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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Saunders David
Posts by Saunders David
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![This car was bought to solve a particular problem that showed up for our third son and came about in a strange set of circumstances not of his making. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2002-Saturn-SC1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2002 Saturn SC1 – Three Door Sporty Appearing Coupe for a New Driver")
My 2002 Saturn SC1 – Three Door Sporty Appearing Coupe for a New Driver
Posted on March 9, 2025 | 26 CommentsThis car was bought to solve a particular problem that showed up for our third son and came about in a strange set of circumstances not of his making. I […] -
![Kit cars use all sorts of vehicles as donors; for example, with Cobras and seven-esque roadsters (Lotus, Caterham, etc.) being among the most popular, there are bound to be a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Austin-Mini-based-Cobra-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Strangest Cobra like Replica Ever? Front Wheel Drive Classic Mini Based")
Strangest Cobra like Replica Ever? Front Wheel Drive Classic Mini Based
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 21 CommentsKit cars use all sorts of vehicles as donors; for example, with Cobras and seven-esque roadsters (Lotus, Caterham, etc.) being among the most popular, there are bound to be a […] -
![While at a campground in southern Alberta I came across this Daihatsu HiJet Jumbo Kei class pick up truck. While named Jumbo it is still a very small truck and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Daihatsu-Hijet-Jumbo-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Campsite Classic: Daihatsu HiJet Jumbo – The Big Small Pickup Truck")
Campsite Classic: Daihatsu HiJet Jumbo – The Big Small Pickup Truck
Posted on February 24, 2025 | 13 CommentsWhile at a campground in southern Alberta I came across this Daihatsu HiJet Jumbo Kei class pick up truck. While named Jumbo it is still a very small truck and […] -
![(first posted 3/13/2012) We can thank Mazda for adding a lot of spice to the automotive landscape. Their compact, smooth and high-revving rotary engine started (and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Mazda-Rx-4-Wagon-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Mazda RX-4 Rotary Wagon – Still Spinning")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Mazda RX-4 Rotary Wagon – Still Spinning
Posted on February 22, 2025 | 57 Comments(first posted 3/13/2012) We can thank Mazda for adding a lot of spice to the automotive landscape. Their compact, smooth and high-revving rotary engine started (and […] -
![In the summer of 2024 I was lucky enough to visit the east coast for the first time, including the city of Halifax as well as a road trip along […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Chevrolet-Chevette-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Cars of Nova Scotia and the Cabot Trail")
Curbside Classics: Cars of Nova Scotia and the Cabot Trail
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 32 CommentsIn the summer of 2024 I was lucky enough to visit the east coast for the first time, including the city of Halifax as well as a road trip along […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2014) A recent business trip to California allowed me a little curbside classic hunting opportunity out in the sun rather than in the snow. My favorite find was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Cadillac-Seville-custom.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Custom Cadillac Seville – Old School Custom")
CC Capsule: Custom Cadillac Seville – Old School Custom
Posted on February 12, 2025 | 95 Comments(first posted 4/24/2014) A recent business trip to California allowed me a little curbside classic hunting opportunity out in the sun rather than in the snow. My favorite find was […] -
![(first posted 12/17/2018) Although most people might consider it odd I enjoy wandering around the junkyard when I get the chance. I have in the past […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/31324020627_e76cf41e79_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard: 2000 (Toyota) WiLL Vi – Less Known Retro Oddity")
Junkyard: 2000 (Toyota) WiLL Vi – Less Known Retro Oddity
Posted on December 17, 2024 | 47 Comments(first posted 12/17/2018) Although most people might consider it odd I enjoy wandering around the junkyard when I get the chance. I have in the past […] -
![Just when you think you have Canadian-specific Fords figured out, one runs into exceptions that break all the prior established rules. It is easy to spot a rookie owner when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1975-Mercury-Meteor-Montcalm-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercury Meteor Montcalm – End Of An Era For Canadian Fords")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercury Meteor Montcalm – End Of An Era For Canadian Fords
Posted on December 2, 2024 | 15 CommentsJust when you think you have Canadian-specific Fords figured out, one runs into exceptions that break all the prior established rules. It is easy to spot a rookie owner when […] -
![On my way home from Canadian Tire I can choose to travel through an older community with mature trees, which is always a wonderful sight in fall even if we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1961-Singer-Gazelle-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Singer Gazelle – Unexpected Fall Find")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Singer Gazelle – Unexpected Fall Find
Posted on October 29, 2024 | 32 CommentsOn my way home from Canadian Tire I can choose to travel through an older community with mature trees, which is always a wonderful sight in fall even if we […] -
![I have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Outforadrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To")
Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To
Posted on October 9, 2024 | 35 CommentsI have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2012) Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1964-Rover-2000-TC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Field Classic: The Very Advanced (But Mostly Forgotten) Rover 2000TC")
Storage Field Classic: The Very Advanced (But Mostly Forgotten) Rover 2000TC
Posted on July 14, 2024 | 118 Comments(first posted 11/7/2012) Before BMW had the European sports sedan genre covered, there was the Rover 2000TC. Based on a lively, rear-wheel drive platform, it combined impeccable handling with a […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2013) So far in this series, we’ve seen only British cars from this storage yard. While most of its inhabitants originated in the UK, there were also a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Renault-4-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: Renault 4 – French Basics")
Storage Yard Classic: Renault 4 – French Basics
Posted on July 3, 2024 | 87 Comments(first posted 2/5/2013) So far in this series, we’ve seen only British cars from this storage yard. While most of its inhabitants originated in the UK, there were also a […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2013) July 1st is Canada Day which is always a good time to get a bit patriotic. If the words “Canadian” and “sports car” were used together, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Manic-GT-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The French Canadian Sports Car – Manic GT")
Automotive History: The French Canadian Sports Car – Manic GT
Posted on July 1, 2024 | 58 Comments(first posted 7/1/2013) July 1st is Canada Day which is always a good time to get a bit patriotic. If the words “Canadian” and “sports car” were used together, most […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1966-Vauxhall-Victor-101-Super.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine")
Storage Field Classic: Vauxhall Victor 101 Super – Almost Mine
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 51 Comments(first posted 3/8/2013) So far we’ve seen the original–and very much American influenced–Vauxhall Victor F-series, as well as the ‘FB’ follow up. This FC generation Victor; introduced in 1964 is […] -
![What is so special about springtime? As winter fades away the grass greens, leaves return to trees, baby animals are born and car auctions return. I have been teaching my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pontiac-Strato-Chief-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classics: Springtime Brings Auctiontime")
Fieldside Classics: Springtime Brings Auctiontime
Posted on May 9, 2024 | 32 CommentsWhat is so special about springtime? As winter fades away the grass greens, leaves return to trees, baby animals are born and car auctions return. I have been teaching my […]
