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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![For at least the last half-decade if not longer, Mazdas have usually been reviewed as vehicles on top of their game in looks, build quality, and their fun to drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3639.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Small Package, Good Things")
Curbside Review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD – Small Package, Good Things
Posted on July 12, 2021 | 36 CommentsFor at least the last half-decade if not longer, Mazdas have usually been reviewed as vehicles on top of their game in looks, build quality, and their fun to drive […] -
![The other day in the local parking lot that keeps on giving I stumbled upon this interestingly patinated 1970 El Camino. My initial thought that was wow, it’s a year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_2800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Introspection: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino – Caution, Deeply Reflective Surface!")
Curbside Introspection: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino – Caution, Deeply Reflective Surface!
Posted on July 11, 2021 | 18 CommentsThe other day in the local parking lot that keeps on giving I stumbled upon this interestingly patinated 1970 El Camino. My initial thought that was wow, it’s a year […] -
![Paul texted me a while back that he was going to lift his Scion xB and take part in the ExBro5 for seven exciting days and six fun-filled nights. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_2967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC ExBro5 Trip: “Cannonball” Klein Drives 2700 Miles In Eight Days While Living And Sleeping In A 2015 2-Door Jeep Wrangler")
CC ExBro5 Trip: “Cannonball” Klein Drives 2700 Miles In Eight Days While Living And Sleeping In A 2015 2-Door Jeep Wrangler
Posted on July 9, 2021 | 27 CommentsPaul texted me a while back that he was going to lift his Scion xB and take part in the ExBro5 for seven exciting days and six fun-filled nights. I […] -
![Usually Paul regales us with older car transporters but here’s a newer one I came across recently. I was somewhat surprised to see this one sitting outside a hotel near […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_2953.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Carrier Of The Day: 2007 Sterling LT9500 – Night Covers A Sterling Load Of Covered Corvettes And A Naked Camaro")
Car Carrier Of The Day: 2007 Sterling LT9500 – Night Covers A Sterling Load Of Covered Corvettes And A Naked Camaro
Posted on July 8, 2021 | 11 CommentsUsually Paul regales us with older car transporters but here’s a newer one I came across recently. I was somewhat surprised to see this one sitting outside a hotel near […] -
![Yes, the old story is that Team Cadillac went down the hall one night and raided the offices of Team Chevrolet for the bones of the Nova, which they then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3603.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1976 Cadillac Seville – All Ate Up With Chutzpah")
Curbside Recycling: 1976 Cadillac Seville – All Ate Up With Chutzpah
Posted on July 7, 2021 | 91 CommentsYes, the old story is that Team Cadillac went down the hall one night and raided the offices of Team Chevrolet for the bones of the Nova, which they then […] -
![Toyota became the top selling auto manufacturer in the United States last quarter, making it the first time that GM was outsold in a quarter since Q3 of 1998 (Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Sell A Person A Good Truck And 40 Years Later They’ll Come Back For Another")
CC Outtake: Sell A Person A Good Truck And 40 Years Later They’ll Come Back For Another
Posted on July 3, 2021 | 71 CommentsToyota became the top selling auto manufacturer in the United States last quarter, making it the first time that GM was outsold in a quarter since Q3 of 1998 (Ford […] -
![While some think Corvairs are all collectible, the truth is that they aren’t all that rare to come across in the junkyard, and I certainly stumble upon them from time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CorvairComboImage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: Corvair Summer Quartet – Could You Frankenstein One Runner From These Parts?")
Curbside Recycling: Corvair Summer Quartet – Could You Frankenstein One Runner From These Parts?
Posted on July 1, 2021 | 34 CommentsWhile some think Corvairs are all collectible, the truth is that they aren’t all that rare to come across in the junkyard, and I certainly stumble upon them from time […] -
![Last weekend I had occasion to drive to Minnesota which means that crossing Nebraska is usually the quickest way to get there. Nebraska, for those not in the know, is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2835-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "On-The-Go Outtake: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue – The Highlight Of 500 Miles Across Nebraska")
On-The-Go Outtake: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue – The Highlight Of 500 Miles Across Nebraska
Posted on June 20, 2021 | 26 CommentsLast weekend I had occasion to drive to Minnesota which means that crossing Nebraska is usually the quickest way to get there. Nebraska, for those not in the know, is […] -
![When Nissan introduced their Kicks model back in 2018, my thoughts were that this is something that people might want. Officially it replaced the Nissan Juke, a highly polarizing design, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2758-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Kicks SR – The Kids Might Say It Slaps!")
Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Kicks SR – The Kids Might Say It Slaps!
Posted on June 14, 2021 | 44 CommentsWhen Nissan introduced their Kicks model back in 2018, my thoughts were that this is something that people might want. Officially it replaced the Nissan Juke, a highly polarizing design, […] -
![Nissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2458-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond")
Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond
Posted on June 7, 2021 | 49 CommentsNissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […] -
![Yes, I trespassed this time. I feel a little remorse (and do apologize to the owners if they are reading this) but just could not stop myself. I’d been seeing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1468.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979-1982 UM Electrek 2+2 – The Future Was Yesterday")
Curbside Classic: 1979-1982 UM Electrek 2+2 – The Future Was Yesterday
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 32 CommentsYes, I trespassed this time. I feel a little remorse (and do apologize to the owners if they are reading this) but just could not stop myself. I’d been seeing […] -
![Midsize trucks are hot. Actually, all trucks are hot right now, have been for some time, and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future, at least here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2350.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 GMC Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab – The Strong, Silent Type")
Curbside Review: 2021 GMC Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab – The Strong, Silent Type
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 52 CommentsMidsize trucks are hot. Actually, all trucks are hot right now, have been for some time, and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future, at least here […] -
![One of the things I really like about Junkyard Curbsiding is the second chances it gives me. Not so much that a particular car will be there the next time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2523.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1976 Fiat 131S Mirafiori Station Wagon – Tony Gave Up")
Curbside Recycling: 1976 Fiat 131S Mirafiori Station Wagon – Tony Gave Up
Posted on May 28, 2021 | 29 CommentsOne of the things I really like about Junkyard Curbsiding is the second chances it gives me. Not so much that a particular car will be there the next time […] -
![Saturns are not rare in junkyards and generally I pass right by them. Exceptions are made for old ones to see if I can beat the astounding 556,016 miles that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2216.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1995 Saturn SL1 – X-Ray Spec")
Curbside Recycling: 1995 Saturn SL1 – X-Ray Spec
Posted on May 26, 2021 | 26 CommentsSaturns are not rare in junkyards and generally I pass right by them. Exceptions are made for old ones to see if I can beat the astounding 556,016 miles that […] -
![Eight years ago BMW redefined its 3-series by splitting it into two separate model lines to the bafflement of many. Basically the four door including the wagon remained the 3-series, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2092.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe – The New Math")
Curbside Review: 2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe – The New Math
Posted on May 24, 2021 | 37 CommentsEight years ago BMW redefined its 3-series by splitting it into two separate model lines to the bafflement of many. Basically the four door including the wagon remained the 3-series, […]
