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About Author: 83 LeBaron
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![One evening, a friend of mine called as asked: “How would you like a convertible? A friend of mine has one that he wants to get rid of. It’s free!” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSCN0334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Fun in the Sun, K-Car Style")
COAL: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Fun in the Sun, K-Car Style
Posted on September 16, 2018 | 32 CommentsOne evening, a friend of mine called as asked: “How would you like a convertible? A friend of mine has one that he wants to get rid of. It’s free!” […] -
![As my 98 Pontiac Bonneville was getting older, I thought about looking for a newer car. It was 2009 and I knew that the 3800 engine was out of production, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DSCN1810.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2007 Buick Lucerne CX – eBay Special")
COAL: 2007 Buick Lucerne CX – eBay Special
Posted on September 2, 2018 | 26 CommentsAs my 98 Pontiac Bonneville was getting older, I thought about looking for a newer car. It was 2009 and I knew that the 3800 engine was out of production, […] -
![We knew that our 2000 LeSabre was getting up in miles (140,000), so it was time to consider getting something newer. My wife liked the ergonomics and the 3800 engine, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCN1833.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2001 Buick LeSabre Limited – Grandpa’s Car Part II")
COAL: 2001 Buick LeSabre Limited – Grandpa’s Car Part II
Posted on August 26, 2018 | 18 CommentsWe knew that our 2000 LeSabre was getting up in miles (140,000), so it was time to consider getting something newer. My wife liked the ergonomics and the 3800 engine, […] -
![Note: These pictures are of the actual car One day after arriving at work, a co-worker met me in the parking lot for the walk to the office. He saw […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCN1806.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1995 Plymouth Voyager LE – The Magic Wagon")
COAL: 1995 Plymouth Voyager LE – The Magic Wagon
Posted on August 19, 2018 | 33 CommentsNote: These pictures are of the actual car One day after arriving at work, a co-worker met me in the parking lot for the walk to the office. He saw […] -
![Note: These are actual pictures of the car For 20 years, my in-laws spent the winter months in Florida (October to April) to avoid the cold and snow. In 1998, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCN1631.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Plymouth Reliant SE : Grandpa’s Legacy")
COAL: 1988 Plymouth Reliant SE : Grandpa’s Legacy
Posted on August 12, 2018 | 21 CommentsNote: These are actual pictures of the car For 20 years, my in-laws spent the winter months in Florida (October to April) to avoid the cold and snow. In 1998, […] -
![Note: None of the images in this post are of the actual car When my 1989 Pontiac Bonneville was totalled in an accident, I set about to find a replacement […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/98-pontiac-bonneville-se-front-34.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE – More 3800 Love, But At A Price")
COAL: 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE – More 3800 Love, But At A Price
Posted on August 5, 2018 | 10 CommentsNote: None of the images in this post are of the actual car When my 1989 Pontiac Bonneville was totalled in an accident, I set about to find a replacement […] -
![Note: These pictures are of the actual car When my wife’s 1992 Pontiac Bonneville was totalled by the insurance company, we started to look for a replacement car. Since the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCN1624.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2000 Buick LeSabre Custom – The 3800 Legend Continues")
COAL: 2000 Buick LeSabre Custom – The 3800 Legend Continues
Posted on July 29, 2018 | 55 CommentsNote: These pictures are of the actual car When my wife’s 1992 Pontiac Bonneville was totalled by the insurance company, we started to look for a replacement car. Since the […] -
![Note: None of these pictures are of the actual car After my wife’s Bonneville was totalled by the insurance company, we needed to get another car fast. Fortunately, I was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/89-dodge-dynasty-front-34.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1989 Dodge Dynasty – Can’t Escape That K-car Heritage")
COAL: 1989 Dodge Dynasty – Can’t Escape That K-car Heritage
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 8 CommentsNote: None of these pictures are of the actual car After my wife’s Bonneville was totalled by the insurance company, we needed to get another car fast. Fortunately, I was […] -
![Note: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car Since we had received good service from our 1989 Bonneville, we decided that the next “new to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/side-view-89-bonne.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE – The Next Generation")
COAL: 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE – The Next Generation
Posted on July 15, 2018 | 39 CommentsNote: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car Since we had received good service from our 1989 Bonneville, we decided that the next “new to […] -
![Note: None of these pictures are of the actual vehicle In 1984, Chrysler stunned the automotive world with the introduction of the Caravan/Voyager minivans. Although based on the K-car platform, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dodge-caravan-front-34.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Dodge Caravan – It’s Not Hard to Make a Minivan")
COAL: 1986 Dodge Caravan – It’s Not Hard to Make a Minivan
Posted on July 8, 2018 | 23 CommentsNote: None of these pictures are of the actual vehicle In 1984, Chrysler stunned the automotive world with the introduction of the Caravan/Voyager minivans. Although based on the K-car platform, […] -
![Note: None of the images in this post are of the actual car When I arrived in the parking lot at work one morning, I met a co-worker who was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/82-escort.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1982 Ford Escort – Status Symbol in Beater Clothing")
COAL: 1982 Ford Escort – Status Symbol in Beater Clothing
Posted on July 1, 2018 | 43 CommentsNote: None of the images in this post are of the actual car When I arrived in the parking lot at work one morning, I met a co-worker who was […] -
![Note: Not the actual car, but the same colors with pizza wheels Although I had owned several K-cars in my car flipping activities, in 1989, I acquired my first official […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/84-dodge-daytona.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1984 Dodge Daytona – It’s Got a TURBO!")
COAL: 1984 Dodge Daytona – It’s Got a TURBO!
Posted on June 24, 2018 | 31 CommentsNote: Not the actual car, but the same colors with pizza wheels Although I had owned several K-cars in my car flipping activities, in 1989, I acquired my first official […] -
![Note: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car Oh, GM 3800 V6 engine, how do I love thee? Let me count the 3800 ways. In […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1989-pontiac-bonneville-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE – A 3800 Kind of Love")
COAL: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE – A 3800 Kind of Love
Posted on June 17, 2018 | 32 CommentsNote: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car Oh, GM 3800 V6 engine, how do I love thee? Let me count the 3800 ways. In […] -
![Note: None of the images in this post are of the actual car In 1961, the first Olds Cutlass, then called the F-85 Cutlass, was introduced. It was such a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/85-cutlass.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme – What’s in a Name")
COAL: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme – What’s in a Name
Posted on June 10, 2018 | 25 CommentsNote: None of the images in this post are of the actual car In 1961, the first Olds Cutlass, then called the F-85 Cutlass, was introduced. It was such a […] -
![Note: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car When I was active in the car flipping business, I was presented with the opportunity to purchase […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1980ChryLeBaron01-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Chrysler LeBaron – Not Quite at Fifth Avenue")
COAL: 1980 Chrysler LeBaron – Not Quite at Fifth Avenue
Posted on June 3, 2018 | 26 CommentsNote: None of the pictures in this post are of the actual car When I was active in the car flipping business, I was presented with the opportunity to purchase […]
