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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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![The term convertible covers a huge range. Paul Niedermayer’s original proposal to the CC team mentioned “Anything that has a top that goes down or comes off.” So, here is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1939-Rover-Tickford.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Outtake: The Convertibles Of Europe")
Carshow Outtake: The Convertibles Of Europe
Posted on June 13, 2015 | 18 CommentsThe term convertible covers a huge range. Paul Niedermayer’s original proposal to the CC team mentioned “Anything that has a top that goes down or comes off.” So, here is […] -
![I’m currently researching a piece for CC covering the history of Britain’s Rootes Group, the company behind Hillman, Humber and Sunbeam cars, as well Commer trucks, and found this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hillman-safari.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC TV : The Hillman Minx Wins In East Africa, 1962")
CC TV : The Hillman Minx Wins In East Africa, 1962
Posted on May 27, 2015 | 33 CommentsI’m currently researching a piece for CC covering the history of Britain’s Rootes Group, the company behind Hillman, Humber and Sunbeam cars, as well Commer trucks, and found this […] -
![You are probably familiar with the old adage about waiting for a bus for a seemingly inordinate amount of time, and then due to the combination of timetabling, traffic and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/19856-morris-isis4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Outtake: 1956 Morris Isis – Not A London Bus, Honest")
Carshow Outtake: 1956 Morris Isis – Not A London Bus, Honest
Posted on May 21, 2015 | 36 CommentsYou are probably familiar with the old adage about waiting for a bus for a seemingly inordinate amount of time, and then due to the combination of timetabling, traffic and […] -
QOTD – Is This The Best Car Sticker There Is?
Posted on May 15, 2015 | 57 CommentsA very simple and straightforward question today – can you show a better window or bumper sticker than this, seen on a Citroen 2CV, where else? -
![Ten years ago this spring, Britain’s MG-Rover Group went in administration, and a large element of the British Leyland story reached its final chapter. Whilst this is not directly attributable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2006_Cityrover_10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2005 MGR CityRover Select – Too Little, Too Late")
Curbside Classic: 2005 MGR CityRover Select – Too Little, Too Late
Posted on May 11, 2015 | 23 CommentsTen years ago this spring, Britain’s MG-Rover Group went in administration, and a large element of the British Leyland story reached its final chapter. Whilst this is not directly attributable […] -
![Sunday 26 April was the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ (FBHVC) annual Drive-It Day, when vehicle clubs are encouraged to organise events and rendezvous points for classic and historic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mx5-meets-Avantine.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classics: FBHVC Drive It Day – So, We Went To The Pub!")
Carshow Classics: FBHVC Drive It Day – So, We Went To The Pub!
Posted on May 2, 2015 | 25 CommentsSunday 26 April was the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs’ (FBHVC) annual Drive-It Day, when vehicle clubs are encouraged to organise events and rendezvous points for classic and historic […] -
Carshow Outake: 1955 Austin Loadstar BBC Outside Broadcast Van – Smile, You’re On Candid Camera!
Posted on April 19, 2015 | 21 CommentsIf you like old trucks and the BBC, this is just your thing. If not, keep reading, because the tale is worth telling anyway. -
![(*2005 Millau Viaduct: “Between the Earth and the Sky”) Normally, a slogan for a bridge is the sort of the marketing and awareness gimmick that I ignore, not least so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/08_millauViaduct-42-30962067-1680x1050.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Curbside – 2005 Viaduc de Millau, France: “Entre La Terre et La Ciel”*")
Classic Curbside – 2005 Viaduc de Millau, France: “Entre La Terre et La Ciel”*
Posted on April 11, 2015 | 26 Comments(*2005 Millau Viaduct: “Between the Earth and the Sky”) Normally, a slogan for a bridge is the sort of the marketing and awareness gimmick that I ignore, not least so […] -
![The Wolseley Eight was a badge engineered, upscale version of the Morris Eight Series E, one of Britain’s most popular and numerous cars of the immediate pre-war and post-war periods. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lord-Nuffieldss-closet-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Outtake: 1946 Wolseley Eight – Your Car Is Ready, Lady Nuffield")
Museum Outtake: 1946 Wolseley Eight – Your Car Is Ready, Lady Nuffield
Posted on March 16, 2015 | 40 CommentsThe Wolseley Eight was a badge engineered, upscale version of the Morris Eight Series E, one of Britain’s most popular and numerous cars of the immediate pre-war and post-war periods. […] -
![Where is the best place to place the engine in a van? Ahead of the cab, using up useful length? At the rear, taking height out of the load bay? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Spacevan-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classic: 1980 Dodge Spacevan – Can 27,000 Telephone Engineers be Wrong?")
Auction Site Classic: 1980 Dodge Spacevan – Can 27,000 Telephone Engineers be Wrong?
Posted on March 12, 2015 | 47 CommentsWhere is the best place to place the engine in a van? Ahead of the cab, using up useful length? At the rear, taking height out of the load bay? […] -
![Spring is coming, and so your thoughts are turning to a sports car, obviously. May be there’s one waiting in the garage for The Great Awakening, or may be you’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MGB_MGF_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Compare and Contrast: 1965 MGB and 2006 MG TF 135 – Roadsters Ancient And Modern?")
Curbside Compare and Contrast: 1965 MGB and 2006 MG TF 135 – Roadsters Ancient And Modern?
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 47 CommentsSpring is coming, and so your thoughts are turning to a sports car, obviously. May be there’s one waiting in the garage for The Great Awakening, or may be you’re […] -
![What is it about the Austin Maestro? Why is it perpetually the subject of ridicule and derision? On a strictly rational basis, it is always possible to make the case […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1984-MG-Maestro_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1984 MG Maestro 1600 – When Being Better Than Before Is Not Good Enough")
Carshow Classic: 1984 MG Maestro 1600 – When Being Better Than Before Is Not Good Enough
Posted on February 17, 2015 | 80 CommentsWhat is it about the Austin Maestro? Why is it perpetually the subject of ridicule and derision? On a strictly rational basis, it is always possible to make the case […] -
![In July 1967, a Morris Minor saloon was delivered to its new owner. We can be sure he was pleased with it, as he allowed it to accumulate just 190 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1968-morris-minor.6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Capsule: 1967 Morris Minor 1100 – With 190 Miles And One (Very) Careful Owner")
Auction Capsule: 1967 Morris Minor 1100 – With 190 Miles And One (Very) Careful Owner
Posted on February 15, 2015 | 31 CommentsIn July 1967, a Morris Minor saloon was delivered to its new owner. We can be sure he was pleased with it, as he allowed it to accumulate just 190 […] -
![One of the pleasures in contributing to CC is dong the research for a feature, and discovering something like this. Just as Paul Niedermeyer found the fascinating Rampside Classic Boeing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bristol-freighter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rampside Outtake – Silver City Airways Bristol Type 170 Freighter")
Rampside Outtake – Silver City Airways Bristol Type 170 Freighter
Posted on January 21, 2015 | 36 CommentsOne of the pleasures in contributing to CC is dong the research for a feature, and discovering something like this. Just as Paul Niedermeyer found the fascinating Rampside Classic Boeing […] -
CC Clue
Posted on January 20, 2015 | 9 CommentsJoel got the Bristol 411 in 5 minutes flat,. Impressive.
