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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![Half-ton trucks may be what really pays the bills for the American automakers but the Heavy Duty side of the yard is what serious truck buyers gravitate towards (and of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_4846.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4 – Keep On Keepin’ On")
Curbside Review: 2020 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4 – Keep On Keepin’ On
Posted on September 7, 2020 | 36 CommentsHalf-ton trucks may be what really pays the bills for the American automakers but the Heavy Duty side of the yard is what serious truck buyers gravitate towards (and of […] -
![(first posted 8/31/2014) While driving around Antibes, France, looking for a parking spot after dropping the family off at the beach, I came across this interesting looking vehicle. Once I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/P1000582.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classique: Renault Estafette 1000 – Could Even Its Mother Love That Face?")
Curbside Classique: Renault Estafette 1000 – Could Even Its Mother Love That Face?
Posted on August 31, 2020 | 46 Comments(first posted 8/31/2014) While driving around Antibes, France, looking for a parking spot after dropping the family off at the beach, I came across this interesting looking vehicle. Once I […] -
![Yesterday I received a text from an unfamiliar number, turned out it was from David, the fellow that purchased my Porsche from me exactly a year ago (has it been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4864.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Post-COAL Update: My 2002 Porsche Carrera Lives On, One Year Later")
Post-COAL Update: My 2002 Porsche Carrera Lives On, One Year Later
Posted on August 30, 2020 | 7 CommentsYesterday I received a text from an unfamiliar number, turned out it was from David, the fellow that purchased my Porsche from me exactly a year ago (has it been […] -
![This is the forgotten one, the doer, the unstoppable, the sensibly solid one, the one for the people. A life abbreviated, an experiment cut short, a desire unfulfilled. I, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4691.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1987 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 Syncro Wagon – Feeling Blue")
Curbside Recycling: 1987 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 Syncro Wagon – Feeling Blue
Posted on August 29, 2020 | 31 CommentsThis is the forgotten one, the doer, the unstoppable, the sensibly solid one, the one for the people. A life abbreviated, an experiment cut short, a desire unfulfilled. I, the […] -
![Thank goodness Ferrari isn’t British then, as the “Ferrari Ginger” doesn’t have nearly the same ring to it…I’ve gotten quite adept over the years at spotting cars out of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4657-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: 1989 Ferrari Testarossa – If Ferrari Were British This Would Be The Ferrari Ginger")
On The Go Outtake: 1989 Ferrari Testarossa – If Ferrari Were British This Would Be The Ferrari Ginger
Posted on August 28, 2020 | 21 CommentsThank goodness Ferrari isn’t British then, as the “Ferrari Ginger” doesn’t have nearly the same ring to it…I’ve gotten quite adept over the years at spotting cars out of the […] -
![Once upon a time (alright, twenty years ago), Toyota introduced the Highlander. Pitched as a more family-friendly alternative to the rugged 4Runner in the lineup, to my personal surprise it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4542.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD – A Lexus By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet")
Curbside Review: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD – A Lexus By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet
Posted on August 25, 2020 | 34 CommentsOnce upon a time (alright, twenty years ago), Toyota introduced the Highlander. Pitched as a more family-friendly alternative to the rugged 4Runner in the lineup, to my personal surprise it […] -
![Just prior to this car being delivered to my driveway I received an introductory email from the SRT product support team which included a quote that’s been attributed to Voltaire […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4277.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – God. Bless. America. (And Canada Too Since That’s Where It’s Built)")
Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – God. Bless. America. (And Canada Too Since That’s Where It’s Built)
Posted on August 20, 2020 | 61 CommentsJust prior to this car being delivered to my driveway I received an introductory email from the SRT product support team which included a quote that’s been attributed to Voltaire […] -
![Ever been around a Pug, the little dog with the odd face but great personality? That’s what this little CUV reminds me of and that’s all good. I love Pugs, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4225.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD – Lexus Does Funky")
Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD – Lexus Does Funky
Posted on August 17, 2020 | 28 CommentsEver been around a Pug, the little dog with the odd face but great personality? That’s what this little CUV reminds me of and that’s all good. I love Pugs, […] -
![After bowling the market over last year with its Telluride SUV and the excellent value it represented, Kia has pulled out a second act in the form of the new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4099.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD – Korea Is The New Japan")
Curbside Review: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD – Korea Is The New Japan
Posted on August 10, 2020 | 45 CommentsAfter bowling the market over last year with its Telluride SUV and the excellent value it represented, Kia has pulled out a second act in the form of the new […] -
![Yes, it appears that I’ve come full circle from being an admitted early Tesla skeptic (but not shortseller!) and reluctant embracer of Mr. Musk’s shtick, to now having just placed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3619.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2020 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD Long Range – Seduced By Elon, Order Placed, Now The Wait")
COAL: 2020 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD Long Range – Seduced By Elon, Order Placed, Now The Wait
Posted on August 7, 2020 | 92 CommentsYes, it appears that I’ve come full circle from being an admitted early Tesla skeptic (but not shortseller!) and reluctant embracer of Mr. Musk’s shtick, to now having just placed […] -
![Before anyone gets their knickers in a bunch, that’s obviously sarcasm, an achievement such as this is to be celebrated, not mocked, no matter who the manufacturer is. As an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1992 Saturn SL1 – Typical GM, Crapped Out After Only 556,016 Miles")
Curbside Recycling: 1992 Saturn SL1 – Typical GM, Crapped Out After Only 556,016 Miles
Posted on August 5, 2020 | 49 CommentsBefore anyone gets their knickers in a bunch, that’s obviously sarcasm, an achievement such as this is to be celebrated, not mocked, no matter who the manufacturer is. As an […] -
![Like a fair number of you, I came of driving age in the mid-80’s when BMW had a total of four car lines – the 3-series, the 5, the 7, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_3683-e1596246521151.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe – Heresy Meets Religion")
Curbside Review: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe – Heresy Meets Religion
Posted on August 3, 2020 | 50 CommentsLike a fair number of you, I came of driving age in the mid-80’s when BMW had a total of four car lines – the 3-series, the 5, the 7, […] -
![I’ve been passing by this lot every few days for just about ten years now and over that time have noticed that the lot inhabitants do change, albeit not particularly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_0400-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Yesteryear’s Repair Lot Today. And Probably Tomorrow As Well.")
Curbside Outtake: Yesteryear’s Repair Lot Today. And Probably Tomorrow As Well.
Posted on July 29, 2020 | 33 CommentsI’ve been passing by this lot every few days for just about ten years now and over that time have noticed that the lot inhabitants do change, albeit not particularly […] -
![I don’t believe that the name Sentra was actually derived from combining the first three letters in each of the words “sensible” and “transportation”, but given that the Sentra is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3462-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Sentra SR – Sensible Transportation For A New Era")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Sentra SR – Sensible Transportation For A New Era
Posted on July 28, 2020 | 19 CommentsI don’t believe that the name Sentra was actually derived from combining the first three letters in each of the words “sensible” and “transportation”, but given that the Sentra is […] -
![I’m glad I changed the title of the Junkyard Classic series a few months ago as it now doesn’t lock me in to any specific type of vehicle or age […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3397.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo – It’s Red")
Curbside Recycling: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo – It’s Red
Posted on July 26, 2020 | 35 CommentsI’m glad I changed the title of the Junkyard Classic series a few months ago as it now doesn’t lock me in to any specific type of vehicle or age […]
