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Curbside Classics Archives
Cars Of A Lifetime Archive
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![I had thought of my XJS as a long-term project. I had read on the Jaguar Forums that the ’97-’99 Jaguar XJ6 was the most reliable and trouble-free later […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC09445.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #14: 1997 Jaguar XJ6L — “Is This What It Feels Like To Be Rich?”")
My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #14: 1997 Jaguar XJ6L — “Is This What It Feels Like To Be Rich?”
Posted on August 21, 2024 | 19 CommentsI had thought of my XJS as a long-term project. I had read on the Jaguar Forums that the ’97-’99 Jaguar XJ6 was the most reliable and trouble-free later […] -
![This wasn’t our family’s first home with a garage, but it was our first garage after I received my driver’s license, so it suddenly took on more importance than it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1920s-garage-additions.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Garages of a Lifetime: Part One")
Garages of a Lifetime: Part One
Posted on August 18, 2024 | 14 CommentsThis wasn’t our family’s first home with a garage, but it was our first garage after I received my driver’s license, so it suddenly took on more importance than it […] -
![Please note that this was the first of three Park Avenues. I’ve already written about my favorite –my 1993. The year 1994 was a sad one for me as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PA-768x433-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1980 Buick Park Avenue – A Test Of Durability")
My 1980 Buick Park Avenue – A Test Of Durability
Posted on August 17, 2024 | 8 CommentsPlease note that this was the first of three Park Avenues. I’ve already written about my favorite –my 1993. The year 1994 was a sad one for me as […] -
![(first posted 8/15/2018) Although the mythical “California car” has become a staple in almost every old car scene, the retirees of suburban Phoenix, Arizona, have done more than their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0524.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Oldsmobile Calais Supreme – Poor Unfortunate Soul")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Oldsmobile Calais Supreme – Poor Unfortunate Soul
Posted on August 15, 2024 | 73 Comments(first posted 8/15/2018) Although the mythical “California car” has become a staple in almost every old car scene, the retirees of suburban Phoenix, Arizona, have done more than their […] -
![It all started innocently enough. I like to visit used bookstores when I’m out of town. My wife and I were staying in Anaheim, and I found the Bookman […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2015-09-02-10.11.23-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #13: 1989 Jaguar XJS — The Desire To Be Legendary")
My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #13: 1989 Jaguar XJS — The Desire To Be Legendary
Posted on August 14, 2024 | 21 CommentsIt all started innocently enough. I like to visit used bookstores when I’m out of town. My wife and I were staying in Anaheim, and I found the Bookman […] -
![We needed a car. I had never tried buying a car online before, since it was still somewhat new in 2010. However, my research showed me a 1993 white […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-08-09-17.38.31.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1993 Buick Park Avenue: Helping a Salesman Start a Career")
My 1993 Buick Park Avenue: Helping a Salesman Start a Career
Posted on August 10, 2024 | 11 CommentsWe needed a car. I had never tried buying a car online before, since it was still somewhat new in 2010. However, my research showed me a 1993 white […] -
My 1987 BMW 325is – Meals on Wheels Led to This Deal
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 14 CommentsThe call came on my cell phone when I was at work. “Is this Mark Jeanerette? I’m with your mother…she’s in her car upside down.” -
![My ownership of a new ’07 Mustang led to the purchase of my ’96 Mustang. I found my experience with the ’96 to be quite satisfying, but I still wanted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mustfender-011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #12: 1970 Mustang — The Trifecta of Undesirability")
My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #12: 1970 Mustang — The Trifecta of Undesirability
Posted on August 7, 2024 | 19 CommentsMy ownership of a new ’07 Mustang led to the purchase of my ’96 Mustang. I found my experience with the ’96 to be quite satisfying, but I still wanted […] -
![I’ll admit right here, I’m an idiot and make lots of dumb calls in life; all in the name of good intentions. Such was a job I took. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Captura-de-pantallaa-2024-08-02-00.07.13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1995 Lincoln Town Car – Meet Louis")
My 1995 Lincoln Town Car – Meet Louis
Posted on August 3, 2024 | 14 CommentsI’ll admit right here, I’m an idiot and make lots of dumb calls in life; all in the name of good intentions. Such was a job I took. I […] -
![Sometimes you settle for something that you consider, “just good enough.” Usually, this does not turn out to be a satisfying experience, but sometimes there is an unexpected surprise. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SAM_2388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #11: ’96 Mustang GT – In Praise Of The Throwaway Car")
My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #11: ’96 Mustang GT – In Praise Of The Throwaway Car
Posted on July 31, 2024 | 19 CommentsSometimes you settle for something that you consider, “just good enough.” Usually, this does not turn out to be a satisfying experience, but sometimes there is an unexpected surprise. […] -
![It is easy to mark significant events in my life by remembering the cars involved in most of my adventures growing up and growing older. After 72 years my family […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1960-Ford-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our Family’s Ford Fairlanes – A Lifetime With Cars; Chapter 1")
Our Family’s Ford Fairlanes – A Lifetime With Cars; Chapter 1
Posted on July 27, 2024 | 20 CommentsIt is easy to mark significant events in my life by remembering the cars involved in most of my adventures growing up and growing older. After 72 years my family […] -
![When the lease on my SE-R was up, rather than replacing it with another new, or newish, car, I went completely the other way and replaced it with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Vovlo-740GLE-blue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1985 Volvo 740GLE – Years Ahead of the Germans")
My 1985 Volvo 740GLE – Years Ahead of the Germans
Posted on July 26, 2024 | 17 CommentsWhen the lease on my SE-R was up, rather than replacing it with another new, or newish, car, I went completely the other way and replaced it with the […] -
My Hobby Car Of A Lifetime #10: ’66 Ford F250 – Urban Farm Truck
Posted on July 24, 2024 | 10 CommentsThis was my first pick up truck. All my previous truck experience had been with my dad’s ’75 Chevy StepSide. Which I never really liked. -
![For this installment, I am again sharing a family trip in my 1979 Dodge Aspen Special Edition Station Wagon. The year 2016, and for that summer’s vacation, we decided to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dscn6643_53384941841_o-e1719965995897.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1979 Dodge Aspen SE Station Wagon – Part 3: Vacation Time to the Poconos")
My 1979 Dodge Aspen SE Station Wagon – Part 3: Vacation Time to the Poconos
Posted on July 20, 2024 | 14 CommentsFor this installment, I am again sharing a family trip in my 1979 Dodge Aspen Special Edition Station Wagon. The year 2016, and for that summer’s vacation, we decided to […] -
![I got an itch to get back in the Riviera game and found one that was in better shape than my previous ’66. Maybe I should have invested in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1966-buick-riviera-hardtop-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #9: 1966 Buick Riviera Redux – A Crisis Of Faith!")
My Hobby Car of a Lifetime #9: 1966 Buick Riviera Redux – A Crisis Of Faith!
Posted on July 17, 2024 | 19 CommentsI got an itch to get back in the Riviera game and found one that was in better shape than my previous ’66. Maybe I should have invested in […]
