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- I write about things that interest me and take pictures of pretty much everything. You've found some of the writing. See some of the pictures here: www.flickr.com/photos/sgip
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jeff Sun
Posts by Jeff Sun
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![A recent trip to NY’s Hudson Valley provided an opportunity to consider how the term “Outsider Art” – or Art Brut – can apply to any number of media, including […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8906.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Art Brut")
Curbside Art Brut
Posted on August 3, 2022 | 19 CommentsA recent trip to NY’s Hudson Valley provided an opportunity to consider how the term “Outsider Art” – or Art Brut – can apply to any number of media, including […] -
QOTD: Is One Ever Too Old To Start Driving?
Posted on July 8, 2022 | 53 CommentsI have a friend. Actually, I have several; but the one I’m thinking of recently presented me with an interesting pronouncement. He wants to learn how to drive. -
On The Go Outtake: Not Something I See Every Day — At Least Not Yet
Posted on May 23, 2022 | 68 CommentsOn a drizzly morning drive into Boston last week, I spotted strange headlights advancing in the left lane. Hummmmm…this isn’t something I see every day. -
![I haven’t been around these parts much since the start of the year. The day job has in its own way been pretty busy, and while that’s a good thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0759.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Looking Back And Hopefully Moving Forward")
Looking Back And Hopefully Moving Forward
Posted on April 29, 2022 | 34 CommentsI haven’t been around these parts much since the start of the year. The day job has in its own way been pretty busy, and while that’s a good thing […] -
![This is not the post that it started out to be. What I intended to write about – and will indeed do so a little farther down the road – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10_65-Cover.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Inspiration for Boys – 1960s Style")
Inspiration for Boys – 1960s Style
Posted on December 19, 2021 | 25 CommentsThis is not the post that it started out to be. What I intended to write about – and will indeed do so a little farther down the road – […] -
![A recent article in my local paper cited statistics that roads in Massachusetts are deadlier than ever in 2021, even though the total number of crashes is down due to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/road-warrior2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Safe Do You Feel Behind the Wheel in 2021?")
QOTD: How Safe Do You Feel Behind the Wheel in 2021?
Posted on December 6, 2021 | 141 CommentsA recent article in my local paper cited statistics that roads in Massachusetts are deadlier than ever in 2021, even though the total number of crashes is down due to […] -
![During a recent bout of basement-cleaning, I came across two nearly mint copies of the legendary J.C. Whitney & Co. mail order catalog. These were from 1979 and were mixed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1979 J.C.Whitney Catalog: A Reflection of Its Time – Spray-On Saves You Money Edition")
1979 J.C.Whitney Catalog: A Reflection of Its Time – Spray-On Saves You Money Edition
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 82 CommentsDuring a recent bout of basement-cleaning, I came across two nearly mint copies of the legendary J.C. Whitney & Co. mail order catalog. These were from 1979 and were mixed […] -
![The on-going pandemic-inspired shift to working from a home office has had a variety of impacts upon my work environment. In my “real” office, a small space in a nearby […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_8680.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Die-Cast COAL: A Report From The Desktop Motor Pool")
Die-Cast COAL: A Report From The Desktop Motor Pool
Posted on September 17, 2021 | 45 CommentsThe on-going pandemic-inspired shift to working from a home office has had a variety of impacts upon my work environment. In my “real” office, a small space in a nearby […] -
![When I happened upon this Rodeo several weeks ago, I was stopped dead in my tracks by the little truck’s audacious shininess. There was something about the Isuzu’s presence, on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4043.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Shininess: What Are They Thinking?")
Curbside Shininess: What Are They Thinking?
Posted on September 2, 2021 | 37 CommentsWhen I happened upon this Rodeo several weeks ago, I was stopped dead in my tracks by the little truck’s audacious shininess. There was something about the Isuzu’s presence, on […] -
![Four years ago this week (as I write this in the middle of August) it came to be that our standard fleet of two cars became three. Fortunately, the third […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_3757.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1976 Volvo 245 DL — Bringing Hans Home, An August Road Trip")
1976 Volvo 245 DL — Bringing Hans Home, An August Road Trip
Posted on August 22, 2021 | 30 CommentsFour years ago this week (as I write this in the middle of August) it came to be that our standard fleet of two cars became three. Fortunately, the third […] -
![OK, pan just a bit to the right from the scene at the end of my last COAL and there’s a fairly full glimpse of this week’s subject. Probably the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/P1100518.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 BMW 328i Sports Wagon — Coming Around Full Circle")
COAL: 2008 BMW 328i Sports Wagon — Coming Around Full Circle
Posted on August 11, 2021 | 21 CommentsOK, pan just a bit to the right from the scene at the end of my last COAL and there’s a fairly full glimpse of this week’s subject. Probably the […] -
![For once, the pendulum didn’t swing. If you’ve been following my car history these past months, you know that I have tended to veer between successive cars that had relatively […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/clown.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2002 MINI Cooper S — Just Don’t Call It “Driving”")
COAL: 2002 MINI Cooper S — Just Don’t Call It “Driving”
Posted on August 4, 2021 | 51 CommentsFor once, the pendulum didn’t swing. If you’ve been following my car history these past months, you know that I have tended to veer between successive cars that had relatively […] -
![What’s your definition of “daily driver”? I don’t mean just the obvious such as “the car I drive every day”, but rather what characteristics do you require (or “demand” assuming […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMAGE011.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R — How Do You Define Daily Driver?")
COAL: 1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R — How Do You Define Daily Driver?
Posted on July 28, 2021 | 49 CommentsWhat’s your definition of “daily driver”? I don’t mean just the obvious such as “the car I drive every day”, but rather what characteristics do you require (or “demand” assuming […] -
![Last week, I discussed my angst associated with owning what was largely an American car masquerading as a German car. So, when it was time to send the Rabbit out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bittebmw.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1972 BMW Bavaria — Right Place, Wrong Time")
COAL: 1972 BMW Bavaria — Right Place, Wrong Time
Posted on July 21, 2021 | 27 CommentsLast week, I discussed my angst associated with owning what was largely an American car masquerading as a German car. So, when it was time to send the Rabbit out […] -
![It is often said that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. I’ve driven my share of slow as well as fast […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/vwbelchertown.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1984 Rabbit Diesel L – Demonstration of the Practicality v. Desire Equation")
COAL: 1984 Rabbit Diesel L – Demonstration of the Practicality v. Desire Equation
Posted on July 14, 2021 | 13 CommentsIt is often said that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. I’ve driven my share of slow as well as fast […]
