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Curbside Classics Archives
Road Trip Archive
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![Just a quick note to let you all know that I did indeed take the Pontiac on the Great Beater Challenge. I am working on a updates right now and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cruising.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Pontiac and Great Beater Challenge Update Coming Soon")
Pontiac and Great Beater Challenge Update Coming Soon
Posted on August 29, 2018 | 33 CommentsJust a quick note to let you all know that I did indeed take the Pontiac on the Great Beater Challenge. I am working on a updates right now and […] -
![Daylesford, Victoria – given its proximity to various luxury resorts and home-stays – is a popular and trendy destination. It’s an old town with a lot of heritage and there […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Road Trip Outtake: The Cars Of Daylesford, Victoria, Part 2 – Morris Minor")
Road Trip Outtake: The Cars Of Daylesford, Victoria, Part 2 – Morris Minor
Posted on August 29, 2018 | 20 CommentsDaylesford, Victoria – given its proximity to various luxury resorts and home-stays – is a popular and trendy destination. It’s an old town with a lot of heritage and there […] -
![It’s always a pleasure to explore an unfamiliar part of one’s own country. I’d not heard of Hepburn Springs, Victoria but when my family suggested I fly down and spend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/range-rover-vogue-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake: The Cars Of Daylesford, Victoria, Part 1 – 1992-95 Range Rover Vogue LSE")
Road Trip Outtake: The Cars Of Daylesford, Victoria, Part 1 – 1992-95 Range Rover Vogue LSE
Posted on August 28, 2018 | 26 CommentsIt’s always a pleasure to explore an unfamiliar part of one’s own country. I’d not heard of Hepburn Springs, Victoria but when my family suggested I fly down and spend […] -
![After two years of hard wrenching and scads of hard cash, it became apparent that my balky VW van was never going to be reliable enough to adventure with. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/163_0908_27zhonda_element_camperrear_three_quarters_view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 Honda Element – 5,000 Miles in the Pacific Northwest")
COAL: 2008 Honda Element – 5,000 Miles in the Pacific Northwest
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 39 CommentsAfter two years of hard wrenching and scads of hard cash, it became apparent that my balky VW van was never going to be reliable enough to adventure with. As […] -
![Like Paul, my thoughts on the Baltimore CC get together are extremely positive. Meeting everyone was a blast, and the event hosted a surprisingly diverse amount of vehicles, some of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ccmeetup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visited The August 4th Edition Of Hunt Valley Horsepower, And It Was Great")
Curbside Classic Visited The August 4th Edition Of Hunt Valley Horsepower, And It Was Great
Posted on August 10, 2018 | 25 CommentsLike Paul, my thoughts on the Baltimore CC get together are extremely positive. Meeting everyone was a blast, and the event hosted a surprisingly diverse amount of vehicles, some of […] -
![My series of articles on my recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii was originally going to be a two parter, ending with the conclusion that car culture as we know it on the US […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_9458.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Curbside Classics of the Big Island of Hawaii")
CC Road Trip: Curbside Classics of the Big Island of Hawaii
Posted on July 12, 2018 | 10 CommentsMy series of articles on my recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii was originally going to be a two parter, ending with the conclusion that car culture as we know it on the US […] -
![As I mentioned in Part 1 this series, the Big Island of Hawaii is a relatively closed system of cars. The primary source of autos is in the form of new cars that are shipped […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_9360.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Abandoned Cars of Hawaii")
CC Road Trip: Abandoned Cars of Hawaii
Posted on July 11, 2018 | 30 CommentsAs I mentioned in Part 1 this series, the Big Island of Hawaii is a relatively closed system of cars. The primary source of autos is in the form of new cars that are shipped […] -
![Aloha, and Welcome to Hawaii! I recently returned from a week-long vacation on the island of Hawaii (more commonly known as the “Big Island.”) While many people vacation here for the beautiful beaches and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_9384.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Cars of the Big Island of Hawaii")
