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About Author: Brendan Saur
Posts by Brendan Saur
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![When first introduced to the U.S. market, the then-Datsun Maxima sought to offer a balance between fun-to-drive handling and traditional comfort in a midsize premium sedan. As the 1980s progressed, Nissan […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MaximaCJCZb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1988 Nissan Maxima – Culture Clash")
Cohort Outtake: 1988 Nissan Maxima – Culture Clash
Posted on July 14, 2016 | 38 CommentsWhen first introduced to the U.S. market, the then-Datsun Maxima sought to offer a balance between fun-to-drive handling and traditional comfort in a midsize premium sedan. As the 1980s progressed, Nissan […] -
Wordless Outtake: 1994 Cadillac Sedan de Ville – A Certified Land Yacht
Posted on June 29, 2016 | 30 Comments -
Wordless Cohort Outtake: Opposites Attract
Posted on June 26, 2016 | 114 CommentsPhotographed by “therightpedal” -
![For most of its history, the Electra was Buick’s largest and most luxurious sedan, and the most prestigious car in GM’s fleet that wasn’t a personal luxury coupe or a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_6300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali – The Modern Day Electra Park Avenue?")
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali – The Modern Day Electra Park Avenue?
Posted on June 15, 2016 | 89 CommentsFor most of its history, the Electra was Buick’s largest and most luxurious sedan, and the most prestigious car in GM’s fleet that wasn’t a personal luxury coupe or a […] -
![Last week, William Stopford asked us “What Car Commonly Regarded As Ugly Do You Find Attractive“. So now on the flip-side, I ask: Which car commonly regarded as attractive do you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/300_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Car Commonly Regarded As Attractive Do You Find Ugly?")
QOTD: Which Car Commonly Regarded As Attractive Do You Find Ugly?
Posted on June 14, 2016 | 226 CommentsLast week, William Stopford asked us “What Car Commonly Regarded As Ugly Do You Find Attractive“. So now on the flip-side, I ask: Which car commonly regarded as attractive do you […] -
![(Dodge Spirit photos by Nicky D.) Correction: I originally thought the MA historical vehicle requirements were 20 years. They are actually 25 years. I have no idea how the criteria […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Spirit1NickyD.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtakes: 1990 Dodge Spirit – A Historical Vehicle?")
Cohort Outtakes: 1990 Dodge Spirit – A Historical Vehicle?
Posted on June 7, 2016 | 83 Comments(Dodge Spirit photos by Nicky D.) Correction: I originally thought the MA historical vehicle requirements were 20 years. They are actually 25 years. I have no idea how the criteria […] -
![It’s no overstatement to say that Ford stylists went overly ovoid on a global basis in the mid-1990s, with cars such as the 1994 Scorpio, 1995 Contour, 1996 Taurus, 1997 Escort, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_2134.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Imagine Yourself In A Mercury")
CC Outtake: Imagine Yourself In A Mercury
Posted on June 1, 2016 | 16 CommentsIt’s no overstatement to say that Ford stylists went overly ovoid on a global basis in the mid-1990s, with cars such as the 1994 Scorpio, 1995 Contour, 1996 Taurus, 1997 Escort, […] -
![I can’t remember the last time I saw a Geo Prizm of either generation in my locale, but apparently first generation Prizms are still kicking around in other parts of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/White_Prizm_cjz92.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtakes: Geo Prizms On Patrol – The Corollas Of The Red, White, And Blue")
Cohort Outtakes: Geo Prizms On Patrol – The Corollas Of The Red, White, And Blue
Posted on May 30, 2016 | 39 CommentsI can’t remember the last time I saw a Geo Prizm of either generation in my locale, but apparently first generation Prizms are still kicking around in other parts of the […] -
Curtis Perry Outtake: 1971 Chrysler 300 – Peaks And Valleys
Posted on May 28, 2016 | 55 Comments -
![I don’t even need to bother searching for production figures — it’s clear that Jeep sold far fewer 2-door XJ Cherokees than 4-door, especially among the face-lifted 1997-2001 versions. It’s interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_5217.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport – The Fewer Doors, The Fewer Buyers")
CC Outtake: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport – The Fewer Doors, The Fewer Buyers
Posted on May 24, 2016 | 28 CommentsI don’t even need to bother searching for production figures — it’s clear that Jeep sold far fewer 2-door XJ Cherokees than 4-door, especially among the face-lifted 1997-2001 versions. It’s interesting […] -
Wordless Outtake: Dodge Aries Wagon – Pseudo Pseudo Wood
Posted on May 11, 2016 | 19 Comments -
![How often is it that we get the chance to drive the same car (or in this case, a mechanically identical one) as the very first one we owned? To answer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_5542.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2005 Lexus RX330 – Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives")
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2005 Lexus RX330 – Rollin’ Like The Desperate Housewives
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 62 CommentsHow often is it that we get the chance to drive the same car (or in this case, a mechanically identical one) as the very first one we owned? To answer […] -
Wordless Outtake: Fun-Sized or Super-Sized?
Posted on April 23, 2016 | 45 Comments -
![Every once in a while at work, we get an out of state deal (typically Rhode Island) that usually requires me to deliver the new car to the buyer at the DMV, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_5059.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser – Colonel Mustard")
Future CC/Driving Impressions: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser – Colonel Mustard
Posted on April 14, 2016 | 71 CommentsEvery once in a while at work, we get an out of state deal (typically Rhode Island) that usually requires me to deliver the new car to the buyer at the DMV, […] -
![I’ve always been a fan of the first generation LH sedans, with their graceful curves and grandiose proportions. The LHS/New Yorker body was an especially striking design, combining futuristic looks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Chrysler-LHS-coupe-Brendan-Saur.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Chrysler LH Coupe? – “Last Hope” For The Mopar Personal Luxury Coupe")
What If: Chrysler LH Coupe? – “Last Hope” For The Mopar Personal Luxury Coupe
Posted on April 13, 2016 | 44 CommentsI’ve always been a fan of the first generation LH sedans, with their graceful curves and grandiose proportions. The LHS/New Yorker body was an especially striking design, combining futuristic looks […]
