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About Author: Wolfgang
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Automotive History: NSU Prinz, The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 2: TT, TTS and derivatives
Posted on March 6, 2024 | 23 Comments(first posted 3/2/2018) With two Weber double barrel carburetors and bored to 1177 cc The NSU 1200TT made 65 hp (DIN). Now we are talking! -
![NSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. (first posted 2/20/2018) In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EM_NSU_Prinz_5868.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz")
Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz
Posted on February 20, 2024 | 85 CommentsNSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. (first posted 2/20/2018) In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the […] -
![Attracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. (first posted 2/8/2018) This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_0987.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Putting the NSU Prinz on a Pedestal")
Curbside Classic: Putting the NSU Prinz on a Pedestal
Posted on February 8, 2024 | 45 CommentsAttracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. (first posted 2/8/2018) This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this […] -
![(first posted 1/6/2018) A specimen of an endangered species: will it be eviscerated and crushed? Who would have thought of running across a Renault LeCar in Iowa in December 2017? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lectric-Leopard-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: Lectric Leopard – Sparky CC Spotted at Wrench ‘N Go")
Junkyard Outtake: Lectric Leopard – Sparky CC Spotted at Wrench ‘N Go
Posted on January 7, 2024 | 68 Comments(first posted 1/6/2018) A specimen of an endangered species: will it be eviscerated and crushed? Who would have thought of running across a Renault LeCar in Iowa in December 2017? […] -
![The clock stands still: 1920 Overland 4 in front of the old bank in Harris, Iowa. (first posted 2/2/2017) Bill knocked at the shop’s entrance and his brother opened the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1920-Overland-4-30pct-24.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Drive Report: 1920 Willys Overland 4")
Curbside Classic Drive Report: 1920 Willys Overland 4
Posted on January 2, 2023 | 39 CommentsThe clock stands still: 1920 Overland 4 in front of the old bank in Harris, Iowa. (first posted 2/2/2017) Bill knocked at the shop’s entrance and his brother opened the […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2016) 2005 Pontiac Vibe.In 2013 it became obvious that the minivan era is over for our family. The boys have their own wheels and one of them has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/021-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2005 Pontiac Vibe – A Conditional Love.")
COAL: 2005 Pontiac Vibe – A Conditional Love.
Posted on October 23, 2022 | 91 Comments(first posted 9/4/2016) 2005 Pontiac Vibe.In 2013 it became obvious that the minivan era is over for our family. The boys have their own wheels and one of them has […] -
![(first posted 8/27/2016) I grew tired of our aging Ford Aerostar XLT and began searching for a replacement in earnest during the summer of 2005. For practical purposes it had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Medicine-Bow-Range.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2003 Ford Windstar SEL – A Hint Of Luxury; More Than A Hint Of Issues")
COAL: 2003 Ford Windstar SEL – A Hint Of Luxury; More Than A Hint Of Issues
Posted on October 16, 2022 | 66 Comments(first posted 8/27/2016) I grew tired of our aging Ford Aerostar XLT and began searching for a replacement in earnest during the summer of 2005. For practical purposes it had […] -
![1994 Ford Aerostar XLT, the soccer mobile. (first posted 8/20/2016) Mrs. W, proud mom of two boys, wanted a minivan; only a minivan would do. Mr. W did not want […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/boys-in-the-Aerostar-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1994 Ford Aerostar XLT – Lots of Space")
COAL: 1994 Ford Aerostar XLT – Lots of Space