CC Road Trip: Cars of the Big Island of Hawaii
Posted on July 10, 2018 | 26 CommentsAloha, and Welcome to Hawaii! I recently returned from a week-long vacation on the island of Hawaii (more commonly known as the “Big Island.”) While many people vacation here for the beautiful beaches and […] -
![I know motorcycles are not really this site’s main focus but perhaps a retro inspired ride like the Suzuki TU250X would be enough to spark some interest. Failing that maybe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/41330286464_53d6939085_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Crowsnest Pass, Waterton On a Retro Bike – Suzuki TU250X")
Road Trip: Crowsnest Pass, Waterton On a Retro Bike – Suzuki TU250X
Posted on June 12, 2018 | 36 CommentsI know motorcycles are not really this site’s main focus but perhaps a retro inspired ride like the Suzuki TU250X would be enough to spark some interest. Failing that maybe […] -
![For a while I’ve been wondering about when would be a good time to prepare a long term report on the VW Passat we purchased new in September 2014. We’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_7558.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Long Term Ownership Report and Future CC Road Trip: 2014 Volkswagen Passat – All In The Family")
Long Term Ownership Report and Future CC Road Trip: 2014 Volkswagen Passat – All In The Family
Posted on February 16, 2018 | 46 CommentsFor a while I’ve been wondering about when would be a good time to prepare a long term report on the VW Passat we purchased new in September 2014. We’ve […] -
![Needless to say, before there was a Joshua Tree National Park, it was just…somewhere out in the desert. Native Americans lived here first, of course, and then white men moved […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CC-347-166.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Journal: Keys Desert Queen Ranch – An Oasis of Man-Made Stuff in Joshua Tree National Park")
Road Trip Journal: Keys Desert Queen Ranch – An Oasis of Man-Made Stuff in Joshua Tree National Park
Posted on February 7, 2018 | 24 CommentsNeedless to say, before there was a Joshua Tree National Park, it was just…somewhere out in the desert. Native Americans lived here first, of course, and then white men moved […] -
![As many of you know, I have done the Great Beater Challenge the last two years in a row. It is a great automotive event combing travel, cheap cars, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Route-Day-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Anyone Up for a Beater Challenge?")
CC Road Trip: Anyone Up for a Beater Challenge?
Posted on January 31, 2018 | 42 CommentsAs many of you know, I have done the Great Beater Challenge the last two years in a row. It is a great automotive event combing travel, cheap cars, a […] -
![It’s one thing to drive a beater close to home, but would you risk driving one across the entire continental United States from coast to coast? Our own David Saunders […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Miata.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Feature/QOTD: Would You Drive A Beater Miata From Boston To LA?")
CC Feature/QOTD: Would You Drive A Beater Miata From Boston To LA?
Posted on January 2, 2018 | 63 CommentsIt’s one thing to drive a beater close to home, but would you risk driving one across the entire continental United States from coast to coast? Our own David Saunders […] -
![Wanderlust (/’wändərˌləst/) — A strong desire to travel. In my 24 years of life, I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled a lot, both with family and friends. However, I’ve never […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/thumb_IMG_6766_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip/Driving Impressions: 2017 Renault Talisman Initiale Paris – Eurotripping The Autobahn")
CC Roadtrip/Driving Impressions: 2017 Renault Talisman Initiale Paris – Eurotripping The Autobahn
Posted on September 21, 2017 | 53 CommentsWanderlust (/’wändərˌləst/) — A strong desire to travel. In my 24 years of life, I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled a lot, both with family and friends. However, I’ve never […] -
![All good things must come to an end and while the dinosaur hunting was fun it was time to move on. We first headed west then south. In this episode […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_1490.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2017 – Day Two Part Two – Bridges, Pipes and Star Trek")
The Great Beater Challenge 2017 – Day Two Part Two – Bridges, Pipes and Star Trek
Posted on September 10, 2017 | 16 CommentsAll good things must come to an end and while the dinosaur hunting was fun it was time to move on. We first headed west then south. In this episode […]
