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Curbside Classics Archives
Road Trip Archive
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![It’s summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and nothing says “summer” like a beautiful drive along the coast. In the summer of 2012, I had the pleasure of driving the Great […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/great-ocean-road-55.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trips: The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia")
CC Road Trips: The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia
Posted on August 12, 2015 | 31 CommentsIt’s summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, and nothing says “summer” like a beautiful drive along the coast. In the summer of 2012, I had the pleasure of driving the Great […] -
![Backyard Engineering is one of the oldest necessities in existence, coming about shortly after the creation of backyards. It is a time honored endeavor that can hone your skills of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_5115.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Six State CC Roadtrip Finale: Selling Out to Backyard Engineering and How You Can Become a Practitioner of This Fine Art")
The Six State CC Roadtrip Finale: Selling Out to Backyard Engineering and How You Can Become a Practitioner of This Fine Art
Posted on July 10, 2015 | 38 CommentsBackyard Engineering is one of the oldest necessities in existence, coming about shortly after the creation of backyards. It is a time honored endeavor that can hone your skills of […] -
![It wasn’t supposed to go this way. All the planning and effort had almost paid off. Yet, after 1,000 miles in three days and only about 95 miles from home, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/galaxie-in-distress.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A CC Roadtrip: Four Days, Six States, and Over 1,000 Miles in a 52 Year Old Ford Galaxie – Part 2")
A CC Roadtrip: Four Days, Six States, and Over 1,000 Miles in a 52 Year Old Ford Galaxie – Part 2
Posted on May 29, 2015 | 96 CommentsIt wasn’t supposed to go this way. All the planning and effort had almost paid off. Yet, after 1,000 miles in three days and only about 95 miles from home, […] -
![(Author’s Note: The build up to this can be found chronologically here, here, and here.) When it comes to driving old cars there is a fine, yet distinct, line between […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/duel-movie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A CC Roadtrip: Four Days, Six States, and Over 1,000 Miles in a 52 Year Old Ford Galaxie- Part 1")
A CC Roadtrip: Four Days, Six States, and Over 1,000 Miles in a 52 Year Old Ford Galaxie- Part 1
Posted on May 22, 2015 | 109 Comments(Author’s Note: The build up to this can be found chronologically here, here, and here.) When it comes to driving old cars there is a fine, yet distinct, line between […] -
![LA to San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Highway was a fantastic road trip on its own, but we weren’t done yet. We still had a rental car for another […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/k-car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Road Trips: Bay Area to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon")
Curbside Road Trips: Bay Area to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon
Posted on April 7, 2015 | 27 CommentsLA to San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Highway was a fantastic road trip on its own, but we weren’t done yet. We still had a rental car for another […] -
![In Travels With Charley, John Steinbeck, at the age of 58, disillusioned by his fame and literary success, realized that he had not actually seen the country he had become […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC02351.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1996 Dodge Horizon Class B Motorhome – Travels With Charley")
COAL: 1996 Dodge Horizon Class B Motorhome – Travels With Charley
Posted on April 4, 2015 | 34 CommentsIn Travels With Charley, John Steinbeck, at the age of 58, disillusioned by his fame and literary success, realized that he had not actually seen the country he had become […] -
![Ever since I left the US in July 2014 when my visa could not be renewed, I still had the America bug and I had been hankering to go back. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ford-e-series-hollywood-tour-photo-courtesy-of-LA-Tourist.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Road Trips: LA to San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Highway")
Curbside Road Trips: LA to San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Highway
Posted on March 31, 2015 | 41 CommentsEver since I left the US in July 2014 when my visa could not be renewed, I still had the America bug and I had been hankering to go back. […] -
![Out of all the working rigs out there, few are as unloved as rental trucks. We use rental trucks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/uhaul.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip: Rental Truck Blues")
CC Roadtrip: Rental Truck Blues
Posted on October 25, 2014 | 33 CommentsOut of all the working rigs out there, few are as unloved as rental trucks. We use rental trucks […] -
![As you know from my recent postings, my dad and I spent the week before Labor Day touring Route 66 from Chicago to Albuquerque (and thanks to all of you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Me-and-Paul.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: How To Tour Route 66")
CC Road Trip: How To Tour Route 66
Posted on September 9, 2014 | 25 CommentsAs you know from my recent postings, my dad and I spent the week before Labor Day touring Route 66 from Chicago to Albuquerque (and thanks to all of you […] -
![After yesterday’s detour through the Pontiac-Oakland Museum, I’ve returned to my road trip report along Route 66. Dad and I spent a week touring the Mother Road from Chicago to Albuquerque, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DS-Route-66-Tour-18.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Dave’s Route 66 Classic, Part Two")
CC Road Trip: Dave’s Route 66 Classic, Part Two
Posted on September 5, 2014 | 22 CommentsAfter yesterday’s detour through the Pontiac-Oakland Museum, I’ve returned to my road trip report along Route 66. Dad and I spent a week touring the Mother Road from Chicago to Albuquerque, […] -
![The week before this Labor Day, my Dad and I set out to travel Route 66 from Chicago to Albuquerque. Given Dad’s insistence on over-the-road comfort, we chose his 2003 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/DS-Route-66-Tour-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Dave’s Route 66 Classic, Part One")
CC Road Trip: Dave’s Route 66 Classic, Part One
Posted on September 3, 2014 | 45 CommentsThe week before this Labor Day, my Dad and I set out to travel Route 66 from Chicago to Albuquerque. Given Dad’s insistence on over-the-road comfort, we chose his 2003 […] -
![There are few things in the world quite as invigorating as a road trip. Taking a leisurely trip to a new area is always high on my list of things […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lincoln-town-car-burnout.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Photo Album: The 2014 Monmouth, Illinois Car Show")
Car Show Photo Album: The 2014 Monmouth, Illinois Car Show
Posted on August 22, 2014 | 46 CommentsThere are few things in the world quite as invigorating as a road trip. Taking a leisurely trip to a new area is always high on my list of things […] -
![A couple walked into my electronics shop today and I could tell from their accents that they were not American. After talking to them for a while, I found out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake: Panama to Alaska – Swedish Style!")
Road Trip Outtake: Panama to Alaska – Swedish Style!
Posted on August 17, 2014 | 31 CommentsA couple walked into my electronics shop today and I could tell from their accents that they were not American. After talking to them for a while, I found out […] -
![I’ve been making the run between Central and Southern Illinois a lot lately – Son Number One is hot and heavy in the middle of remuddling their rent-free* trailer/house and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/RR_hareitis.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Attractions: Henry’s Rabbit Ranch – The Mother Lode on the Mother Road")
Curbside Attractions: Henry’s Rabbit Ranch – The Mother Lode on the Mother Road
Posted on August 8, 2014 | 16 CommentsI’ve been making the run between Central and Southern Illinois a lot lately – Son Number One is hot and heavy in the middle of remuddling their rent-free* trailer/house and […] -
![This Father’s Day, I had hoped to drive my 1974 Mustang II (the Soul Survivor) up to the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Regrettably, a major oil […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/9-1968-Mustang-High-Country-Special-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Climbing the Mountain to Steamboat in an X-Code 390 ’68 Mustang")
CC Road Trip: Climbing the Mountain to Steamboat in an X-Code 390 ’68 Mustang
Posted on July 5, 2014 | 30 CommentsThis Father’s Day, I had hoped to drive my 1974 Mustang II (the Soul Survivor) up to the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Regrettably, a major oil […]
