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- Drives an Alfa Romeo Giulietta and a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider when the suns shines at the weekend. Gradate of Coventry University, Britain's Detroit.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Roger Carr
Posts by Roger Carr
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![A small motor museum tucked away from the motor industry areas in a tourist area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty? A really wet day, with the sun setting at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20191230_150317.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Photo Report – The Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Cumbria")
Museum Photo Report – The Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow, Cumbria
Posted on April 2, 2020 | 22 CommentsA small motor museum tucked away from the motor industry areas in a tourist area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty? A really wet day, with the sun setting at […] -
![CC doesn’t really do scoops or sneak previews, not least because there are no scoop shots left to publish on the Chevrolet Vega, Oldsmobile Cutlass or Hillman Minx. And you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200321_164224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 2019 Land Rover Defender 110 Prototype Vehicle – First impressions Matter")
Curbside Outtake: 2019 Land Rover Defender 110 Prototype Vehicle – First impressions Matter
Posted on March 27, 2020 | 20 CommentsCC doesn’t really do scoops or sneak previews, not least because there are no scoop shots left to publish on the Chevrolet Vega, Oldsmobile Cutlass or Hillman Minx. And you […] -
![(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1972-Ford-Capri.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself")
Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 89 Comments(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CC-186-043-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit")
Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 94 Comments(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […] -
![(First published 14 March 2020)This weekend was expected to see the start of the 2020 Formula One Grand Prix season and, whilst many British fans will be willing Lewis […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pitlane Biography: Sir Frank Williams – Formula One’s Great Survivor")
Pitlane Biography: Sir Frank Williams – Formula One’s Great Survivor
Posted on March 14, 2020 | 22 Comments(First published 14 March 2020)This weekend was expected to see the start of the 2020 Formula One Grand Prix season and, whilst many British fans will be willing Lewis […] -
![(first posted 2/27/2014) Over the long history of London’s buses, there have been many with double decks, separate driver’s cabs, forward engines, rear entrances, open rear platforms, and red color […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Routemaster-RM8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1958 AEC Routemaster – The Ultimate London Double-Decker Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1958 AEC Routemaster – The Ultimate London Double-Decker Bus
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/27/2014) Over the long history of London’s buses, there have been many with double decks, separate driver’s cabs, forward engines, rear entrances, open rear platforms, and red color […] -
QOTD – What’s Your Favourite Wheel Design?
Posted on March 1, 2020 | 105 CommentsThis post is inspired by reading about the new Mini Electric, which features a wheel design unique to that model and modelled on an UK specification 240v electric wall socket. -
![A quick question. What is wrong with this badge? It’s on a 2015 Land Rover 110 Station Wagon, one of the last series of the traditional Land Rover before production […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200214_175156-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake – 2015 Land Rover 110 Heritage Station Wagon: When Badging Goes Wrong")
Curbside Outtake – 2015 Land Rover 110 Heritage Station Wagon: When Badging Goes Wrong
Posted on February 18, 2020 | 6 CommentsA quick question. What is wrong with this badge? It’s on a 2015 Land Rover 110 Station Wagon, one of the last series of the traditional Land Rover before production […] -
![As life goes on, you become able to make some choices, and I had one such decision to make the other weekend, around a new Mercedes-Maybach S650. Go in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20190922_190816.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Outtake: 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S650 – This Is Not Just A Mercedes-Benz, This Is A Mercedes-Maybach")
Future Curbside Outtake: 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S650 – This Is Not Just A Mercedes-Benz, This Is A Mercedes-Maybach
Posted on February 13, 2020 | 23 CommentsAs life goes on, you become able to make some choices, and I had one such decision to make the other weekend, around a new Mercedes-Maybach S650. Go in the […] -
![(first posted 2/1/2014) The Ford Cortina Mk3 enjoyed a high profile. It was a commercial success with a strong following across a huge range of buyers. It was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1975-FordCortina-XL_5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1975 Ford Cortina 1600XL – The Swiss Army Knife Car")
Carshow Classic: 1975 Ford Cortina 1600XL – The Swiss Army Knife Car
Posted on February 8, 2020 | 93 Comments(first posted 2/1/2014) The Ford Cortina Mk3 enjoyed a high profile. It was a commercial success with a strong following across a huge range of buyers. It was the […] -
![(first posted 11/21/2013) The Triumph Herald was arguably the first car to embody the spirit of the 1960s to come from Britain’s established manufacturers, and also one that led to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/herald-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Triumph Herald – The First Aspirational Compact")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Triumph Herald – The First Aspirational Compact
Posted on January 21, 2020 | 42 Comments(first posted 11/21/2013) The Triumph Herald was arguably the first car to embody the spirit of the 1960s to come from Britain’s established manufacturers, and also one that led to […] -
![curbside Austin 1800 photos by CC Cohort poster robadr (first posted 11/6/2013) The story of the Issigonis-BMC range of bold new FWD cars is a huge one, an ambitious attempt […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/140561.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Austin 1800 Mk1 (ADO17) “Landcrab”: Was it Best in Class, or Just Plain Ugly?")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Austin 1800 Mk1 (ADO17) “Landcrab”: Was it Best in Class, or Just Plain Ugly?
Posted on January 15, 2020 | 108 Commentscurbside Austin 1800 photos by CC Cohort poster robadr (first posted 11/6/2013) The story of the Issigonis-BMC range of bold new FWD cars is a huge one, an ambitious attempt […] -
![If there is one name associated with Britain and trucks (or lorries as we used to say, or even wagons before that), it is Leyland, named after the town so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20190928_152236-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Photo Report: The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland – Where Else Could It Be?")
Museum Photo Report: The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland – Where Else Could It Be?
Posted on November 24, 2019 | 31 CommentsIf there is one name associated with Britain and trucks (or lorries as we used to say, or even wagons before that), it is Leyland, named after the town so […] -
![(First published November 2014, revised and expanded here) Today sees the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most momentous event in Europe’s history since 1945 – the collapse of the Berlin […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Trabant-601S-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1984 Trabant 601-S – The Other People’s Car From The Other Germany, Still Significant")
Carshow Classic: 1984 Trabant 601-S – The Other People’s Car From The Other Germany, Still Significant
Posted on November 9, 2019 | 38 Comments(First published November 2014, revised and expanded here) Today sees the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most momentous event in Europe’s history since 1945 – the collapse of the Berlin […] -
![(First Posted October 21, 2013) The Renault 16 probably needs little introduction, but if you need a refresher this is a good place to start. Unarguably, it is one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DSC03907.featured.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic – 1973 Renault 16 and Asymmetric Suspension Configuration")
Car Show Classic – 1973 Renault 16 and Asymmetric Suspension Configuration
Posted on October 21, 2019 | 56 Comments(First Posted October 21, 2013) The Renault 16 probably needs little introduction, but if you need a refresher this is a good place to start. Unarguably, it is one of […]
