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Curbside Classics – European Brands Archive
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![Some people like to think of cars in terms of generalities and nationalities. British cars are fancy but fragile, German cars are solid, American cars are too big, and so […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG20250822183437_edited-115x115.jpg "1995 Renault 19 Cabriolet – Franco-Prussian Entente")
1995 Renault 19 Cabriolet – Franco-Prussian Entente
Posted on April 17, 2026 | 27 CommentsSome people like to think of cars in terms of generalities and nationalities. British cars are fancy but fragile, German cars are solid, American cars are too big, and so […] -
![I’m not going to sugar-coat it: the 405 was and so far remains my least-favourite big Peugeot. Maybe it’s because these were absolutely everywhere when I was in my teens. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG20260215100946_edited-115x115.jpg "1993 Peugeot 405 Mi 16 – (Not So) Sweet (Mi) Sixteen")
1993 Peugeot 405 Mi 16 – (Not So) Sweet (Mi) Sixteen
Posted on April 15, 2026 | 29 CommentsI’m not going to sugar-coat it: the 405 was and so far remains my least-favourite big Peugeot. Maybe it’s because these were absolutely everywhere when I was in my teens. […] -
![If you think Renault, assuming that’s something that ever crops up in your mind at all, you usually think small hatchback. Maybe boring saloon, like an Alliance or a Mégane. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20231022_132027_edited-115x115.jpg "1998 Renault Spider – Topless Frenchie")
1998 Renault Spider – Topless Frenchie
Posted on April 13, 2026 | 6 CommentsIf you think Renault, assuming that’s something that ever crops up in your mind at all, you usually think small hatchback. Maybe boring saloon, like an Alliance or a Mégane. […] -
![(Updated 4/9/2026) 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 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200401_141602-copy.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1970 VW-Porsche 914/6 – Piëch de Résistance")
Curbside Classic: 1970 VW-Porsche 914/6 – Piëch de Résistance
Posted on April 9, 2026 | 48 Comments(Updated 4/9/2026) 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 […] -
![(Updated 4/7/2026) The 964, introduced in 1989, left an indelible impression on me as a young kid. Admittedly, its arrival wasn’t without controversy as it took […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-24-16.49.35.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1991 Porsche Carrera 4 – Messing With Perfection")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Porsche Carrera 4 – Messing With Perfection
Posted on April 7, 2026 | 44 Comments(Updated 4/7/2026) The 964, introduced in 1989, left an indelible impression on me as a young kid. Admittedly, its arrival wasn’t without controversy as it took […] -
![The year was 1985, the place was the city of Milan. Alfa Romeo, State-owned since the early ‘30s, wanted to herald their 75th year in operation in style. In lieu […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG20260215082143_edited-115x115.jpg "1989 Alfa Romeo 75 Twin Spark – Milanese Muscle And Music")
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 Twin Spark – Milanese Muscle And Music
Posted on March 27, 2026 | 15 CommentsThe year was 1985, the place was the city of Milan. Alfa Romeo, State-owned since the early ‘30s, wanted to herald their 75th year in operation in style. In lieu […] -
![The ‘80s were not Ferrari’s best era. The overwrought Testarossa and the strange F40 were somewhat counterbalanced by the more reasonable 308 / 328, a legacy design from the ‘70s, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG20260322101059_edited-115x115.jpg "1981 Ferrari 400i – Tailored To Perfection")
1981 Ferrari 400i – Tailored To Perfection
Posted on March 25, 2026 | 12 CommentsThe ‘80s were not Ferrari’s best era. The overwrought Testarossa and the strange F40 were somewhat counterbalanced by the more reasonable 308 / 328, a legacy design from the ‘70s, […] -
![How did Lancia fumble the Montecarlo so badly? They had everything in their corner – a very capable Fiat platform and engine, a lovely Pininfarina body, plenty of positive brand […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC_3043_edited-115x115.jpg "1980-81 Lancia Montecarlo – Good Tree, Bad Apple")
1980-81 Lancia Montecarlo – Good Tree, Bad Apple
Posted on March 23, 2026 | 15 CommentsHow did Lancia fumble the Montecarlo so badly? They had everything in their corner – a very capable Fiat platform and engine, a lovely Pininfarina body, plenty of positive brand […] -
![(Updated 3/22/2026) 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 technically, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CC-186-043-1200.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit")
Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit
Posted on March 22, 2026 | 103 Comments(Updated 3/22/2026) 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 technically, […] -
![I know, it’s not strictly-speaking a Jaguar, but it is one in every way except the badge. The Daimler name was no longer used in many markets, by the ‘80s. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG20260222090905_edited-115x115.jpg "1988 Daimler Double Six – Best Jag Ever?")
1988 Daimler Double Six – Best Jag Ever?
Posted on March 18, 2026 | 19 CommentsI know, it’s not strictly-speaking a Jaguar, but it is one in every way except the badge. The Daimler name was no longer used in many markets, by the ‘80s. […] -
![(Updated 3/17/2026) 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 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200316_162628-copy.jpg "Curbside Find: 1987 Lotus Excel SE – Brutish Ricing Green")
Curbside Find: 1987 Lotus Excel SE – Brutish Ricing Green
Posted on March 17, 2026 | 25 Comments(Updated 3/17/2026) 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 […] -
![It’s lonely at the drop-top. Convertibles are a paradox, aren’t they? By their very nature, they should bring the car’s occupants to be more in communion with the world around […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20240414_085448_edited-115x115.jpg "1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche – Crushing Peasants In Open-Topped Comfort")
1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche – Crushing Peasants In Open-Topped Comfort
Posted on March 16, 2026 | 19 CommentsIt’s lonely at the drop-top. Convertibles are a paradox, aren’t they? By their very nature, they should bring the car’s occupants to be more in communion with the world around […] -
![(Updated 3/15/2026) The Beetle’s decline in the US was fast and brutal. In 1973, 350k Beetles and Super Beetles still found loving homes. In 1977, the last year […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-390-010.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1977 VW Beetle – The Fuel Injected End Of The Road For The Beetle")
Curbside Classic: 1977 VW Beetle – The Fuel Injected End Of The Road For The Beetle
Posted on March 15, 2026 | 66 Comments(Updated 3/15/2026) The Beetle’s decline in the US was fast and brutal. In 1973, 350k Beetles and Super Beetles still found loving homes. In 1977, the last year […] -
![(Updated 3/13/2026) 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 Kingdom […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Austin-A125-2.jpg "Curbside Classic: Austin A125 Sheerline Saloon – Neglected British Luxury")
Curbside Classic: Austin A125 Sheerline Saloon – Neglected British Luxury
Posted on March 13, 2026 | 47 Comments(Updated 3/13/2026) 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 Kingdom […] -
![(Updated 3/12/2026) 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 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200303_094532-copy.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W114) – Lucky Stroke")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 (W114) – Lucky Stroke
Posted on March 12, 2026 | 28 Comments(Updated 3/12/2026) 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 […]
