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Curbside Classics Archives
Volvo Archive
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![The other day, a bunch of us at work ran out to the Greek place around the corner for a quick lunch. When we came out, this Volvo 164 was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Volvo164_3jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Volvo 164: Out to Lunch")
CC Capsule: 1970 Volvo 164: Out to Lunch
Posted on October 26, 2013 | 18 CommentsThe other day, a bunch of us at work ran out to the Greek place around the corner for a quick lunch. When we came out, this Volvo 164 was […] -
![It has been a while since I’ve done a Volvo on CC. Kind of embarrasing, since I’ve never owned anything but a Volvo (well, until very recently; more on that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/72-1800E-e1334874424275-800x571-e1381701267386.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1972 Volvo 1800E – Souped-Down Sports Car")
CC Outtake: 1972 Volvo 1800E – Souped-Down Sports Car
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 30 CommentsIt has been a while since I’ve done a Volvo on CC. Kind of embarrasing, since I’ve never owned anything but a Volvo (well, until very recently; more on that […] -
![I know that CC has already run a few articles on Route 66 , most notably here and here. By pure coincidence, I had my own Route 66 pilgrimage planned in late […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Winslow-header.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Roadtrip: Route 66, Winslow, Arizona – Standin’ on THAT Corner")
Curbside Roadtrip: Route 66, Winslow, Arizona – Standin’ on THAT Corner
Posted on June 1, 2013 | 31 CommentsI know that CC has already run a few articles on Route 66 , most notably here and here. By pure coincidence, I had my own Route 66 pilgrimage planned in late […] -
![There is nothing quite as therapeutic and invigorating as a good, old-fashioned road trip. And if you’ve been hanging out at Curbside Classic over the last several weeks, you likely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/P5060186.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Soiree: A Road Trip to Iowa City, Iowa, Plus Sneak Previews")
Curbside Soiree: A Road Trip to Iowa City, Iowa, Plus Sneak Previews
Posted on May 16, 2013 | 37 CommentsThere is nothing quite as therapeutic and invigorating as a good, old-fashioned road trip. And if you’ve been hanging out at Curbside Classic over the last several weeks, you likely […] -
![Now here is something a little different. At first glance, it appears to be a poor, neglected and abused Jaguar E-Type; as you get closer, some of its details start […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Jaguar-E-Type-Kit-Car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: Faux E-Type")
Storage Yard Classic: Faux E-Type
Posted on February 18, 2013 | 30 CommentsNow here is something a little different. At first glance, it appears to be a poor, neglected and abused Jaguar E-Type; as you get closer, some of its details start […] -
![The other day I went to the library during lunch hour. Parked right behind my wagon I found another wagon, a late-model Jetta. I enjoy comparing and contrasting cars parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-17-2012-001-e1355867080776.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Late-Model Wagon Comparison: Separated At Birth?")
Late-Model Wagon Comparison: Separated At Birth?
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 20 CommentsThe other day I went to the library during lunch hour. Parked right behind my wagon I found another wagon, a late-model Jetta. I enjoy comparing and contrasting cars parked […] -
![As anyone who regularly reads CC knows, I have a serious thing for Volvo 240s and 740s of the ’80s, perhaps because I grew up with them. My folks really […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/07-10-2012-004-e1349903468481.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our Ex-Curbside Classic: 1989 Volvo 740GL Station Wagon – Mom’s Jinx")
Our Ex-Curbside Classic: 1989 Volvo 740GL Station Wagon – Mom’s Jinx
Posted on October 30, 2012 | 52 CommentsAs anyone who regularly reads CC knows, I have a serious thing for Volvo 240s and 740s of the ’80s, perhaps because I grew up with them. My folks really […] -
![Pop quiz: What is the most boring 2012 model car in existence? The Camry, you say? Well done. Now, what was the most boring, competent and efficient car of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-117-028-800-e1344199483442.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Volvo 244DL – Best Value Box")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Volvo 244DL – Best Value Box
Posted on August 16, 2012 | 43 CommentsPop quiz: What is the most boring 2012 model car in existence? The Camry, you say? Well done. Now, what was the most boring, competent and efficient car of the […] -
![My Uncle Dave, the accidental tourist, recently returned from yet another trip. While searching for his car in the Cedar Rapids airport, he came across this very clean 1996 or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/850-2-e1337136226206.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Cedar Rapids")
CC Outtake: Cedar Rapids
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 7 CommentsMy Uncle Dave, the accidental tourist, recently returned from yet another trip. While searching for his car in the Cedar Rapids airport, he came across this very clean 1996 or […] -
![Here’s another one from my Uncle Dave, our Iowa City-based Outtake provider. He was in Paris, TN on business earlier this week and was checking into his hotel when this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Volvo-DL-Paris-TN.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: This 240 Is Really Red")
CC Outtake: This 240 Is Really Red
Posted on May 4, 2012 | 10 CommentsHere’s another one from my Uncle Dave, our Iowa City-based Outtake provider. He was in Paris, TN on business earlier this week and was checking into his hotel when this […] -
![If one doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a safe, efficient, and roomy ride for their family, what choices does one have? Sure you could get a minivan; but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1988-1991_Volvo_240_GL_station_wagon_2011-06-15_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of A Lifetime: 1987 Volvo 245 – Practically Sensible and Serenely Safe")
Cars Of A Lifetime: 1987 Volvo 245 – Practically Sensible and Serenely Safe
Posted on April 22, 2012 | 54 CommentsIf one doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a safe, efficient, and roomy ride for their family, what choices does one have? Sure you could get a minivan; but […] -
![The Volvo GL was a stroke of genius for Volvo. Adding a little luxury and exclusivity to its tough-as-nails 240 series gave you the option of a luxury Volvo without […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/aa-4-15-2012-028.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Volvo 240GL – Sensible Luxury")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Volvo 240GL – Sensible Luxury
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 45 CommentsThe Volvo GL was a stroke of genius for Volvo. Adding a little luxury and exclusivity to its tough-as-nails 240 series gave you the option of a luxury Volvo without […]
