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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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![This comparison test from 1981 contains a surprise double. Not only does the Volvo 244GLT have overdrive, but so does the Vauxhall Viceroy. And the other surprise – there was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/motor-comparison-1981.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1981 Ford Granada, Rover 2600, Vauxhall Viceroy and Volvo 244 Comparison, With Overdrive On Two Of Them")
Vintage Review: 1981 Ford Granada, Rover 2600, Vauxhall Viceroy and Volvo 244 Comparison, With Overdrive On Two Of Them
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 33 CommentsThis comparison test from 1981 contains a surprise double. Not only does the Volvo 244GLT have overdrive, but so does the Vauxhall Viceroy. And the other surprise – there was […] -
![(*This is not a car, it is a way of life.) (first posted 2/8/2015) Every car producing nation in Europe has a car which has a special place in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Citroen-2CV.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1948-1990 Citroen 2CV – Ceci N’est Pas Une Voiture….C’est Un Art De Vivre*")
Curbside Classic: 1948-1990 Citroen 2CV – Ceci N’est Pas Une Voiture….C’est Un Art De Vivre*
Posted on February 8, 2021 | 73 Comments(*This is not a car, it is a way of life.) (first posted 2/8/2015) Every car producing nation in Europe has a car which has a special place in the […] -
![(first posted 2/6/2015) The Citroen Visa is a car with a history involving three prominent European brands, a back story period of over ten years, an unusual configuration and an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Citroen-visa-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Citroen Visa 11E – A Different Type Of Citroen, A Different Type Of Supermini")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Citroen Visa 11E – A Different Type Of Citroen, A Different Type Of Supermini
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 36 Comments(first posted 2/6/2015) The Citroen Visa is a car with a history involving three prominent European brands, a back story period of over ten years, an unusual configuration and an […] -
![(first posted 1/30/2015) The Chrysler 180 and 2-Litre saloons: Where do you start, and where did they go? After all, they could claim French and British ancestry and development, American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Chrysler-180-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1973 Chrysler 180 – British, French, American…Or Just Forgotten?")
Carshow Classic: 1973 Chrysler 180 – British, French, American…Or Just Forgotten?
Posted on January 30, 2021 | 62 Comments(first posted 1/30/2015) The Chrysler 180 and 2-Litre saloons: Where do you start, and where did they go? After all, they could claim French and British ancestry and development, American […] -
![So, Stellantis is now official, and trading in Stellantis stock has started in New York, Milan and Paris. This is, of course, the new company created by the merger of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AMC-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Stellantis – A Star Is Born, But Which One Are You Rooting For?")
QOTD: Stellantis – A Star Is Born, But Which One Are You Rooting For?
Posted on January 27, 2021 | 79 CommentsSo, Stellantis is now official, and trading in Stellantis stock has started in New York, Milan and Paris. This is, of course, the new company created by the merger of […] -
![Particular motor races have a special place for many enthusiasts. The Indianapolis 500, Daytona, your national grand prix, the Monaco Grand Prix or Italian Grand Prix are typical and justified […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MikeHawthorn-bowtie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pitlane Outtake: Onboard With Mike Hawthorn And The Jaguar D Type At Le Mans, 1956 – A Piece Of English History")
Pitlane Outtake: Onboard With Mike Hawthorn And The Jaguar D Type At Le Mans, 1956 – A Piece Of English History
Posted on January 24, 2021 | 13 CommentsParticular motor races have a special place for many enthusiasts. The Indianapolis 500, Daytona, your national grand prix, the Monaco Grand Prix or Italian Grand Prix are typical and justified […] -
Cohort Outtake: 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier 2000GLS Sports Hatch – Showing The Ford Capri The Way To Do It
Posted on January 21, 2021 | 31 CommentsThe Cohort gives us another gem, courtesy of Corey Behrens. When did you last see a Vauxhall Cavalier Sports Hatch on the road? -
