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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jeff Sun
Posts by Jeff Sun
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![During a recent bout of basement-cleaning, I came across two nearly mint copies of the legendary J.C. Whitney & Co. mail order catalog. These were from 1979 and were mixed […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1979 J.C.Whitney Catalog: A Reflection of Its Time – Spray-On Saves You Money Edition")
1979 J.C.Whitney Catalog: A Reflection of Its Time – Spray-On Saves You Money Edition
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 82 CommentsDuring a recent bout of basement-cleaning, I came across two nearly mint copies of the legendary J.C. Whitney & Co. mail order catalog. These were from 1979 and were mixed […] -
![The on-going pandemic-inspired shift to working from a home office has had a variety of impacts upon my work environment. In my “real” office, a small space in a nearby […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_8680.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Die-Cast COAL: A Report From The Desktop Motor Pool")
Die-Cast COAL: A Report From The Desktop Motor Pool
Posted on September 17, 2021 | 45 CommentsThe on-going pandemic-inspired shift to working from a home office has had a variety of impacts upon my work environment. In my “real” office, a small space in a nearby […] -
![When I happened upon this Rodeo several weeks ago, I was stopped dead in my tracks by the little truck’s audacious shininess. There was something about the Isuzu’s presence, on […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4043.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Shininess: What Are They Thinking?")
Curbside Shininess: What Are They Thinking?
Posted on September 2, 2021 | 37 CommentsWhen I happened upon this Rodeo several weeks ago, I was stopped dead in my tracks by the little truck’s audacious shininess. There was something about the Isuzu’s presence, on […] -
![Four years ago this week (as I write this in the middle of August) it came to be that our standard fleet of two cars became three. Fortunately, the third […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_3757.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1976 Volvo 245 DL — Bringing Hans Home, An August Road Trip")
1976 Volvo 245 DL — Bringing Hans Home, An August Road Trip
Posted on August 22, 2021 | 29 CommentsFour years ago this week (as I write this in the middle of August) it came to be that our standard fleet of two cars became three. Fortunately, the third […] -
![OK, pan just a bit to the right from the scene at the end of my last COAL and there’s a fairly full glimpse of this week’s subject. Probably the […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/P1100518.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 BMW 328i Sports Wagon — Coming Around Full Circle")
COAL: 2008 BMW 328i Sports Wagon — Coming Around Full Circle
Posted on August 11, 2021 | 21 CommentsOK, pan just a bit to the right from the scene at the end of my last COAL and there’s a fairly full glimpse of this week’s subject. Probably the […] -
![For once, the pendulum didn’t swing. If you’ve been following my car history these past months, you know that I have tended to veer between successive cars that had relatively […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/clown.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2002 MINI Cooper S — Just Don’t Call It “Driving”")
COAL: 2002 MINI Cooper S — Just Don’t Call It “Driving”
Posted on August 4, 2021 | 51 CommentsFor once, the pendulum didn’t swing. If you’ve been following my car history these past months, you know that I have tended to veer between successive cars that had relatively […] -
![What’s your definition of “daily driver”? I don’t mean just the obvious such as “the car I drive every day”, but rather what characteristics do you require (or “demand” assuming […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMAGE011.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R — How Do You Define Daily Driver?")
COAL: 1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R — How Do You Define Daily Driver?
Posted on July 28, 2021 | 49 CommentsWhat’s your definition of “daily driver”? I don’t mean just the obvious such as “the car I drive every day”, but rather what characteristics do you require (or “demand” assuming […] -
![Last week, I discussed my angst associated with owning what was largely an American car masquerading as a German car. So, when it was time to send the Rabbit out […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bittebmw.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1972 BMW Bavaria — Right Place, Wrong Time")
COAL: 1972 BMW Bavaria — Right Place, Wrong Time
Posted on July 21, 2021 | 27 CommentsLast week, I discussed my angst associated with owning what was largely an American car masquerading as a German car. So, when it was time to send the Rabbit out […] -
![It is often said that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. I’ve driven my share of slow as well as fast […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/vwbelchertown.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1984 Rabbit Diesel L – Demonstration of the Practicality v. Desire Equation")
COAL: 1984 Rabbit Diesel L – Demonstration of the Practicality v. Desire Equation
Posted on July 14, 2021 | 13 CommentsIt is often said that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. I’ve driven my share of slow as well as fast […] -
![Today’s COAL chapter focuses on the first car that was truly mine and mine alone. Having spent my early – high school – driving years behind the wheel of my […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/buickgrill.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1971 Buick LeSabre – The Car for the Man Who Knows Who I Am")
COAL: 1971 Buick LeSabre – The Car for the Man Who Knows Who I Am
Posted on July 7, 2021 | 29 CommentsToday’s COAL chapter focuses on the first car that was truly mine and mine alone. Having spent my early – high school – driving years behind the wheel of my […] -
![This chapter in my COAL takes a bit of a break from focusing on a specific car and instead revisits something that I wrote about in the introductory chapter – […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/allaboard.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Planes, Trains and Automobiles – And Ships Too")
COAL: Planes, Trains and Automobiles – And Ships Too
Posted on June 30, 2021 | 11 CommentsThis chapter in my COAL takes a bit of a break from focusing on a specific car and instead revisits something that I wrote about in the introductory chapter – […] -
![Full disclosure, this COAL is going to feature pictures of a lot of cars that were not my specific cars. The reason has something to do with the fact that […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/wwhsfiat.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1974 Fiat 128 — Finally Behind the Wheel")
COAL: 1974 Fiat 128 — Finally Behind the Wheel
Posted on June 23, 2021 | 44 CommentsFull disclosure, this COAL is going to feature pictures of a lot of cars that were not my specific cars. The reason has something to do with the fact that […] -
![It seems that the people in marketing at Chrysler in 1970 were somewhat on different pages when it came time to design the sales brochures. On one hand we have […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1971chrysler_14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1971 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon – Movin’ On Up")
COAL: 1971 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon – Movin’ On Up
Posted on June 16, 2021 | 43 CommentsIt seems that the people in marketing at Chrysler in 1970 were somewhat on different pages when it came time to design the sales brochures. On one hand we have […] -
![Last post, I went on about how my family’s 1961 Plymouth Suburban defined “car” for me as a toddler. While I stand by that assessment – based largely on recollections […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/simcaundertree.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1964 Simca 1000 – Big Car and Little Car")
COAL: 1964 Simca 1000 – Big Car and Little Car
Posted on June 9, 2021 | 28 CommentsLast post, I went on about how my family’s 1961 Plymouth Suburban defined “car” for me as a toddler. While I stand by that assessment – based largely on recollections […] -
![For this first installment in my COAL, I’m going to set the table for what will ultimately be a discussion of the cars that I personally have owned and driven. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/powerwbeauty.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1961 Plymouth Suburban — It Means “Car” to Me")
COAL: 1961 Plymouth Suburban — It Means “Car” to Me
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 60 CommentsFor this first installment in my COAL, I’m going to set the table for what will ultimately be a discussion of the cars that I personally have owned and driven. […]
