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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jim Klein
Posts by Jim Klein
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![(First posted July 14, 2013) My brother called me one day with the news that the roommate of a good friend was selling a car and would I be interested? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Subi1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1982(?) Subaru DL 4WD Wagon – Like The Energizer Bunny!")
COAL: 1982(?) Subaru DL 4WD Wagon – Like The Energizer Bunny!
Posted on December 10, 2017 | 37 Comments(First posted July 14, 2013) My brother called me one day with the news that the roommate of a good friend was selling a car and would I be interested? […] -
![(First posted July 7, 2013) After living in the city for a while (San Francisco in this case), often one starts to think that there must be better ways to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/GPZ1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1984 Kawasaki GPz550 – Let The Good Times Roll!")
COAL: 1984 Kawasaki GPz550 – Let The Good Times Roll!
Posted on December 3, 2017 | 18 Comments(First posted July 7, 2013) After living in the city for a while (San Francisco in this case), often one starts to think that there must be better ways to […] -
![After Mr. Shafer so rudely pillaged my town’s crop of used cars the other day, I got to thinking…Imagine, if you will, that you had a spare $2000 and needed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/CCNY1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: QOTD – Eight Choices, Which One Would You Drive Home From Here?")
CC For Sale: QOTD – Eight Choices, Which One Would You Drive Home From Here?
Posted on December 3, 2017 | 107 CommentsAfter Mr. Shafer so rudely pillaged my town’s crop of used cars the other day, I got to thinking…Imagine, if you will, that you had a spare $2000 and needed […] -
![(First posted 6/30/2013) In the spring of 1996, my girlfriend finally graduated from college and moved up to San Francisco to live with me. She arrived with a big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Cress1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Toyota Cressida – Stately Elegance")
COAL: 1986 Toyota Cressida – Stately Elegance
Posted on November 26, 2017 | 53 Comments(First posted 6/30/2013) In the spring of 1996, my girlfriend finally graduated from college and moved up to San Francisco to live with me. She arrived with a big […] -
![(First posted 6/23/2013) In early 1995 Volkswagen started running a very appealing lease special in my area: a new Jetta, for $199/month with nothing down. I’d never had a new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Jetta1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1995 Volkswagen Jetta GL Mk3 – That New Car Smell Wears Off Quickly…")
COAL: 1995 Volkswagen Jetta GL Mk3 – That New Car Smell Wears Off Quickly…
Posted on November 19, 2017 | 67 Comments(First posted 6/23/2013) In early 1995 Volkswagen started running a very appealing lease special in my area: a new Jetta, for $199/month with nothing down. I’d never had a new […] -
![(First posted 6/16/2013) This car officially starts the period of my life where one car at a time just wasn’t enough…Like those who say they need a reliable commuter […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/AudiGT.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1984 Audi Coupe GT – A Trivial Pursuit Into Personal Rationalization")
COAL: 1984 Audi Coupe GT – A Trivial Pursuit Into Personal Rationalization
Posted on November 12, 2017 | 31 Comments(First posted 6/16/2013) This car officially starts the period of my life where one car at a time just wasn’t enough…Like those who say they need a reliable commuter […] -
![Presented for your viewing pleasure is this one-owner 1993 Pontiac Sunbird in the twilight of its life, but still running (somewhat) strongly, merely in need of a clutch. Since nobody […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Sunbird1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Craigslist Classic: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird – $750 Worth Of Excre…uh…Excitement")
Craigslist Classic: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird – $750 Worth Of Excre…uh…Excitement
Posted on November 10, 2017 | 56 CommentsPresented for your viewing pleasure is this one-owner 1993 Pontiac Sunbird in the twilight of its life, but still running (somewhat) strongly, merely in need of a clutch. Since nobody […] -
![(First posted 6/9/2013) After writing off my VW GTI and cycling through three different rental cars in as many weeks, the insurance check finally arrived and it was once […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Buick1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type – A Young Man Buys An Old Man’s Car")
COAL: 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type – A Young Man Buys An Old Man’s Car
Posted on November 5, 2017 | 101 Comments(First posted 6/9/2013) After writing off my VW GTI and cycling through three different rental cars in as many weeks, the insurance check finally arrived and it was once […] -
![(First posted 6/2/2013) It was the beginning of 1992, and I had started my career and found myself with a regular income stream. Reality hit quickly, however, and I realized […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GTI1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 VW GTI – Kick A Little Asphalt!")
COAL: 1986 VW GTI – Kick A Little Asphalt!
Posted on October 29, 2017 | 47 Comments(First posted 6/2/2013) It was the beginning of 1992, and I had started my career and found myself with a regular income stream. Reality hit quickly, however, and I realized […] -
![(First Published 5/26/2013) At this point my car history so far may appear somewhat schizophrenic, so to continue the lack of any discernible pattern, I made as complete a change […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Isuzu5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Isuzu I-Mark – That’s No Lie!")
COAL: 1986 Isuzu I-Mark – That’s No Lie!
Posted on October 22, 2017 | 41 Comments(First Published 5/26/2013) At this point my car history so far may appear somewhat schizophrenic, so to continue the lack of any discernible pattern, I made as complete a change […] -
![A few evenings ago, my wife and I journeyed to Denver to participate in an introduction event for the new 2018 Nissan Leaf, the second generation of Nissan’s electric car. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_1922.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic Introduction: 2018 Nissan Leaf – Turning Over A New One")
Future Classic Introduction: 2018 Nissan Leaf – Turning Over A New One
Posted on October 19, 2017 | 94 CommentsA few evenings ago, my wife and I journeyed to Denver to participate in an introduction event for the new 2018 Nissan Leaf, the second generation of Nissan’s electric car. […] -
![(first posted 2/12/2013) As with many young men, eventually the roving eye turns to that two-wheeled conveyance, the motorcycle. Mine was no different. Being at college 185 miles away […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Suzuki1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Suzuki GS450: Technically A “MOAL”, Or Who Needs Four Wheels?")
COAL: 1980 Suzuki GS450: Technically A “MOAL”, Or Who Needs Four Wheels?
Posted on October 15, 2017 | 56 Comments(first posted 2/12/2013) As with many young men, eventually the roving eye turns to that two-wheeled conveyance, the motorcycle. Mine was no different. Being at college 185 miles away […] -
![(originally posted 5/19/2013) Opportunity was knocking, but thankfully the engine was not. After riding a motorcycle as my only mode of transportation for a while, my parents called and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chevy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1972 Chevrolet Concours Wagon – American Iron! (Or American Icon?)")
COAL: 1972 Chevrolet Concours Wagon – American Iron! (Or American Icon?)
Posted on October 8, 2017 | 57 Comments(originally posted 5/19/2013) Opportunity was knocking, but thankfully the engine was not. After riding a motorcycle as my only mode of transportation for a while, my parents called and […] -
Wordless Outtake: Dirt Is The Loneliest Color
Posted on October 1, 2017 | 32 CommentsCostco Parking Lot, Timnath, CO, September 29, 2017 -
![(first posted 5/5/2013) Having sold my first car the summer after my freshman year in college, it was now time for something different; more mature, perhaps. I have always had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Audi80-1984MCRally.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Audi 4000 – The Boy Embraces His Heritage")
COAL: 1980 Audi 4000 – The Boy Embraces His Heritage
Posted on October 1, 2017 | 50 Comments(first posted 5/5/2013) Having sold my first car the summer after my freshman year in college, it was now time for something different; more mature, perhaps. I have always had […]
