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- Simply put, cars are my greatest passion.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Brendan Saur
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![(first posted 3/29/2018) Volkswagen, which quite literally means “people’s car” in German, was founded on the principle of making the automobile attainable to everyday working people by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/thumb_IMG_9335_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg – Rebel Without A Cause")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg – Rebel Without A Cause
Posted on March 29, 2024 | 41 Comments(first posted 3/29/2018) Volkswagen, which quite literally means “people’s car” in German, was founded on the principle of making the automobile attainable to everyday working people by […] -
![(First Published 9/17/2014) In many ways, this 1994 Chrysler LeBaron sedan represents a number of “lasts” for Chrysler. Starting at the very core, it was the last Chrysler sedan derived from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_5549.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Chrysler LeBaron LE – The K-Car’s Final Stand")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Chrysler LeBaron LE – The K-Car’s Final Stand
Posted on March 19, 2024 | 82 Comments(First Published 9/17/2014) In many ways, this 1994 Chrysler LeBaron sedan represents a number of “lasts” for Chrysler. Starting at the very core, it was the last Chrysler sedan derived from […] -
![(First published 8/1/2013) Do you remember 1954? It was quite some time ago. Billy Joel can sum it up quickly: “Roy Cohn, Juan Perón, Toscanini, Dacron, Dien Bien Phu […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2174.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1954 Plymouth Savoy – Unexpected Affection")
Curbside Classic: 1954 Plymouth Savoy – Unexpected Affection
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 59 Comments(First published 8/1/2013) Do you remember 1954? It was quite some time ago. Billy Joel can sum it up quickly: “Roy Cohn, Juan Perón, Toscanini, Dacron, Dien Bien Phu […] -
![(first posted 7/17/2013) While slowing down at an intersection, two different shades of red caught the corner of my eye. Instead of going to the more visually appealing brighter red, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Screen-shot-2013-07-10-at-5.04.07-PM.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Double Curbside Classic: 1993 Chevrolet Corsica and 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24: Like an Old Married Couple")
Double Curbside Classic: 1993 Chevrolet Corsica and 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24: Like an Old Married Couple
Posted on March 1, 2024 | 111 Comments(first posted 7/17/2013) While slowing down at an intersection, two different shades of red caught the corner of my eye. Instead of going to the more visually appealing brighter red, […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2018) What’s there to be said about the Honda Accord that hasn’t been said already? It consistently ranks among the top ten best-selling vehicles in America. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/thumb_IMG_7928_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Honda Accord EX – Simply The Best?")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Honda Accord EX – Simply The Best?
Posted on February 14, 2024 | 111 Comments(first posted 2/14/2018) What’s there to be said about the Honda Accord that hasn’t been said already? It consistently ranks among the top ten best-selling vehicles in America. […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2018) After WW2, Cadillac and Lincoln emerged as the big two players in American luxury automobiles. And while they came to define “American luxury” with their living-room-on-wheels, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/comparo-SLS-LS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Comparison: 2001 Cadillac Seville SLS & 2004 Lincoln LS V6 – Similar Names, Similar Missions, Very Different Approaches")
CC Comparison: 2001 Cadillac Seville SLS & 2004 Lincoln LS V6 – Similar Names, Similar Missions, Very Different Approaches
Posted on February 4, 2024 | 47 Comments(first posted 2/5/2018) After WW2, Cadillac and Lincoln emerged as the big two players in American luxury automobiles. And while they came to define “American luxury” with their living-room-on-wheels, […] -
![(first posted 1/17/2018) I’m well aware that I may be opening up the floodgate here by bestowing this title, but if I were to name a car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thumb_IMG_8441_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series – Signing A Vow Of Loyalty")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series – Signing A Vow Of Loyalty
Posted on January 16, 2024 | 101 Comments(first posted 1/17/2018) I’m well aware that I may be opening up the floodgate here by bestowing this title, but if I were to name a car […] -
