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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – European Brands Archive
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![(first posted 5/16/2014) In my piece on the W201 190-series, I attempted to give an honest account of that car’s shortcomings to balance the praise I heaped upon it. In […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-05-12.19.20.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes W202 C-Class – What Are You Good For?")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes W202 C-Class – What Are You Good For?
Posted on April 23, 2020 | 63 Comments(first posted 5/16/2014) In my piece on the W201 190-series, I attempted to give an honest account of that car’s shortcomings to balance the praise I heaped upon it. In […] -
![I came across this Alfa in the parking lot of the local hardware store. Given the current Covid-19 crisis, probably stocking up on supplies for the Apocalypse. Given the looks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200415_170252.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Apocalyptical Alfa: 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina Saloon")
Apocalyptical Alfa: 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina Saloon
Posted on April 23, 2020 | 43 CommentsI came across this Alfa in the parking lot of the local hardware store. Given the current Covid-19 crisis, probably stocking up on supplies for the Apocalypse. Given the looks […] -
![Opel Astra. Not a name usually associated with classic cars. However, in my present neck of the woods, it’s certainly not a common sight. And this is the Italian-made drop-top, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200228_160622-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2003 Opel Astra G Cabriolet – Fix It Again, Bertone")
CC Capsule: 2003 Opel Astra G Cabriolet – Fix It Again, Bertone
Posted on April 17, 2020 | 13 CommentsOpel Astra. Not a name usually associated with classic cars. However, in my present neck of the woods, it’s certainly not a common sight. And this is the Italian-made drop-top, […] -
![Paul Niedermeyer (CC founder) is the undisputed king of VW bus profiles, owing to his personal history with them. He has waxed historically and philosophically on various buses, but not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200213_131312.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile – Vanifest Destiny In Plaid")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile – Vanifest Destiny In Plaid
Posted on April 16, 2020 | 35 CommentsPaul Niedermeyer (CC founder) is the undisputed king of VW bus profiles, owing to his personal history with them. He has waxed historically and philosophically on various buses, but not […] -
![No, we haven’t literally covered everything at CC. And I’m not talking about exclusive exotics or antediluvian ancestors. Even late ‘80s saloons from fairly well-known European makers haven’t all graced […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200409_143741-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Prisma Integrale – Almost Top Notch")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Prisma Integrale – Almost Top Notch
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 29 CommentsNo, we haven’t literally covered everything at CC. And I’m not talking about exclusive exotics or antediluvian ancestors. Even late ‘80s saloons from fairly well-known European makers haven’t all graced […] -
![My taste palate, while perhaps not sophisticated, is fairly adventurous. Life in the multicultural city of Chicago has provided me with ample opportunities to sample cuisines from around the world […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Hasenpfeffer-collage-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Hasenpfeffer – Wild Rabbits In Des Moines")
Curbside Classics: Hasenpfeffer – Wild Rabbits In Des Moines
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 37 CommentsMy taste palate, while perhaps not sophisticated, is fairly adventurous. Life in the multicultural city of Chicago has provided me with ample opportunities to sample cuisines from around the world […] -
![I’m on record as stating that I’m not too fond of the VW-Porsche 914. It’s hard to follow an act like the Porsche 912, especially when you’re a rather muddled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200401_141602-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 VW-Porsche 914/6 – Piëch de Résistance")
Curbside Classic: 1970 VW-Porsche 914/6 – Piëch de Résistance
Posted on April 9, 2020 | 40 CommentsI’m on record as stating that I’m not too fond of the VW-Porsche 914. It’s hard to follow an act like the Porsche 912, especially when you’re a rather muddled […] -
![CC hunting in Tokyo is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Today, even as the city went under a COVID-19 “lockdown” that, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200407_170855-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1974 Peugeot 104 – Sacrebleu!")
CC Capsule: 1974 Peugeot 104 – Sacrebleu!
Posted on April 7, 2020 | 22 CommentsCC hunting in Tokyo is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Today, even as the city went under a COVID-19 “lockdown” that, as […] -
![It doesn’t matter what two digits have defined my age in adulthood. Certain things and scenarios will often put me in a mental and/or emotional state similar to when I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/011-1984-Volkswagen-Vanagon-Westfalia-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia – The Eighties Called")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia – The Eighties Called
Posted on March 31, 2020 | 47 CommentsIt doesn’t matter what two digits have defined my age in adulthood. Certain things and scenarios will often put me in a mental and/or emotional state similar to when I […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CC-186-043-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit")
Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 94 Comments(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […] -
![(first posted 3/28/2014) Coming across cars like this Porsche is a real treat. It’s gorgeous, instantly recognized and well liked. Most of the time, these are kept in garages and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-24-16.48.58.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Porsche Carrera 4 – Messing With Perfection")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Porsche Carrera 4 – Messing With Perfection
Posted on March 20, 2020 | 43 Comments(first posted 3/28/2014) Coming across cars like this Porsche is a real treat. It’s gorgeous, instantly recognized and well liked. Most of the time, these are kept in garages and […] -
![Did you ever wonder who buys Lotus cars? Aside from the Brits, I mean? Well, I’m starting to think it’s the Japanese. Last month, I caught three (an Elan, an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200316_162628-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Lotus Excel SE – Brutish Ricing Green")
CC Capsule: 1987 Lotus Excel SE – Brutish Ricing Green
Posted on March 17, 2020 | 23 CommentsDid you ever wonder who buys Lotus cars? Aside from the Brits, I mean? Well, I’m starting to think it’s the Japanese. Last month, I caught three (an Elan, an […] -
![(first posted 3/19/2014) An Austin Sheerline A125 is not a common sight anywhere in the world but quite a rare one in western Canada. Perhaps most common in the United […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Austin-A125-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Austin A125 Sheerline Saloon – Neglected British Luxury")
Curbside Classic: Austin A125 Sheerline Saloon – Neglected British Luxury
Posted on March 12, 2020 | 47 Comments(first posted 3/19/2014) An Austin Sheerline A125 is not a common sight anywhere in the world but quite a rare one in western Canada. Perhaps most common in the United […] -
![Ah, the good old Stroke-8. What a legend. Designed by Bracq and Sacco, built like a tank, pioneer of Benz’s post-swing axle era. Between 1968 and 1976, Mercedes made close […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200303_094532-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W114) – Lucky Stroke")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W114) – Lucky Stroke
Posted on March 11, 2020 | 22 CommentsAh, the good old Stroke-8. What a legend. Designed by Bracq and Sacco, built like a tank, pioneer of Benz’s post-swing axle era. Between 1968 and 1976, Mercedes made close […] -
![(first posted 2/26/2014) In a parallel universe, where GM made only rational decisions, this car would have a bowtie on the front grille instead of the Opel Blitz. Rather than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CC-156-124-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Opel 1900 (Ascona) – What The Vega Could Have Been")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Opel 1900 (Ascona) – What The Vega Could Have Been
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 119 Comments(first posted 2/26/2014) In a parallel universe, where GM made only rational decisions, this car would have a bowtie on the front grille instead of the Opel Blitz. Rather than […]
