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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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![(*2005 Millau Viaduct: “Between the Earth and the Sky”) Normally, a slogan for a bridge is the sort of the marketing and awareness gimmick that I ignore, not least so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/08_millauViaduct-42-30962067-1680x1050.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Curbside – 2005 Viaduc de Millau, France: “Entre La Terre et La Ciel”*")
Classic Curbside – 2005 Viaduc de Millau, France: “Entre La Terre et La Ciel”*
Posted on April 11, 2015 | 26 Comments(*2005 Millau Viaduct: “Between the Earth and the Sky”) Normally, a slogan for a bridge is the sort of the marketing and awareness gimmick that I ignore, not least so […] -
![The Wolseley Eight was a badge engineered, upscale version of the Morris Eight Series E, one of Britain’s most popular and numerous cars of the immediate pre-war and post-war periods. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lord-Nuffieldss-closet-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Outtake: 1946 Wolseley Eight – Your Car Is Ready, Lady Nuffield")
Museum Outtake: 1946 Wolseley Eight – Your Car Is Ready, Lady Nuffield
Posted on March 16, 2015 | 40 CommentsThe Wolseley Eight was a badge engineered, upscale version of the Morris Eight Series E, one of Britain’s most popular and numerous cars of the immediate pre-war and post-war periods. […] -
![Where is the best place to place the engine in a van? Ahead of the cab, using up useful length? At the rear, taking height out of the load bay? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Spacevan-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Site Classic: 1980 Dodge Spacevan – Can 27,000 Telephone Engineers be Wrong?")
Auction Site Classic: 1980 Dodge Spacevan – Can 27,000 Telephone Engineers be Wrong?
Posted on March 12, 2015 | 47 CommentsWhere is the best place to place the engine in a van? Ahead of the cab, using up useful length? At the rear, taking height out of the load bay? […] -
![Spring is coming, and so your thoughts are turning to a sports car, obviously. May be there’s one waiting in the garage for The Great Awakening, or may be you’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MGB_MGF_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Compare and Contrast: 1965 MGB and 2006 MG TF 135 – Roadsters Ancient And Modern?")
Curbside Compare and Contrast: 1965 MGB and 2006 MG TF 135 – Roadsters Ancient And Modern?
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 47 CommentsSpring is coming, and so your thoughts are turning to a sports car, obviously. May be there’s one waiting in the garage for The Great Awakening, or may be you’re […] -
![What is it about the Austin Maestro? Why is it perpetually the subject of ridicule and derision? On a strictly rational basis, it is always possible to make the case […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1984-MG-Maestro_3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1984 MG Maestro 1600 – When Being Better Than Before Is Not Good Enough")
Carshow Classic: 1984 MG Maestro 1600 – When Being Better Than Before Is Not Good Enough
Posted on February 17, 2015 | 80 CommentsWhat is it about the Austin Maestro? Why is it perpetually the subject of ridicule and derision? On a strictly rational basis, it is always possible to make the case […] -
![In July 1967, a Morris Minor saloon was delivered to its new owner. We can be sure he was pleased with it, as he allowed it to accumulate just 190 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1968-morris-minor.6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Capsule: 1967 Morris Minor 1100 – With 190 Miles And One (Very) Careful Owner")
Auction Capsule: 1967 Morris Minor 1100 – With 190 Miles And One (Very) Careful Owner
Posted on February 15, 2015 | 31 CommentsIn July 1967, a Morris Minor saloon was delivered to its new owner. We can be sure he was pleased with it, as he allowed it to accumulate just 190 […] -
![One of the pleasures in contributing to CC is dong the research for a feature, and discovering something like this. Just as Paul Niedermeyer found the fascinating Rampside Classic Boeing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bristol-freighter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rampside Outtake – Silver City Airways Bristol Type 170 Freighter")
Rampside Outtake – Silver City Airways Bristol Type 170 Freighter
Posted on January 21, 2015 | 36 CommentsOne of the pleasures in contributing to CC is dong the research for a feature, and discovering something like this. Just as Paul Niedermeyer found the fascinating Rampside Classic Boeing […] -
CC Clue
Posted on January 20, 2015 | 9 CommentsJoel got the Bristol 411 in 5 minutes flat,. Impressive. -
CC Clue
Posted on January 10, 2015 | 8 CommentsDougD got Jason Shafer’s rather special Jaguar XK150 quickly, but what is this? -
![According to the most commonly understood history, Mercedes-Benz did not produce an estate car until the 1978 W123, of which the 280TE version remains a personal favourite of mine. Certainly, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1966-Mercedes-Benz-230-Universal_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Capsule: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 Universal – Is This The First Mercedes Estate?")
Carshow Capsule: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 Universal – Is This The First Mercedes Estate?
Posted on January 9, 2015 | 51 CommentsAccording to the most commonly understood history, Mercedes-Benz did not produce an estate car until the 1978 W123, of which the 280TE version remains a personal favourite of mine. Certainly, […] -
CC Outtake: 1962 Heinkel Trojan – Cheer up, Christmas Is Coming!
Posted on December 20, 2014 | 26 CommentsClearly, it is coming in Norwich, England. -
![Great news! The Vauxhall Viva is back! The Viva was one of Vauxhall’s two best selling model names of the 1960s, starting with the Viva HA series in 1963 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/4_1stcaroffthelineatellesmereport_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: The Vauxhall Viva Is Back With Us! Which Other Old Nameplate Should Follow?")
QOTD: The Vauxhall Viva Is Back With Us! Which Other Old Nameplate Should Follow?
Posted on December 18, 2014 | 110 CommentsGreat news! The Vauxhall Viva is back! The Viva was one of Vauxhall’s two best selling model names of the 1960s, starting with the Viva HA series in 1963 and […] -
![The British motorway service areas are great places. Not only can you get gastronomic experiences you can’t get anywhere else, you can also rely on seeing something in the car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1970-Lamborghina-Espada-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Just Another Summer’s Morning At An English Motorway Service Area")
Curbside Outtake: Just Another Summer’s Morning At An English Motorway Service Area
Posted on December 11, 2014 | 35 CommentsThe British motorway service areas are great places. Not only can you get gastronomic experiences you can’t get anywhere else, you can also rely on seeing something in the car […] -
![In the middle of November, I had two days in Riga on business, and had the opportunity for a walk with my camera around part of the city. Riga is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mulsanne-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global – A Walk Around Riga: “The Times, They Are A-Changin!”")
CC Global – A Walk Around Riga: “The Times, They Are A-Changin!”
Posted on December 7, 2014 | 29 CommentsIn the middle of November, I had two days in Riga on business, and had the opportunity for a walk with my camera around part of the city. Riga is […] -
![House clearance is often a difficult process, for many reasons. Almost certainly, something will come to light that brings back some memories and has associations, and my Mum’s recent move […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC09451.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – What’s Your Best House Clearance Find?")
QOTD – What’s Your Best House Clearance Find?
Posted on November 9, 2014 | 18 CommentsHouse clearance is often a difficult process, for many reasons. Almost certainly, something will come to light that brings back some memories and has associations, and my Mum’s recent move […]
