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- Lover of strange and interesting cars. The fact that most of them happen to be terrible is entirely coincidental. Follow me on twitter @gaasc123.
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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Gerardo Solis
Posts by Gerardo Solis
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![(first posted 8/25/2015) Do you see a Civic? So does everyone else. Like the narrow-bodied Pontiacs of old, the 1.6EL is a curious Canadian-only vehicle that has an interesting story […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1999_acura_el_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1997 Acura EL – It Worked in Canada")
Automotive History: 1997 Acura EL – It Worked in Canada
Posted on August 25, 2021 | 61 Comments(first posted 8/25/2015) Do you see a Civic? So does everyone else. Like the narrow-bodied Pontiacs of old, the 1.6EL is a curious Canadian-only vehicle that has an interesting story […] -
![(first posted 8/22/2015) There was one major problem that plagued Saturn. It wasn’t just the fact than when it was released it looked like a Mini-me decontented Cutlass that had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_0412.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Saturn VUE – Just Enough, Too Late.")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Saturn VUE – Just Enough, Too Late.
Posted on August 22, 2021 | 68 Comments(first posted 8/22/2015) There was one major problem that plagued Saturn. It wasn’t just the fact than when it was released it looked like a Mini-me decontented Cutlass that had […] -
![(first posted 8/16/2015) It’s not a secret that Paul N. likes himself a Peugeot wagon. In fact, if this is the first time you hear of such a thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Paugeot-405-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Peugeot 405 Wagon – We Don’t *Have* to Conquer Africa")
Curbside Classic: Peugeot 405 Wagon – We Don’t *Have* to Conquer Africa
Posted on August 16, 2021 | 71 Comments(first posted 8/16/2015) It’s not a secret that Paul N. likes himself a Peugeot wagon. In fact, if this is the first time you hear of such a thing […] -
![(first posted 8/14/2015) It took a while but Toyota, like all who get to the top, began to get complacent and stopped trying so hard. The date in which this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Toyota-Corolla-Japan-1995.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Toyota Corolla E100 – Saito’s Mini-Lexus")
Curbside Classic: Toyota Corolla E100 – Saito’s Mini-Lexus
Posted on August 14, 2021 | 44 Comments(first posted 8/14/2015) It took a while but Toyota, like all who get to the top, began to get complacent and stopped trying so hard. The date in which this […] -
![(first posted 8/10/2015) Every so often, a manufacturer gets it into their head that what the market really wants, nay, needs is a convertible pickup truck. And every so often […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Chevrolet-truck-SSR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: Chevrolet SSR – Dodge Did It, We Can Do It Better")
Future Curbside Classic: Chevrolet SSR – Dodge Did It, We Can Do It Better
Posted on August 10, 2021 | 76 Comments(first posted 8/10/2015) Every so often, a manufacturer gets it into their head that what the market really wants, nay, needs is a convertible pickup truck. And every so often […] -
![(first posted 8/7/2015) I want you to take a look at the car above. If it isn’t the most generic vehicle produced so far in the 21st century then it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2001_kia_optima_lx_3.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2002 Kia Optima – Anyone Fancy a Rambler?")
Future Curbside Classic: 2002 Kia Optima – Anyone Fancy a Rambler?
Posted on August 7, 2021 | 70 Comments(first posted 8/7/2015) I want you to take a look at the car above. If it isn’t the most generic vehicle produced so far in the 21st century then it’s […] -
![(first posted 5/8/2015) Now this is a retro design I can really get behind! I’m biased of course, as the Toyota Crown is one of my favorite cars ever. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Toyota-2000-Origin.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History (Japan Edition): 2000 Toyota Origin – Peak Retro (Part 2)")
Automotive History (Japan Edition): 2000 Toyota Origin – Peak Retro (Part 2)
Posted on August 5, 2021 | 73 Comments(first posted 5/8/2015) Now this is a retro design I can really get behind! I’m biased of course, as the Toyota Crown is one of my favorite cars ever. And […] -
![(first posted 8/4/2015) Unless you’re reading this after January the 18th, 2048 (in which case, hello there from 2015! Hopefully all the nutjobs running around predicting the end of civilization […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Yellow-Plymouth-Prowler.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 1997-2001 Plymouth Prowler – Suddenly it’s 1957")
Future Curbside Classic: 1997-2001 Plymouth Prowler – Suddenly it’s 1957
Posted on August 4, 2021 | 89 Comments(first posted 8/4/2015) Unless you’re reading this after January the 18th, 2048 (in which case, hello there from 2015! Hopefully all the nutjobs running around predicting the end of civilization […] -
![Note: We’re out in the van for a few days at the Southern Oregon Coast, so it’s going to be mostly summer reruns through Thursday. (first posted 8/3/2015) This past […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Toyota-1996-Classic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History (Japan Edition): 1996 Toyota Classic – Peak Retro (Part 1)")
Automotive History (Japan Edition): 1996 Toyota Classic – Peak Retro (Part 1)
Posted on August 3, 2021 | 75 CommentsNote: We’re out in the van for a few days at the Southern Oregon Coast, so it’s going to be mostly summer reruns through Thursday. (first posted 8/3/2015) This past […] -
![(first posted 8/2/2015) When the 2012 Yaris was released in America, it was decided that it should have a lavish marketing campaign. Unfortunately, when it came to actually do it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Toyota-Starlet.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996-99 Toyota Starlet – It’s a Car!!")
Curbside Classic: 1996-99 Toyota Starlet – It’s a Car!!
Posted on August 2, 2021 | 29 Comments(first posted 8/2/2015) When the 2012 Yaris was released in America, it was decided that it should have a lavish marketing campaign. Unfortunately, when it came to actually do it […] -
![(first posted 6/18/2015) Welcome to Part 4 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hummer-H2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Too Big Even For America Finale: 2004 Hummer H2")
Too Big Even For America Finale: 2004 Hummer H2
Posted on June 18, 2021 | 103 Comments(first posted 6/18/2015) Welcome to Part 4 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […] -
![(first posted 6/4/2015) Welcome to Part 3 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cadillac-1974-Talisman.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Too Big Even for America (Part 3): 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman")
Too Big Even for America (Part 3): 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 119 Comments(first posted 6/4/2015) Welcome to Part 3 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of")
CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/GS-003-04.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution")
Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 16 Comments(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […] -
![(first posted 10/25/2014) In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2003_Ford_Thunderbird_Supercharged_concept3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003 Ford Thunderbird – Going Overtime")
Curbside Classic: 2003 Ford Thunderbird – Going Overtime
Posted on October 26, 2020 | 102 Comments(first posted 10/25/2014) In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a […]
