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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Ed Hardey
Posts by Ed Hardey
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![“Good day ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to CloudSide Classic Airlines inaugural Flight #1. In preparation for departure, please ensure that your seat belt is fastened and your tray table […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Plane1b-resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "POAL #18: 1977 Piper Archer PA28-181 – Planes Of A Lifetime")
POAL #18: 1977 Piper Archer PA28-181 – Planes Of A Lifetime
Posted on September 16, 2020 | 36 Comments“Good day ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to CloudSide Classic Airlines inaugural Flight #1. In preparation for departure, please ensure that your seat belt is fastened and your tray table […] -
![The Porsche 914 was a highly polarizing vehicle over its six year production life. Whether from raised-nose Porschephiles – “it’s not a real Porsche”, muscle car owners “80 measly standard […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/g5-b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #17: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 – Like A Fine Wine, It’s Better With Age")
COAL #17: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 – Like A Fine Wine, It’s Better With Age
Posted on September 9, 2020 | 24 CommentsThe Porsche 914 was a highly polarizing vehicle over its six year production life. Whether from raised-nose Porschephiles – “it’s not a real Porsche”, muscle car owners “80 measly standard […] -
![The 1977 Datsun King Cab pickup revolutionized the small truck market in the US, and pointed out a new direction for truck makers that still exists today. As archaeologists of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kc7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #16: 1978 Datsun King Cab – King of Space Mountain in the Small Truck Sandbox")
COAL #16: 1978 Datsun King Cab – King of Space Mountain in the Small Truck Sandbox
Posted on September 2, 2020 | 49 CommentsThe 1977 Datsun King Cab pickup revolutionized the small truck market in the US, and pointed out a new direction for truck makers that still exists today. As archaeologists of […] -
![The Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla were Japan’s entrants in America’s economy car arms race of the early 1970’s. VW’s Beetle had long ruled the economy car sales mountain, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/c7-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #15: 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe and Sedan – The Flight Attendant and Librarian Sisters of the Economy Car World")
COAL #15: 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe and Sedan – The Flight Attendant and Librarian Sisters of the Economy Car World
Posted on August 26, 2020 | 27 CommentsThe Datsun 1200 and Toyota Corolla were Japan’s entrants in America’s economy car arms race of the early 1970’s. VW’s Beetle had long ruled the economy car sales mountain, but […] -
![The 1970 Dodge Challenger was a stylish new entrant in the hard fought Pony Car Wars of the late 60’s & early 70’s. But like the sorority party girl who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/c2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #14: 1970 Dodge Challenger – A Secretary’s Special in Hemi Clothing")
COAL #14: 1970 Dodge Challenger – A Secretary’s Special in Hemi Clothing
Posted on August 19, 2020 | 39 CommentsThe 1970 Dodge Challenger was a stylish new entrant in the hard fought Pony Car Wars of the late 60’s & early 70’s. But like the sorority party girl who […] -
![In a world of pickup trucks, SUV this and CUV that, where sedans are rapidly becoming an endangered species, the Audi A7 will offer future Curbside Classic archaeologists a peek […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200811_174859.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #13: 2013 Audi A7 3.0T – A Future Curbside Classic Premier")
COAL #13: 2013 Audi A7 3.0T – A Future Curbside Classic Premier
Posted on August 12, 2020 | 29 CommentsIn a world of pickup trucks, SUV this and CUV that, where sedans are rapidly becoming an endangered species, the Audi A7 will offer future Curbside Classic archaeologists a peek […] -
![“I met my old lover, on the street last night; She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled And we talked about some old times, and drank ourselves […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20150628_124629.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #12: 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line – Still Crazy After All These Years")
COAL #12: 2004 Audi A6 2.7T S-Line – Still Crazy After All These Years
Posted on August 5, 2020 | 10 Comments“I met my old lover, on the street last night; She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled And we talked about some old times, and drank ourselves […] -
![The Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper has gained a special set of supporters and detractors over the years. No vehicle is perfect, but the Vanagon seems to bring out a particular […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Vanimal-12p-071206.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #11: 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia – The Leatherman Multi-Tool Of Curbside Classics")
COAL #11: 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia – The Leatherman Multi-Tool Of Curbside Classics
Posted on July 29, 2020 | 32 CommentsThe Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper has gained a special set of supporters and detractors over the years. No vehicle is perfect, but the Vanagon seems to bring out a particular […] -
![Audi spent the 1990’s in the US trying to claw back from the death blow provided by the Unintended Acceleration scandal of 1986. Those were dark days for the mark, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/audi-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #10: 2001 Audi A6 2.7T – The Clean Up Hitter Comes To Bat")
COAL #10: 2001 Audi A6 2.7T – The Clean Up Hitter Comes To Bat
Posted on July 22, 2020 | 13 CommentsAudi spent the 1990’s in the US trying to claw back from the death blow provided by the Unintended Acceleration scandal of 1986. Those were dark days for the mark, […] -
![The 1991 Audi 200 20V was a limited production, high performance sports sedan made for one year only. It was the precursor to the Audi UrS4 & UrS6 models, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/audi-9-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #9: 1991 Audi 200 20V – How Fast Do You Want To Go?")
