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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – European Brands Archive
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![Glad though I was to catch a Méhari or an older R4 when I went there recently, those are par for the course in southern France. Some younger cars have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210808_093419-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Renault 21 Nevada Turbo-D – The Other Side Of The Medallion")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Renault 21 Nevada Turbo-D – The Other Side Of The Medallion
Posted on September 27, 2021 | 16 CommentsGlad though I was to catch a Méhari or an older R4 when I went there recently, those are par for the course in southern France. Some younger cars have […] -
![(first posted 9/25/2015) From the late sixties on, BL and Austin-Rover consistently struggled to find any meaningful and lasting success. To be fair to them, they did try. How about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Rover-214.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Rover 214GSi – Thanks To Honda, Rover Finally Finds True Success")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Rover 214GSi – Thanks To Honda, Rover Finally Finds True Success
Posted on September 25, 2021 | 42 Comments(first posted 9/25/2015) From the late sixties on, BL and Austin-Rover consistently struggled to find any meaningful and lasting success. To be fair to them, they did try. How about […] -
![(first posted 9/22/2015) On Sunday we took advantage of Oregon’s typical crisp, clear September weather to get up into the high Cascades for a hike. After looking down at majestic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/golf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lakeside Classic: 1986 VW Golf – 360,000 Miles And Still Pulling The Boat To Waldo Lake")
Lakeside Classic: 1986 VW Golf – 360,000 Miles And Still Pulling The Boat To Waldo Lake
Posted on September 22, 2021 | 34 Comments(first posted 9/22/2015) On Sunday we took advantage of Oregon’s typical crisp, clear September weather to get up into the high Cascades for a hike. After looking down at majestic […] -
![Most cars improve within their production life. They start off with a plain-Jane price leader and a deluxe / sporty variant, then other trim levels are added, engine and transmission […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210804_175915-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Peugeot 504 L – Doing Us A Solid")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Peugeot 504 L – Doing Us A Solid
Posted on September 20, 2021 | 30 CommentsMost cars improve within their production life. They start off with a plain-Jane price leader and a deluxe / sporty variant, then other trim levels are added, engine and transmission […] -
![Here we go again with the plastic Cit. We’ve seen the Citroën Méhari on CC a few times – I’ve committed a full-length post on the subject myself, but that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210817_175049-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Citroën Méhari – Deep Dive In The Car-Pool Lane")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Citroën Méhari – Deep Dive In The Car-Pool Lane
Posted on September 13, 2021 | 8 CommentsHere we go again with the plastic Cit. We’ve seen the Citroën Méhari on CC a few times – I’ve committed a full-length post on the subject myself, but that […] -
![(first posted 9/12/2015) One of the hangovers BL had from its heritage of being a combination of numerous brands was an obligation (as the company seemed to see it anyway) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rover-213-vdp.4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1989 Rover 216 EFi Vanden Plas Automatic – Taking A Step Upmarket")
Carshow Classic: 1989 Rover 216 EFi Vanden Plas Automatic – Taking A Step Upmarket
Posted on September 12, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 9/12/2015) One of the hangovers BL had from its heritage of being a combination of numerous brands was an obligation (as the company seemed to see it anyway) […] -
![(first posted 9/10/2015) Many descriptions come to mind when one thinks of typical cars of the 1970s – ponderous, poorly built, slow, uncomfortable… the list goes on. But as always, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LF-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS – The Ultimate Driving Legacy")
Curbside Classic: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS – The Ultimate Driving Legacy
Posted on September 10, 2021 | 76 Comments(first posted 9/10/2015) Many descriptions come to mind when one thinks of typical cars of the 1970s – ponderous, poorly built, slow, uncomfortable… the list goes on. But as always, […] -
