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Curbside Classics Archives
Driving Impressions Archive
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![(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&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic & Driving Impressions: 1979 Camaro Z-28 – Nephew Aidan’s First Car")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Driving Comparison: 1958 Ford Custom 300, 1959 Chevy Biscayne, 1960 Dodge Dart, 1960 Comet –Which Low-Priced Six-Cylinder Car Is Best?")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1988 Volvo 240GL – Brick Loving")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?")
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 […] -
![(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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/thumb_IMG_9129_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC/Driving Impressions: 2008 Land Rover LR3 – My Re-Discovery Of SUV Empowerment")
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 […] -
![(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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thumb_IMG_6257_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2017 Genesis G90 – The Korean Lexus")
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 […] -
![(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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/thumb_IMG_2828_1024-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC/Driving Impressions: 2003, 2009, & 2011 Saab 9-3 – Born From Jets?")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Rental Car Review: 2022 GMC Terrain SLT AWD – Brand Dilution?")
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 […] -
![As 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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/thumb_IMG_5345_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC/Driving Impressions: 2006 Infiniti G35x – To Infiniti And Beyond")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1972 Peugeot 404 – How Does it Hold Up Today?")
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 […] -
![(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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/thumb_IMG_1142_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC/Driving Impressions: 2003 Volkswagen Passat – Cheap Thrills")
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 […] -
![(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&ssl=1 "CC Drive Report: 1958 Chevrolet Impala – Pink Floyd Was Dressed In Business Casual")
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 […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Driving Impressions: 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D – The Happiest Car In The World; Or Is It The Driver?")
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 […] -
![Crossovers, you may have noticed, are here for the foreseeable future. Enthusiasts see them as an occupying force and the erasure of driving culture, but the scrimmage line is now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Title-pic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Test Drive Review: 2020 RAV4 Hybrid and Mazda CX-5 – The Best Of The New World Order")
Test Drive Review: 2020 RAV4 Hybrid and Mazda CX-5 – The Best Of The New World Order
Posted on August 30, 2020 | 33 CommentsCrossovers, you may have noticed, are here for the foreseeable future. Enthusiasts see them as an occupying force and the erasure of driving culture, but the scrimmage line is now […]
