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Road Trip Archive
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![Text by Patrick Bell. The last holiday of summer is upon us, so let’s hit the road and get one last blast before winter sets in. We have a variety […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-06-26-15.07.56.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Retro Road Trips: Motels Of The ’50s, ’60s And ’70s")
Retro Road Trips: Motels Of The ’50s, ’60s And ’70s
Posted on August 29, 2025 | 28 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. The last holiday of summer is upon us, so let’s hit the road and get one last blast before winter sets in. We have a variety […] -
![For Part 6 (links to previous entries at the bottom) we will be taking a trip in the venerable Dodge Aspen Wagon (The “Disco Wagon” as I lovingly refer to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20240530_071449_53770447503_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My 1979 Dodge Aspen SE Station Wagon – Part 6: A Voyage to Michigan for Bespoke Slant 6 Bits")
My 1979 Dodge Aspen SE Station Wagon – Part 6: A Voyage to Michigan for Bespoke Slant 6 Bits
Posted on December 10, 2024 | 23 CommentsFor Part 6 (links to previous entries at the bottom) we will be taking a trip in the venerable Dodge Aspen Wagon (The “Disco Wagon” as I lovingly refer to […] -
![The Great Beater Challenge is back after a COVID related absence (mostly, there was a smaller junior version) in 2020 with a very different route than previous years. The event […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GBC-2021.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Preparations and Competitors")
The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Preparations and Competitors
Posted on September 16, 2021 | 30 CommentsThe Great Beater Challenge is back after a COVID related absence (mostly, there was a smaller junior version) in 2020 with a very different route than previous years. The event […] -
![Earlier this month a coworker and I made a road trip in my assigned, employer owned 2018 Chevrolet Impala. This trip is where the sparkle faded, the new smell went […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_3367.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Road Trip Inspired QOTD: What Was Your Most Aggravating Road Trip?")
Road Trip Inspired QOTD: What Was Your Most Aggravating Road Trip?
Posted on March 27, 2020 | 39 CommentsEarlier this month a coworker and I made a road trip in my assigned, employer owned 2018 Chevrolet Impala. This trip is where the sparkle faded, the new smell went […] -
![The final chapter on Grandpa G’s Cross-Country Expedition. Today they finally arrive at their destination, only to head for home, as that is the way of the world. In part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Grandpa-reading.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Godfrey-Kinkade Expedition, Part 4")
The Godfrey-Kinkade Expedition, Part 4
Posted on December 1, 2019 | 13 CommentsThe final chapter on Grandpa G’s Cross-Country Expedition. Today they finally arrive at their destination, only to head for home, as that is the way of the world. In part […] -
![My third report on my Grandfather’s 1935 Cross Country Expedition. This week, the travelers spent four days in California driving sightseeing in Yosemite and Los Angeles, before arriving in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Grandpa-and-Grandma-G-resize-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Godfrey-Kinkade Expedition, Part 3")
The Godfrey-Kinkade Expedition, Part 3
Posted on November 24, 2019 | 17 CommentsMy third report on my Grandfather’s 1935 Cross Country Expedition. This week, the travelers spent four days in California driving sightseeing in Yosemite and Los Angeles, before arriving in […] -
![Part 2 of my Grandfather’s Cross Country Expedition. Made in the summer of 1935, his report covers a trip made from a small town in Minnesota to San Diego, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Camping-in-1936.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Godfrey-Kinkade Expedition, Part 2")
The Godfrey-Kinkade Expedition, Part 2
Posted on November 17, 2019 | 17 CommentsPart 2 of my Grandfather’s Cross Country Expedition. Made in the summer of 1935, his report covers a trip made from a small town in Minnesota to San Diego, […] -
![As we are driving to California for the holidays with the in-laws while including a slight detour to the Grand Canyon this year, Thurday’s chores included getting our ride washed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1828-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s In Your Cupholder?")
QOTD: What’s In Your Cupholder?
Posted on December 22, 2018 | 47 CommentsAs we are driving to California for the holidays with the in-laws while including a slight detour to the Grand Canyon this year, Thurday’s chores included getting our ride washed […] -
![Back in June I did a day trip on my Suzuki TU250X but what I did not mention at the time but it was really just a test run for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/41309794970_3afe4b23c5_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 1 – Preparation and Starting a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 1 – Preparation and Starting a 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 10, 2018 | 32 CommentsBack in June I did a day trip on my Suzuki TU250X but what I did not mention at the time but it was really just a test run for […] -
![No, this isn’t a rerun article from way back, I actually rented a Curbside Classic last week. First though, some background…Our family has developed somewhat of a tradition wherein, while […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_1809-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Rental Travelogue: 1996 Volvo 850GLT – Travels with Riley")
CC Rental Travelogue: 1996 Volvo 850GLT – Travels with Riley
Posted on August 23, 2017 | 47 CommentsNo, this isn’t a rerun article from way back, I actually rented a Curbside Classic last week. First though, some background…Our family has developed somewhat of a tradition wherein, while […] -
![After yesterday’s detour through the Pontiac-Oakland Museum, I’ve returned to my road trip report along Route 66. Dad and I spent a week touring the Mother Road from Chicago to Albuquerque, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DS-Route-66-Tour-18.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Dave’s Route 66 Classic, Part Two")
CC Road Trip: Dave’s Route 66 Classic, Part Two
Posted on September 5, 2014 | 22 CommentsAfter yesterday’s detour through the Pontiac-Oakland Museum, I’ve returned to my road trip report along Route 66. Dad and I spent a week touring the Mother Road from Chicago to Albuquerque, […] -
![Paul’s recent posts have gotten me thinking about taking a road trip of my own, and I’m sure a lot of you guys are on the same page. Choosing when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LongRoadtrip.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "QOTD: Getting That Road Trip Itch?")
QOTD: Getting That Road Trip Itch?
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 46 CommentsPaul’s recent posts have gotten me thinking about taking a road trip of my own, and I’m sure a lot of you guys are on the same page. Choosing when […]