Posted on October 9, 2022 | 74 Comments1994 Ford Aerostar XLT, the soccer mobile. (first posted 8/20/2016) Mrs. W, proud mom of two boys, wanted a minivan; only a minivan would do. Mr. W did not want […] -
![’86 Mazda 323 DX 1.6 in front of 50’s ranch house. (first posted 8/13/2016) In August 1986 I packed my stuff including my race bike and flew to Des Moines, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/COAL-pix-fixed-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Mazda 323 DX Hatchback – My Great Little Car")
COAL: 1986 Mazda 323 DX Hatchback – My Great Little Car
Posted on October 2, 2022 | 68 Comments’86 Mazda 323 DX 1.6 in front of 50’s ranch house. (first posted 8/13/2016) In August 1986 I packed my stuff including my race bike and flew to Des Moines, […] -
![Peugeot 304, metallic silver like my ’71 model. Unfortunately I have no pictures of my two Peugeot 304s (first posted 7/30/2016) In Fall of 1979 the car dealers in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Peugeot-304-engine-bay.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Twofer: ’71 and ’69 Peugeot 304 GL – Modern Cars")
COAL Twofer: ’71 and ’69 Peugeot 304 GL – Modern Cars
Posted on September 25, 2022 | 36 CommentsPeugeot 304, metallic silver like my ’71 model. Unfortunately I have no pictures of my two Peugeot 304s (first posted 7/30/2016) In Fall of 1979 the car dealers in the […] -
![This is the only good picture of my ’71 VW 1302. (first posted 8/6/2016) Another Beetle! But after totaling the Peugeot 304 I had no car at all and had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/71-VW-1302-Utrecht.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1971 VW 1302 (Super Beetle) – Thinking With Your Dipstick")
COAL: 1971 VW 1302 (Super Beetle) – Thinking With Your Dipstick
Posted on September 18, 2022 | 25 CommentsThis is the only good picture of my ’71 VW 1302. (first posted 8/6/2016) Another Beetle! But after totaling the Peugeot 304 I had no car at all and had […] -
![The beetle and myself somewhere in Alsace, France (first posted 7/23/2016) After missing out on a beautiful Ford Taunus 12 M I was using the classified ad to scout for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/VW-1300-Alsace-France.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1968 VW 1300 – My First Car; What Were The Odds?")
COAL: 1968 VW 1300 – My First Car; What Were The Odds?
Posted on September 11, 2022 | 72 CommentsThe beetle and myself somewhere in Alsace, France (first posted 7/23/2016) After missing out on a beautiful Ford Taunus 12 M I was using the classified ad to scout for […] -
![(first posted 7/16/2016) After two years I realized that my BMW R 26 would not meet my transportation needs, particularly so in the winter. I ventured out to find a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Willys-Taunus-12-M-with-Lambretta.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Almost-COAL: Ford Taunus 12 M – 2 Birds In The Bush And One Heck Of A Ride")
Almost-COAL: Ford Taunus 12 M – 2 Birds In The Bush And One Heck Of A Ride
Posted on September 4, 2022 | 25 Comments(first posted 7/16/2016) After two years I realized that my BMW R 26 would not meet my transportation needs, particularly so in the winter. I ventured out to find a […] -
![My pride and joy: 1956 BMW R 26 (first posted 7/9/2016) I had been an avid reader of “Das Motorrad” magazine. Obviously, I made their opinions my own and came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BMW-R-26-scanned.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1956 BMW R 26 – Cycle Of A Lifetime")
COAL: 1956 BMW R 26 – Cycle Of A Lifetime
Posted on August 28, 2022 | 36 CommentsMy pride and joy: 1956 BMW R 26 (first posted 7/9/2016) I had been an avid reader of “Das Motorrad” magazine. Obviously, I made their opinions my own and came […] -
![(first posted 6/30/2016) (Welcome our newest COAL series, by Wolfgang, our first to start in Europe. Links to his whole series are here) My dad was scared. It was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Hercules-MK-50-resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL (or MOAL): 1968 Hercules MK IV – Moped Of A Lifetime.")
COAL (or MOAL): 1968 Hercules MK IV – Moped Of A Lifetime.
Posted on August 21, 2022 | 55 Comments(first posted 6/30/2016) (Welcome our newest COAL series, by Wolfgang, our first to start in Europe. Links to his whole series are here) My dad was scared. It was […]
