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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Harry Case
Posts by Harry Case
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![In 1994 the LeBaron was at the end of the warranty period and I decided to trade it for the pickup I really wanted. Still needing room for three children, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-12-01-10.08.27.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1993 Dodge Dakota & 1997 Honda Civics – How I Came To Swear Off (And At) Domestic Brands")
My 1993 Dodge Dakota & 1997 Honda Civics – How I Came To Swear Off (And At) Domestic Brands
Posted on December 4, 2024 | 38 CommentsIn 1994 the LeBaron was at the end of the warranty period and I decided to trade it for the pickup I really wanted. Still needing room for three children, […] -
![Plymouth Voyager photo from the Cohort by J.C. Our ’87 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan had come with Chrysler’s 7/70 warranty on the power train, unfortunately much else was not covered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/53222463345_db3af8d5d6_k-e1732596337349.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1987 Plymouth Grand Voyager – Warranty Limits")
My 1987 Plymouth Grand Voyager – Warranty Limits
Posted on November 27, 2024 | 14 CommentsPlymouth Voyager photo from the Cohort by J.C. Our ’87 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan had come with Chrysler’s 7/70 warranty on the power train, unfortunately much else was not covered […] -
![1978 Pontiac Grand Am image from the web. It was 1990 and the growing joys and demands of family and work left me little time to pursue any automotive adventures. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/151eed56a5082f140711e7e0e6115eda.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Pontiac Grand Am – Commuting Days")
My 1978 Pontiac Grand Am – Commuting Days
Posted on November 20, 2024 | 21 Comments1978 Pontiac Grand Am image from the web. It was 1990 and the growing joys and demands of family and work left me little time to pursue any automotive adventures. […] -
![1984 Escort wagon photo from the web. The new Escort was perfectly sized for our growing family and the upright seating position was a vast improvement over our old Pinto. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-11-11-16.14.24.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1984 Ford Escort Wagon & 1980 Ford Fairmont – More Dearborn Pains")
My 1984 Ford Escort Wagon & 1980 Ford Fairmont – More Dearborn Pains
Posted on November 13, 2024 | 19 Comments1984 Escort wagon photo from the web. The new Escort was perfectly sized for our growing family and the upright seating position was a vast improvement over our old Pinto. […] -
![Pinto photo from the CC Cohort by AGuyInVancouver. After deciding our Chevrolet C20 wasn’t the best family transportation, I began shopping for a second car. Our budget didn’t allow for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/23181922795_5c601c6574_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Ford Pinto – Growing Pains")
My 1978 Ford Pinto – Growing Pains
Posted on November 6, 2024 | 14 CommentsPinto photo from the CC Cohort by AGuyInVancouver. After deciding our Chevrolet C20 wasn’t the best family transportation, I began shopping for a second car. Our budget didn’t allow for […] -
![’74 Chevrolet C20 image from the Cohort by nifticus392. While I was carless after our wedding, Barbara did have a grey ‘71 Pontiac LeMans pillared two-door coupe with a 350 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24523149246_b83e26738a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’75 Chevrolet C20 – A New Beginning (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 8)")
My ’75 Chevrolet C20 – A New Beginning (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 8)
Posted on October 30, 2024 | 7 Comments’74 Chevrolet C20 image from the Cohort by nifticus392. While I was carless after our wedding, Barbara did have a grey ‘71 Pontiac LeMans pillared two-door coupe with a 350 […] -
![A few weeks after selling the ‘72 Chevelle I had my first serious encounter with my soon to be wife, Barbara. We had known each other from church and some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/16328447182_5e336e23f1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’68 Opel Kadett; Part 2 – Finding Love By A Trial Of Fire (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 7)")
My ’68 Opel Kadett; Part 2 – Finding Love By A Trial Of Fire (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 7)
Posted on October 23, 2024 | 7 CommentsA few weeks after selling the ‘72 Chevelle I had my first serious encounter with my soon to be wife, Barbara. We had known each other from church and some […] -
![The only drawback to my Chevy van was its consistent 12mpg thirst. The only cure was to park it and find a more economical commuter vehicle. The winter of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2705827907_7bc7baa2ec_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’68 Opel Kadett & ’72 Chevelle, Plus Others – A Tale Of Too Many Cars (A Lifetime Of Cars, Chapter 6)")
My ’68 Opel Kadett & ’72 Chevelle, Plus Others – A Tale Of Too Many Cars (A Lifetime Of Cars, Chapter 6)
Posted on October 16, 2024 | 13 CommentsThe only drawback to my Chevy van was its consistent 12mpg thirst. The only cure was to park it and find a more economical commuter vehicle. The winter of […] -
![The 1971 Dodge B200 van I bought on impulse after my failed Pinto experience was solid. I carpeted and paneled the interior, and added a homemade bench seat that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-10-08-22.53.42.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1971 Dodge B200 & 1973 Chevy Beauville G20 – A Sequence Of Vans – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 5")
My 1971 Dodge B200 & 1973 Chevy Beauville G20 – A Sequence Of Vans – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 5
Posted on October 9, 2024 | 13 CommentsThe 1971 Dodge B200 van I bought on impulse after my failed Pinto experience was solid. I carpeted and paneled the interior, and added a homemade bench seat that […] -
![After “Heather” died my father bought a ’71 Mercury Comet for my mother and I inherited her yellow ’69 Torino fastback, the car she had bought to replace the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-10-02-15.05.37.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’56 Jeep and ’72 Pinto Wagon – Learning The Ropes of Ownership (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 4)")
My ’56 Jeep and ’72 Pinto Wagon – Learning The Ropes of Ownership (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 4)
Posted on October 3, 2024 | 16 CommentsAfter “Heather” died my father bought a ’71 Mercury Comet for my mother and I inherited her yellow ’69 Torino fastback, the car she had bought to replace the […] -
![In 1970 I inherited my mom’s car to travel back and forth to school in Ohio. I had joined a fraternity with a large collection of car enthusiasts and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1963 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe: Dubious Upgrades And Close Calls – A Lifetime With Cars, Part 3")
My 1963 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe: Dubious Upgrades And Close Calls – A Lifetime With Cars, Part 3
Posted on September 21, 2024 | 9 CommentsIn 1970 I inherited my mom’s car to travel back and forth to school in Ohio. I had joined a fraternity with a large collection of car enthusiasts and […] -
![My first car was my mother’s 63 Fairlane. As mentioned last time, my father left it to her to teach me to drive, most likely because he lacked patience. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1963-Ford-Brochure-06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe: Early Driving Days – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 2")
My 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe: Early Driving Days – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 2
Posted on August 24, 2024 | 10 CommentsMy first car was my mother’s 63 Fairlane. As mentioned last time, my father left it to her to teach me to drive, most likely because he lacked patience. […] -
![It is easy to mark significant events in my life by remembering the cars involved in most of my adventures growing up and growing older. After 72 years my family […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1960-Ford-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our Family’s Ford Fairlanes – A Lifetime With Cars; Chapter 1")
Our Family’s Ford Fairlanes – A Lifetime With Cars; Chapter 1
Posted on July 27, 2024 | 20 CommentsIt is easy to mark significant events in my life by remembering the cars involved in most of my adventures growing up and growing older. After 72 years my family […]
