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![One evening, a friend of mine called as asked: “How would you like a convertible? A friend of mine has one that he wants to get rid of. It’s free!” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSCN0334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Fun in the Sun, K-Car Style")
COAL: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Fun in the Sun, K-Car Style
Posted on September 16, 2018 | 32 CommentsOne evening, a friend of mine called as asked: “How would you like a convertible? A friend of mine has one that he wants to get rid of. It’s free!” […] -
QOTD: What Car Did Mister Rogers Drive?
Posted on September 15, 2018 | 55 CommentsIf you grew up in the States after 1969, you probably remember Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, as I surely do. There’s a -
![Imagine turning a corner and suddenly it’s 1966 again! While not all curbside classics in this post are as old as this Mercedes W110, it captures well the feeling that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/photo1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Curbside Classics of Berlin-Neukölln -Part 4")
The Curbside Classics of Berlin-Neukölln -Part 4
Posted on September 15, 2018 | 39 CommentsImagine turning a corner and suddenly it’s 1966 again! While not all curbside classics in this post are as old as this Mercedes W110, it captures well the feeling that […] -
COAL:2005 Honda Civic – Reliability is Boring
Posted on September 15, 2018 | 30 CommentsAfter some annoying problems with my previous car, I decided to just go out and pull the trigger on a new car. I wanted something reliable and bulletproof, and I thought Honda. -
![Many of us have been there: Booked a holiday or a flight, and reserved a hire car to collect at the airport. Sometimes, if you’re brave or optimistic, you specify […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/WP_20180625_11_24_14_Pro_LI.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Car Blues: Have You Ever Been Disappointed By A Holiday Hire Car? There Is A Solution")
Rental Car Blues: Have You Ever Been Disappointed By A Holiday Hire Car? There Is A Solution
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 19 CommentsMany of us have been there: Booked a holiday or a flight, and reserved a hire car to collect at the airport. Sometimes, if you’re brave or optimistic, you specify […] -
Car Show Classics: 2018 Historic Winton – Car Park Part Two
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 69 CommentsLet’s continue our wander around Winton with a couple of fast Fords, then some (slightly) more modern stuff, some (very) oddments and even some steam! -
![In the last installment our trip had been met with an early hiccup that threatened the whole adventure. We had a fixed time and destination about half way through the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/42446887654_4571d96544_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 3 – Making up Time – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 3 – Making up Time – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 24 CommentsIn the last installment our trip had been met with an early hiccup that threatened the whole adventure. We had a fixed time and destination about half way through the […] -
![Before I go in depth with this car, I must admit that I actually hate most German cars as I think they are overpriced for what they are, unreliable, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Benz-pic-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1994 Mercedes 320E – Still Bringing It")
CC Driving Impressions: 1994 Mercedes 320E – Still Bringing It
Posted on September 14, 2018 | 29 CommentsBefore I go in depth with this car, I must admit that I actually hate most German cars as I think they are overpriced for what they are, unreliable, a […] -
![What do you suppose the best-selling car is in South Korea? The sensible, affordable Hyundai Elantra, perhaps? Perhaps crossovers are king there, too, and the Tucson sits at the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018-hyundai-grandeur-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: South Korea – Where The Sedan Still Thrives")
CC Global: South Korea – Where The Sedan Still Thrives
Posted on September 13, 2018 | 29 CommentsWhat do you suppose the best-selling car is in South Korea? The sensible, affordable Hyundai Elantra, perhaps? Perhaps crossovers are king there, too, and the Tucson sits at the […] -
![A show for French cars only, held on a sunny September Sunday at a perfect location. You just know beforehand you’ll have a good time. The 2018 edition of La […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part One")
Car Show Classics: 2018 La Fête des Limousines – Part One
Posted on September 13, 2018 | 33 CommentsA show for French cars only, held on a sunny September Sunday at a perfect location. You just know beforehand you’ll have a good time. The 2018 edition of La […] -
![“Shonky” is another Australian slang term you mightn’t be familiar with although our British and Kiwi readers may be. It means to be shoddy, of poor or dubious quality or, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/nissan-pathfinder-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Shining A Light On Shonky Repairs")
CC Outtake: Shining A Light On Shonky Repairs
Posted on September 12, 2018 | 36 Comments“Shonky” is another Australian slang term you mightn’t be familiar with although our British and Kiwi readers may be. It means to be shoddy, of poor or dubious quality or, […] -
![The plan for the first real day was to ride up through Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise then finally Jasper. World famous and amazing scenery the whole way. But it did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 2 – Best Laid Plans on a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 2 – Best Laid Plans on a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 12, 2018 | 15 CommentsThe plan for the first real day was to ride up through Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise then finally Jasper. World famous and amazing scenery the whole way. But it did […] -
![Welcome to a new installment of curbside classics in the streets of my neighborhood, Berlin Neukölln where I present some of the curbside classics that I come across on my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/photo1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Cars in Berlin-Neukölln – Part 3")
Classic Cars in Berlin-Neukölln – Part 3
Posted on September 12, 2018 | 24 CommentsWelcome to a new installment of curbside classics in the streets of my neighborhood, Berlin Neukölln where I present some of the curbside classics that I come across on my […] -
![Augustus Herring got screwed, several times over. He was young, ambitious, creative and a superb engineer, and was utterly obsessed with solving the problem of powered flight. And according to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/to-caress-the-air.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Book Review: To Caress the Air – Augustus Herring and the Dawn of Flight (Book 1 &2)")
Book Review: To Caress the Air – Augustus Herring and the Dawn of Flight (Book 1 &2)
Posted on September 11, 2018 | 17 CommentsAugustus Herring got screwed, several times over. He was young, ambitious, creative and a superb engineer, and was utterly obsessed with solving the problem of powered flight. And according to […] -
![I recently came across this trio of SUVs which is interesting in that it covers the majority of the SUV spectrum. From left to right; modern, old school and modified. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SUV.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Trio of SUVs")
CC Outtake: A Trio of SUVs
Posted on September 11, 2018 | 17 CommentsI recently came across this trio of SUVs which is interesting in that it covers the majority of the SUV spectrum. From left to right; modern, old school and modified. […]
