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About Author: Saunders David
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![(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1970-Dodge-Challenger-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Dodge Challenger – Vanishing Paint")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Dodge Challenger – Vanishing Paint
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 45 Comments(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/interior.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Dodge Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Edition")
Curbside Classic: Dodge Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Edition
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 97 Comments(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […] -
![It is said that necessity is the mother of invention but in shortages might be mother of these hodge podge automotive creations. Cuban craftsman are able to sew together disparate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52730327129_c7b33d7b62_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbsidelandia Classics: Weird Mutant Car Creations in Cuba")
Curbsidelandia Classics: Weird Mutant Car Creations in Cuba
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 16 CommentsIt is said that necessity is the mother of invention but in shortages might be mother of these hodge podge automotive creations. Cuban craftsman are able to sew together disparate […] -
![(first posted 3/9/2017) So how about a really short 4×4? The LJ series truck dates back to 1970 and the LJ10 with its Kei classed sized dimensions and diminutive 359cc […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1980-Suzuki-LJ.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1980 Suzuki Jimny LJ80")
CC Capsule: 1980 Suzuki Jimny LJ80
Posted on March 9, 2023 | 41 Comments(first posted 3/9/2017) So how about a really short 4×4? The LJ series truck dates back to 1970 and the LJ10 with its Kei classed sized dimensions and diminutive 359cc […] -
![(first posted 1/22/2013. A fitting companion piece to today’s Sterling CC) After Rover’s promising start with the advanced P6, it didn’t take too long for their relationship with North American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1980-Rover-3500-SE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: Rover 3500 SE (SD1) – A Brilliant Exit Strategy")
Storage Yard Classic: Rover 3500 SE (SD1) – A Brilliant Exit Strategy
Posted on March 2, 2023 | 100 Comments(first posted 1/22/2013. A fitting companion piece to today’s Sterling CC) After Rover’s promising start with the advanced P6, it didn’t take too long for their relationship with North American […] -
![Seeing a Simca on the streets of Havana is probably not as a rare sight as one might expect. There are a few sedans around of various types. In fact […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52516337392_1a4e2b0fae_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Cuban Camouflage – Simca P60 Aronde Océane Convertible")
Curbside Classic: Cuban Camouflage – Simca P60 Aronde Océane Convertible
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 6 CommentsSeeing a Simca on the streets of Havana is probably not as a rare sight as one might expect. There are a few sedans around of various types. In fact […] -
![If in Cuba one has to take a ride in some American cars. We managed to take ride in a pair of 1956 Chevrolets and for a comparison a 1956 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ChevroletvsFord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Taxi Ride: 1956 Chevrolets and Fords in Varadero, Cuba")
CC Taxi Ride: 1956 Chevrolets and Fords in Varadero, Cuba
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 15 CommentsIf in Cuba one has to take a ride in some American cars. We managed to take ride in a pair of 1956 Chevrolets and for a comparison a 1956 […] -
![While in Cuba we had to take a ride on a home grown peculiar vehicle known as a Coco taxi. They are named this as they alleged look like half […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20221105_172534.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Taxi Ride: A Cuban Fiberglass Half Coconut")
CC Taxi Ride: A Cuban Fiberglass Half Coconut
Posted on February 17, 2023 | 14 CommentsWhile in Cuba we had to take a ride on a home grown peculiar vehicle known as a Coco taxi. They are named this as they alleged look like half […] -
![Cuba is not all classic American cars with some Russian ones sprinkled in. There is more variety than likely most any other place I can think of. Heck, we saw […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Emgrand-EC7-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Taxi Ride: The Modern Chinese Taxi – Emgrand EC8")
CC Taxi Ride: The Modern Chinese Taxi – Emgrand EC8
Posted on February 15, 2023 | 27 CommentsCuba is not all classic American cars with some Russian ones sprinkled in. There is more variety than likely most any other place I can think of. Heck, we saw […] -
![For the next vehicle in our Cuba taxi series I thought we would do something Russian. I really hoped to find a GAZ or ZIL but the stars did not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Moskvitch-2140.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Taxi Ride: The Other Russian – Moskvitch 2140 in Havana Cuba")
CC Taxi Ride: The Other Russian – Moskvitch 2140 in Havana Cuba
Posted on February 9, 2023 | 21 CommentsFor the next vehicle in our Cuba taxi series I thought we would do something Russian. I really hoped to find a GAZ or ZIL but the stars did not […] -
![My middle son and I took a trip to Cuba in November and for us part of the adventure was taking a few taxi rides. While the stereotypical choice would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/52623377155_a126c88858_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Taxi Ride: Re-powered Citroen Traction Avant in Havana, Cuba")
CC Taxi Ride: Re-powered Citroen Traction Avant in Havana, Cuba
Posted on February 6, 2023 | 10 CommentsMy middle son and I took a trip to Cuba in November and for us part of the adventure was taking a few taxi rides. While the stereotypical choice would […] -
![Polson, Montana might contain one of the most eccentric and an interesting museums that somehow defies easy description. After my solo visit my wife asked what it had contained. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/White-hauler.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Visits: The Miracle of America Museum")
CC Visits: The Miracle of America Museum
Posted on January 18, 2023 | 26 CommentsPolson, Montana might contain one of the most eccentric and an interesting museums that somehow defies easy description. After my solo visit my wife asked what it had contained. The […] -
![(first posted 12/8/2016) The complete list of Welsh automobile manufacturers is not exactly overly long, but perhaps the best known is Gilbern. That is not to say it is a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Gilbern-Genie-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Gilbern Genie – The Welsh Grand Tourer")
Curbside Classic: Gilbern Genie – The Welsh Grand Tourer
Posted on December 8, 2022 | 33 Comments(first posted 12/8/2016) The complete list of Welsh automobile manufacturers is not exactly overly long, but perhaps the best known is Gilbern. That is not to say it is a […] -
![There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) generated art is a big thing right now. It can produce some amazing and creative images as well as some very weird […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mercedes-220D-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Artificial Intelligence Classics: “Improvements” on some of my previous rides")
Artificial Intelligence Classics: “Improvements” on some of my previous rides
Posted on December 7, 2022 | 15 CommentsThere is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) generated art is a big thing right now. It can produce some amazing and creative images as well as some very weird […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2013) The storied Bel Air name is mostly remembered for the glamorous 1955-1957 models. As a top line model it was dripping with flashy chrome, but the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1977-Chevrolet-Bel-Air.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe – A Once-Storied Name’s Last Stand In Canada")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe – A Once-Storied Name’s Last Stand In Canada
Posted on December 6, 2022 | 116 Comments(first posted 2/21/2013) The storied Bel Air name is mostly remembered for the glamorous 1955-1957 models. As a top line model it was dripping with flashy chrome, but the […]
