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![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 […] -
CC Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Honda Acty SDX 4X4 in Washington State
Posted on January 3, 2019 | No CommentsPosted by Staxman -
![In a weird way, work events and personal life have been in a vicious conspiracy throughout 2018. I’m not in the field nearly as much while at work, thus not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/good-year-3168078_960_720.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: It’s 2019; What Is On Your “To Find” List?")
QOTD: It’s 2019; What Is On Your “To Find” List?
Posted on January 1, 2019 | 106 CommentsIn a weird way, work events and personal life have been in a vicious conspiracy throughout 2018. I’m not in the field nearly as much while at work, thus not […] -
![I haven’t posted a QOTD for a while, and looking at these pictures from the CC Cohort of a Zhiguli 2101, posted by kevin_xyxl, there seemed to more questions than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45511938114_f70c139333_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake/QOTD: A Zhiguli 2101 in New York Raises Questions")
Cohort Outtake/QOTD: A Zhiguli 2101 in New York Raises Questions
Posted on December 31, 2018 | 34 CommentsI haven’t posted a QOTD for a while, and looking at these pictures from the CC Cohort of a Zhiguli 2101, posted by kevin_xyxl, there seemed to more questions than […] -
![In late summer of 2008, our Malibu Maxx went back on lease. We had our Prizm, and decided to be a two compact car family, biased toward thrift. Of interest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/manta.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 Saturn Astra XR – Our German Orphan")
COAL: 2008 Saturn Astra XR – Our German Orphan
Posted on December 30, 2018 | 54 CommentsIn late summer of 2008, our Malibu Maxx went back on lease. We had our Prizm, and decided to be a two compact car family, biased toward thrift. Of interest […] -
QOTD: What was your first car accident?
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 73 CommentsNew driving licence: check. Authorised access to a car: check. All the pieces were in place, -
![The upside of working almost till Christmas this year was early morning rush hour traffic died down in the preceding week, and I had more time to look for interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181222_101757_493.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: Need a Change of Scenery? – Mercedes Benz T2 Motorhome For Sale in Cape Town")
CC For Sale: Need a Change of Scenery? – Mercedes Benz T2 Motorhome For Sale in Cape Town
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 16 CommentsThe upside of working almost till Christmas this year was early morning rush hour traffic died down in the preceding week, and I had more time to look for interesting […] -
![Just after I had gotten it. My plan in 2016 after being laid off was to fly to BC and buy an older car, and drive it home. I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WP_20160514_11_11_19_Pro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu – “A” Daily Driver")
COAL: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu – “A” Daily Driver
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 40 CommentsJust after I had gotten it. My plan in 2016 after being laid off was to fly to BC and buy an older car, and drive it home. I had […] -
![After we moved to Oregon in 1993, Stephanie started taking advantage of all the wonderful local farms in the summer. All sorts of berries by the flat, nuts, dried fruit, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CC-379-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "DIY Tech: My 1940s Crosley Shelvador Freezer Is Now Good To Go For Another 25 Years")
DIY Tech: My 1940s Crosley Shelvador Freezer Is Now Good To Go For Another 25 Years
Posted on December 28, 2018 | 47 CommentsAfter we moved to Oregon in 1993, Stephanie started taking advantage of all the wonderful local farms in the summer. All sorts of berries by the flat, nuts, dried fruit, […] -
![This shot is from the small town of Wallan, just north of Melbourne, back in June when I was passing through town. I don’t know why there was a display […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Historic-Ambulances.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Classic Ambulance Wagons")
CC Capsule: Classic Ambulance Wagons
Posted on December 28, 2018 | 38 CommentsThis shot is from the small town of Wallan, just north of Melbourne, back in June when I was passing through town. I don’t know why there was a display […]
