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- Drives an Alfa Romeo Giulietta and a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider when the suns shines at the weekend. Gradate of Coventry University, Britain's Detroit.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Roger Carr
Posts by Roger Carr
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![(first posted 8/5/2013) If you’re currently looking for a four- or five-passenger car, you have essentially two formats from which to choose: Front-wheel drive, almost invariably with an end-on-gearbox, transversely-mounted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/99.1.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 SAAB 99 – Do You Remember Something Called Variety?")
Curbside Classic: 1971 SAAB 99 – Do You Remember Something Called Variety?
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 53 Comments(first posted 8/5/2013) If you’re currently looking for a four- or five-passenger car, you have essentially two formats from which to choose: Front-wheel drive, almost invariably with an end-on-gearbox, transversely-mounted […] -
![Broughams and personal luxury cars (“PLC”) are an American construct, and Ford was the acknowledged pioneer of the genres. The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was the first to be dubbed a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20240322_162618.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Found: 1977 Ford Granada 3000 Ghia Coupe – Was This Europe’s PLC?")
Found: 1977 Ford Granada 3000 Ghia Coupe – Was This Europe’s PLC?
Posted on April 7, 2025 | 16 CommentsBroughams and personal luxury cars (“PLC”) are an American construct, and Ford was the acknowledged pioneer of the genres. The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was the first to be dubbed a […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2019) Some names for cars and vehicles just work. Mustang. Mini. Interceptor. Land Rover. Voyager. Spider. Thunderbird, perhaps my favourite. But of the names […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC00068.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1962 Ford Taunus Transit Ambulance – The Forgotten Transit That Started It All")
Museum Classic: 1962 Ford Taunus Transit Ambulance – The Forgotten Transit That Started It All
Posted on March 14, 2025 | 28 Comments(first posted 3/15/2019) Some names for cars and vehicles just work. Mustang. Mini. Interceptor. Land Rover. Voyager. Spider. Thunderbird, perhaps my favourite. But of the names […] -
![We all know of the Nurburgring, the fearsome 14 mile grand prix built in the mid 1920s in the Eiffel Mountains and used for the German Grand Prix until 1976. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nurburgring.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Driver’s Eye View Of Hurtling The 1937 Mercedes W125 GP Car Through The Nurburgring")
A Driver’s Eye View Of Hurtling The 1937 Mercedes W125 GP Car Through The Nurburgring
Posted on March 9, 2025 | 4 CommentsWe all know of the Nurburgring, the fearsome 14 mile grand prix built in the mid 1920s in the Eiffel Mountains and used for the German Grand Prix until 1976. […] -
![(first posted 2/12/2019) The idea of one company using another’s product as a basis or substitute for funding the development of a new model alone is not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/5173561708_a378fd0161_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi – The Worst Of Both Worlds")
Carshow Classic: 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi – The Worst Of Both Worlds
Posted on February 11, 2025 | 19 Comments(first posted 2/12/2019) The idea of one company using another’s product as a basis or substitute for funding the development of a new model alone is not […] -
![(first posted 5/3/2014) There are many car manufacturers which can be traced back to one individual’s vision and drive, and which then show through in the product. Names like Ford, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Daimler-Double-Six_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1980 Daimler Double Six – This Was The Best Car In The World")
Car Show Classic: 1980 Daimler Double Six – This Was The Best Car In The World
Posted on February 8, 2025 | 60 Comments(first posted 5/3/2014) There are many car manufacturers which can be traced back to one individual’s vision and drive, and which then show through in the product. Names like Ford, […] -
![I can excuse the anniversary having slipped past you, but this month (January 2025) is the the 50th anniversary of the first petrol station being opened by Sainsbury’s, then Britain’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SA_BRA_7_C_4_3_176hr.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: A Petrol Station, 50 Years Ago")
Vintage Photos: A Petrol Station, 50 Years Ago
Posted on January 31, 2025 | 46 CommentsI can excuse the anniversary having slipped past you, but this month (January 2025) is the the 50th anniversary of the first petrol station being opened by Sainsbury’s, then Britain’s […] -
