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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 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 | 14 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 […] -
![CC has seen the Festival of the Unexceptional before, back in 2018 and 2019. The show itself is a very simple idea, and is billed as “A celebration of long-forgotten […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240727_113609.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Report:The 2024 Festival Of The Unexceptional – Part 1 – Unexceptional But Exceptional, and British")
Car Show Photo Report:The 2024 Festival Of The Unexceptional – Part 1 – Unexceptional But Exceptional, and British
Posted on October 7, 2024 | 34 CommentsCC has seen the Festival of the Unexceptional before, back in 2018 and 2019. The show itself is a very simple idea, and is billed as “A celebration of long-forgotten […] -
![(first posted 9/3/2018) CC does not normally go back 90 years – I guess 20 to 60 years is our real sweet spot – but this one was too good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1929-Austin7-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1929 Austin Seven – Helping Put The World On Wheels")
Curbside Classic: 1929 Austin Seven – Helping Put The World On Wheels
Posted on September 2, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 9/3/2018) CC does not normally go back 90 years – I guess 20 to 60 years is our real sweet spot – but this one was too good […] -
![Car shows turn up unexpected gems; either something that was once common and is now not, was always rare everywhere but somehow one endures, or that look to have been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240803_104750-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: ’59 Edsel Ranger And ’72 Ford Pinto – An Unusual Compare And Contrast")
Car Show Outtake: ’59 Edsel Ranger And ’72 Ford Pinto – An Unusual Compare And Contrast
Posted on August 14, 2024 | 14 CommentsCar shows turn up unexpected gems; either something that was once common and is now not, was always rare everywhere but somehow one endures, or that look to have been […] -
![I shared a photo report from the recently opened Great British Car Journey museum, and teased that there was something else, other than a great collection of memorable British cars, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Minor.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer – Driving Dad’s Car, Almost")
Museum Classic: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer – Driving Dad’s Car, Almost
Posted on July 17, 2024 | 39 CommentsI shared a photo report from the recently opened Great British Car Journey museum, and teased that there was something else, other than a great collection of memorable British cars, […] -
![The number of UK car museums –with heavily revised and expanded collections such as British Motor Museum (BMM)– available seems to be increasing and has inevitably led to some interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20240616_125627.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Photo Report: The Great British Car Journey, Ambergate, England – For The Memories, Not The Glamour")
Museum Photo Report: The Great British Car Journey, Ambergate, England – For The Memories, Not The Glamour
Posted on July 15, 2024 | 19 CommentsThe number of UK car museums –with heavily revised and expanded collections such as British Motor Museum (BMM)– available seems to be increasing and has inevitably led to some interesting […] -
![(first posted 7/13/2018) Back in 1968, BLMC launched a car that took the Mini concept to a larger size, offering generous space for five and hatchback practicality. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WP_20180503_15_48_07_Pro_LI.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper 2.0D Automatic – If You Scratch The Surface, There’s A Capable Car")
Future Curbside Classic: 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper 2.0D Automatic – If You Scratch The Surface, There’s A Capable Car
Posted on July 13, 2024 | 51 Comments(first posted 7/13/2018) Back in 1968, BLMC launched a car that took the Mini concept to a larger size, offering generous space for five and hatchback practicality. […] -
![(first posted 5/24/2018) As I have changed from being a Ford driver to an Alfa Romeo owner, I am much more attuned to catching examples of Alfa’s wonderful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/27893661438_6cddcdbbd3_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1970-77 Alfa Romeo Montreal – An Alfa With a Racing Heart")
Cohort Classic: 1970-77 Alfa Romeo Montreal – An Alfa With a Racing Heart
Posted on May 24, 2024 | 33 Comments(first posted 5/24/2018) As I have changed from being a Ford driver to an Alfa Romeo owner, I am much more attuned to catching examples of Alfa’s wonderful […]
