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![I always enjoy attending the local swap meet that runs every year in mid-February here in Lethbridge. I am sure part of the attraction is that it occurs in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ford-Model-T.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Classics – My Turn as a Vendor")
Swap Meet Classics – My Turn as a Vendor
Posted on March 12, 2019 | 8 CommentsI always enjoy attending the local swap meet that runs every year in mid-February here in Lethbridge. I am sure part of the attraction is that it occurs in the […] -
![(David Saunders has owned a remarkable series of cars, so we’re going to take a second look at them. This series first ran in early 2014) I was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1980-Dodge-Maxivan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: An Unexpected First “Car”")
COAL: An Unexpected First “Car”
Posted on March 9, 2019 | 41 Comments(David Saunders has owned a remarkable series of cars, so we’re going to take a second look at them. This series first ran in early 2014) I was […] -
![(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 13, 2019 | 90 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 […] -
![We recently returned from a family vacation in Mexico. While it was not ideal for car spotting I did manage to take a in flavor of the automotive market. My […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Volkswagen-Beetle-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vacation Classics: Vehicles of Tulum, Mexico")
Vacation Classics: Vehicles of Tulum, Mexico
Posted on February 5, 2019 | 31 CommentsWe recently returned from a family vacation in Mexico. While it was not ideal for car spotting I did manage to take a in flavor of the automotive market. My […] -
![Although most people might consider it odd I enjoy wandering around the junkyard when I get the chance. I have in the past claimed that it is a cheap form […]](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, 2018 | 34 CommentsAlthough most people might consider it odd I enjoy wandering around the junkyard when I get the chance. I have in the past claimed that it is a cheap form […] -
![(first posted 12/8/2013) While not nearly as popular as a few years back, there is still a steady stream of 15+ year-old Japanese market vehicles that make their way into […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Toyota-Crown.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Toyota Crown – Japanese Import Royalty")
CC Capsule: Toyota Crown – Japanese Import Royalty
Posted on December 9, 2018 | 72 Comments(first posted 12/8/2013) While not nearly as popular as a few years back, there is still a steady stream of 15+ year-old Japanese market vehicles that make their way into […] -
![The lucky 13th segment marks the finale to this journey. In this installment I get rained on (no surprise), hailed on (surprise) and discover some genuine Curbside Classics in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43042678165_83a73e5672_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 13 – Finale – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 13 – Finale – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on October 4, 2018 | 22 CommentsThe lucky 13th segment marks the finale to this journey. In this installment I get rained on (no surprise), hailed on (surprise) and discover some genuine Curbside Classics in the […] -
![This segment straddles a little of day 10 and 11 but marks the first time that I have visited Kalso, British Columbia. It will not be the last however as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43845757942_02739810e7_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 12 – Beer, Dune Buggy and a Ferry – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 12 – Beer, Dune Buggy and a Ferry – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on October 2, 2018 | 14 CommentsThis segment straddles a little of day 10 and 11 but marks the first time that I have visited Kalso, British Columbia. It will not be the last however as […] -
![In this installment we have more mountains, another ferry but the highlight might just be the visit to the world’s largest collection of Brill trolley buses. If that is not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/28877723777_de674b1a1d_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 11 – World’s Largest Collection of Brill Trolley Buses – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 11 – World’s Largest Collection of Brill Trolley Buses – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 30, 2018 | 25 CommentsIn this installment we have more mountains, another ferry but the highlight might just be the visit to the world’s largest collection of Brill trolley buses. If that is not […] -
Road Trip: Part 10 – Riding Nirvana – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 28, 2018 | 10 CommentsThe ninth day had the most amazing mountains roads of the trip. As a rather nice bonus we came across a small cache of interesting classic vehicles. -
Road Trip: Part 9 – Back to the Mainland and Two Becomes Three – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 26, 2018 | 15 CommentsIn this segment we attempt to escape the rainy island for the main land and our duo becomes a trio. -
![Since the previous day had been so cold and wet we really had not had time to explore the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The forecast offered some faint hope […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Day-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Part 8 – Rain, Rain and More Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike")
Road Trip: Part 8 – Rain, Rain and More Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 17 CommentsSince the previous day had been so cold and wet we really had not had time to explore the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. The forecast offered some faint hope […] -
Road Trip: Part 7 – Vancouver Island and Rain – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 22, 2018 | 32 CommentsWhile last segment was rather light on Curbside Classics this one will make up for it as we explore Vancouver Island. -
Road Trip: Part 6 – A Coastal Ferry Cruise – 4,500km Road Trip on a 250cc Motorbike
Posted on September 20, 2018 | 18 CommentsDay five is ferry ride from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. So a little short of curbside classics but lots of nice scenery. -
![For various reasons the 1961 Pontiac Laurentian has now moved on to a new home so the next iteration of the Affordable Classic series needs a fresh, new subject. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/29807483087_e96515d76c_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Affordable Classic: 1984 Innocenti Minitre SE – Reboot with a Smaller Size")
Affordable Classic: 1984 Innocenti Minitre SE – Reboot with a Smaller Size
Posted on September 18, 2018 | 65 CommentsFor various reasons the 1961 Pontiac Laurentian has now moved on to a new home so the next iteration of the Affordable Classic series needs a fresh, new subject. This […]
