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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Peter N
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![(Paul N. co-authored this post) (first posted 10/31/2018) Tatra87 recently gave us the full back story of how Mercedes came to have a FWD van (L306D “Harburger”) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/P_20181021_165159.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes MB 100D – Grandson Of The DKW Schnellaster")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes MB 100D – Grandson Of The DKW Schnellaster
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 23 Comments(Paul N. co-authored this post) (first posted 10/31/2018) Tatra87 recently gave us the full back story of how Mercedes came to have a FWD van (L306D “Harburger”) […] -
![The museum reopens from its winter closure at the end of March, so let’s view some cars less well known in North America. The Hanomag 2/10 PS “Kommissbrot” (army commissary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230517_131649.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: A Visit To The EFA Museum of German Automotive History, Part 2")
Museum Classics: A Visit To The EFA Museum of German Automotive History, Part 2
Posted on March 24, 2024 | 14 CommentsThe museum reopens from its winter closure at the end of March, so let’s view some cars less well known in North America. The Hanomag 2/10 PS “Kommissbrot” (army commissary […] -
![During a May holiday in southeast Bavaria, my 86 year old host and I cycled 50 km from Ruhpolding to the EFA Museum of German Automotive History in Amerang, he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_20230517_130910.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: A Tour of the EFA Museum of German Automotive History")
Museum Classics: A Tour of the EFA Museum of German Automotive History
Posted on December 23, 2023 | 13 CommentsDuring a May holiday in southeast Bavaria, my 86 year old host and I cycled 50 km from Ruhpolding to the EFA Museum of German Automotive History in Amerang, he […] -
![Competing at Masters Level (anyone over 30) cross country skiing, I’ve met skiers living in and around Ruhpolding, a picturesque town of 7,000 in southeast Bavaria. They’ve traveled to North […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_20221014_002017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Travel Outtakes: Seldom Seen Sightings In Southeast Germany")
Curbside Travel Outtakes: Seldom Seen Sightings In Southeast Germany
Posted on November 14, 2023 | 6 CommentsCompeting at Masters Level (anyone over 30) cross country skiing, I’ve met skiers living in and around Ruhpolding, a picturesque town of 7,000 in southeast Bavaria. They’ve traveled to North […] -
![(I’ve never seen one of these or knew of its existence. Another bold and creative motor home from an era when there were a number of them. This one is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220829_171251.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991-1992 Coachman Clarion – Clarion Call")
Curbside Classic: 1991-1992 Coachman Clarion – Clarion Call
Posted on September 5, 2022 | 26 Comments(I’ve never seen one of these or knew of its existence. Another bold and creative motor home from an era when there were a number of them. This one is […] -
![Saw this Smart parked all winter in the same spot, but couple weeks ago it moved. Amusing to see someone bothered to fit a spoiler on one of the slowest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220420_163635.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Silly Spoilered Smart")
Curbside Outtake: Silly Spoilered Smart
Posted on June 6, 2022 | 10 CommentsSaw this Smart parked all winter in the same spot, but couple weeks ago it moved. Amusing to see someone bothered to fit a spoiler on one of the slowest […] -
![In a landscape dominated by elephantine SUVS and rapacious monster trucks, found this lion cub far from its homeland a few days ago. Fortunately it was resting safely in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/4416.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Peugeot 106 S16 – Lightweight Little Lion Out Of Alberta")
Curbside Outtake: Peugeot 106 S16 – Lightweight Little Lion Out Of Alberta
Posted on May 21, 2022 | 14 CommentsIn a landscape dominated by elephantine SUVS and rapacious monster trucks, found this lion cub far from its homeland a few days ago. Fortunately it was resting safely in a […] -
![Despite a “scorching September” as described here in Alberta, convertible season is drawing to a close, so it’s high time to feature the rarely seen BMW Z8. Rare as in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/z8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Country Correct Plate BMW Z8")
Curbside Outtake: Country Correct Plate BMW Z8
Posted on October 2, 2021 | 6 CommentsDespite a “scorching September” as described here in Alberta, convertible season is drawing to a close, so it’s high time to feature the rarely seen BMW Z8. Rare as in […] -
![I found this 1965 Acadian at a golf course in Calgary last week. I’m not very knowledgeable about Detroit (Oshawa) iron, but many of you are, and CC has done […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Acadian.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1965 GM Acadian Canso Sport DeLuxe")
CC Outtake: 1965 GM Acadian Canso Sport DeLuxe
Posted on August 17, 2020 | 21 CommentsI found this 1965 Acadian at a golf course in Calgary last week. I’m not very knowledgeable about Detroit (Oshawa) iron, but many of you are, and CC has done […] -
![Brampton-Caledon’s Airport Day on September 8 featured a car, motorcycle, and vintage aircraft show. The Great War Flying Museum located here put their replica WWI aircraft in the air for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Hillman.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car/Moto/Air Show Classics: 2019 Brampton-Caledon Airport Day – Hillman Super Minx Convertible And More…")
Car/Moto/Air Show Classics: 2019 Brampton-Caledon Airport Day – Hillman Super Minx Convertible And More…
Posted on October 13, 2019 | 20 CommentsBrampton-Caledon’s Airport Day on September 8 featured a car, motorcycle, and vintage aircraft show. The Great War Flying Museum located here put their replica WWI aircraft in the air for […] -
![I found this 1998 Fiat Barchetta (= little boat) for sale on a small lot in Waterloo, Ontario. The Barchetta was produced from 1995-2005, with a 2 year hiatus from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/P_20190830_102428.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1998 Fiat Barchetta – This Little Boat Wants To Set Sail")
CC For Sale: 1998 Fiat Barchetta – This Little Boat Wants To Set Sail
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 32 CommentsI found this 1998 Fiat Barchetta (= little boat) for sale on a small lot in Waterloo, Ontario. The Barchetta was produced from 1995-2005, with a 2 year hiatus from […] -
![The Vehicross has been covered at least 3 times: 2011, 2014, and 2016. Yesterday was the first time I’d seen one in many years, and it’s for sale, if anyone’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P_20181130_112653.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: Isuzu Vehicross – Not Exactly Common, or Cheap")
CC For Sale: Isuzu Vehicross – Not Exactly Common, or Cheap
Posted on December 3, 2018 | 32 CommentsThe Vehicross has been covered at least 3 times: 2011, 2014, and 2016. Yesterday was the first time I’d seen one in many years, and it’s for sale, if anyone’s […] -
![With winter settling in, these machines started working a few weeks ago at downhill and cross-country ski areas. As an avid cross-country skier, I appreciate how they make the sport […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCN1894-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pisteside Future Classics: Bully vs. Bison")
Pisteside Future Classics: Bully vs. Bison
Posted on December 1, 2018 | 6 CommentsWith winter settling in, these machines started working a few weeks ago at downhill and cross-country ski areas. As an avid cross-country skier, I appreciate how they make the sport […]
