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![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-Daewoo-Leganza-CDX.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Daewoo Leganza CDX Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Daewoo Leganza CDX Sedan
Posted on May 21, 2020 | 26 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![When you think of a second generation Pontiac Firebird, the image that probably comes to mind is a Trans Am. While that model certainly did become popular during the lengthy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RT0673-Firebird-main-image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit – Trans Am Not")
Vintage Reviews: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit – Trans Am Not
Posted on May 21, 2020 | 72 CommentsWhen you think of a second generation Pontiac Firebird, the image that probably comes to mind is a Trans Am. While that model certainly did become popular during the lengthy […] -
![The 810 had pretty iffy styling. Not just the typical mid-70s Nissan weirdness, which actually was toned down by this time. It was its proportions, with a long nose to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/datsun-8100001-crop-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: 1977 Datsun 810 – A Four Door 240Z – Under the Skin, That Is")
R&T Vintage Review: 1977 Datsun 810 – A Four Door 240Z – Under the Skin, That Is
Posted on May 19, 2020 | 13 CommentsThe 810 had pretty iffy styling. Not just the typical mid-70s Nissan weirdness, which actually was toned down by this time. It was its proportions, with a long nose to […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1999-Saab-9-5-SE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Sedan
Posted on May 19, 2020 | 10 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![The Peugeot 504 was of course the other relatively popular European diesel in the US (and Europe) along with the Mercedes before the VW Rabbit came along. It offered a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/504-diesel0001-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: 1977 Peugeot 504 Diesel Automatic – Noisy, Slow, But Not Lacking in Gallic Charms")
R&T Vintage Review: 1977 Peugeot 504 Diesel Automatic – Noisy, Slow, But Not Lacking in Gallic Charms
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 31 CommentsThe Peugeot 504 was of course the other relatively popular European diesel in the US (and Europe) along with the Mercedes before the VW Rabbit came along. It offered a […] -
![I just posted the initial review of the new 1977 VW Rabbit Diesel as well as a 24,000 mile long term test. But I had forgotten that R&T kept their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/100k0001-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T 100,000 Mile Long Term Test: 1978 VW Rabbit Diesel – The Downsides of Being An Early Adopter, But Bailed Out By Fuel Economy and High Resale Value")
R&T 100,000 Mile Long Term Test: 1978 VW Rabbit Diesel – The Downsides of Being An Early Adopter, But Bailed Out By Fuel Economy and High Resale Value
Posted on May 14, 2020 | 32 CommentsI just posted the initial review of the new 1977 VW Rabbit Diesel as well as a 24,000 mile long term test. But I had forgotten that R&T kept their […] -
![The VW Diesel Rabbit (Golf Mk1) really was a game changer, and I’m not using the word lightly. Finally there was an affordable, compact ultra-efficient car that could actually be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/scans0001-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review and 24,000 Mile Long Term Test: 1978 VW Rabbit Diesel – Quicker Than a Fiat X1/9")
Vintage R&T Review and 24,000 Mile Long Term Test: 1978 VW Rabbit Diesel – Quicker Than a Fiat X1/9
Posted on May 14, 2020 | 20 CommentsThe VW Diesel Rabbit (Golf Mk1) really was a game changer, and I’m not using the word lightly. Finally there was an affordable, compact ultra-efficient car that could actually be […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-Honda-Civic-HX.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Honda Civic HX Coupe")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Honda Civic HX Coupe
Posted on May 14, 2020 | 8 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![The great irony of Olds’s introduction of its new big diesel V8 cars is that it came out just shortly before the only other large diesel sedan: the Mercedes 300SD. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/300SDL-top-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Mercedes 300SD – Mercedes Shows GM How To Make A Fast, Efficient and Durable Big Diesel Sedan")
Vintage R&T Review: 1978 Mercedes 300SD – Mercedes Shows GM How To Make A Fast, Efficient and Durable Big Diesel Sedan
Posted on May 12, 2020 | 29 CommentsThe great irony of Olds’s introduction of its new big diesel V8 cars is that it came out just shortly before the only other large diesel sedan: the Mercedes 300SD. […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-Chevrolet-Corvette.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Posted on May 12, 2020 | 23 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![I’m not going to add much commentary to Road and Track’s first look at the new Olds Diesel (Delta 88 Royale) in the November 1977 issue, and a follow-up drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/98-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Reviews: 1978 Oldsmobile 88 and 98 Diesels – A Decent Start, But Some Questions")
Vintage R&T Reviews: 1978 Oldsmobile 88 and 98 Diesels – A Decent Start, But Some Questions
Posted on May 11, 2020 | 50 CommentsI’m not going to add much commentary to Road and Track’s first look at the new Olds Diesel (Delta 88 Royale) in the November 1977 issue, and a follow-up drive […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-Audi-A6-Quattro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan
Posted on May 7, 2020 | 8 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1998-BMW-323is.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 BMW 323is")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 BMW 323is
Posted on May 5, 2020 | 11 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lanos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Daewoo Lanos SX Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Daewoo Lanos SX Sedan
Posted on April 30, 2020 | 28 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1998-Nissan-Sentra-SE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Nissan Sentra SE Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Nissan Sentra SE Sedan
Posted on April 28, 2020 | 14 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in […]
