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Curbside Classics Archives
Cars Of A Lifetime Archive
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![(first posted 12/5/2018) The story begins in 1964 when my mother was working as a secretary for David Long, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Ford Motor Company in Teterboro, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181201_151538_resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My (Car Of A Lifetime: 1962 Mercury Comet S-22")
My (Car Of A Lifetime: 1962 Mercury Comet S-22
Posted on December 5, 2024 | 59 Comments(first posted 12/5/2018) The story begins in 1964 when my mother was working as a secretary for David Long, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Ford Motor Company in Teterboro, […] -
![In 1994 the LeBaron was at the end of the warranty period and I decided to trade it for the pickup I really wanted. Still needing room for three children, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-12-01-10.08.27.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1993 Dodge Dakota & 1997 Honda Civics – How I Came To Swear Off (And At) Domestic Brands")
My 1993 Dodge Dakota & 1997 Honda Civics – How I Came To Swear Off (And At) Domestic Brands
Posted on December 4, 2024 | 34 CommentsIn 1994 the LeBaron was at the end of the warranty period and I decided to trade it for the pickup I really wanted. Still needing room for three children, […] -
![Photo from the Cohort by Colin. This story will be about a man and his car. The man was Cliff, he was a remarkable man to me as we had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/14062043848_eacaff0143_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1974 Chevrolet Caprice – The Rusty Old Caprice")
My 1974 Chevrolet Caprice – The Rusty Old Caprice
Posted on December 1, 2024 | 19 CommentsPhoto from the Cohort by Colin. This story will be about a man and his car. The man was Cliff, he was a remarkable man to me as we had […] -
![In my previous post, I wrote about my first AE86, how I became the owner, how I fixed up the car, and then how I had to make the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ae86-what-it-looked-like-when-sold.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My First Corolla AE86 – What Happened To The AE86? – Part Three")
My First Corolla AE86 – What Happened To The AE86? – Part Three
Posted on November 30, 2024 | 3 CommentsIn my previous post, I wrote about my first AE86, how I became the owner, how I fixed up the car, and then how I had to make the […] -
![Plymouth Voyager photo from the Cohort by J.C. Our ’87 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan had come with Chrysler’s 7/70 warranty on the power train, unfortunately much else was not covered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/53222463345_db3af8d5d6_k-e1732596337349.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1987 Plymouth Grand Voyager – Warranty Limits")
My 1987 Plymouth Grand Voyager – Warranty Limits
Posted on November 27, 2024 | 14 CommentsPlymouth Voyager photo from the Cohort by J.C. Our ’87 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan had come with Chrysler’s 7/70 warranty on the power train, unfortunately much else was not covered […] -
![In part one, I described how I was able to purchase my dream car: a Toyota AE86. I was able to buy one with a bit of a shady […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ae86-front-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My First Corolla AE86 – Enjoying My Dream Car – Part Two")
My First Corolla AE86 – Enjoying My Dream Car – Part Two
Posted on November 23, 2024 | 7 CommentsIn part one, I described how I was able to purchase my dream car: a Toyota AE86. I was able to buy one with a bit of a shady […] -
![As described in the prequel, I obtained my first Toyota AE86 from a user on the AEU86 forums called Jasper. Jasper had bought the car from the treasurer of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/prequel-to-banpei-coal-1985-toyota-corolla-sr5-ae86.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My First Corolla AE86 – Obtaining My Dream Car – Part One")
My First Corolla AE86 – Obtaining My Dream Car – Part One
Posted on November 16, 2024 | 9 CommentsAs described in the prequel, I obtained my first Toyota AE86 from a user on the AEU86 forums called Jasper. Jasper had bought the car from the treasurer of […] -
![1984 Escort wagon photo from the web. The new Escort was perfectly sized for our growing family and the upright seating position was a vast improvement over our old Pinto. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-11-11-16.14.24.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1984 Ford Escort Wagon & 1980 Ford Fairmont – More Dearborn Pains")
