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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![I found this advertised on my local Craigslist – it’s a scrap car that the seller has been throwing metal into for the last few months; apparently it is completely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Volvo740WagonScrap.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Craigslist Classic Outtake – The Saddest Volvo 740 Wagon In America")
Craigslist Classic Outtake – The Saddest Volvo 740 Wagon In America
Posted on April 22, 2015 | 10 CommentsI found this advertised on my local Craigslist – it’s a scrap car that the seller has been throwing metal into for the last few months; apparently it is completely […] -
![Alright, maybe I’m being a bit facetious with that title – This morning I rolled into the Lowe’s parking lot to pick up some steel wool and caulk for a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PLowe1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Home Improvement – Who Needs Pickups Anymore?")
Classic Home Improvement – Who Needs Pickups Anymore?
Posted on April 11, 2015 | 30 CommentsAlright, maybe I’m being a bit facetious with that title – This morning I rolled into the Lowe’s parking lot to pick up some steel wool and caulk for a […] -
![With it being below freezing outside my window right now with snow all over the place, I thought it the perfect time to remember the walk I took around Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/P1000581.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Curbside Classics of Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins, France")
The Curbside Classics of Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins, France
Posted on March 1, 2015 | 53 CommentsWith it being below freezing outside my window right now with snow all over the place, I thought it the perfect time to remember the walk I took around Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins […] -
![Yesterday we stopped by Westside Auto in Steamboat Springs, CO in the hopes of having them weld up an exhaust for an ’86 Audi 4000 Quattro that had disassembled itself […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/P1010013.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Ingenuity – When Is A Tailgate Not Just A Tailgate?")
Curbside Ingenuity – When Is A Tailgate Not Just A Tailgate?
Posted on January 25, 2015 | 28 CommentsYesterday we stopped by Westside Auto in Steamboat Springs, CO in the hopes of having them weld up an exhaust for an ’86 Audi 4000 Quattro that had disassembled itself […] -
![My, how we’ve grown…I saw this perfect juxtaposition a few evenings ago and had to take a picture. Note that the Fit has more than twice the power (117hp vs. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/P1000838.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Honda’s Smallest (2010) vs. Honda’s Largest (1975)")
CC Outtake: Honda’s Smallest (2010) vs. Honda’s Largest (1975)
Posted on November 30, 2014 | 55 CommentsMy, how we’ve grown…I saw this perfect juxtaposition a few evenings ago and had to take a picture. Note that the Fit has more than twice the power (117hp vs. […] -
![Earlier this year, as we were driving south of Denver. I looked in the rear-view mirror and got more excited than normal–the reason being that I saw a very rare […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mas5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Maserati Quattroporte Tipo 107 – How Can “Four Door” Sound So Sexy?")
CC Outtake: Maserati Quattroporte Tipo 107 – How Can “Four Door” Sound So Sexy?
Posted on October 24, 2014 | 33 CommentsEarlier this year, as we were driving south of Denver. I looked in the rear-view mirror and got more excited than normal–the reason being that I saw a very rare […] -
![While in Iceland with the family earlier this summer, we of course trekked to see the original Geyser from which all others take their name – “Geysir”. At the visitor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/P1000669.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Geyser Classic: Deutz D15 Tractor – Luftgekühlt Amongst Lots Of Hot Water")
Geyser Classic: Deutz D15 Tractor – Luftgekühlt Amongst Lots Of Hot Water
Posted on August 27, 2014 | 28 CommentsWhile in Iceland with the family earlier this summer, we of course trekked to see the original Geyser from which all others take their name – “Geysir”. At the visitor […] -
![Imagine, if you will, that your rich uncle Pierre passed away and left you his beautiful villa in Antibes, between Cannes and Nice in the south of France. You will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMAG0555.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Used Car Classique – Peugeot 205 vs Renault SuperCinq")
Used Car Classique – Peugeot 205 vs Renault SuperCinq
Posted on August 5, 2014 | 79 CommentsImagine, if you will, that your rich uncle Pierre passed away and left you his beautiful villa in Antibes, between Cannes and Nice in the south of France. You will […] -
![I happen to be in France this week and a few days ago was walking down the Boulevard Saint-Michel in Paris when out of the corner of my eye I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/P1000523.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classique de Trafic Parisienne – Citroen Traction Avant")
Classique de Trafic Parisienne – Citroen Traction Avant
Posted on July 22, 2014 | 41 CommentsI happen to be in France this week and a few days ago was walking down the Boulevard Saint-Michel in Paris when out of the corner of my eye I […] -
![As I was pulling into the local REI parking lot a few weeks ago, I spied this fine example of mid-80’s Japanese 4×4 style. My kids were mortified when I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/P1000486.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero V6 – Rare Raider")
CC Capsule: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero V6 – Rare Raider
Posted on July 11, 2014 | 25 CommentsAs I was pulling into the local REI parking lot a few weeks ago, I spied this fine example of mid-80’s Japanese 4×4 style. My kids were mortified when I […] -
![I’ve been taking my youngest to preschool for almost two years now and while I was aware of all of the toys they have access to during recess, I just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/P1000462.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Preschool Classics – Introducing Young Minds To The Joy Of Cars")
Preschool Classics – Introducing Young Minds To The Joy Of Cars
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 67 CommentsI’ve been taking my youngest to preschool for almost two years now and while I was aware of all of the toys they have access to during recess, I just […] -
![Several weeks ago I received an intriguing text from a friend that included a picture. Once I figured out what was under the thick layer of dust in the picture, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Barnfind Classics – Waiting To Emerge From The Shadows")
Barnfind Classics – Waiting To Emerge From The Shadows
Posted on May 3, 2014 | 25 CommentsSeveral weeks ago I received an intriguing text from a friend that included a picture. Once I figured out what was under the thick layer of dust in the picture, […] -
![While heading back to Colorado from Glacier National Park a few years ago, we stumbled through Harlowton and were quite surprised to see this locomotive parked literally at the curbside. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/E57Bsign.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: The Last Milwaukee Road Electric Locomotive")
Trackside Classic: The Last Milwaukee Road Electric Locomotive
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 44 CommentsWhile heading back to Colorado from Glacier National Park a few years ago, we stumbled through Harlowton and were quite surprised to see this locomotive parked literally at the curbside. […] -
![Some time ago I posted about a Dodge Ram 250 Pickup that was abandoned at a foreclosure that I purchased and am finally getting started on fixing (The house, not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/P1000359.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Foreclosure Miniature Classic: Matchbox International Scout Field Car")
CC Foreclosure Miniature Classic: Matchbox International Scout Field Car
Posted on January 4, 2014 | 13 CommentsSome time ago I posted about a Dodge Ram 250 Pickup that was abandoned at a foreclosure that I purchased and am finally getting started on fixing (The house, not […] -
![Seeing Roger’s Lancia Fulvia post reminded me that I had these pictures. The Fulvia has always been one of my favorite designs (Must own one someday) and I was very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Fulvia1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 2003 Lancia Fulvia Coupe Concept")
Carshow Classic: 2003 Lancia Fulvia Coupe Concept
Posted on December 8, 2013 | 16 CommentsSeeing Roger’s Lancia Fulvia post reminded me that I had these pictures. The Fulvia has always been one of my favorite designs (Must own one someday) and I was very […]
