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Driving Impressions Archive
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2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Posted on May 13, 2025 | 28 Comments(first posted 5/11/2019) This competition could be called the “Old Off” given the cars at hand – it’s been 7 or so months since I purchased the 91 […] -
Curbside Classic & Driving Impressions: 1979 Camaro Z-28 – Nephew Aidan’s First Car
Posted on January 20, 2025 | 82 Comments(first posted 1/20/2019. Update 1/19/2025: Aiden still has the Camaro. He graduated from the U of Arizona is working in Phoenix but the Camaro is still sitting at his parents’house […] -
Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To
Posted on October 9, 2024 | 35 CommentsI have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […] -
Driving Comparison: 1958 Ford Custom 300, 1959 Chevy Biscayne, 1960 Dodge Dart, 1960 Comet –Which Low-Priced Six-Cylinder Car Is Best?
Posted on June 3, 2024 | 77 CommentsI’m in the unique position of owning four six cylinder American sedans from 1958-60 that were volume sellers in the low-priced field. So the question inevitably arises: Which car would […] -
CC Driving Impressions: 1988 Volvo 240GL – Brick Loving
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 6 CommentsThe Volvo 240 series is certainly no stranger to Curbsiders, with 9 separate COAL entries and numerous other pieces on the site covering the model quite comprehensively. So is there […] -
CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 42 CommentsThe Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […] -
CC/Driving Impressions: 2008 Land Rover LR3 – My Re-Discovery Of SUV Empowerment
Posted on December 16, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 12/7/2017) If I were the kind of person who wrote my thoughts down in a journal, my experience with this 2008 Land Rover LR3 would go […] -
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2017 Genesis G90 – The Korean Lexus
Posted on October 13, 2023 | 72 Comments(first posted 10/13/2017) If you told me 10 years ago that Hyundai would be building a car like this, I probably would’ve stared at you as if you had […] -
CC/Driving Impressions: 2003, 2009, & 2011 Saab 9-3 – Born From Jets?
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 54 Comments(first posted 8/22/2017) Although no one in my immediate family has ever owned one, I’ve always had an affinity for the lovingly quirky Swedish brand. Maybe it’s my […] -
Rental Car Review: 2022 GMC Terrain SLT AWD – Brand Dilution?
Posted on August 18, 2023 | 31 CommentsBased on their marketing, I interpret GMC as having one job in this world: to give Chevrolet truck buyers an attainable aspirational upgrade without leaving the family. Invest a little […] -
CC/Driving Impressions: 2006 Infiniti G35x – To Infiniti And Beyond
Posted on August 2, 2023 | 58 CommentsAs I’ve documented before, working in the automobile industry gives me the opportunity to drive a wide spectrum of different cars on a regular basis. When it comes to vehicles […] -
CC Driving Impressions: 1972 Peugeot 404 – How Does it Hold Up Today?
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 32 CommentsThis is a piece I’ve been meaning to write for several months, but couldn’t quite get around to until now. This particular 404 is owned by Sam, a close friend […] -
CC/Driving Impressions: 2003 Volkswagen Passat – Cheap Thrills
Posted on January 9, 2023 | 79 Comments(first posted 1/9/2017) Some cars don’t have to be new, expensive, or even particularly special to be fun-to-drive. I was recently reassured of this in the most pleasantly surprising way […] -
CC Drive Report: 1958 Chevrolet Impala – Pink Floyd Was Dressed In Business Casual
Posted on April 21, 2022 | 51 Comments(first posted 4/21/2016) Spring is in the air. Having seen vintage cars aplenty the last few days, it was also time for the Mid-Missouri Old Car Club to fire up […] -
Driving Impressions: 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D – The Happiest Car In The World; Or Is It The Driver?
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 17 Comments10/10/20 3:30 AM Pasadena CA I can’t believe I actually slept, today is one of those days where anticipation makes it almost impossible to sleep. All the best adventures start […]
![2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille (first posted 5/11/2019) This competition could be called the “Old Off” given the cars at hand – it’s been 7 or so months since I purchased the 91 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6960.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic & Driving Impressions: 1979 Camaro Z-28 – Nephew Aidan’s First Car (first posted 1/20/2019. Update 1/19/2025: Aiden still has the Camaro. He graduated from the U of Arizona is working in Phoenix but the Camaro is still sitting at his parents’house […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CC-380-204.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To I have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Outforadrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Driving Comparison: 1958 Ford Custom 300, 1959 Chevy Biscayne, 1960 Dodge Dart, 1960 Comet –Which Low-Priced Six-Cylinder Car Is Best? I’m in the unique position of owning four six cylinder American sedans from 1958-60 that were volume sellers in the low-priced field. So the question inevitably arises: Which car would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240530_124131-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Driving Impressions: 1988 Volvo 240GL – Brick Loving The Volvo 240 series is certainly no stranger to Curbsiders, with 9 separate COAL entries and numerous other pieces on the site covering the model quite comprehensively. So is there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240218_082921.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway? The Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB_IMG_1705943311721.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Rental Car Review: 2022 GMC Terrain SLT AWD – Brand Dilution? Based on their marketing, I interpret GMC as having one job in this world: to give Chevrolet truck buyers an attainable aspirational upgrade without leaving the family. Invest a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230731_160844.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Driving Impressions: 1972 Peugeot 404 – How Does it Hold Up Today? This is a piece I’ve been meaning to write for several months, but couldn’t quite get around to until now. This particular 404 is owned by Sam, a close friend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230115_130606.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Drive Report: 1958 Chevrolet Impala – Pink Floyd Was Dressed In Business Casual (first posted 4/21/2016) Spring is in the air. Having seen vintage cars aplenty the last few days, it was also time for the Mid-Missouri Old Car Club to fire up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/555jhg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Driving Impressions: 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D – The Happiest Car In The World; Or Is It The Driver? 10/10/20 3:30 AM Pasadena CA I can’t believe I actually slept, today is one of those days where anticipation makes it almost impossible to sleep. All the best adventures start […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/4301D4C1-3DD8-4F2D-BC47-31425CE25A39_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


