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![My favorite automotive reporter used to say: “Motorcycles are vehicles driven by passion, not by reason” and I think I agree with him. After all, if reason was an important part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/550291_656831741000949_1002185034_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorbikes Of A Lifetime: All The Bikes In My Life")
Motorbikes Of A Lifetime: All The Bikes In My Life
Posted on January 12, 2019 | 27 CommentsMy favorite automotive reporter used to say: “Motorcycles are vehicles driven by passion, not by reason” and I think I agree with him. After all, if reason was an important part […] -
![There’s one car in my driving history that I’ve mentioned in passing but never really delved into. For a short period of time, while I was between cars, my father […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/holden-barina-5-door-1-resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Capsule: 1995 Suzuki Swift Cino – Temporary Wheels")
COAL Capsule: 1995 Suzuki Swift Cino – Temporary Wheels
Posted on January 12, 2019 | 23 CommentsThere’s one car in my driving history that I’ve mentioned in passing but never really delved into. For a short period of time, while I was between cars, my father […] -
![Growing up and living out in the countryside almost my whole life, there has always been a tractor in my life. I grew up with this little Grey Fergie, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/56ferguson-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tractor of a Lifetime: 1956 Ferguson TE20 – Little Grey Fergie")
Tractor of a Lifetime: 1956 Ferguson TE20 – Little Grey Fergie
Posted on January 12, 2019 | 21 CommentsGrowing up and living out in the countryside almost my whole life, there has always been a tractor in my life. I grew up with this little Grey Fergie, and […] -
![Like you, I love classic cars. But I also follow industry news and trends and I have a passion for new luxury cars, even if I’ve yet to own one. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lexus-hybrids.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Editorial: Lexus – What They’re Doing Right, What They’re Doing Wrong")
CC Editorial: Lexus – What They’re Doing Right, What They’re Doing Wrong
Posted on January 11, 2019 | 56 CommentsLike you, I love classic cars. But I also follow industry news and trends and I have a passion for new luxury cars, even if I’ve yet to own one. […] -
![There’s a rug store here in Brisbane called Rugs-a-Million. It seems like every year, they’d air a new commercial where a man would shout they were closing down and to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dodge-journey-rt-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driving Impressions: 2011-19 Dodge Journey FWD V6 – The NeverEnding Sale")
Driving Impressions: 2011-19 Dodge Journey FWD V6 – The NeverEnding Sale
Posted on January 9, 2019 | 45 CommentsThere’s a rug store here in Brisbane called Rugs-a-Million. It seems like every year, they’d air a new commercial where a man would shout they were closing down and to […] -
![Now don’t expect pictures of first gen Mustangs and Corvettes C3. Really nice and famous classic cars, but simply too common. I mean, these are the Opel Kadetts -any generation- […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_5934.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Classic Park American Day – Part One")
Car Show Classics: Classic Park American Day – Part One
Posted on January 8, 2019 | 23 CommentsNow don’t expect pictures of first gen Mustangs and Corvettes C3. Really nice and famous classic cars, but simply too common. I mean, these are the Opel Kadetts -any generation- […] -
COAL: 2007 Dodge Caravan – Always There, Always Back
Posted on January 8, 2019 | 25 CommentsDad! This is exactly what we don’t want! This is a short, red, Caravan with no roof rack! -
![I had a chance encounter with what is affectionately called a S.L.A.B., with a full set of five Swanger wheels, and thought I might share it with the good readers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/17369cropped.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Culture: 1991 Cadillac Brougham S.L.A.B. – I Don’t Wanna Be Right")
Curbside Culture: 1991 Cadillac Brougham S.L.A.B. – I Don’t Wanna Be Right
Posted on January 8, 2019 | 56 CommentsI had a chance encounter with what is affectionately called a S.L.A.B., with a full set of five Swanger wheels, and thought I might share it with the good readers […] -
In-Motion Outtake: 1972 Volvo P1800 ES – Shot While Driving A Modern Volvo Wagon No Less
Posted on January 7, 2019 | 6 CommentsIt seems I have an affinity for coming across rare vintage Volvos while driving modern Volvos, as this was my second such instance in only several months. -
![Here we are, the final pair in the quest for an enjoyable, affordable family car two years ago. The 2016 VW GTI was the benchmark to beat, and lightly used […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2015_infiniti_q40_sedan_base_fqn_evox_1_815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Infiniti G37 and Volkswagen GTI: The Final Comparison")
Infiniti G37 and Volkswagen GTI: The Final Comparison
Posted on January 7, 2019 | 34 CommentsHere we are, the final pair in the quest for an enjoyable, affordable family car two years ago. The 2016 VW GTI was the benchmark to beat, and lightly used […] -
![In early 2015, I decided I felt it was the right time for me to upgrade from the Astra, now 7 years old. I was aiming high and was looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/regalgs.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014 Buick Regal GS – An Insignia in Disguise")
COAL: 2014 Buick Regal GS – An Insignia in Disguise
Posted on January 6, 2019 | 29 CommentsIn early 2015, I decided I felt it was the right time for me to upgrade from the Astra, now 7 years old. I was aiming high and was looking […] -
Artistic Outtake: A Trip to the Gallery
Posted on January 5, 2019 | 16 CommentsWe had both D children home for Christmas holidays, so decided to take a family trip to our local art gallery. -
![Getting ready to wash it. Hard to believe a car I’d driven in 2016 had made such an impression on me. When I grew sick of issues with the ’09 F150 I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1376.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL:2012 Kia Soul – Clear Decision")
COAL:2012 Kia Soul – Clear Decision
Posted on January 5, 2019 | 26 CommentsGetting ready to wash it. Hard to believe a car I’d driven in 2016 had made such an impression on me. When I grew sick of issues with the ’09 F150 I […] -
![Small hauling companies, family businesses and owner-operators take pride in their trucks, tractors and big rigs. Typically, they also take the time and effort to present their spotless and colorful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_6083.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: WSI XXL Truck Show – The Top Of The Line Of Dutch Trucking")
CC Global: WSI XXL Truck Show – The Top Of The Line Of Dutch Trucking
Posted on January 4, 2019 | 24 CommentsSmall hauling companies, family businesses and owner-operators take pride in their trucks, tractors and big rigs. Typically, they also take the time and effort to present their spotless and colorful […] -
![I foolishly titled my previous COAL entry “Ready For The Long Haul,” when writing about my 2014 Toyota Corolla. Spoiler Alert, this in my driveway. Before we get to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC02272.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2015 Toyota Tacoma — Lessons Learned")
COAL: 2015 Toyota Tacoma — Lessons Learned
Posted on January 4, 2019 | 29 CommentsI foolishly titled my previous COAL entry “Ready For The Long Haul,” when writing about my 2014 Toyota Corolla. Spoiler Alert, this in my driveway. Before we get to the […]
