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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![Today I read that the first batch of Economic Stimulus checks have been released by Uncle Sam. The entire process will apparently take several months for some reason. For those […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GA5.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Stimulus: Eleven Choices Well Under $3400, Blow Your Wad Here On The CCs For Sale")
Curbside Stimulus: Eleven Choices Well Under $3400, Blow Your Wad Here On The CCs For Sale
Posted on April 12, 2020 | 82 CommentsToday I read that the first batch of Economic Stimulus checks have been released by Uncle Sam. The entire process will apparently take several months for some reason. For those […] -
![Yes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed")
Curbside Review: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST Double Cab 4WD – The Personal Luxury Coupe Never Went Away, It Just Morphed
Posted on April 10, 2020 | 78 CommentsYes, perhaps this will be viewed as heresy, declaring a large pickup as a PLC. Well, it is and it has what’s necessary to qualify. Large engine? 6.2L V8 so […] -
![I still remember when the first Altima was released for the 1993 model year, those first models still sported a little “Stanza” tag next to the “Altima” one during that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Altima SV AWD – Securely Serene, Serenely Secure")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Altima SV AWD – Securely Serene, Serenely Secure
Posted on April 2, 2020 | 29 CommentsI still remember when the first Altima was released for the 1993 model year, those first models still sported a little “Stanza” tag next to the “Altima” one during that […] -
![Tesla started building its newest model, the Y, back in January and deliveries started on March 13th. This one was being delivered on the 17th to the couple that live […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9912.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One")
Curbside Delivery: 2020 Tesla Model Y – Destined To Be One Of Many But Currently Consigned To Be The Only One
Posted on March 24, 2020 | 33 CommentsTesla started building its newest model, the Y, back in January and deliveries started on March 13th. This one was being delivered on the 17th to the couple that live […] -
![Like many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9841.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate")
Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 22 CommentsLike many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […] -
![This vehicle entered my life last week in a very timely fashion, the nation (and world) is currently undergoing a period of extreme anxiety coupled with forced if perfectly understandable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9748.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Versa SR – Orange You Glad I Finally Drove Something Reasonably Priced?")
Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Versa SR – Orange You Glad I Finally Drove Something Reasonably Priced?
Posted on March 20, 2020 | 45 CommentsThis vehicle entered my life last week in a very timely fashion, the nation (and world) is currently undergoing a period of extreme anxiety coupled with forced if perfectly understandable […] -
![As with most writers here, the personally unfamiliar subject is the subject most daunting to write about, with opportunities galore for failure and embarrassment. However, sometimes the unfamiliar is also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9871.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1946 Ford 698T 1 1/2 Ton Truck – New Adventures Await")
Curbside Outtake: 1946 Ford 698T 1 1/2 Ton Truck – New Adventures Await
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 17 CommentsAs with most writers here, the personally unfamiliar subject is the subject most daunting to write about, with opportunities galore for failure and embarrassment. However, sometimes the unfamiliar is also […] -
![It’s hard to believe that Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan has now been on the market for almost four years, in fact for 2021 it is getting a small facelift as well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9614.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – Plug It In, Plug It In…")
Curbside Review: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – Plug It In, Plug It In…
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 40 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan has now been on the market for almost four years, in fact for 2021 it is getting a small facelift as well […] -
![Who tosses out a perfectly usable little Japanese car like it’s an old piece of aluminum foil? While this little Sentra may ball up like that foil in an accident […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8643.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1986 Nissan Sentra (B11) – Full Circle")
Curbside Recycling: 1986 Nissan Sentra (B11) – Full Circle
Posted on March 6, 2020 | 45 CommentsWho tosses out a perfectly usable little Japanese car like it’s an old piece of aluminum foil? While this little Sentra may ball up like that foil in an accident […] -
![Spoiler alert – Nothing went wrong with this vehicle while I drove it 636 miles over a week’s time. Some of you may find that surprising, the more cynical among […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_9178.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio AWD – The Ferrari Of Crossovers")
Curbside Review: 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio AWD – The Ferrari Of Crossovers
Posted on February 27, 2020 | 29 CommentsSpoiler alert – Nothing went wrong with this vehicle while I drove it 636 miles over a week’s time. Some of you may find that surprising, the more cynical among […] -
![Fresh off the successful launch of the Hyundai Palisade at the high end of the range (the neighbor of the house I’m working on just traded in a Jaguar XF […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_9322.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tire Kicking: 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL – We Go High, We Go Low, We Go For Your Dough")
Curbside Tire Kicking: 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL – We Go High, We Go Low, We Go For Your Dough
Posted on February 17, 2020 | 29 CommentsFresh off the successful launch of the Hyundai Palisade at the high end of the range (the neighbor of the house I’m working on just traded in a Jaguar XF […] -
![Who didn’t try to see exactly what their car would do when they were a newly minted driver and it was snowy out? Lots of fun, lots of learning, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_9255-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Experience: 2020 Colorado Winter Driving Encounter – Like Being Back In High School But Without Anyone Minding")
Curbside Experience: 2020 Colorado Winter Driving Encounter – Like Being Back In High School But Without Anyone Minding
Posted on February 16, 2020 | 11 CommentsWho didn’t try to see exactly what their car would do when they were a newly minted driver and it was snowy out? Lots of fun, lots of learning, but […] -
![Ferris was referencing a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California with his line but after spending a week with this Mercedes-AMG I find it applies just as well here. And mine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8983.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 – “It Is So Choice. If You Have The Means, I Highly Recommend Picking One Up” – F. Bueller")
Curbside Review: 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 – “It Is So Choice. If You Have The Means, I Highly Recommend Picking One Up” – F. Bueller
Posted on February 10, 2020 | 32 CommentsFerris was referencing a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California with his line but after spending a week with this Mercedes-AMG I find it applies just as well here. And mine […] -
![I, as with all of us curbivores, enjoy coming across cars that aren’t seen too often anymore and while I’m fond of the ones that lived a well-lived life, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_7710.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Showroom Fresh But Past Its Expiration Date Even When New")
Junkyard Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Showroom Fresh But Past Its Expiration Date Even When New
Posted on January 28, 2020 | 51 CommentsI, as with all of us curbivores, enjoy coming across cars that aren’t seen too often anymore and while I’m fond of the ones that lived a well-lived life, I […] -
![Last week my friend Scott called and asked if I wanted to come up to Georgetown Lake on Friday as he had a booking granting him the rights to use […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8586.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lakeside Education: Georgetown Lake 2020 – Ice Capades")
Lakeside Education: Georgetown Lake 2020 – Ice Capades
Posted on January 21, 2020 | 26 CommentsLast week my friend Scott called and asked if I wanted to come up to Georgetown Lake on Friday as he had a booking granting him the rights to use […]
