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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Saunders David
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CC Outtake: Eagle Premier – A Roadworthy Example
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 51 CommentsTo accompany yesterday’s piece about the junkyard dweller, I thought we could show this more basic but still roadworthy Premier. -
![We have had a decent number of snow related posts of late. So how about a genuine snowmobile? I spotted this 1969-1971 Snow Cruiser RK32 outside a local scrapyard. Perhaps […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Snowcruiser-32-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1970 Snow Cruiser RK32")
CC Outtake: 1970 Snow Cruiser RK32
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 40 CommentsWe have had a decent number of snow related posts of late. So how about a genuine snowmobile? I spotted this 1969-1971 Snow Cruiser RK32 outside a local scrapyard. Perhaps […] -
![To a non-enthusiast this little Suzuki in the junkyard is no great loss. Just another little tin box disposed of after its useful life has come to an end. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1989-Suzuki-Swift-GT.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1989 Suzuki Swift GT")
Junkyard Classic: 1989 Suzuki Swift GT
Posted on December 11, 2013 | 58 CommentsTo a non-enthusiast this little Suzuki in the junkyard is no great loss. Just another little tin box disposed of after its useful life has come to an end. But […] -
![When you drive a beater it pays to have a sense of humor about it. Being the last owner of a vehicle certainly opens up more personalization options than for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Geo-Metro-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Geo Metro – Ready to Race?")
CC Capsule: Geo Metro – Ready to Race?
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 30 CommentsWhen you drive a beater it pays to have a sense of humor about it. Being the last owner of a vehicle certainly opens up more personalization options than for […] -
![I found myself in need of a Volvo 240 series alternator and since I’m unwilling to pay retail for one this means a trip to the scrapyard. Even though the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Volvo-740.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classics: The Volvo Alternator Hunt")
Junkyard Classics: The Volvo Alternator Hunt
Posted on November 19, 2013 | 37 CommentsI found myself in need of a Volvo 240 series alternator and since I’m unwilling to pay retail for one this means a trip to the scrapyard. Even though the […] -
![Is there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ford-Van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans")
Curbside Outtake: Flaming Ford (not a Pinto) and a Few other Flaming Vans
Posted on November 14, 2013 | 13 CommentsIs there a less likely vehicle to receive a flamed paint job than a full size cargo van? This Ford Econoline looks like it was a tradesman’s van in a […] -
![Fall can be a fantastic time of year for car spotting. Many folks are giving their summer vehicles a final fling before winter hibernation and the changing leaves add some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/International-KB-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Truck Thursday – Fall Edition")
CC Outtake: Truck Thursday – Fall Edition
Posted on November 7, 2013 | 10 CommentsFall can be a fantastic time of year for car spotting. Many folks are giving their summer vehicles a final fling before winter hibernation and the changing leaves add some […] -
![Cohort contributor whatnext2010 has come across what must be a spectacularly rare street find with this Envoy Special. The Envoy marque was exclusive to Canada and it allowed Chevrolet-Buick dealerships […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Envoy-Special-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cohort Outtake: Envoy Special – A Vauxhall Victor By Another Name")
CC Cohort Outtake: Envoy Special – A Vauxhall Victor By Another Name
Posted on October 12, 2013 | 27 CommentsCohort contributor whatnext2010 has come across what must be a spectacularly rare street find with this Envoy Special. The Envoy marque was exclusive to Canada and it allowed Chevrolet-Buick dealerships […] -
![I usually enjoy seeing cars again that I’ve previously photographed. It can be somewhat like running into an old acquaintance after several years. Often it is nice to see the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1977-Toyota-Corolla-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Toyota Corolla Revisited")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Toyota Corolla Revisited
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 22 CommentsI usually enjoy seeing cars again that I’ve previously photographed. It can be somewhat like running into an old acquaintance after several years. Often it is nice to see the […] -
![Sometimes it feels like I am the last person left in Alberta without ownership of at least one pickup. Full size trucks are definitely the go to vehicle in these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Cardboard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Lifestyle: Who Says You Need A Pickup Truck?")
CC Lifestyle: Who Says You Need A Pickup Truck?
Posted on September 20, 2013 | 24 CommentsSometimes it feels like I am the last person left in Alberta without ownership of at least one pickup. Full size trucks are definitely the go to vehicle in these […] -
CC Clue
Posted on September 10, 2013 | 15 CommentsTerry Gartland nailed the Chevy II on the third guess but will be brave enough to identify this one? -
![A steady and reliable Chrysler flathead inline six engine isn’t where I’d expect to find a home brew turbocharger installed on. But here it is and once the owner explained […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/turbo-flat-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: Home Blown Flathead Six in a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe")
Car Show Classic: Home Blown Flathead Six in a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 18 CommentsA steady and reliable Chrysler flathead inline six engine isn’t where I’d expect to find a home brew turbocharger installed on. But here it is and once the owner explained […] -
![Given a list of all the potential low-riders I’d imagine a 1990s Toyota 4Runner would be near the bottom. And yet someone has gone out and done it. Interestingly the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Toyota-4Runner.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Unlikely low-rider – Toyota 4Runner")
CC Outtake: Unlikely low-rider – Toyota 4Runner
Posted on August 24, 2013 | 18 CommentsGiven a list of all the potential low-riders I’d imagine a 1990s Toyota 4Runner would be near the bottom. And yet someone has gone out and done it. Interestingly the […] -
![Yesterday we saw a variety of classic Toyotas stored outdoors. Today we’ll see others that were deemed worthy of indoor storage. As you can imagine, these are in a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1965-Toyota-700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part Two")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part Two
Posted on August 23, 2013 | 29 CommentsYesterday we saw a variety of classic Toyotas stored outdoors. Today we’ll see others that were deemed worthy of indoor storage. As you can imagine, these are in a little […] -
![When most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Old-Toyotas-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 33 CommentsWhen most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […]