![(first posted 12/24/2018) Mention to non Curbside Classic devotees that you’ve bought a Reliant and many people’s first reaction could well be (still be) “You’re driving a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/scimiat9.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE – Princess Anne Had One, You Know. And Another, And Another…")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE – Princess Anne Had One, You Know. And Another, And Another…
Posted on December 23, 2024 | 34 Comments(first posted 12/24/2018) Mention to non Curbside Classic devotees that you’ve bought a Reliant and many people’s first reaction could well be (still be) “You’re driving a […] -
![2024 is ending; how about a quick canter through some of the best parts of it, from a European perspective? In no particular order, and with no controlling theme or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WP_20151219_003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: My Pick Of 2024")
Curbside Outtakes: My Pick Of 2024
Posted on December 23, 2024 | 14 Comments2024 is ending; how about a quick canter through some of the best parts of it, from a European perspective? In no particular order, and with no controlling theme or […] -
![(first posted 3/12/2014) France is justifiably famous for good food, good wine, great scenery and (outside of Paris at least) a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and pace of life. One aspect that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Renault5_7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Renault 5GTL (Le Car) – Style Pioneer")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Renault 5GTL (Le Car) – Style Pioneer
Posted on December 19, 2024 | 94 Comments(first posted 3/12/2014) France is justifiably famous for good food, good wine, great scenery and (outside of Paris at least) a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and pace of life. One aspect that […] -
![What exactly was a Lancia? A driver’s car like the Alfa Romeo? A luxury car that could still entertain its driver, like a Jaguar? An overly complex car like the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241005_160644.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Thema 8.32 – Discretion, Subtlety, And A Ferrari V8")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Thema 8.32 – Discretion, Subtlety, And A Ferrari V8
Posted on December 11, 2024 | 17 CommentsWhat exactly was a Lancia? A driver’s car like the Alfa Romeo? A luxury car that could still entertain its driver, like a Jaguar? An overly complex car like the […] -
![(first posted 11/27/2018) Britain is about to embark on some major change, courtesy of the Brexit phenomenon. We don’t know where we’re going, the route, or when it’ll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20181110_14_37_52_Rich_LI.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1959 Bristol 406 – A Gently Fading Aristocratic Reminder")
Curbside Outtake: 1959 Bristol 406 – A Gently Fading Aristocratic Reminder
Posted on November 27, 2024 | 24 Comments(first posted 11/27/2018) Britain is about to embark on some major change, courtesy of the Brexit phenomenon. We don’t know where we’re going, the route, or when it’ll […] -
![(first posted 11/20/2018) The AC name is, or was, well known. Remember the Cobra? A Ford V8 and a Carroll Shelby designed installation in the compact AC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WP_20181030_12_17_16_Rich_LI.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 AC 3000ME – Optimism, With A V6")
Curbside Classic: 1986 AC 3000ME – Optimism, With A V6
Posted on November 20, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 11/20/2018) The AC name is, or was, well known. Remember the Cobra? A Ford V8 and a Carroll Shelby designed installation in the compact AC […] -
![(first posted 10/24/2018) War does many things and leaves many effects. Some are consistent with the original territorial or governance aims. Others, such as liberation from Nazis, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC09224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: 1953 DKW F91 and 1955 IFA F9 – Separated At Birth")
Museum Classics: 1953 DKW F91 and 1955 IFA F9 – Separated At Birth
Posted on October 24, 2024 | 28 Comments(first posted 10/24/2018) War does many things and leaves many effects. Some are consistent with the original territorial or governance aims. Others, such as liberation from Nazis, […] -
![I recently posted a photo report from the Festival of the Unexceptional held this summer, in which I focussed on the British built (and badged) cars. Here’s a quick photo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20240727_125820-tile.2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Report: The 2024 Festival Of The Unexceptional – Part 2 – Unexceptional But Exceptional, And Not British")
Car Show Photo Report: The 2024 Festival Of The Unexceptional – Part 2 – Unexceptional But Exceptional, And Not British
Posted on October 10, 2024 | 32 CommentsI recently posted a photo report from the Festival of the Unexceptional held this summer, in which I focussed on the British built (and badged) cars. Here’s a quick photo […]