![(first posted 1/11/2018) Despite its own efforts with smaller, subcompact/C-segment vehicles and their growing popularity worldwide, at least in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz hasn’t had widespread success in this size […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thumb_IMG_6459_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1998 Mercedes-Benz A170 CDI (W245) – Das Baby Benz")
CC Outtake: 1998 Mercedes-Benz A170 CDI (W245) – Das Baby Benz
Posted on January 13, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 1/11/2018) Despite its own efforts with smaller, subcompact/C-segment vehicles and their growing popularity worldwide, at least in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz hasn’t had widespread success in this size […] -
![(first posted 1/5/2018) Developing a new vehicle completely from the ground up is no easy undertaking for any automaker, even if it is one of the world’s largest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1998-Mystique-f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Mercury Mystique LS – Case of Mystique-en Identity")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Mercury Mystique LS – Case of Mystique-en Identity
Posted on January 5, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 1/5/2018) Developing a new vehicle completely from the ground up is no easy undertaking for any automaker, even if it is one of the world’s largest […] -
![(first posted 12/22/2017) Never able to match the Big Three’s sheer amount of capital needed for R&D, annual styling changes, and a broader lineup, AMC’s fortunes could always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/thumb_IMG_0217_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1979 AMC Spirit GT – Disco Is Dead")
Car Show Classic: 1979 AMC Spirit GT – Disco Is Dead
Posted on December 22, 2023 | 91 Comments(first posted 12/22/2017) Never able to match the Big Three’s sheer amount of capital needed for R&D, annual styling changes, and a broader lineup, AMC’s fortunes could always […] -
![(First Posted 1/2/2014 – includes revisions) Automobile nameplates with lengthy histories naturally see more changes over their storied lifetime. This 2000 Lincoln Continental may seem like the furthest thing possible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_3029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Lincoln Continental – Time Doesn’t Change Everything")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Lincoln Continental – Time Doesn’t Change Everything
Posted on December 20, 2023 | 156 Comments(First Posted 1/2/2014 – includes revisions) Automobile nameplates with lengthy histories naturally see more changes over their storied lifetime. This 2000 Lincoln Continental may seem like the furthest thing possible […] -
![(first posted 12/19/2017) Recent years have seen Hyundai grow from the bottom of the barrel value brand it once was to a confident full-line mainstream brand on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_1856.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2005 Hyundai XG350 – Grander, But Not Grandeur")
CC Capsule: 2005 Hyundai XG350 – Grander, But Not Grandeur
Posted on December 19, 2023 | 40 Comments(first posted 12/19/2017) Recent years have seen Hyundai grow from the bottom of the barrel value brand it once was to a confident full-line mainstream brand on the […] -
![(first posted 12/12/2013) While it may be expected that the rearmost windows in a coupe, SUV, or minivan won’t roll down, is it too much to ask for windows that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_2905.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Chevrolet Malibu – Claustrophobics Best Ride Up-Front")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Chevrolet Malibu – Claustrophobics Best Ride Up-Front
Posted on December 17, 2023 | 158 Comments(first posted 12/12/2013) While it may be expected that the rearmost windows in a coupe, SUV, or minivan won’t roll down, is it too much to ask for windows that […] -
![(first posted 12/7/2017) If I were the kind of person who wrote my thoughts down in a journal, my experience with this 2008 Land Rover LR3 would go […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/thumb_IMG_9129_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC/Driving Impressions: 2008 Land Rover LR3 – My Re-Discovery Of SUV Empowerment")
CC/Driving Impressions: 2008 Land Rover LR3 – My Re-Discovery Of SUV Empowerment
Posted on December 16, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 12/7/2017) If I were the kind of person who wrote my thoughts down in a journal, my experience with this 2008 Land Rover LR3 would go […] -
![(first posted 12/15/2017) Following up on a Legend is no easy task, especially when referring to the Acura Legend. Despite it lacking a V8 and rear-wheel drive, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Acura-RL-Boston-2002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996-2004 Acura 3.5RL – A Rather Lost, Relative Letdown, Retrograde Legend")
Curbside Classic: 1996-2004 Acura 3.5RL – A Rather Lost, Relative Letdown, Retrograde Legend
Posted on December 15, 2023 | 58 Comments(first posted 12/15/2017) Following up on a Legend is no easy task, especially when referring to the Acura Legend. Despite it lacking a V8 and rear-wheel drive, it […]
