunny and 70 degrees. It’s not quite like that, but pretty close. At least […]
![COAL Update: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt – A Family Affair When I last wrote about this 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt (COAL here), I closed out that post with the following comment: “It’s still in the family, and probably will be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/coalupdateheader2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel – The Bitter Taste of Limone In my last published COAL post over 2 years ago (here), I made a brief introduction to the newest member of our fleet; a 2016 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RamPalmSprings-3-XL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL Update: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 – An Homage To The 70’s And Mopar F-bodies A little over three years ago, I finished off my COAL series writing up purchasing my “attainable” dream car. She is still my daily driver, and I still continue to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/i-qzG884m-XL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics : RADwood LA 2018 80’s and 90’s retro is definitely the “in-thing” right now. Just look at some of the popular shows on TV right now. From new creations like “Stranger Things” and “GLOW”, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RadwoodLA2018-0133-XL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics : Malaise Daze Car Show Los Angeles At the end of April, I drove up from San Diego to the Automobile Driving Museum (link) in Los Angeles to attend the Malaise Daze Car Show. This was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MalaiseDaze18-7186-XL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![In-Motion Classic: 1985(?) Lamborghini Countach 5000S – Sophia Loren Strolls By https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VMKp9cD/0/025db32f/1280/i-VMKp9cD-1280.mp4 I live in a very quiet bedroom suburban community of San Diego. The neighborhood was built in the early 1970s, and a lot of the homes are still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lamborghini-qv-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL Update: Summary, Updates, and an Introduction One year ago, I finished my COAL series documenting my vehicular history that started with a silver Dodge station wagon and ended with a silver Dodge station wagon. There were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Image-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 – My Dream Car Is Another Dodge Station Wagon I have a mental exercise that I go through often when I see a car that catches my eye. I play a little game of “What if?”. What if I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DemonWagon2016-5989.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2012 Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTec – A Different Type Of High Mileage Benz [Buy a car just before Christmas, you get a big red bow on it.] Our 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T (COAL) served us well for over 5 years, but (my now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bluetec-0351.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Convertible – A Horse Of A Different Color After driving my 2006 Ford Fusion (COAL) for a couple of years, my daily driving had gotten to be as exciting as watching the dryer dry clothes. When it came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MaxineDecember-003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T – Our Little Hot Rod SUV Not wanting to push our luck with the reliability of our 2001 Range Rover (COAL), my partner James started looking at possible replacement vehicle. As I had done with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2008Nitro-6815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2006 Ford Fusion SE – My Stainless Steel Maytag After a few years with my customized Mustang convertible (COAL), my automotive interests were shifting. My project car focus was now on my Aspen station wagon (COAL). Gas prices were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/i-Rndqdxw-M.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2001 Range Rover HSE – Pushing Our Luck With A High Mileage Brit? After an almost trouble-free existence with a German super sedan with well north of 100K miles on it (COAL), James wanted to move on to something different. His next purchase […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/i-NFFv4xR-L.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 1995 Mercedes Benz S420 – Gambling On A High Mileage German My partner James had his 2001 Bullitt Mustang (COAL) and I had my 2001 Mustang GT convertible (COAL). Having “His & His” Mustangs would not last for very long however, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_2314.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 2001 Ford Mustang GT Convertible – Time To Go Topless Living in San Diego really spoils you with weather. The joke is that it is always sunny and 70 degrees. It’s not quite like that, but pretty close. At least […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ShakerGT-5258.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


