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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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![Aston Martin is a name associated with quality, not quantity, with hand built cars, engines with plates identifying the assembling technician by name, and with absolute peak of a certain […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/49822008181_5138513866_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1990 Aston Martin Virage")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1990 Aston Martin Virage
Posted on May 12, 2020 | 21 CommentsAston Martin is a name associated with quality, not quantity, with hand built cars, engines with plates identifying the assembling technician by name, and with absolute peak of a certain […] -
![The Cohort comes up trumps again. – I was admiring the Hudson Wasp, and “Hey, what’s that in the background?” A 1960 Vauxhall Victor Super saloon, spotted by Curbivore Fred […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/49786517256_1b60d93929_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1960 Vauxhall Victor Super – The American Dream, in 7/8 Size?")
Cohort Capsule: 1960 Vauxhall Victor Super – The American Dream, in 7/8 Size?
Posted on May 10, 2020 | 47 CommentsThe Cohort comes up trumps again. – I was admiring the Hudson Wasp, and “Hey, what’s that in the background?” A 1960 Vauxhall Victor Super saloon, spotted by Curbivore Fred […] -
![(first posted 6/6/2014, amended 8 May 2020) Today is the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as VE Day in the UK. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Traction-Avant_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: Remembering The Liberation Of Europe, June 1944, and VE Day, 8 May 1945")
Car Show Outtakes: Remembering The Liberation Of Europe, June 1944, and VE Day, 8 May 1945
Posted on May 8, 2020 | 26 Comments(first posted 6/6/2014, amended 8 May 2020) Today is the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, known as VE Day in the UK. […] -
![We’re not allowed out except foe essential activity at the moment. Despite what a Curbivore may think, poking about a used car dealership or looking through an auction pre-sale inventory […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/12600469-square-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classics: It’s 1977 Again, And We’re At The Leyland Cars Dealer")
Auction Site Classics: It’s 1977 Again, And We’re At The Leyland Cars Dealer
Posted on May 1, 2020 | 54 CommentsWe’re not allowed out except foe essential activity at the moment. Despite what a Curbivore may think, poking about a used car dealership or looking through an auction pre-sale inventory […] -
![Some cars have a clear identity and purpose. The Citroen 2CV is a car for the French country dweller, the original Mini was for the European city, the VW Beetle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sale Site Classic: 2015 MG6 GT S 1.9DTi-Tech – Loss Of Identity, And An Identity Crisis")
Sale Site Classic: 2015 MG6 GT S 1.9DTi-Tech – Loss Of Identity, And An Identity Crisis
Posted on April 19, 2020 | 34 CommentsSome cars have a clear identity and purpose. The Citroen 2CV is a car for the French country dweller, the original Mini was for the European city, the VW Beetle […] -
![Regular Curbivores will remember that in February 2018 I bought an Alfa Romeo Giulietta, a car that was probably the closest I’ll ever get to a brand new car. I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200330_151106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm 2-120 – The 41890 Mile Test – Still A Nice Alfa!")
My Curbside Classic: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm 2-120 – The 41890 Mile Test – Still A Nice Alfa!
Posted on April 10, 2020 | 27 CommentsRegular Curbivores will remember that in February 2018 I bought an Alfa Romeo Giulietta, a car that was probably the closest I’ll ever get to a brand new car. I’ve […] -
![I have said before that one of my roles in the CC Skunk Works is to watch for any Rover 3500 (or other SD1) that passes by, catch and record […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/49641832736_76aa28a72d_o-1-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtakes: 1980 Rover 3500 (SD1) – Old World Meets New World")
Cohort Outtakes: 1980 Rover 3500 (SD1) – Old World Meets New World
Posted on April 7, 2020 | 62 CommentsI have said before that one of my roles in the CC Skunk Works is to watch for any Rover 3500 (or other SD1) that passes by, catch and record […] -
![A Ford Ranchero in the UK? A 1970 model, with an 4.9 litre 302cu in V8 engine? I think I can safely there are not many of these here. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20191225_152739.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD/Curbside Outtake: 1971 Ford Ranchero 500 – Every Ranchero Has A Story; What’s This One’s?")
QOTD/Curbside Outtake: 1971 Ford Ranchero 500 – Every Ranchero Has A Story; What’s This One’s?
Posted on April 4, 2020 | 19 CommentsA Ford Ranchero in the UK? A 1970 model, with an 4.9 litre 302cu in V8 engine? I think I can safely there are not many of these here. And […] -
![A small motor museum tucked away from the motor industry areas in a tourist area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty? A really wet day, with the sun setting at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20191230_150317.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Photo Report – The Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Cumbria")
Museum Photo Report – The Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Cumbria
Posted on April 2, 2020 | 22 CommentsA small motor museum tucked away from the motor industry areas in a tourist area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty? A really wet day, with the sun setting at […] -
![CC doesn’t really do scoops or sneak previews, not least because there are no scoop shots left to publish on the Chevrolet Vega, Oldsmobile Cutlass or Hillman Minx. And you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200321_164224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 2019 Land Rover Defender 110 Prototype Vehicle – First impressions Matter")
Curbside Outtake: 2019 Land Rover Defender 110 Prototype Vehicle – First impressions Matter
Posted on March 27, 2020 | 20 CommentsCC doesn’t really do scoops or sneak previews, not least because there are no scoop shots left to publish on the Chevrolet Vega, Oldsmobile Cutlass or Hillman Minx. And you […] -
![(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1972-Ford-Capri.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself")
Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 89 Comments(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CC-186-043-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit")
Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 94 Comments(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […] -
![(First published 14 March 2020)This weekend was expected to see the start of the 2020 Formula One Grand Prix season and, whilst many British fans will be willing Lewis […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pitlane Biography: Sir Frank Williams – Formula One’s Great Survivor")
Pitlane Biography: Sir Frank Williams – Formula One’s Great Survivor
Posted on March 14, 2020 | 22 Comments(First published 14 March 2020)This weekend was expected to see the start of the 2020 Formula One Grand Prix season and, whilst many British fans will be willing Lewis […] -
![(first posted 2/27/2014) Over the long history of London’s buses, there have been many with double decks, separate driver’s cabs, forward engines, rear entrances, open rear platforms, and red color […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Routemaster-RM8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1958 AEC Routemaster – The Ultimate London Double-Decker Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1958 AEC Routemaster – The Ultimate London Double-Decker Bus
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/27/2014) Over the long history of London’s buses, there have been many with double decks, separate driver’s cabs, forward engines, rear entrances, open rear platforms, and red color […] -
QOTD – What’s Your Favourite Wheel Design?
Posted on March 1, 2020 | 105 CommentsThis post is inspired by reading about the new Mini Electric, which features a wheel design unique to that model and modelled on an UK specification 240v electric wall socket.