COAL #9: 1991 Audi 200 20V – How Fast Do You Want To Go?
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 23 CommentsThe 1991 Audi 200 20V was a limited production, high performance sports sedan made for one year only. It was the precursor to the Audi UrS4 & UrS6 models, which […] -
![Some events in history create such a stir that they fuse a person’s time and the outside world’s time together as if captured in a photograph of a single permanent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/audi-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #8: 1987 Audi 5000CS – Stylish Executive Transport")
COAL #8: 1987 Audi 5000CS – Stylish Executive Transport
Posted on July 8, 2020 | 32 CommentsSome events in history create such a stir that they fuse a person’s time and the outside world’s time together as if captured in a photograph of a single permanent […] -
![The year was 1984 and everyone in Southern California was preparing for the Summer Olympics to be held in LA and surrounding environs. The Vega GT Estate Wagon (which just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Audi-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #7: 1980 and 1986 Audi 4000’s – The Buttoned Down Sports Sedans")
COAL #7: 1980 and 1986 Audi 4000’s – The Buttoned Down Sports Sedans
Posted on July 1, 2020 | 18 CommentsThe year was 1984 and everyone in Southern California was preparing for the Summer Olympics to be held in LA and surrounding environs. The Vega GT Estate Wagon (which just […] -
![It was 1982; disco was dead and I was getting the itch for another automotive project. My 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT Estate Wagon Beater (GM’s secret internal production code) was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Roadster-14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #6: 1969 and 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadsters – Pint Sized Pocket Rockets")
COAL #6: 1969 and 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadsters – Pint Sized Pocket Rockets
Posted on June 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsIt was 1982; disco was dead and I was getting the itch for another automotive project. My 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT Estate Wagon Beater (GM’s secret internal production code) was […] -
![It was 1982 and I was selling the Scirocco. I still needed transportation, something practical, maybe a little sporty if possible, but definitely cheap and definitely a beater. But hey, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Chevy-Vega-Woodie-Wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #5: 1973 Chevy Vega GT Estate Wagon – Beater Level Achieved")
COAL #5: 1973 Chevy Vega GT Estate Wagon – Beater Level Achieved
Posted on June 17, 2020 | 39 CommentsIt was 1982 and I was selling the Scirocco. I still needed transportation, something practical, maybe a little sporty if possible, but definitely cheap and definitely a beater. But hey, […] -
![It was fall 1981, and my Camaro was still providing dependable, sporty performance. I was working in downtown Los Angeles for the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA), and wasn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Scirocco-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #4: 1981 VW Scirocco S – Peak Sporty Efficiency")
COAL #4: 1981 VW Scirocco S – Peak Sporty Efficiency
Posted on June 10, 2020 | 15 CommentsIt was fall 1981, and my Camaro was still providing dependable, sporty performance. I was working in downtown Los Angeles for the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA), and wasn’t […]
