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Curbside Classics Archives
minivan Archive
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![There were many noteworthy things about the 4th generation Dodge Grand Caravan and this particular example displays the car’s harmonious design. This van continues to give its owner a full […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ConcertGrandCaravan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: What Do You Get When You Cross A Big Piano With A Dodge Minivan?")
CC Outtake: What Do You Get When You Cross A Big Piano With A Dodge Minivan?
Posted on January 17, 2018 | 50 CommentsThere were many noteworthy things about the 4th generation Dodge Grand Caravan and this particular example displays the car’s harmonious design. This van continues to give its owner a full […] -
![After the recent report on a decade with my Honda Fit, I realized that I am coming upon another milestone: six years with a Kia Sedona. Alright, before you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2012KiaSedona01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Long Term: 2012 Kia Sedona LX – Six Years With M-M-M-My Sedona")
Curbside Long Term: 2012 Kia Sedona LX – Six Years With M-M-M-My Sedona
Posted on October 23, 2017 | 71 CommentsAfter the recent report on a decade with my Honda Fit, I realized that I am coming upon another milestone: six years with a Kia Sedona. Alright, before you […] -
![a·nom·a·ly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. I had a Windstar. I drove it for almost 10 years without major problems. It still had the original […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Freestar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1996 Ford Windstar – Anomaly")
COAL: 1996 Ford Windstar – Anomaly
Posted on July 11, 2015 | 45 Commentsa·nom·a·ly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. I had a Windstar. I drove it for almost 10 years without major problems. It still had the original […] -
![I feel sorry for Mercury. For years they were a Ford in a tuxedo, and even on the rare occasion when they got a unique body (1957-60), it tanked so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-17-2014-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Lot Capsule: 2004 Mercury Monterey – Whadda Ya Mean, It’s A Van?!")
Car Lot Capsule: 2004 Mercury Monterey – Whadda Ya Mean, It’s A Van?!
Posted on August 17, 2014 | 58 CommentsI feel sorry for Mercury. For years they were a Ford in a tuxedo, and even on the rare occasion when they got a unique body (1957-60), it tanked so […] -
![A COAL segment on a modern minivan? Yes, but hear me out on this one before you scroll down to the next CC. The second generation Quest is certainly more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2004-Nissan-Quest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 2004 Nissan Quest")
Cars of a Lifetime: 2004 Nissan Quest
Posted on April 13, 2014 | 21 CommentsA COAL segment on a modern minivan? Yes, but hear me out on this one before you scroll down to the next CC. The second generation Quest is certainly more […] -
![It’s a new year, and as time marches on, the car-buying public forget more and more of the underwhelming, underperforming or just plain unappreciated cars that littered market over the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/800px-06-08_Mitsubishi_Eclipse_coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classics: The Cars We’ll Be Photographing Later – Part 4")
Future Curbside Classics: The Cars We’ll Be Photographing Later – Part 4
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 59 CommentsIt’s a new year, and as time marches on, the car-buying public forget more and more of the underwhelming, underperforming or just plain unappreciated cars that littered market over the […] -
![It’s unusual to see aftermarket rims on a minivan, and rare indeed to see upsized rims. While the stiffer sidewalls of larger diameter rims promote superior handling, we don’t typically […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Hot-Rod-Minivan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake- Hot Rod Minivan?")
CC Outtake- Hot Rod Minivan?
Posted on October 19, 2013 | 38 CommentsIt’s unusual to see aftermarket rims on a minivan, and rare indeed to see upsized rims. While the stiffer sidewalls of larger diameter rims promote superior handling, we don’t typically […] -
![Looks just like a Toyota Previa with a body kit, doesn’t it? That is initially what I thought it was until I noticed the steering wheel’s positioning on the right […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Toyota-Estima.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa")
Curbside Outtake: Toyota Estima: Not Quite A Previa
Posted on August 21, 2013 | 35 CommentsLooks just like a Toyota Previa with a body kit, doesn’t it? That is initially what I thought it was until I noticed the steering wheel’s positioning on the right […] -
![After some delay, we present another chapter in our occasional series, How Hard Can It Be To Make a Minivan? In it, we continue to explore the auto industry’s many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1990OldsSilhouette03-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette–How Hard Can It Be To Make a Minivan? (Part 3)")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette–How Hard Can It Be To Make a Minivan? (Part 3)
Posted on December 6, 2012 | 82 CommentsAfter some delay, we present another chapter in our occasional series, How Hard Can It Be To Make a Minivan? In it, we continue to explore the auto industry’s many […] -
![How about some really rare turkey? The exact details of how the Kia Besta van came to Canada might just be lost to us. I do have some theories but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Kia-Besta.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Turkey Day Classic: Kia (not the) Besta – Like Your Turkey Extra Rare?")
Turkey Day Classic: Kia (not the) Besta – Like Your Turkey Extra Rare?
Posted on November 25, 2011 | 26 CommentsHow about some really rare turkey? The exact details of how the Kia Besta van came to Canada might just be lost to us. I do have some theories but […] -
![We seem to have a few minivans around here lately, so I may as well jump right on the bandwagon. My wife actually spotted this around town before I did. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/La-Grand-Petite-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Putting The Mini Back In Minivan")
CC Outtake: Putting The Mini Back In Minivan
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 28 CommentsWe seem to have a few minivans around here lately, so I may as well jump right on the bandwagon. My wife actually spotted this around town before I did. […]