![(Tan Mercedes 300d shots posted at the Cohort by nifticus) (first posted 8/8/2015) For decades, the number “300” associated with a Mercedes had almost mythological significance in Germany. And for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mercedes-300-1951-1961.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1951-1962 Mercedes 300 (W186&189) – The Adenauer Mercedes; A Timeless Classic")
Curbside Classic: 1951-1962 Mercedes 300 (W186&189) – The Adenauer Mercedes; A Timeless Classic
Posted on September 8, 2021 | 63 Comments(Tan Mercedes 300d shots posted at the Cohort by nifticus) (first posted 8/8/2015) For decades, the number “300” associated with a Mercedes had almost mythological significance in Germany. And for […] -
![When I encountered this Renault last August in its home country, I could not help but admire it. The owner obviously spare no expense to make it look newer than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210808_121120-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1974 Renault 4 Export “Berline” – Too Good To Be True")
CC Capsule: 1974 Renault 4 Export “Berline” – Too Good To Be True
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 13 CommentsWhen I encountered this Renault last August in its home country, I could not help but admire it. The owner obviously spare no expense to make it look newer than […] -
![Even in its country of origin, finding a decent example of the Peugeot 304 is getting mighty challenging these days. So I found a rather tatty one, which will have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210818_074529-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Peugeot 304 S – The Lion’s Zenith")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Peugeot 304 S – The Lion’s Zenith
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 8 CommentsEven in its country of origin, finding a decent example of the Peugeot 304 is getting mighty challenging these days. So I found a rather tatty one, which will have […] -
![My title is not intended to be used in the way Porschephiles have historically looked down their noses at the 924 (and 914) as a pseudo-Porsche. I’m not a Porsche […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6540.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Porsche 924 – A Porsche Mostly In Name")
Curbside Classic: Porsche 924 – A Porsche Mostly In Name
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 21 CommentsMy title is not intended to be used in the way Porschephiles have historically looked down their noses at the 924 (and 914) as a pseudo-Porsche. I’m not a Porsche […] -
![(first posted 8/29/2015) I really can’t point the exact moment where luxury cars stopped being about how comfortable, refined and enjoyable they could make the journey for the plutocrat driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jaguar-2004-XJ6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Jaguar XJ6 – So Long Classy Chariot")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Jaguar XJ6 – So Long Classy Chariot
Posted on August 29, 2021 | 52 Comments(first posted 8/29/2015) I really can’t point the exact moment where luxury cars stopped being about how comfortable, refined and enjoyable they could make the journey for the plutocrat driving […] -
![(first posted 8/26/2015) “Vorsprung Durch Technik” – Audi’s famous slogan (roughly translates into “advancement through technology”) varies quite a bit in applicability depending on the Audi to which it ascribed. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/AudiA2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Audi A2 1.2 TDI – Vorsprung Durch Technik")
Curbside Classic: Audi A2 1.2 TDI – Vorsprung Durch Technik
Posted on August 26, 2021 | 114 Comments(first posted 8/26/2015) “Vorsprung Durch Technik” – Audi’s famous slogan (roughly translates into “advancement through technology”) varies quite a bit in applicability depending on the Audi to which it ascribed. […] -
![Many brands have complex and surprising histories, which may or may not be reflected in their later or current images and reputations. Companies like Wolseley that evolved from sheep shearing, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210729_163527.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Rover 95 (P4) – How One Car Defined A Brand")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Rover 95 (P4) – How One Car Defined A Brand
Posted on August 23, 2021 | 21 CommentsMany brands have complex and surprising histories, which may or may not be reflected in their later or current images and reputations. Companies like Wolseley that evolved from sheep shearing, […] -
![(first posted 8/16/2015) It’s not a secret that Paul N. likes himself a Peugeot wagon. In fact, if this is the first time you hear of such a thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Paugeot-405-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Peugeot 405 Wagon – We Don’t *Have* to Conquer Africa")
Curbside Classic: Peugeot 405 Wagon – We Don’t *Have* to Conquer Africa
Posted on August 16, 2021 | 71 Comments(first posted 8/16/2015) It’s not a secret that Paul N. likes himself a Peugeot wagon. In fact, if this is the first time you hear of such a thing […]
