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1992 Archive
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![Here’s a factoid for your enjoyment…the State of Missouri has 114 counties plus the City of St. Louis. Having been lucky enough to have been to all but one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_1070.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Small Town Discovery: Dodging Small Towns")
Small Town Discovery: Dodging Small Towns
Posted on June 24, 2020 | 28 CommentsHere’s a factoid for your enjoyment…the State of Missouri has 114 counties plus the City of St. Louis. Having been lucky enough to have been to all but one of […] -
![(first posted 2/13/2014) You are looking at the car that oversaw the decline of Volkswagen’s fortunes in the US market, but don’t hold that against it. The teal jellybean parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mk2Golf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Volkswagen Golf (A2) – Ready, Steady, Golf")
Curbside Classic: Volkswagen Golf (A2) – Ready, Steady, Golf
Posted on February 21, 2020 | 65 Comments(first posted 2/13/2014) You are looking at the car that oversaw the decline of Volkswagen’s fortunes in the US market, but don’t hold that against it. The teal jellybean parked […] -
![When I walked down the steps toward the lower parking lot at work, I stopped in my tracks. There was suddenly a smirk pulling at the sides of my mouth. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0555.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992(-ish) Ford Tempo – To Quote Billy Idol, “Hey, Little Sister, What Have You Done?”")
Curbside Classic: 1992(-ish) Ford Tempo – To Quote Billy Idol, “Hey, Little Sister, What Have You Done?”
Posted on October 5, 2019 | 26 CommentsWhen I walked down the steps toward the lower parking lot at work, I stopped in my tracks. There was suddenly a smirk pulling at the sides of my mouth. […] -
![There is a big part of me that wants to triumphantly and enthusiastically title this essay “Dodge Dynasty – Among The Best Cars Ever Built”. However, there is another part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4739.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 to 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Familiarity Breeds, Well, Familiarity")
Curbside Classic: 1988 to 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Familiarity Breeds, Well, Familiarity
Posted on August 8, 2019 | 55 CommentsThere is a big part of me that wants to triumphantly and enthusiastically title this essay “Dodge Dynasty – Among The Best Cars Ever Built”. However, there is another part […] -
![The best picture of the car I could find. After moving in together with my then-girlfriend, I felt I no longer had any need for a “good” car, so I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/November-23-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL:1992 Dodge Shadow – One Last K")
COAL:1992 Dodge Shadow – One Last K
Posted on October 6, 2018 | 21 CommentsThe best picture of the car I could find. After moving in together with my then-girlfriend, I felt I no longer had any need for a “good” car, so I […] -
![In the American version of the sport of golf, the term “Double Eagle” refers to a score of three under par, i.e. getting the little ball in the hole in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1382.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: This Double Eagle May In Fact Be An Albatross")
CC For Sale: This Double Eagle May In Fact Be An Albatross
Posted on September 2, 2018 | 37 CommentsIn the American version of the sport of golf, the term “Double Eagle” refers to a score of three under par, i.e. getting the little ball in the hole in […] -
![When a co-worker offered me his SC for a pittance, I couldn’t refuse it. The ’90 Spirit had served well, but was getting well up in miles and was starting to feel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/104_0459_1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1992 Saturn SC – Sport Coupe Plastique")
COAL: 1992 Saturn SC – Sport Coupe Plastique
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 37 CommentsWhen a co-worker offered me his SC for a pittance, I couldn’t refuse it. The ’90 Spirit had served well, but was getting well up in miles and was starting to feel […] -
![(First Posted November 17, 2013) After having moved in order to remove a long and burdensome commute, I found myself with all sorts of extra free time that allowed me to contemplate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Miata1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1992 Mazda Miata – Why Did I Not Have One Of These Yet?")
COAL: 1992 Mazda Miata – Why Did I Not Have One Of These Yet?
Posted on April 15, 2018 | 55 Comments(First Posted November 17, 2013) After having moved in order to remove a long and burdensome commute, I found myself with all sorts of extra free time that allowed me to contemplate […] -
![When Taurus Week was proposed, I had a sudden and less than pleasant realization – I have driven more Taurii than any other single make or model of vehicle. Further, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1993-Ford-Taurus-04-05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Reminiscing About The Herd: Experiences From Four Generations Of Ford Taurus")
Reminiscing About The Herd: Experiences From Four Generations Of Ford Taurus
Posted on December 26, 2015 | 26 CommentsWhen Taurus Week was proposed, I had a sudden and less than pleasant realization – I have driven more Taurii than any other single make or model of vehicle. Further, […] -
![Confession: I really had the hots for these LeBaron’s when they were introduced during my sophomore year of high school. They looked great in most every color and it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cheech-and-chong.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Turning Dreams Into Reality")
CC Driving Impressions: 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Turning Dreams Into Reality
Posted on June 9, 2015 | 61 CommentsConfession: I really had the hots for these LeBaron’s when they were introduced during my sophomore year of high school. They looked great in most every color and it was […] -
![They say kids today don’t care much about cars and driving. My 18-year-old son is the poster child for that: he dragged his feet for two years on getting his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1992-Nissan-300ZX-g.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1992 Nissan 300ZX – There’s Still Hope for Kids Today")
CC Capsule: 1992 Nissan 300ZX – There’s Still Hope for Kids Today
Posted on March 17, 2015 | 65 CommentsThey say kids today don’t care much about cars and driving. My 18-year-old son is the poster child for that: he dragged his feet for two years on getting his […] -
![I’m not big on following various local estate auctions, but this one has been in the local newspaper for so long I just had to investigate the auctioneer’s website. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/62-olds-f85-engine.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Auction Outtakes: Three Ultra-Low Mileage Vehicles Including A 2009 F150 With 389 Miles – Which Will Be Yours?")
Auction Outtakes: Three Ultra-Low Mileage Vehicles Including A 2009 F150 With 389 Miles – Which Will Be Yours?
Posted on September 16, 2014 | 44 CommentsI’m not big on following various local estate auctions, but this one has been in the local newspaper for so long I just had to investigate the auctioneer’s website. The […] -
![Christopher Busta-Peck is a true renaissance man. Librarian. Artist. Historian. Published author. He’s even restoring a historic home that he lives in with his family. And he drives this impossible-to-ignore […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/92ChryslerLeBaron1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Project Car: 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – A Seductive Canvas")
Project Car: 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – A Seductive Canvas
Posted on March 23, 2014 | 23 CommentsChristopher Busta-Peck is a true renaissance man. Librarian. Artist. Historian. Published author. He’s even restoring a historic home that he lives in with his family. And he drives this impossible-to-ignore […] -
![About ten years ago, I took a week off of work with the goal of completing a long overdue repainting of my house. I was excited to get the project […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/box-truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Autobiography: A Convergence of Transmissions, House Painting, Post-Partum Aggression, and Rental Trucks")
Autobiography: A Convergence of Transmissions, House Painting, Post-Partum Aggression, and Rental Trucks
Posted on February 7, 2014 | 31 CommentsAbout ten years ago, I took a week off of work with the goal of completing a long overdue repainting of my house. I was excited to get the project […] -
![Pity the poor Cavalier. Never a car purchased for love, most of them have had uncaring owners from new, resulting in their rarity these days, despite impressive production numbers from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aa-12-28-2013-027.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Rapidly Disappearing Cavalier Wagon")
CC Outtake: The Rapidly Disappearing Cavalier Wagon
Posted on January 12, 2014 | 54 CommentsPity the poor Cavalier. Never a car purchased for love, most of them have had uncaring owners from new, resulting in their rarity these days, despite impressive production numbers from […]
