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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 last large French car to make any lasting international impact was probably the Citroen DS, as France has long had an awkward relationship with the large car – a national […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/R25-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988 Renault 25 Turbo-D – A French Executive Comes to AMC")
CC Capsule: 1988 Renault 25 Turbo-D – A French Executive Comes to AMC
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 29 CommentsThe last large French car to make any lasting international impact was probably the Citroen DS, as France has long had an awkward relationship with the large car – a national […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 10, 2013 | 16 Commentsnlpnt got the Triumph Herald pretty quickly, followed by Dutch 1960 and KiwiAlistair, whose knowledge of Lucas electrical compoents sounds extensive, to say the least. But what about this? -
![A compact, stylish, capable, Italian coupe, with a 1.3 litre DOHC engine and a great handling chassis sounds like an ideal recipe for many drivers, a great compromise between enjoyment, ability and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fulvia-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Lancia Fulvia Coupe – Simple, Brilliant, Scarce")
CC Outtake: Lancia Fulvia Coupe – Simple, Brilliant, Scarce
Posted on December 8, 2013 | 21 CommentsA compact, stylish, capable, Italian coupe, with a 1.3 litre DOHC engine and a great handling chassis sounds like an ideal recipe for many drivers, a great compromise between enjoyment, ability and […] -
![The Lancia Y10 was always a rare sight in the UK; after the 1970s rust debacle, sales of Lancias fell off very quickly and by 1994, RHD Lancias were no longer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Y10-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1996 Lancia Y10 – Grazie Luigi")
CC Outtake: 1996 Lancia Y10 – Grazie Luigi
Posted on November 27, 2013 | 32 CommentsThe Lancia Y10 was always a rare sight in the UK; after the 1970s rust debacle, sales of Lancias fell off very quickly and by 1994, RHD Lancias were no longer […] -
![One of the features of the recent UK National Classic Motor Show in Birmingham was the number of barn find cars presented in “as found” condition. Following on from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/A40.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Should We Handle Barn Finds?")
QOTD: How Should We Handle Barn Finds?
Posted on November 23, 2013 | 18 CommentsOne of the features of the recent UK National Classic Motor Show in Birmingham was the number of barn find cars presented in “as found” condition. Following on from the […] -
![Perhaps the quintessential French van is the Citroen H van, produced from 1947 to 1981, and still a regular sight on the roads and market places of France. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/h-van-9.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Do You Prefer Your Citroen H Van?")
QOTD: How Do You Prefer Your Citroen H Van?
Posted on November 17, 2013 | 25 CommentsPerhaps the quintessential French van is the Citroen H van, produced from 1947 to 1981, and still a regular sight on the roads and market places of France. […] -
CC Clue
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 7 Commentscletus44 spotted the Daimler SP250 in 7 minutes. Can youy beat that? -
CC Outtake: 1984 Rover 2600S – Nearly Missed It!
Posted on November 4, 2013 | 24 CommentsWell, I wasn’t expecting that! An 1984 (or thereabouts) Rover 2600S, in a small French town, clearly a local daily driver, for an elderly lady. And a tow bar! -
![The tradition of a genuine car launch at a motor show is now something of the past – the internet finally closed it down some years and most launches are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/article-0-0BA0133A000005DC-809_634x451.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC History: London Motor Show, 1948 – The Start of a New Era")
CC History: London Motor Show, 1948 – The Start of a New Era
Posted on November 3, 2013 | 22 CommentsThe tradition of a genuine car launch at a motor show is now something of the past – the internet finally closed it down some years and most launches are […] -
CC Clue
Posted on November 2, 2013 | 7 CommentsWell done to Mark Apland for spotting the Landcrab – it was actually a 1973 Austin 1800 MkIII. But what’s this? -
CC Clue
Posted on November 1, 2013 | 13 CommentsWell done Richarbl for spotting the Renault 16 in 11 minutes – you guys are sharp! -
CC clue
Posted on October 14, 2013 | 16 CommentsThe key to cracking this is the lever in the slot……… Congratulations to NZSkyliner for spotting the Maxi. -
![Now that the car show season summer is over (in the northern hemisphere, at least), it seems like a good time to reflect on the types of shows available and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSC03642.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – How Do You Prefer Your Classic Car Show?")
QOTD – How Do You Prefer Your Classic Car Show?
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 28 CommentsNow that the car show season summer is over (in the northern hemisphere, at least), it seems like a good time to reflect on the types of shows available and […] -
CC Clue
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 11 CommentsDavid42 got my last CC Clue, for the Talbot Tagora, in about 40 minutes; can he repeat that today? -
![This is a shot of a workshop linked to a classic car business in south west France. Clearly, some have been there longer than others, but which car would like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/QOTD.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – Which Should Be Completed First?")
QOTD – Which Should Be Completed First?
Posted on September 29, 2013 | 16 CommentsThis is a shot of a workshop linked to a classic car business in south west France. Clearly, some have been there longer than others, but which car would like […]
