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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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QOTD: Which Detail Feature Badge Do You Wish For?
Posted on May 12, 2014 | 183 CommentsDo you remember when there was a badge on the boot of your car calling attention to some feature that actually mattered little, if at all, to other motorists? -
Carshow Outtake: 1967 Commer Imp Van – In Need Of Some Gritty Determination
Posted on May 6, 2014 | 45 CommentsThis brings back a childhood memory or two, combining the Hillman Imp van, and God’s own country, known to those who aren’t fortunate enough to live there as Yorkshire. -
CC Clue
Posted on May 2, 2014 | 16 CommentsArron65’s Ford Fairlane showed the enduring appeal of misaligned chrome and was well spotted by Yanns Mohrtenssen, but what about this? -
![On 18 April 1934, WV5012, an MG PA series Midget was registered in Brighton in England. So far, not that remarkable, and quite a bit older than we normally feature on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/MG-PA-Midget.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Have You A Better Match of Car, Place and Date?")
QOTD: Have You A Better Match of Car, Place and Date?
Posted on April 25, 2014 | 9 CommentsOn 18 April 1934, WV5012, an MG PA series Midget was registered in Brighton in England. So far, not that remarkable, and quite a bit older than we normally feature on […] -
![A van is a tool, a box designed to carry things and stuff from one place to another; a real tool is not designed to appeal in any way other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Renault_Master_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic – 1980 Renault Master – It Does What It Says On The Tin(Box)")
Curbside Classic – 1980 Renault Master – It Does What It Says On The Tin(Box)
Posted on April 19, 2014 | 22 CommentsA van is a tool, a box designed to carry things and stuff from one place to another; a real tool is not designed to appeal in any way other […] -
![I’ve chosen a long, slender shot to add an element of challenge, but I’m sure someone will still get this quickly. The commentariat is sharp, and nlpnt got the last Clue […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/CC-clue-2.jpg?resize=63%2C85&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on April 14, 2014 | 14 CommentsI’ve chosen a long, slender shot to add an element of challenge, but I’m sure someone will still get this quickly. The commentariat is sharp, and nlpnt got the last Clue […] -
Wordless Outtake: 1957 Austin A35 – The Ideal Shopping Car
Posted on April 7, 2014 | 16 CommentsHat tip – Loyal CC follower Big Paws -
CC Clue
Posted on April 4, 2014 | 11 CommentsIt,s been a while since I did a CC Clue; so what do you think this is? -
![Spitfire. Surely one of the most, if not the most, evocative proper nouns of last 75 years. I’m sure you’re familiar with two of the three variants of Spitfire available […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Spitfire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Do You Prefer Your Spitfire?")
QOTD: How Do You Prefer Your Spitfire?
Posted on April 1, 2014 | 46 CommentsSpitfire. Surely one of the most, if not the most, evocative proper nouns of last 75 years. I’m sure you’re familiar with two of the three variants of Spitfire available […] -
![The pubs of England are wonderful places. Not only do they serve proper, often excellent, warm beer, they also have car parks like this. I guess you don’t see a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1966-Alfa-Romeo-Giulietta-Sprint_2.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Park Classics: Alfa Romeo Bonanza At The Pub")
Car Park Classics: Alfa Romeo Bonanza At The Pub
Posted on March 29, 2014 | 24 CommentsThe pubs of England are wonderful places. Not only do they serve proper, often excellent, warm beer, they also have car parks like this. I guess you don’t see a […] -
![Deep inside the skunk works that is the CC back office, there is a full article covering the Mini Cooper waiting in draft form, but this example was too good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Mini-Cooper-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outake: 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S – Direct From Monte Carlo")
CC Outake: 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S – Direct From Monte Carlo
Posted on March 19, 2014 | 22 CommentsDeep inside the skunk works that is the CC back office, there is a full article covering the Mini Cooper waiting in draft form, but this example was too good […] -
![Lancia. Even now, it rolls off the tongue, sounds attractive, aspirational, stylish, innovative, luxury, indulgent, lively, maybe glamorous. Probably one of the greatest, and certainly one of the oldest and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DEDRA_11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Lancia Dedra – The Name Tells You Everything")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Lancia Dedra – The Name Tells You Everything
Posted on March 17, 2014 | 70 CommentsLancia. Even now, it rolls off the tongue, sounds attractive, aspirational, stylish, innovative, luxury, indulgent, lively, maybe glamorous. Probably one of the greatest, and certainly one of the oldest and […] -
![The sun came out in England last weekend, and of course—and quite rightly—this was followed by the ice cream vans. Excellent, on so many levels! This 1966 Bedford CA […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bedford-ca-05.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1966 Bedford CA Ice Cream Van – The Sun Always Shines in England")
CC Outtake: 1966 Bedford CA Ice Cream Van – The Sun Always Shines in England
Posted on March 15, 2014 | 30 CommentsThe sun came out in England last weekend, and of course—and quite rightly—this was followed by the ice cream vans. Excellent, on so many levels! This 1966 Bedford CA […] -
![Mont Ventoux in Provence in southeast France reaches to 1912m (6273 ft) and is a regular feature of the Tour de France cycling race. Inevitably, it is also a regular […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4CV-and-500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mountainside Outtakes: Citroen GS And Renault 4CV On Mont Ventoux")
Mountainside Outtakes: Citroen GS And Renault 4CV On Mont Ventoux
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 25 CommentsMont Ventoux in Provence in southeast France reaches to 1912m (6273 ft) and is a regular feature of the Tour de France cycling race. Inevitably, it is also a regular […] -
![How many times have you heard the expression “pulls like a train” when referring to a powerful car? Here are two examples of just that, one from North America which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mallard-in-york.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: Big Boy 4014 or Mallard: Your Call")
Trackside Classic: Big Boy 4014 or Mallard: Your Call
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 24 CommentsHow many times have you heard the expression “pulls like a train” when referring to a powerful car? Here are two examples of just that, one from North America which […]
