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Offline Arthur Dent

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My Curbside Classic articles
« on: October 10, 2012, 11:55:44 am »
I don't think I've mentioned this before but somehow I've managed to fall into a little of writing on classic cars. So far it is mostly for a site called Curbside Classics (although one quite a while back on TheTruthAboutCars). Let me know what you think. They tend to be on the more odd and obscure cars around thus far. As well there are a few Canadian market specials which I hope to do more of.

The latest one is on the Daihatsu Midget II

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-asian/curbside-classic-daihatsu-midget/



with full list here

a few more random favorites:

Renault GTA

MG R V8

Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons Part 1 and Part 2

Canadian Plodge - Dodge, Plymouth mix

Mazda Rx-4 wagon



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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2012, 12:21:25 pm »
Great articles Arthur! :thumbup:

I wasn't aware of that site. Looks very interesting. Thanks!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2012, 06:08:20 pm »
Great stuff, Arthur! I will be a return visitor. As a former "B" owner, I love the piece on the MG R V8.
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2012, 06:16:11 pm »
Not sure I'd call the Daihatsu a classic....but nice article.
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2012, 06:18:01 pm »
You're doing a great job.  Keep it up!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2012, 06:23:29 pm »
Great stuff!  Hopefully they pay you handsomely for such a well written and researched article!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2012, 06:47:01 pm »
That's really interesting to read about those automotive weirdos. Great job!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2012, 07:26:35 pm »
Arthur's real name is "David"?!!!!!?!?!?!?!

DanGSGHSWIE, you can't trust NOBODY online.
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2012, 07:48:32 pm »
He'll always be Arthur to me! ;D

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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2012, 07:56:31 pm »
You've been holding out on us...awesome stuff!!!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2012, 07:57:48 pm »
Great article!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2012, 08:24:08 pm »
 :thumbup: :thumbup: Well done Dent
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2012, 12:03:18 pm »
Thanks all.

We use a rather generous definition of the word classic. Mostly anything interesting.

As for the Arthur Dent name - those who thought it was real need to read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy right away!
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2012, 12:26:05 pm »
I just new yer real name was DAVID SUZUKI the way ya clean up the WEST of polluting vehicles..................Oh and thanks for ALL THE FISH...... :P
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2012, 12:28:49 pm »
I knew that is was a nom-de-plume.  It suits this forum where 1/2 the people panic about Buicks and the other half panic  about Winter tires.   Not to mention those who carry a towel for detailing.   ;)
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2012, 12:30:47 pm »
Quote from: tpl on October 11, 2012, 12:28:49 pm
I knew that is was a nom-de-plume.  It suits this forum where 1/2 the people panic about Buicks and the other half panic  about Winter tires.   Not to mention those who carry a towel for detailing.   ;)

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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2012, 01:21:19 pm »
 ??? ::) is it MICRO-FIBRE.......BeezelBOB.?...c'mon yer not really a tpl are U.... :o 8) :think:
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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2012, 02:47:25 pm »
Quote from: tpl on October 11, 2012, 12:28:49 pm
I knew that is was a nom-de-plume.  It suits this forum where 1/2 the people panic about Buicks and the other half panic  about Winter tires.   Not to mention those who carry a towel for detailing.   ;)

That's what I like about you tpl. You're a real zarkin frood, who knows where his towel is. ;D

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Re: My Curbside Classic articles
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2012, 02:52:00 pm »
i swear my car was a bmw m3, until i hit the improbability drive.... pacer i guess was the least likely thing to be on the road...


reading up on the plodges... nice stuff.
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