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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 7/31/2013) A nice breeze, at least in meteorological sense, is lacking during these brutal summer heat waves. Fortunately, there seem to be a fair amount of Plymouth Breezes out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2136.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Breeze – Breeze In, Breeze Out")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Breeze – Breeze In, Breeze Out
Posted on May 19, 2024 | 76 Comments(first posted 7/31/2013) A nice breeze, at least in meteorological sense, is lacking during these brutal summer heat waves. Fortunately, there seem to be a fair amount of Plymouth Breezes out […] -
![(first posted 5/7/2018) Anyone mildly familiar with the 1980s melodramatic primetime soap opera, Dynasty, will know that Alexis Carrington was a force to be reckoned with. Strong, confident, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thumb_Dynasty2_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Enter Alexis")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Enter Alexis
Posted on May 7, 2024 | 73 Comments(first posted 5/7/2018) Anyone mildly familiar with the 1980s melodramatic primetime soap opera, Dynasty, will know that Alexis Carrington was a force to be reckoned with. Strong, confident, […] -
![(first posted 3/29/2013) As a child of the nineties, I feel blessed to have grown up in a decade of so many breathtaking car designs. I naturally feel a small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_1425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Dodge Intrepid ES – This Changes Everything")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Dodge Intrepid ES – This Changes Everything
Posted on May 6, 2024 | 113 Comments(first posted 3/29/2013) As a child of the nineties, I feel blessed to have grown up in a decade of so many breathtaking car designs. I naturally feel a small […] -
![(first posted 5/2/2018) The 1980s was a very dark period for design at General Motors. Building one virtually unchanged box after another, compact Chevrolets looked like full size […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/thumb_IMG_6026_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Buick Skylark Custom Sedan – Pandora’s Box Of Confusion")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Buick Skylark Custom Sedan – Pandora’s Box Of Confusion
Posted on May 3, 2024 | 78 Comments(first posted 5/2/2018) The 1980s was a very dark period for design at General Motors. Building one virtually unchanged box after another, compact Chevrolets looked like full size […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2018) Believe it or not, there was a time when the French automobile industry was the most technologically advanced in the world, the largest producer of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Renault-Alliance-Convertible-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible – Ton Camembert à la Open Air")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible – Ton Camembert à la Open Air
Posted on April 24, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 4/24/2018) Believe it or not, there was a time when the French automobile industry was the most technologically advanced in the world, the largest producer of […] -
![(first posted 4/10/2018) Both here at CC and at large, is there a GM car in history more crucified than — wait for it — the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/FA642781-7A8F-4AEB-88E6-9F37C3F33F98.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe – Tour de Fallacy")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe – Tour de Fallacy
Posted on April 10, 2024 | 66 Comments(first posted 4/10/2018) Both here at CC and at large, is there a GM car in history more crucified than — wait for it — the […] -
![(first posted 6/28/2013) As people age, many resort to cosmetic surgery as a way to boost their self confidence and better compete against younger, more attractive, and more exciting people. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-shot-2013-06-26-at-4.45.09-PM.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Un-Curbside Classic: 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS – A Quick Nip-Tuck")
Un-Curbside Classic: 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS – A Quick Nip-Tuck
Posted on April 4, 2024 | 98 Comments(first posted 6/28/2013) As people age, many resort to cosmetic surgery as a way to boost their self confidence and better compete against younger, more attractive, and more exciting people. […] -
![(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 […]
