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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![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&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&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&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&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&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&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&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, […] -
![Apparently someone found a good thing and decided to stick with it. It’s not quite a trifecta of Escapes as the one on the right is the Mercury Mariner sister […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_7812.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: There’s No Escaping The Monochromaticity")
Curbside Outtake: There’s No Escaping The Monochromaticity
Posted on May 22, 2021 | 16 CommentsApparently someone found a good thing and decided to stick with it. It’s not quite a trifecta of Escapes as the one on the right is the Mercury Mariner sister […] -
![A while back I came across an abandoned temporary license plate for a Jensen in my neighborhood and have been looking out for it ever since. But standing on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0174-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Drive-By: Lotus Europa Twin Cam – No Troubles Here")
Curbside Drive-By: Lotus Europa Twin Cam – No Troubles Here
Posted on May 21, 2021 | 23 CommentsA while back I came across an abandoned temporary license plate for a Jensen in my neighborhood and have been looking out for it ever since. But standing on the […] -
![After reading Eric703’s excellent history of Daewoo in the United States earlier this year, I realized that we’ve featured several Leganzas over the years but never really anything on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1859.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 2000 Daewoo Lanos SX Sedan – Cheap SX Doesn’t Have To Be Bad")
Curbside Recycling: 2000 Daewoo Lanos SX Sedan – Cheap SX Doesn’t Have To Be Bad
Posted on May 20, 2021 | 28 CommentsAfter reading Eric703’s excellent history of Daewoo in the United States earlier this year, I realized that we’ve featured several Leganzas over the years but never really anything on the […] -
![When Chevy introduced their new Trailblazer last year and I subsequently saw a few on the roads I was excited as it seemed to tap into all the things that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1942.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Activ – Firing On All Three")
Curbside Review: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Activ – Firing On All Three
Posted on May 17, 2021 | 28 CommentsWhen Chevy introduced their new Trailblazer last year and I subsequently saw a few on the roads I was excited as it seemed to tap into all the things that […] -
![While I’m overdue for an update on our 2020 Tesla Model Y, it’s currently at 5,558 miles without any significant issues and has settled in to the garage as “just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2111.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech / COAL: Deconstruction – More 2020 Tesla Model Y Under The Skin")
Curbside Tech / COAL: Deconstruction – More 2020 Tesla Model Y Under The Skin
Posted on May 16, 2021 | 20 CommentsWhile I’m overdue for an update on our 2020 Tesla Model Y, it’s currently at 5,558 miles without any significant issues and has settled in to the garage as “just […] -
![As kids, model trains are likely something that interested a lot of us, for some that never went away. Growing up in Germany, model trains were (and still are) sort […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_2021.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Miniatures: My 1:87 HO Scale Collection – Part I, The Passenger Cars")
Curbside Miniatures: My 1:87 HO Scale Collection – Part I, The Passenger Cars
Posted on May 11, 2021 | 33 CommentsAs kids, model trains are likely something that interested a lot of us, for some that never went away. Growing up in Germany, model trains were (and still are) sort […] -
![It’s been a Herculean effort, I’ve struggled mightily while toiling far and wide to find a first-year example of the Citation that sold over 800,000 times in the 1980 model […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1833.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix SJ – Pontiac Flips America The Bird")
Curbside Recycling: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix SJ – Pontiac Flips America The Bird
Posted on May 7, 2021 | 49 CommentsIt’s been a Herculean effort, I’ve struggled mightily while toiling far and wide to find a first-year example of the Citation that sold over 800,000 times in the 1980 model […] -
![A couple of weeks ago when viewing the ’66 Chrysler Newport Town Sedan, Aaron65 commented that it’d be hard to go wrong with anything from ’65 or ’66 and thinking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1597.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1966 Mercury Park Lane Four Door Hardtop")
Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1966 Mercury Park Lane Four Door Hardtop
Posted on May 5, 2021 | 74 CommentsA couple of weeks ago when viewing the ’66 Chrysler Newport Town Sedan, Aaron65 commented that it’d be hard to go wrong with anything from ’65 or ’66 and thinking […]
