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- Simply put, cars are my greatest passion.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Brendan Saur
Posts by Brendan Saur
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![It’s well-known that when Buick downsized its full-size C- and B-bodies to front-wheel drive in 1985 and 1986, respectively, they kept the big RWD Estate Wagon around for another few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/electra-estatse-fwd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If? Front-Wheel Drive Buick Electra Estate")
What If? Front-Wheel Drive Buick Electra Estate
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 26 CommentsIt’s well-known that when Buick downsized its full-size C- and B-bodies to front-wheel drive in 1985 and 1986, respectively, they kept the big RWD Estate Wagon around for another few […] -
![I take great pride in the ability to name just about every car on the road based off a quick glance. This is a skill I’ve possessed since around age […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_1874.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988 Isuzu Impulse – Wait, What?")
CC Capsule: 1988 Isuzu Impulse – Wait, What?
Posted on October 9, 2013 | 73 CommentsI take great pride in the ability to name just about every car on the road based off a quick glance. This is a skill I’ve possessed since around age […] -
![When was the last time you saw one of these? This pristine 1988 Merkur XR4Ti was found and posted to the CC Cohort by Constantine Hannaher. It looks brand new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/82613-Merkur4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti – Importiert Aus Köln")
Cohort Outtake: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti – Importiert Aus Köln
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 31 CommentsWhen was the last time you saw one of these? This pristine 1988 Merkur XR4Ti was found and posted to the CC Cohort by Constantine Hannaher. It looks brand new […] -
![In order of appearance, the four M320s I photographed for this article are 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003 models. Befitting of German-American Heritage Day, we celebrate the first non-commercial Mercedes-Benz […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_2398.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Mercedes W163 (1998-2005 M-Class) – Conceived in Germany, Born In America")
Automotive History: Mercedes W163 (1998-2005 M-Class) – Conceived in Germany, Born In America
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 35 CommentsIn order of appearance, the four M320s I photographed for this article are 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003 models. Befitting of German-American Heritage Day, we celebrate the first non-commercial Mercedes-Benz […] -
![image: bmwblog If those of you in the U.S. look real close at your calendars, you may notice that today is German-American Day. Though by no means a major holiday, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/W116-abs-test.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Willkommen to German-American Car Day")
Willkommen to German-American Car Day
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 5 Commentsimage: bmwblog If those of you in the U.S. look real close at your calendars, you may notice that today is German-American Day. Though by no means a major holiday, […] -
![My grandfather, Joseph Saur had a passion for photography. He never went anywhere without his camera, always keeping it in the glove compartment of his car. He loved taking pictures […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/JFS-73-SurfDrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Vintage: Surf Drive Beach in 1973")
CC Vintage: Surf Drive Beach in 1973
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 19 CommentsMy grandfather, Joseph Saur had a passion for photography. He never went anywhere without his camera, always keeping it in the glove compartment of his car. He loved taking pictures […] -
Wordless Outtake: How To Be Lost In A Sea Of Navigators
Posted on September 28, 2013 | 13 Comments -
![This clean-looking 1993-96 Oldsmobile Silhouette was recently spotted by therightpedal in my home town of Boston. Despite being a New England car, its infamous plastic body panels have made it relatively […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/82613-olds-sil.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Oldsmobile Silhouette – The Spaceship of Minivans")
Cohort Outtake: Oldsmobile Silhouette – The Spaceship of Minivans
Posted on September 19, 2013 | 28 CommentsThis clean-looking 1993-96 Oldsmobile Silhouette was recently spotted by therightpedal in my home town of Boston. Despite being a New England car, its infamous plastic body panels have made it relatively […] -
![To most (myself included), the name “Plymouth Voyager” instantly conjures thoughts of the Voyager minivans, and their three generations from 1984-2000. What some don’t know, is that the Plymouth Voyager […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/91813-Voyager8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1977 Plymouth Voyager – The Ultimate Shaggin’ Wagon")
eBay Find: 1977 Plymouth Voyager – The Ultimate Shaggin’ Wagon
Posted on September 18, 2013 | 34 CommentsTo most (myself included), the name “Plymouth Voyager” instantly conjures thoughts of the Voyager minivans, and their three generations from 1984-2000. What some don’t know, is that the Plymouth Voyager […] -
![Never warmed up to the “beached whale” 1991-1996 Buick Estate Wagons? Well, how about a more conservatively styled 1990 Estate Wagon? This pretty scuffed-up 1990 Buick Estate Wagon was spotted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rdmstr-91313.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Follow-Up: 1990 Buick Estate Wagon – You’re So Square, Baby I Don’t Care")
Cohort Follow-Up: 1990 Buick Estate Wagon – You’re So Square, Baby I Don’t Care
Posted on September 13, 2013 | 42 CommentsNever warmed up to the “beached whale” 1991-1996 Buick Estate Wagons? Well, how about a more conservatively styled 1990 Estate Wagon? This pretty scuffed-up 1990 Buick Estate Wagon was spotted […] -
![Riding shotgun on the ride home from picking up my mom’s new GLK, I eyed this blast from the past Buick Reatta coupe in highway traffic. Once again the CC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IMG_2112.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Getting Passed On The Right: By A Buick Reatta")
Getting Passed On The Right: By A Buick Reatta
Posted on September 11, 2013 | 18 CommentsRiding shotgun on the ride home from picking up my mom’s new GLK, I eyed this blast from the past Buick Reatta coupe in highway traffic. Once again the CC […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 4, 2013 | 7 Comments -
Wordless Outtake: Seeing Bright Blue
Posted on September 3, 2013 | 12 Comments -
![I was recently watching an episode of Seinfeld where Kramer test drives a Saab 900 convertible and tries to see how far he can go once the fuel needle reaches […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/82813-sfs900empt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Close To Empty Have You Ever Gone?")
QOTD: How Close To Empty Have You Ever Gone?
Posted on August 29, 2013 | 86 CommentsI was recently watching an episode of Seinfeld where Kramer test drives a Saab 900 convertible and tries to see how far he can go once the fuel needle reaches […] -
![Reading Edward Snitkoff’s Scion Discussion yesterday, it occurred to me how much compact cars have changed in the past 10 years. It used to be that they were marketed solely as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Sundance-America.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which 1992 Compact Coupe Would You Choose?")
QOTD: Which 1992 Compact Coupe Would You Choose?
Posted on August 24, 2013 | 70 CommentsReading Edward Snitkoff’s Scion Discussion yesterday, it occurred to me how much compact cars have changed in the past 10 years. It used to be that they were marketed solely as […]