![(first posted 1/17/2015) Britain has a reputation for eccentricity, in almost every field. From persevering with a coinage based on the Roman system until 1971, buying most liquids, except beer, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Bristol-411-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Bristol 411 (and Bristol History) – The Last Great British Eccentric")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Bristol 411 (and Bristol History) – The Last Great British Eccentric
Posted on January 18, 2021 | 96 Comments(first posted 1/17/2015) Britain has a reputation for eccentricity, in almost every field. From persevering with a coinage based on the Roman system until 1971, buying most liquids, except beer, […] -
![Nathan Williams is a loyal CC Cohort contributor and has posted many, many great finds over the last few years. But this is a bit of a CC topical find, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/50818543046_f495a03b87_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1961 Vauxhall Cresta Estate by Friary – Not Elegant But Good Enough For Some")
Cohort Outtake: 1961 Vauxhall Cresta Estate by Friary – Not Elegant But Good Enough For Some
Posted on January 15, 2021 | 15 CommentsNathan Williams is a loyal CC Cohort contributor and has posted many, many great finds over the last few years. But this is a bit of a CC topical find, […] -
![Corey Behrens’ contributions to the CC Cohort are something to be savoured and shared by all. Just what we needed at the end of 2020 and the start of 2021. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/50739451613_1d8f2e5954_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1977 NSU Ro80 – Stands the Test Of Time")
Cohort Outtake: 1977 NSU Ro80 – Stands the Test Of Time
Posted on January 13, 2021 | 33 CommentsCorey Behrens’ contributions to the CC Cohort are something to be savoured and shared by all. Just what we needed at the end of 2020 and the start of 2021. […] -
Automotive History: Wilcot Flashing Indicators On A 1933 Morris Isis
Posted on January 6, 2021 | 13 CommentsHave you ever looked at a 1933 Morris Isis and wondered what the lamp assembly on the front quarter was for? Well, wonder no more, Curbside Classic will enlighten you. -
![A little while ago, Jason Shafer asked for our car of choice for a road trip across and around the United States, in 1976. In my response, I cheated a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Travelogue: Road America and the Silver Trashcan")
Classic Travelogue: Road America and the Silver Trashcan
Posted on December 27, 2020 | 20 CommentsA little while ago, Jason Shafer asked for our car of choice for a road trip across and around the United States, in 1976. In my response, I cheated a […] -
![Do you remember the compact but family capable coupé? Based on a regular family car, usually, but with the kind of styling that could go most of the way to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20200911_143041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1972 Ford Capri 1600GT – Understanding The Appeal")
Curbside Outtake: 1972 Ford Capri 1600GT – Understanding The Appeal
Posted on December 18, 2020 | 29 CommentsDo you remember the compact but family capable coupé? Based on a regular family car, usually, but with the kind of styling that could go most of the way to […] -
![(first posted 12/16/2014) “One thing that I learnt the hard way – well not the hard way, the easy way – when you’re designing a new car for production, never, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1280px-Mini_cross_section.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1960 Austin Seven (Mini) – The Future Started Here")
Car Show Classic: 1960 Austin Seven (Mini) – The Future Started Here
Posted on December 16, 2020 | 61 Comments(first posted 12/16/2014) “One thing that I learnt the hard way – well not the hard way, the easy way – when you’re designing a new car for production, never, […] -
![(first posted 12/5/2014) CC has already heard the story of Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive and pride of the London and North Eastern Railway. But by 1960, Mallard and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/very-smokey-deltic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1961 British Rail Class 55 ‘Deltic’ Diesel Locomotive – A Distinctive Roar of Confidence on Britain’s Rails")
Trackside Classic: 1961 British Rail Class 55 ‘Deltic’ Diesel Locomotive – A Distinctive Roar of Confidence on Britain’s Rails
Posted on December 5, 2020 | 58 Comments(first posted 12/5/2014) CC has already heard the story of Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive and pride of the London and North Eastern Railway. But by 1960, Mallard and […]
