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Curbside Classics Archives
4WD Archive
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![(first posted 4/9/2013) Traditionally, very small cars and four-wheel drive have rarely mixed. The extra mechanical drag inflicted by the four-wheel drive system tends to blunt the car’s fuel economy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/engine.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Subaru Justy – Extra Justification")
Curbside Classic: Subaru Justy – Extra Justification
Posted on May 5, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 4/9/2013) Traditionally, very small cars and four-wheel drive have rarely mixed. The extra mechanical drag inflicted by the four-wheel drive system tends to blunt the car’s fuel economy […] -
![As CC’s resident biggest fan of the Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe of the early 1980s, I had a chunk of alternate reality hit me on a recent trip to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_6300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 Sport – America’s Audi Quattro")
Curbside Recycling: 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 Sport – America’s Audi Quattro
Posted on October 22, 2021 | 28 CommentsAs CC’s resident biggest fan of the Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe of the early 1980s, I had a chunk of alternate reality hit me on a recent trip to the […] -
![Nissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2458-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond")
Curbside Review: 2021 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD – Patrolling The ‘Burbs And Beyond
Posted on June 7, 2021 | 49 CommentsNissan has been a player in the large SUV market here in the United States for close to two decades since the introduction of the original Armada for the 2004 […] -
![Midsize trucks are hot. Actually, all trucks are hot right now, have been for some time, and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future, at least here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2350.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 GMC Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab – The Strong, Silent Type")
Curbside Review: 2021 GMC Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab – The Strong, Silent Type
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 52 CommentsMidsize trucks are hot. Actually, all trucks are hot right now, have been for some time, and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future, at least here […] -
![We’ve had our share of extremely well preserved vehicles destined to be crushed in short order that have had us crying out collectively “Why, oh why?”, but this 1992 Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1992 Ford Aerostar XLT AWD – Practically Museum Quality")
Curbside Recycling: 1992 Ford Aerostar XLT AWD – Practically Museum Quality
Posted on April 9, 2021 | 47 CommentsWe’ve had our share of extremely well preserved vehicles destined to be crushed in short order that have had us crying out collectively “Why, oh why?”, but this 1992 Ford […] -
![Yes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed")
Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed
Posted on April 10, 2020 | 78 CommentsYes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […] -
![It’s fascinating to discover the bigger JDM cars, but there are many, many kei cars, vans and trucks around that also want a little attention (usually just 300-600cc’s worth). Trouble […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190825_151000-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Acty 4WD Pickup – ¡Kei Suerte!")
CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Acty 4WD Pickup – ¡Kei Suerte!
Posted on September 18, 2019 | 11 CommentsIt’s fascinating to discover the bigger JDM cars, but there are many, many kei cars, vans and trucks around that also want a little attention (usually just 300-600cc’s worth). Trouble […] -
![Within a day of receiving this truck, my kids named it Clifford. As you may or may not recall, Clifford is the hero of a series of children’s books in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_4557.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Review: 2019 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4X4 Power Wagon – Clifford Rides Again")
CC Review: 2019 RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4X4 Power Wagon – Clifford Rides Again
Posted on August 11, 2019 | 36 CommentsWithin a day of receiving this truck, my kids named it Clifford. As you may or may not recall, Clifford is the hero of a series of children’s books in […] -
![(First posted 12/22/2013) The siren song of the SUV was calling my name again. Oh so short was my memory of record gas prices, or what the heck, I only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/P1010246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD – God Bless America!")
COAL: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD – God Bless America!
Posted on May 20, 2018 | 66 Comments(First posted 12/22/2013) The siren song of the SUV was calling my name again. Oh so short was my memory of record gas prices, or what the heck, I only […] -
![(First posted July 14, 2013) My brother called me one day with the news that the roommate of a good friend was selling a car and would I be interested? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Subi1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1982(?) Subaru DL 4WD Wagon – Like The Energizer Bunny!")
COAL: 1982(?) Subaru DL 4WD Wagon – Like The Energizer Bunny!
Posted on December 10, 2017 | 37 Comments(First posted July 14, 2013) My brother called me one day with the news that the roommate of a good friend was selling a car and would I be interested? […]
