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![The humble Nissan March has been a favorite target for many retro designs. Over the years Nissan has used the March as the basis for its own retro designs like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/retromix.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Many Retro Faces of the Nissan March")
The Many Retro Faces of the Nissan March
Posted on April 29, 2025 | 9 CommentsThe humble Nissan March has been a favorite target for many retro designs. Over the years Nissan has used the March as the basis for its own retro designs like […] -
![Kit cars use all sorts of vehicles as donors; for example, with Cobras and seven-esque roadsters (Lotus, Caterham, etc.) being among the most popular, there are bound to be a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Austin-Mini-based-Cobra-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Strangest Cobra like Replica Ever? Front Wheel Drive Classic Mini Based")
Strangest Cobra like Replica Ever? Front Wheel Drive Classic Mini Based
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 21 CommentsKit cars use all sorts of vehicles as donors; for example, with Cobras and seven-esque roadsters (Lotus, Caterham, etc.) being among the most popular, there are bound to be a […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2014) Here’s something I didn’t expect to see outside a grocery store in Utah. The badging says Austin Healey, but the flares, louvers and faux wire wheels all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Classic Roadsters Sebring MX – Austin Healey 3000 Wannabe")
Curbside Classic: Classic Roadsters Sebring MX – Austin Healey 3000 Wannabe
Posted on February 15, 2025 | 56 Comments(first posted 4/24/2014) Here’s something I didn’t expect to see outside a grocery store in Utah. The badging says Austin Healey, but the flares, louvers and faux wire wheels all […] -
![(first posted 8/7/2012) In MG Sporting Saloons Part One we saw the more traditional interpretations on the sporty family saloon. This time we’ll watch MG try to spice things up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1966-MG-1100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons, Part Two")
Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons, Part Two
Posted on October 8, 2022 | 44 Comments(first posted 8/7/2012) In MG Sporting Saloons Part One we saw the more traditional interpretations on the sporty family saloon. This time we’ll watch MG try to spice things up […] -
![Like many car enthusiasts I have an automotive bucket list and near the top is building a custom car of my own. If you have read some of my COAL […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/50969040673_3a15b8ba93_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Project Austin ‘Special’: Acquisition of a 1952 Austin A40 Somerset")
Project Austin ‘Special’: Acquisition of a 1952 Austin A40 Somerset
Posted on February 3, 2022 | 31 CommentsLike many car enthusiasts I have an automotive bucket list and near the top is building a custom car of my own. If you have read some of my COAL […] -
![(first posted 2/9/2015) Austin Somersets keep calling to me. I’ve heeded their beckonings and found and shot them in various conditions, from this obviously restored version on the street near […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Austin-A40-somerset.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Austin A40 Somerset – Short, Chubby and Irresistable")
Curbside Classic: Austin A40 Somerset – Short, Chubby and Irresistable
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 89 Comments(first posted 2/9/2015) Austin Somersets keep calling to me. I’ve heeded their beckonings and found and shot them in various conditions, from this obviously restored version on the street near […] -
![Why, oh why would I buy such an old junker? The truth is I am a sucker for a cheap but ambitious project. Sometimes it works out fine but quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Austin-A40-Devon-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Austin A40 Devon – A Rusty Mistake")
COAL: Austin A40 Devon – A Rusty Mistake
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 31 CommentsWhy, oh why would I buy such an old junker? The truth is I am a sucker for a cheap but ambitious project. Sometimes it works out fine but quite […] -
![(First Posted September 21, 2013) After yesterday’s Checker post, it seems only fitting to take a look at at the legendary London Taxi, the ultimate living dinosaur. The Austin FX4/Fairway […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CC-207-107-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kerbside Classic: Austin FX4 London Taxi – 6th And Charnelton In Eugene, Please; Via Siberia")
Kerbside Classic: Austin FX4 London Taxi – 6th And Charnelton In Eugene, Please; Via Siberia
Posted on October 4, 2019 | 27 Comments(First Posted September 21, 2013) After yesterday’s Checker post, it seems only fitting to take a look at at the legendary London Taxi, the ultimate living dinosaur. The Austin FX4/Fairway […] -
![I went by Bert’s Two Guys and a Dog Garage to see if that Bedford Van was still there. It was gone, but in it’s place was something even more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/SIDE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Austin Gipsy – What Are YOU Doing Here?")
CC Capsule: Austin Gipsy – What Are YOU Doing Here?
Posted on November 10, 2016 | 22 CommentsI went by Bert’s Two Guys and a Dog Garage to see if that Bedford Van was still there. It was gone, but in it’s place was something even more […] -
![As my mother’s side of the family hails from Great Britain and I’ve had these few snapshots forever, it’s high time they are put to good use here. Yes, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Scan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of My Ancestors: England’s Greatest Generation Edition")
Cars Of My Ancestors: England’s Greatest Generation Edition
Posted on October 20, 2016 | 55 CommentsAs my mother’s side of the family hails from Great Britain and I’ve had these few snapshots forever, it’s high time they are put to good use here. Yes, I […] -
![While not exactly common sights on American streets, classic English taxis do show up on this side of the Atlantic from time to time. So, aside from being in fairly nice condition, this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fx4-electric-front-3_4a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Austin FX4 Electric Conversion — Keep Your Tesla, Guv’nor")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Austin FX4 Electric Conversion — Keep Your Tesla, Guv’nor
Posted on January 6, 2016 | 29 CommentsWhile not exactly common sights on American streets, classic English taxis do show up on this side of the Atlantic from time to time. So, aside from being in fairly nice condition, this […] -
![I heard it many times in reference to icons like the E-Type and the Miura on the British car shows I watched as a child: just imagine how it would’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2006_honda_civic_si_sedan_concept_100010220_l.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2006-2011 Honda Civic – The Final Progressive Civic?")
Future Classic: 2006-2011 Honda Civic – The Final Progressive Civic?
Posted on February 26, 2015 | 71 CommentsI heard it many times in reference to icons like the E-Type and the Miura on the British car shows I watched as a child: just imagine how it would’ve […] -
![Jeerision. Don’t you love that word? I just made it up – it’s a mash-up of ‘jeers’ and ‘derision’. Cool, huh? Curbside Classic’s regular listeners will know I often […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1980-MORRIS-Marina-can-orange-bl.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic??: 1980 Morris Marina Van – Almost Big Enough To Carry A Piano")
Curbside Classic??: 1980 Morris Marina Van – Almost Big Enough To Carry A Piano
Posted on January 16, 2015 | 63 CommentsJeerision. Don’t you love that word? I just made it up – it’s a mash-up of ‘jeers’ and ‘derision’. Cool, huh? Curbside Classic’s regular listeners will know I often […] -
![Well, what can I say? I love every single car in this photo. And they are original. No bozo with more money than sense has dropped in a 350/350 or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/11916215366_be039a5d1c_c-e1389657307615.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Putting The “C” In Classic")
Cohort Outtake: Putting The “C” In Classic
Posted on February 21, 2014 | 25 CommentsWell, what can I say? I love every single car in this photo. And they are original. No bozo with more money than sense has dropped in a 350/350 or […] -
![The poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/page26_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial")
Cohort Classic: The Austin 3-Litre – Landcrab Imperial
Posted on December 4, 2013 | 50 CommentsThe poor old BMC “Landcrab” took some pot-shots on CC a few weeks ago, due to its lackluster sales, uncomfortable driving position, and somewhat awkward styling. There were also the […]
