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About Author: Brendan Saur
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![(first posted 1/28/2014) For the latter part of the 20th century, the two Swedish brands could easily be distinguished by their shapes. Volvos were square and Saabs were distinctly swoopy. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_2484.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Saab 9000 CS Aero – The Square Saab")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Saab 9000 CS Aero – The Square Saab
Posted on February 4, 2020 | 66 Comments(first posted 1/28/2014) For the latter part of the 20th century, the two Swedish brands could easily be distinguished by their shapes. Volvos were square and Saabs were distinctly swoopy. […] -
![When it comes to describing the trending automotive styling in the mid-00s, “peak retro” just might best the best description. Popularized by mass market mainstream cars including but not limited […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jwirgY0IQsi837hf06RS4Q_thumb_800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 Nissan Figaro – Figaro, Figaro, Figawi?")
CC Capsule: 1991 Nissan Figaro – Figaro, Figaro, Figawi?
Posted on January 29, 2020 | 28 CommentsWhen it comes to describing the trending automotive styling in the mid-00s, “peak retro” just might best the best description. Popularized by mass market mainstream cars including but not limited […] -
![(first posted 12/16/2013) Ever since childhood, owning a red Bimmer has been a dream of mine. Even today, as I’m in my 20s, this dream is still very much alive. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_2816.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 BMW 525i (E34) – The Red Bimmer Of My Childhood Dreams")
Curbside Classic: 1992 BMW 525i (E34) – The Red Bimmer Of My Childhood Dreams
Posted on January 20, 2020 | 44 Comments(first posted 12/16/2013) Ever since childhood, owning a red Bimmer has been a dream of mine. Even today, as I’m in my 20s, this dream is still very much alive. […] -
![Another year, another decade over, a new one’s just begun. Now in the midst of New Year’s Eve champagne-fueled intellectual discussions, we could get into deep predictions about this decade […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2018-dodge-journey-gallery-exterior8-1.jpg.image_.2880-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: It’s 2020, Which Vehicle Are You Most Surprised Has Made It To The Next Decade?")
QOTD: It’s 2020, Which Vehicle Are You Most Surprised Has Made It To The Next Decade?
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 69 CommentsAnother year, another decade over, a new one’s just begun. Now in the midst of New Year’s Eve champagne-fueled intellectual discussions, we could get into deep predictions about this decade […] -
![When it comes to naming their passenger car models, American and Asian brands have historically favored actual word names, while European brands predominately stuck with alphanumeric nomenclature — the latter […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sd3ieoPTzeF4GIneUdsw_thumb_36.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Audi Cabriolet – Ja, We Will Just Call It What It Is")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Audi Cabriolet – Ja, We Will Just Call It What It Is
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 18 CommentsWhen it comes to naming their passenger car models, American and Asian brands have historically favored actual word names, while European brands predominately stuck with alphanumeric nomenclature — the latter […] -
![Debuting for 1960 initially as a full-size model, the Dodge Dart was subsequently downsized to a midsize model in 1962, and then again in 1963 to a compact model where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ahdG1odVTAW7WnodrmTsAQ_thumb_5589.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Dodge Dart – A Car Of Few Words")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Dodge Dart – A Car Of Few Words
Posted on December 12, 2019 | 51 CommentsDebuting for 1960 initially as a full-size model, the Dodge Dart was subsequently downsized to a midsize model in 1962, and then again in 1963 to a compact model where […] -
![As it’s well-known already, earlier this week Buick announced that it will soon be discontinuing all variants of the Regal — eschewing it from selling any “cars” for the first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_8bb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Is There A Brand Of Car You’d Never Buy Because It Carries A Certain Stigma?")
QOTD: Is There A Brand Of Car You’d Never Buy Because It Carries A Certain Stigma?
