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About Author: Wolfgang
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![Previously I detailed the detailing of the ’08 Hyundai Sonata that I gifted to my son. See the original COAL here. Mid August I gifted it to him […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/4-sonata-update-40.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: ’08 Hyundai Sonata GLS – The Recycled Gift")
COAL Update: ’08 Hyundai Sonata GLS – The Recycled Gift
Posted on December 3, 2018 | 37 CommentsPreviously I detailed the detailing of the ’08 Hyundai Sonata that I gifted to my son. See the original COAL here. Mid August I gifted it to him […] -
Automotive History: NSU Prinz, The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 2: TT, TTS and derivatives
Posted on March 5, 2018 | 17 CommentsWith two Weber double barrel carburetors and bored to 1177 cc The NSU 1200TT made 65 hp (DIN). Now we are talking! -
Camping Classic: Intermezzo Italiano – NSU Lido in Cavallino, Italy
Posted on February 25, 2018 | 12 CommentsQuickly, dust off your NSU Quickly and see you at the NSU Lido! -
Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz
Posted on February 20, 2018 | 75 CommentsNSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the VW 1200. -
![Attracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this side of the pond in […]](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, 2018 | 36 CommentsAttracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this side of the pond in […] -
![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? Wait a minute! […]](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 6, 2018 | 53 CommentsA 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? Wait a minute! […] -
QOTD: What Was Your Most Frustrating Automotive Wrenching Experience?
Posted on December 9, 2017 | 58 CommentsIf you ever turned your own wrenches you probably had some swear worthy moments. -
![Some time ago I expressed my desire of a comfortable sedan for the longer trips while complaining about the harsh ride and ergonomic quirks of my 2005 Pontiac Vibe. Now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Marcus-Sonata-45.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS –Perfectly “Blanding In”")
COAL: 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS –Perfectly “Blanding In”
Posted on November 8, 2017 | 29 CommentsSome time ago I expressed my desire of a comfortable sedan for the longer trips while complaining about the harsh ride and ergonomic quirks of my 2005 Pontiac Vibe. Now […] -
Motorcycle Classic: MZ TS 250/1-“Neckermann macht’s möglich!”
Posted on February 1, 2017 | 38 CommentsA real motorcycle for only DM 2690.00? To good to be true? -
In Motion Classic: 1969 Dodge Monaco Hardtop Sedan – Max the Manure Baron’s Monaco?
Posted on January 17, 2017 | 63 CommentsWhile stopping at a rural railroad crossing a the small crowd was forming. This land barge was standing out. -
![The clock stands still: 1920 Overland 4 in front of the old bank in Harris, Iowa. Bill knocked at the shop’s entrance and his brother opened the overhead door. “Here […]](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, 2017 | 35 CommentsThe clock stands still: 1920 Overland 4 in front of the old bank in Harris, Iowa. Bill knocked at the shop’s entrance and his brother opened the overhead door. “Here […] -
![Hercules MK IV BMW R 26 Ford Taunus 12 M ’68 Volkswagen 1300 Peugeot 304 ’71 Volkswagen 1302 ’86 Mazda 323 DX ’94 Ford Aerostar XLT ’03 Ford Windstar […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/410598.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Wolfgang’s COAL Series")
Wolfgang’s COAL Series
Posted on December 9, 2016 | 3 CommentsHercules MK IV BMW R 26 Ford Taunus 12 M ’68 Volkswagen 1300 Peugeot 304 ’71 Volkswagen 1302 ’86 Mazda 323 DX ’94 Ford Aerostar XLT ’03 Ford Windstar […] -
![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 moved out, the […]](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 September 4, 2016 | 77 Comments2005 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 moved out, the […] -
![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 to be a […]](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 August 27, 2016 | 65 CommentsI 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 to be a […] -
![1994 Ford Aerostar XLT, the soccer mobile. Mrs. W, proud mom of two boys, wanted a minivan; only a minivan would do. Mr. W did not want a minivan, a station […]](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 August 20, 2016 | 72 Comments1994 Ford Aerostar XLT, the soccer mobile. Mrs. W, proud mom of two boys, wanted a minivan; only a minivan would do. Mr. W did not want a minivan, a station […]
