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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
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![Is there anything more 1970s than a British Leyland Princess? Known during its development as ADO71, and initially branded as the Austin-Morris 18-22 series, the Princess was a development […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Leyland-Princess_10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ebay find: 1978 British Leyland Princess 2200HL")
Ebay find: 1978 British Leyland Princess 2200HL
Posted on February 22, 2014 | 55 CommentsIs there anything more 1970s than a British Leyland Princess? Known during its development as ADO71, and initially branded as the Austin-Morris 18-22 series, the Princess was a development […] -
![In 1979, FIAT launched the Ritmo in the UK, using the name Strada. Given the investment in its manufacturing and the reputation FIAT had in the UK for quality, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Fiat-Strada-advert-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Is This The Best Car TV Advertisement Ever?")
QOTD: Is This The Best Car TV Advertisement Ever?
Posted on February 21, 2014 | 27 CommentsIn 1979, FIAT launched the Ritmo in the UK, using the name Strada. Given the investment in its manufacturing and the reputation FIAT had in the UK for quality, the […] -
![America can do many things, including Big Rigs. But other places can do them just as well, so with apologies to Bill Bryson of Des Moines, Iowa and Norfolk, England, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Leyland-8-wheeler.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truckshow Classics – Big Rigs from a Small Island")
Truckshow Classics – Big Rigs from a Small Island
Posted on February 9, 2014 | 46 CommentsAmerica can do many things, including Big Rigs. But other places can do them just as well, so with apologies to Bill Bryson of Des Moines, Iowa and Norfolk, England, […] -
![The Minx name was used by the Rootes Group’s main mid market car for 37 years, from 1932 to 1969. This 1967 Minx is probably one of the best examples of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1967-Hillman-Minx_7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1967 Hillman Minx – Britain’s Second Longest Lived Nameplate Reaches Its Peak")
Carshow Classic: 1967 Hillman Minx – Britain’s Second Longest Lived Nameplate Reaches Its Peak
Posted on January 27, 2014 | 38 CommentsThe Minx name was used by the Rootes Group’s main mid market car for 37 years, from 1932 to 1969. This 1967 Minx is probably one of the best examples of […] -
QOTD: What’s Your Favourite Leftfield Strapline?
Posted on January 23, 2014 | 59 CommentsAdvertising cars has a long history of course, and as does adding a little humour to attract an extra bit of attention. -
Automotive History – Did Badge Engineering Actually Work?
Posted on January 13, 2014 | 74 CommentsAaron65’s recent review of the Austin A55 Cambridge prompted me to consider the practice of badge engineering and its actual commercial success, its presumed purpose. -
![Part of the pleasure in contributing to CC is catching cars like this. I was looking in my hard drive for Hillman Minx photographs and reminded myself of another Rootes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Alpine_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Capsule: 1954 Sunbeam Alpine – Take a Second Glance, It’s A Sports Car")
Carshow Capsule: 1954 Sunbeam Alpine – Take a Second Glance, It’s A Sports Car
Posted on January 7, 2014 | 16 CommentsPart of the pleasure in contributing to CC is catching cars like this. I was looking in my hard drive for Hillman Minx photographs and reminded myself of another Rootes […] -
![Vauxhall welcomed its UK customers into 1961 with this advert; I’m it using to welcome all CC readers to 2014, and being in the UK, I can do it a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1961-Vauxhall.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1961 and Vauxhall Welcomes a New Year")
CC Outtake: 1961 and Vauxhall Welcomes a New Year
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 22 CommentsVauxhall welcomed its UK customers into 1961 with this advert; I’m it using to welcome all CC readers to 2014, and being in the UK, I can do it a little […] -
![The Singer Vogue was the more upmarket version of the Hillman Superminx – the Riley 4/72 to the Superminx, or the Oldsmobile to the Hillman’s Chevrolet, if you like. Sales […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Vogue_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Capsule: 1965 Singer Vogue Estate – How Many Did You Say?")
Carshow Capsule: 1965 Singer Vogue Estate – How Many Did You Say?
Posted on December 24, 2013 | 19 CommentsThe Singer Vogue was the more upmarket version of the Hillman Superminx – the Riley 4/72 to the Superminx, or the Oldsmobile to the Hillman’s Chevrolet, if you like. Sales […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 23, 2013 | 17 CommentsTime to check your post Christmas alert levels……… -
![The Citroen Dyane was an evolution of the more famous 2CV, focussing on more power (most had a 602cc engine with all of 32bhp), a construction that permitted more efficient […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dyane-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Citroen Acadiane – A Van for All Seasons")
CC Outtake: Citroen Acadiane – A Van for All Seasons
Posted on December 15, 2013 | 19 CommentsThe Citroen Dyane was an evolution of the more famous 2CV, focussing on more power (most had a 602cc engine with all of 32bhp), a construction that permitted more efficient […] -
![The last large French car to make any lasting international impact was probably the Citroen DS, as France has long had an awkward relationship with the large car – a national […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/R25-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988 Renault 25 Turbo-D – A French Executive Comes to AMC")
CC Capsule: 1988 Renault 25 Turbo-D – A French Executive Comes to AMC
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 29 CommentsThe last large French car to make any lasting international impact was probably the Citroen DS, as France has long had an awkward relationship with the large car – a national […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 10, 2013 | 16 Commentsnlpnt got the Triumph Herald pretty quickly, followed by Dutch 1960 and KiwiAlistair, whose knowledge of Lucas electrical compoents sounds extensive, to say the least. But what about this? -
![A compact, stylish, capable, Italian coupe, with a 1.3 litre DOHC engine and a great handling chassis sounds like an ideal recipe for many drivers, a great compromise between enjoyment, ability and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fulvia-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Lancia Fulvia Coupe – Simple, Brilliant, Scarce")
CC Outtake: Lancia Fulvia Coupe – Simple, Brilliant, Scarce
Posted on December 8, 2013 | 21 CommentsA compact, stylish, capable, Italian coupe, with a 1.3 litre DOHC engine and a great handling chassis sounds like an ideal recipe for many drivers, a great compromise between enjoyment, ability and […] -
![The Lancia Y10 was always a rare sight in the UK; after the 1970s rust debacle, sales of Lancias fell off very quickly and by 1994, RHD Lancias were no longer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Y10-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1996 Lancia Y10 – Grazie Luigi")
CC Outtake: 1996 Lancia Y10 – Grazie Luigi
Posted on November 27, 2013 | 32 CommentsThe Lancia Y10 was always a rare sight in the UK; after the 1970s rust debacle, sales of Lancias fell off very quickly and by 1994, RHD Lancias were no longer […]
