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van Archive
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1994 Dodge Ram Van 150 – Ram With A View
Posted on March 12, 2020 | 21 CommentsThe Dodge B series van has received a lot of love here at CC. Much of it in just the last few weeks. So let’s keep this party going. Think […] -
Curbside Classic: Mitsubishi Express – The White, Boxy Cockroach
Posted on August 28, 2019 | 45 Comments(First Posted August 14, 2013) Mexico’s Nissan Tsuru. Brazil’s VW Kombi. India’s Hindustan Ambassador. Add to that list the Mitsubishi Express, another car that has gone years without any major […] -
QOTD: The Van Life – What’s Your Van Preference?
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 50 CommentsThat’s a picture of my Dad, a couple of years before he passed away, so around 1993 or so. Pictured with him is his van, nicknamed “Finbar”. He loved that […] -
COAL: An Unexpected First “Car”
Posted on March 9, 2019 | 41 Comments(David Saunders has owned a remarkable series of cars, so we’re going to take a second look at them. This series first ran in early 2014) I was […] -
QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation?
Posted on November 6, 2018 | 50 CommentsBefore I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […] -
CC Rental Review: 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan – Old Faithful
Posted on October 17, 2018 | 61 CommentsIn my recent review of the 2018 Kia Sedona, I mentioned that one of the terms of the rental provided by my Kia dealer was that I could not take […] -
CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Kia Sedona SX – Comparing Apples And Oranges
Posted on September 20, 2018 | 75 CommentsI am currently spending time in a new Kia Sedona, courtesy of the manufacturer. Yes, there is a story here. I recently opened one of those Recall envelopes. You can […] -
Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon
Posted on May 3, 2016 | 27 Comments(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […] -
Future Classic: 2015 Ford Transit 250 – A New Dawn For U-Haul
Posted on May 19, 2015 | 131 CommentsWhen I am refurbishing a house, my favorite day in the process (besides closing day of course) is dump day. That’s the day I usually rent a large box truck […] -
Craigslist Find: 1965 Ford Falcon Van – As Close to Showroom Fresh As You’ll Find
Posted on November 18, 2014 | 40 CommentsI’m looking to replace my Ford Focus, which is in the shop every three months like clockwork and has therefore worn out its welcome. What I want: reliable, compact, inexpensive, […] -
Curbside Cinema: The Cars of ‘The Great Outdoors’.
Posted on November 13, 2014 | 34 CommentsI’m far from being a film buff; I couldn’t tell you the history of the Hollywood system and why it evolved the way it did. Most of the references to […] -
Cars of a Lifetime: 2004 Nissan Quest
Posted on April 13, 2014 | 21 CommentsA COAL segment on a modern minivan? Yes, but hear me out on this one before you scroll down to the next CC. The second generation Quest is certainly more […] -
CC Cinema: Yellow Furys And GMC Vans, Eh
Posted on November 16, 2013 | 25 CommentsIf you have never seen the classic 1983 film Strange Brew, you must check it out. I first saw it when I was about 10 years old, and ever since […] -
Van Stories: The Frozen Glue Incident
Posted on November 15, 2013 | 20 CommentsFor ten minutes one afternoon in 1986, I thought I had killed a little girl. This is my story. It involves a van, the military Hummer, and 25 80-pound buckets […] -
Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 13 CommentsIs there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […]
![1994 Dodge Ram Van 150 – Ram With A View The Dodge B series van has received a lot of love here at CC. Much of it in just the last few weeks. So let’s keep this party going. Think […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1994-Dodge-Ram-Van02Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Mitsubishi Express – The White, Boxy Cockroach (First Posted August 14, 2013) Mexico’s Nissan Tsuru. Brazil’s VW Kombi. India’s Hindustan Ambassador. Add to that list the Mitsubishi Express, another car that has gone years without any major […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/800px-1991-1994_Mitsubishi_TR_Magna_GLX_sedan_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: The Van Life – What’s Your Van Preference? That’s a picture of my Dad, a couple of years before he passed away, so around 1993 or so. Pictured with him is his van, nicknamed “Finbar”. He loved that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4320-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: An Unexpected First “Car” (David Saunders has owned a remarkable series of cars, so we’re going to take a second look at them. This series first ran in early 2014) I was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1980-Dodge-Maxivan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation? Before I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0418.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Rental Review: 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan – Old Faithful In my recent review of the 2018 Kia Sedona, I mentioned that one of the terms of the rental provided by my Kia dealer was that I could not take […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018DodgeGrandCaravanFeature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Rental Car Review: 2018 Kia Sedona SX – Comparing Apples And Oranges I am currently spending time in a new Kia Sedona, courtesy of the manufacturer. Yes, there is a story here. I recently opened one of those Recall envelopes. You can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018KiaSedonaFeature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon (We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1990DodgeRedWagon01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Future Classic: 2015 Ford Transit 250 – A New Dawn For U-Haul When I am refurbishing a house, my favorite day in the process (besides closing day of course) is dump day. That’s the day I usually rent a large box truck […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/P1010093.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Craigslist Find: 1965 Ford Falcon Van – As Close to Showroom Fresh As You’ll Find I’m looking to replace my Ford Focus, which is in the shop every three months like clockwork and has therefore worn out its welcome. What I want: reliable, compact, inexpensive, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/65FalconVan1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Cinema: The Cars of ‘The Great Outdoors’. I’m far from being a film buff; I couldn’t tell you the history of the Hollywood system and why it evolved the way it did. Most of the references to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/vlcsnap-2014-11-11-20h48m57s174.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Cars of a Lifetime: 2004 Nissan Quest A COAL segment on a modern minivan? Yes, but hear me out on this one before you scroll down to the next CC. The second generation Quest is certainly more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2004-Nissan-Quest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Cinema: Yellow Furys And GMC Vans, Eh If you have never seen the classic 1983 film Strange Brew, you must check it out. I first saw it when I was about 10 years old, and ever since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/i115102.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Van Stories: The Frozen Glue Incident For ten minutes one afternoon in 1986, I thought I had killed a little girl. This is my story. It involves a van, the military Hummer, and 25 80-pound buckets […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ChevyVan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans Is there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ford-Van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


