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About Author: Rafael Fabius
Posts by Rafael Fabius
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![The Renault Sandero had fully succeeded in getting me fed up, and I began looking around for a good replacement, making sure it truly complied with most of my needs. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nissan-Kicks-2024-frente-izquierda.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2024 Nissan Kicks Exclusive – For The Time Being, The Best I’ve Ever Had")
My 2024 Nissan Kicks Exclusive – For The Time Being, The Best I’ve Ever Had
Posted on March 29, 2025 | 7 CommentsThe Renault Sandero had fully succeeded in getting me fed up, and I began looking around for a good replacement, making sure it truly complied with most of my needs. […] -
![By October 2016, I decided to trade in our Chery Fulwin. I had also made up my mind that the new car should be something like an SUV or crossover; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Renault-Sandero-Stepway-Privilege-2014-2019-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2017 Renault Sandero Stepway – My First Brand-New, Off-The-Showroom Floor Car")
My 2017 Renault Sandero Stepway – My First Brand-New, Off-The-Showroom Floor Car
Posted on March 22, 2025 | 33 CommentsBy October 2016, I decided to trade in our Chery Fulwin. I had also made up my mind that the new car should be something like an SUV or crossover; […] -
![Chery Fulwin hatchback image from the CC Cohort by Robadr. It became crystal clear to me that after the “Accent Affair,” I didn’t want another old car to keep around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14678267456_b2a2530fc6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2013 Chery Fulwin – My First Chinese Car")
My 2013 Chery Fulwin – My First Chinese Car
Posted on March 15, 2025 | 15 CommentsChery Fulwin hatchback image from the CC Cohort by Robadr. It became crystal clear to me that after the “Accent Affair,” I didn’t want another old car to keep around […] -
![2002 Hyundai Accent GLS 4-door image from brochure. In 2008, I left my 1992 Fiat Elba with a neighbor’s child while I set out to find a new (for me) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-03-05-18.12.08-e1741220557195.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2000 Hyundai Accent GLS – Luxury Beyond My Means")
My 2000 Hyundai Accent GLS – Luxury Beyond My Means
Posted on March 8, 2025 | 13 Comments2002 Hyundai Accent GLS 4-door image from brochure. In 2008, I left my 1992 Fiat Elba with a neighbor’s child while I set out to find a new (for me) […] -
![Around the time we got our Fiat Uno, my father-in-law decided it was time to update his car fleet, partly due to age and also for tax incentives. So, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fiat-Elba-Autoesporte.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1992 Fiat Elba CSL – I Didn’t Know A Fiat Could Be This Nice")
My 1992 Fiat Elba CSL – I Didn’t Know A Fiat Could Be This Nice
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 4 CommentsAround the time we got our Fiat Uno, my father-in-law decided it was time to update his car fleet, partly due to age and also for tax incentives. So, I […] -
![Last week, I left you while I drove to my wedding in my father-in-law’s Corcel station wagon with our wedding cake occupying all the rear space up to the front […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fiat_Uno_CS-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1988 Fiat Uno CS 1.3 – My First Car Ownership")
My 1988 Fiat Uno CS 1.3 – My First Car Ownership
Posted on February 22, 2025 | 7 CommentsLast week, I left you while I drove to my wedding in my father-in-law’s Corcel station wagon with our wedding cake occupying all the rear space up to the front […] -
![Ford Corcel II LDO and Belina, image from brochure. As many CC readers are aware, this series belongs to Cars of a Lifetime. But whose lifetime are we talking about? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Corcel-II-LDO-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Family’s Ford Corcel II, L, LDO, LDO Belina & GT – The Extended Car Family")
My Family’s Ford Corcel II, L, LDO, LDO Belina & GT – The Extended Car Family
Posted on February 15, 2025 | 10 CommentsFord Corcel II LDO and Belina, image from brochure. As many CC readers are aware, this series belongs to Cars of a Lifetime. But whose lifetime are we talking about? […] -
![Aside from trim details, this ’79 Corcel is not too different from my brother’s. In our last installment, I shared details about my dad’s health problems and his purchase of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-06-16.22a.30.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our 1981 Ford Corcel II L – A Renord, a Forault… A Car To Remember")
Our 1981 Ford Corcel II L – A Renord, a Forault… A Car To Remember
Posted on February 8, 2025 | 20 CommentsAside from trim details, this ’79 Corcel is not too different from my brother’s. In our last installment, I shared details about my dad’s health problems and his purchase of […] -
![1978 Opel Rekord E image from the Cohort by r0b0tr10t. In our previous installment, we concluded with a small ’78 Chevrolet Chevette, produced in Brazil and assembled in Uruguay. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/51897081616_986e1b4f5d_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our 1979 Opel Rekord 2.0. – A Lightning Ends Up Bow Ties, And Strikes Home Too")
Our 1979 Opel Rekord 2.0. – A Lightning Ends Up Bow Ties, And Strikes Home Too
Posted on February 1, 2025 | 17 Comments1978 Opel Rekord E image from the Cohort by r0b0tr10t. In our previous installment, we concluded with a small ’78 Chevrolet Chevette, produced in Brazil and assembled in Uruguay. It […] -
![Though the title reveals the eventual outcome, let’s take a step back for a moment. My dad had his ’68 Nova 230 overhauled around 1977, but before committing to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chev1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 (Brazilian) Chevrolet Chevette – A Shrunken Bow Tie")
My 1978 (Brazilian) Chevrolet Chevette – A Shrunken Bow Tie
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 28 CommentsThough the title reveals the eventual outcome, let’s take a step back for a moment. My dad had his ’68 Nova 230 overhauled around 1977, but before committing to a […] -
![’58 Ford Custom 300 photo by Stephen Pellegrino. My name is Rafael Fabius, I live in Uruguay, a small country wedged between Argentina and Brazil; a place a little bit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42101249785_feb524a500_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Dad’s Cars – In My Beginning, There Was a ’58 Ford… And Then A ’68 Nova")
My Dad’s Cars – In My Beginning, There Was a ’58 Ford… And Then A ’68 Nova
Posted on January 18, 2025 | 38 Comments’58 Ford Custom 300 photo by Stephen Pellegrino. My name is Rafael Fabius, I live in Uruguay, a small country wedged between Argentina and Brazil; a place a little bit […]
