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Curbside Classics Archives
Road Trip Archive
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![Conservationists and nature lovers were saddened by the collapse of the Pioneer’s Cabin Tree in Calaveras Big Tree State Park on January 8, 2017. It had been among a dwindling number of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pioneer-cabin-car-cutoutpg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Drive-Through-Tree: A Car Spotter’s Delight")
The Drive-Through-Tree: A Car Spotter’s Delight
Posted on March 5, 2017 | 22 CommentsConservationists and nature lovers were saddened by the collapse of the Pioneer’s Cabin Tree in Calaveras Big Tree State Park on January 8, 2017. It had been among a dwindling number of […] -
![This past week I spent with friends outside Port Elizabeth in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. My teenage years happened there and I miss the smell of the red dust […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/e-cape-17-188.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: A Rental 2016 Hyundai Grand i10 in Volkswagen Country")
CC Road Trip: A Rental 2016 Hyundai Grand i10 in Volkswagen Country
Posted on January 17, 2017 | 21 CommentsThis past week I spent with friends outside Port Elizabeth in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. My teenage years happened there and I miss the smell of the red dust […] -
![I’ve owned an old car of one sort or another for about 30 years. The amount of time I’ve owned a functional old car is measured in scant months, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_1146-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Day Trip: A Beetle Among the Vines")
CC Day Trip: A Beetle Among the Vines
Posted on October 13, 2016 | 52 CommentsI’ve owned an old car of one sort or another for about 30 years. The amount of time I’ve owned a functional old car is measured in scant months, so […] -
![After a warm spell that bridged the autumnal solstice, the last weekend in September dawned bright and cold in the Hudson Valley. I planned a long-anticipated breakfast run on “the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pup-in-coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Fiery Ford and The Flying Fifty-Four")
CC Road Trip: The Fiery Ford and The Flying Fifty-Four
Posted on September 28, 2016 | 16 CommentsAfter a warm spell that bridged the autumnal solstice, the last weekend in September dawned bright and cold in the Hudson Valley. I planned a long-anticipated breakfast run on “the […] -
![For the whole of the challenge we have been struggling with a lack of power on the hilly sections. On the early portion of day two, the Aries added overheating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/engineairfilteroff.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale
Posted on September 27, 2016 | 45 CommentsFor the whole of the challenge we have been struggling with a lack of power on the hilly sections. On the early portion of day two, the Aries added overheating […] -
![In the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb
Posted on September 25, 2016 | 31 CommentsIn the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […] -
![After our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/roadagain.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character
Posted on September 23, 2016 | 27 CommentsAfter our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […] -
![In the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29759489536_f03c17269a_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start
Posted on September 21, 2016 | 44 CommentsIn the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […] -
![Now that a vehicle was chosen in the second part of The Great Beater Challenge I need to get it prepared for the almost 1,300 km trip. At the top […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/28952211793_d1c70528c1_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation
Posted on September 16, 2016 | 41 CommentsNow that a vehicle was chosen in the second part of The Great Beater Challenge I need to get it prepared for the almost 1,300 km trip. At the top […] -
![In part one I introduced you to the Great Beater Challenge. This time around I reveal the vehicle that will (hopefully) carry me the 1200+ kms of the trip. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1982-Dodge-Aries-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased
Posted on September 4, 2016 | 47 CommentsIn part one I introduced you to the Great Beater Challenge. This time around I reveal the vehicle that will (hopefully) carry me the 1200+ kms of the trip. It […] -
![I am always looking for interesting things to do with what I perceive to be interesting cars. I enjoy oddball vehicles as well as extracting the most from something that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/map1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection
Posted on August 28, 2016 | 51 CommentsI am always looking for interesting things to do with what I perceive to be interesting cars. I enjoy oddball vehicles as well as extracting the most from something that […] -
![(Revised since first being published July 3, 2013) The 1977 Impala seems to have become one of the more rare of the downsized B-bodies and simply aren’t seen very often. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P5210195.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic / Jason’s Family Chronicles: 1977 Chevrolet Impala – A Family Road Trip to Houston And Cut-and-Shoot, Texas")
Curbside Classic / Jason’s Family Chronicles: 1977 Chevrolet Impala – A Family Road Trip to Houston And Cut-and-Shoot, Texas
Posted on August 10, 2016 | 66 Comments(Revised since first being published July 3, 2013) The 1977 Impala seems to have become one of the more rare of the downsized B-bodies and simply aren’t seen very often. […] -
![July 1st, 1975 in Glacier National Park after driving through the Highway to the Sun road. Idaho is in the background as Grant Dorosh and I take a break at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Canada-Day.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake, 1975: Happy Canada Day!")
Road Trip Outtake, 1975: Happy Canada Day!
Posted on July 1, 2016 | 24 CommentsJuly 1st, 1975 in Glacier National Park after driving through the Highway to the Sun road. Idaho is in the background as Grant Dorosh and I take a break at […] -
![When Paul mentioned a CC Meetup in Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Jason was able to put my biggest uncertainty to rest. It was her recommendation I take the Galaxie. After my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSCN6572.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Hinged Accelerator Pedals, Advice About Growing Old, And Observations About Driving An Old Ford Long Distances")
CC Road Trip: Hinged Accelerator Pedals, Advice About Growing Old, And Observations About Driving An Old Ford Long Distances
Posted on June 24, 2016 | 89 CommentsWhen Paul mentioned a CC Meetup in Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Jason was able to put my biggest uncertainty to rest. It was her recommendation I take the Galaxie. After my […] -
![It was a year ago this week I made my 1,100 mile road trip to Mississippi and (almost) back in my then 52 year-old Ford Galaxie. As that trip did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0655.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Redemption, Mark Twain, and Loafing At A Car Show")
CC Road Trip: Redemption, Mark Twain, and Loafing At A Car Show
Posted on May 13, 2016 | 38 CommentsIt was a year ago this week I made my 1,100 mile road trip to Mississippi and (almost) back in my then 52 year-old Ford Galaxie. As that trip did […]
