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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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CC Clue
Posted on August 24, 2014 | 15 CommentsSgtyukon got the Buick Invicta spot on, and without cheating. But he can spot this moving milestone? -
![CC has covered the Talbot Tagora previously, when I last saw one, also at a car show. In that case, it was in France and the car was the top […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1981-Talbot-Tagora-GL-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1981 Talbot Tagora 2.2 GL – Luxury And Performance Redefined?")
Car Show Capsule: 1981 Talbot Tagora 2.2 GL – Luxury And Performance Redefined?
Posted on August 16, 2014 | 36 CommentsCC has covered the Talbot Tagora previously, when I last saw one, also at a car show. In that case, it was in France and the car was the top […] -
![The post war history of the rear engine car in Europe, at least for compact vehicles, splits into two groups. Those that followed the concept after the success of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1968-Renault-10-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outake: 1968 Renault 10 – France’s Super Beetle")
CC Outake: 1968 Renault 10 – France’s Super Beetle
Posted on August 12, 2014 | 45 CommentsThe post war history of the rear engine car in Europe, at least for compact vehicles, splits into two groups. Those that followed the concept after the success of the […] -
![One of the wonders of a car show, and indeed CC, is finding the familiar car in the unfamiliar setting – a 1948 Morris Minor up against a 1975 Maserati; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1963-buick-invicta-hardtop-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Capsule: 1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop – Never Heard Of It, But I Want One")
Carshow Capsule: 1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop – Never Heard Of It, But I Want One
Posted on August 9, 2014 | 53 CommentsOne of the wonders of a car show, and indeed CC, is finding the familiar car in the unfamiliar setting – a 1948 Morris Minor up against a 1975 Maserati; […] -
![In yesterday’s post on the recent International Simca-Matra-Talbot Rally held in southern England, we saw the progression of Matra’s heritage from its sports cars of the ’60s to the Renault Avantime luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/banner.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The International Simca-Matra-Talbot Rally, Beaulieu, England – How Chrysler France Became Chrysler Europe")
Car Show Classics: The International Simca-Matra-Talbot Rally, Beaulieu, England – How Chrysler France Became Chrysler Europe
Posted on August 6, 2014 | 38 CommentsIn yesterday’s post on the recent International Simca-Matra-Talbot Rally held in southern England, we saw the progression of Matra’s heritage from its sports cars of the ’60s to the Renault Avantime luxury […] -
![A single marque car show may not be as interesting as a multiple marque show–the reduction in variety means there is a reduced opportunity to compare and contrast. How does […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Matra-djet.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Report – The International Simca-Matra-Talbot Rally, Beaulieu, England – From Sportscars To SUV and MPV, Matra Had It Covered")
Car Show Photo Report – The International Simca-Matra-Talbot Rally, Beaulieu, England – From Sportscars To SUV and MPV, Matra Had It Covered
Posted on August 5, 2014 | 15 CommentsA single marque car show may not be as interesting as a multiple marque show–the reduction in variety means there is a reduced opportunity to compare and contrast. How does […] -
![“A Frenchman, an Englishman and a Czech are working together in a field,” sounds like the opening line for a rambling and ultimately disappointing joke, but in this case, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Aronde_team.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – Is This The Best Thing You’ve Ever Seen At A Car Show?")
QOTD – Is This The Best Thing You’ve Ever Seen At A Car Show?
Posted on August 4, 2014 | 27 Comments“A Frenchman, an Englishman and a Czech are working together in a field,” sounds like the opening line for a rambling and ultimately disappointing joke, but in this case, it […] -
CC Clue
Posted on August 3, 2014 | 6 CommentsPatrick Bell stuck his neck out for the AMC Javelin; impressive or worrying, depending on how you feel. But this one, seen in the UK? -
![Even curbside classics have to fill up. When I was filling the MX-5 a few weeks ago, I was joined by a 1949 Ford Pilot V8 and a 1961 Ford Consul, starting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1949-ford-pilot-v8-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1949 Ford Pilot V8 And 1961 Ford Consul – A Little Bit Of Dearborn, From Dagenham")
CC Capsule: 1949 Ford Pilot V8 And 1961 Ford Consul – A Little Bit Of Dearborn, From Dagenham
Posted on July 8, 2014 | 29 CommentsEven curbside classics have to fill up. When I was filling the MX-5 a few weeks ago, I was joined by a 1949 Ford Pilot V8 and a 1961 Ford Consul, starting […] -
![Tomorrow is the start of the Tour de France – the greatest cycle race in the world. Usually, there are some stages held outside the borders of France, and this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/404_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: The Tour de France Is Coming To The UK – Are We In For a Treat Again?")
Curbside Outtake: The Tour de France Is Coming To The UK – Are We In For a Treat Again?
Posted on July 4, 2014 | 18 CommentsTomorrow is the start of the Tour de France – the greatest cycle race in the world. Usually, there are some stages held outside the borders of France, and this […] -
CC Clue
Posted on July 3, 2014 | 5 CommentsAlan Musacchio spotted the Rover Icelert in 3 minutes flat but what about this masterpiece? -
![I’ve done two Volvo posts for CC, one of which had to be prefaced with a health warning. So, Volvo fans, please be warned; this may not be what you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Volvo-pickup_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Outtake: 1986 Volvo 240 conversion – An Answer To A Question That Has Yet To Be Raised")
Carshow Outtake: 1986 Volvo 240 conversion – An Answer To A Question That Has Yet To Be Raised
Posted on June 21, 2014 | 23 CommentsI’ve done two Volvo posts for CC, one of which had to be prefaced with a health warning. So, Volvo fans, please be warned; this may not be what you […] -
![It may seem remarkable now, but in the early 1960s (indeed most of the 1960s and into 1970s), BMC, and later BLMC, was the most confused and unfocussed manufacturer in Europe, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Wolseley-16-60-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1960 Morris Minor and 1966 Wolseley 16/60 – BMC’s Conservative Options")
Curbside Outtake: 1960 Morris Minor and 1966 Wolseley 16/60 – BMC’s Conservative Options
Posted on June 19, 2014 | 45 CommentsIt may seem remarkable now, but in the early 1960s (indeed most of the 1960s and into 1970s), BMC, and later BLMC, was the most confused and unfocussed manufacturer in Europe, […] -
![CC has recently featured the Rootes Group Arrow range in its better known variations – the Hillman Minx (1500 cc engine) and Hunter (1725cc engine), and the Sunbeam Rapier, known […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Humber-Sceptre-estate_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1975 Humber Sceptre Estate – The Ulitmate Arrow Is The Forgotten One")
Carshow Classic: 1975 Humber Sceptre Estate – The Ulitmate Arrow Is The Forgotten One
Posted on June 14, 2014 | 33 CommentsCC has recently featured the Rootes Group Arrow range in its better known variations – the Hillman Minx (1500 cc engine) and Hunter (1725cc engine), and the Sunbeam Rapier, known […] -
![A name that is known for many things, with differing emphases to many people, and not just automotive history junkies. Among auto enthusiasts, particularly in North America, the name John DeLorean is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DMC-Concorde_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Three DeLorean DMC-12s But Just One Concorde")
Car Show Outtake: Three DeLorean DMC-12s But Just One Concorde
Posted on June 3, 2014 | 34 CommentsA name that is known for many things, with differing emphases to many people, and not just automotive history junkies. Among auto enthusiasts, particularly in North America, the name John DeLorean is […]