My 1984 Ford Escort Wagon & 1980 Ford Fairmont – More Dearborn Pains
Posted on November 13, 2024 | 19 Comments1984 Escort wagon photo from the web. The new Escort was perfectly sized for our growing family and the upright seating position was a vast improvement over our old Pinto. […] -
![I have been enjoying the various COAL series on Curbside Classic for the past few years and have finally made the step to share my stories and memories of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/prequel-to-banpei-coal-grandpas-bmw-2002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Prequel To My Cars Of A Lifetime")
Prequel To My Cars Of A Lifetime
Posted on November 9, 2024 | 15 CommentsI have been enjoying the various COAL series on Curbside Classic for the past few years and have finally made the step to share my stories and memories of […] -
![Pinto photo from the CC Cohort by AGuyInVancouver. After deciding our Chevrolet C20 wasn’t the best family transportation, I began shopping for a second car. Our budget didn’t allow for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/23181922795_5c601c6574_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Ford Pinto – Growing Pains")
My 1978 Ford Pinto – Growing Pains
Posted on November 6, 2024 | 14 CommentsPinto photo from the CC Cohort by AGuyInVancouver. After deciding our Chevrolet C20 wasn’t the best family transportation, I began shopping for a second car. Our budget didn’t allow for […] -
![This article is dedicated to Doctor Myron Porter. He served his country in the Naval Reserve. He was stationed in Southeast Asia for two years and then spent another 20 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Finally, I Get To Experience Cadillac Style")
My 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Finally, I Get To Experience Cadillac Style
Posted on November 2, 2024 | 35 CommentsThis article is dedicated to Doctor Myron Porter. He served his country in the Naval Reserve. He was stationed in Southeast Asia for two years and then spent another 20 […] -
![’74 Chevrolet C20 image from the Cohort by nifticus392. While I was carless after our wedding, Barbara did have a grey ‘71 Pontiac LeMans pillared two-door coupe with a 350 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24523149246_b83e26738a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’75 Chevrolet C20 – A New Beginning (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 8)")
My ’75 Chevrolet C20 – A New Beginning (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 8)
Posted on October 30, 2024 | 7 Comments’74 Chevrolet C20 image from the Cohort by nifticus392. While I was carless after our wedding, Barbara did have a grey ‘71 Pontiac LeMans pillared two-door coupe with a 350 […] -
![When we ended last week’s post, I had moved from New Jersey to Sweden, where I was to work on the marketing side of a small-car project just then beginning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/66-Mustang-GT-Conv-1-e1729801265282.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’66 Mustang GT: Playing The Ponies In Gothenburg")
My ’66 Mustang GT: Playing The Ponies In Gothenburg
Posted on October 27, 2024 | 11 CommentsWhen we ended last week’s post, I had moved from New Jersey to Sweden, where I was to work on the marketing side of a small-car project just then beginning […] -
![After our 1992 Blazer went back off of lease, I convinced my wife that we were spending too much money on fuel and we should get a small car. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1996-GEO-Prizm-1Y1SK5287TZ052272-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1996 Geo Prizm")
My 1996 Geo Prizm
Posted on October 26, 2024 | 10 CommentsAfter our 1992 Blazer went back off of lease, I convinced my wife that we were spending too much money on fuel and we should get a small car. […] -
![A few weeks after selling the ‘72 Chevelle I had my first serious encounter with my soon to be wife, Barbara. We had known each other from church and some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/16328447182_5e336e23f1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’68 Opel Kadett; Part 2 – Finding Love By A Trial Of Fire (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 7)")
My ’68 Opel Kadett; Part 2 – Finding Love By A Trial Of Fire (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 7)
Posted on October 23, 2024 | 7 CommentsA few weeks after selling the ‘72 Chevelle I had my first serious encounter with my soon to be wife, Barbara. We had known each other from church and some […]