Posted on December 6, 2019 | 170 CommentsAs it’s well-known already, earlier this week Buick announced that it will soon be discontinuing all variants of the Regal — eschewing it from selling any “cars” for the first […] -
![Saturn. Is there a car brand whose mission and purpose in life was initially so clear-cut and targeted, yet one whose mission and purpose went so far astray? Conceived as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/jfP2kVK7QlmZprZfc7vgRQ_thumb_a023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Saturn Aura XE – Positive Outlook, Grim Vue")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Saturn Aura XE – Positive Outlook, Grim Vue
Posted on December 6, 2019 | 27 CommentsSaturn. Is there a car brand whose mission and purpose in life was initially so clear-cut and targeted, yet one whose mission and purpose went so far astray? Conceived as […] -
![tur·key (/ˈtərkē/) – Oxford Dictionary defines it as 1) a large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head and (in the male) red wattles. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/aMwb2nKNTPCbS2cGLyUb4Q_thumb_89a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2000 Cadillac Catera – Turkey Talk")
CC Outtake: 2000 Cadillac Catera – Turkey Talk
Posted on November 28, 2019 | 54 Commentstur·key (/ˈtərkē/) – Oxford Dictionary defines it as 1) a large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head and (in the male) red wattles. It […] -
![Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive an exotic sports car as your daily driver? Emotionally speaking, it would be an incredible experience for sure. However […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/4IyYLwnkSOtzCB1aPIfYA_thumb_2a5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: If You Could Daily Drive Something Exotic for One Year for Free, What Would You Choose?")
QOTD: If You Could Daily Drive Something Exotic for One Year for Free, What Would You Choose?
Posted on November 27, 2019 | 78 CommentsHave you ever wondered what it would be like to drive an exotic sports car as your daily driver? Emotionally speaking, it would be an incredible experience for sure. However […] -
![Ah, Lexus. Although it needs no formal introduction, it’s difficult even mentioning the brand without highlighting its significance as one of the greatest automotive success stories in history. Prominently debuting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wJOzQ0hR8e4HinULeTWqA_thumb_123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic – 1992 Lexus LS 400 – The Industry’s Greatest Hit Of The Last 50 Years?")
Curbside Classic – 1992 Lexus LS 400 – The Industry’s Greatest Hit Of The Last 50 Years?
Posted on November 21, 2019 | 96 CommentsAh, Lexus. Although it needs no formal introduction, it’s difficult even mentioning the brand without highlighting its significance as one of the greatest automotive success stories in history. Prominently debuting […] -
![In the automotive world, the plain jane American full-size, rear-wheel, V8-powered sedan might as well be as basic as a cup of black coffee. While hardly popular anymore, these were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gaqylxpDQxwdi2QPoeVOQ_thumb_9da0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue – A Latte From Its Black Coffee Roots")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue – A Latte From Its Black Coffee Roots
Posted on November 13, 2019 | 66 CommentsIn the automotive world, the plain jane American full-size, rear-wheel, V8-powered sedan might as well be as basic as a cup of black coffee. While hardly popular anymore, these were […] -
![The final portion of my new commute to CarGurus involves about a ¾ mile walk over Boston’s historic Longfellow Bridge and then along Cambridge Parkway, which runs directly adjacent to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2294.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1995 Daihatsu Hijet Truck 4WD (S110P) – Well, This Is A First")
CC Outtake: 1995 Daihatsu Hijet Truck 4WD (S110P) – Well, This Is A First
Posted on November 7, 2019 | 24 CommentsThe final portion of my new commute to CarGurus involves about a ¾ mile walk over Boston’s historic Longfellow Bridge and then along Cambridge Parkway, which runs directly adjacent to […] -
![(First posted September 28, 2014; now with some revisions) While the 1990s were not the most exciting times for Buick, they were nonetheless good years to Buick from a sales […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_5943.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1996 Buick Regal GS – Trying To Wear Too Many Hats")
CC Outtake: 1996 Buick Regal GS – Trying To Wear Too Many Hats
Posted on November 5, 2019 | 32 Comments(First posted September 28, 2014; now with some revisions) While the 1990s were not the most exciting times for Buick, they were nonetheless good years to Buick from a sales […] -
![Full-size pickup trucks may be a uniquely American thing, but as someone who has lived my entire life in the United States, it’s a vehicle whose immense popularity I’ve never […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/iaGA8HHR1KoFBkxKCqNw_thumb_9df5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota T100 – Small Can Be A Big Problem")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota T100 – Small Can Be A Big Problem
Posted on October 24, 2019 | 87 CommentsFull-size pickup trucks may be a uniquely American thing, but as someone who has lived my entire life in the United States, it’s a vehicle whose immense popularity I’ve never […]
