 In 1908, Durant's parents divorced and in the settlement, Durant's mother Clara was granted the house on Garland St.

Cliff Durant had a number of marriages and was rumored to treat his wives poorly through extramarital affairs and physical abuse.In 1919 Durant was named the "Pacific Coast Champion," when he drove a blue Chevrolet Special to victory at the Santa Monica Road Race.He averaged 81.28 miles per hour in the open topped machine for a total of 3 hours and 4 minutes.