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![At the risk of sounding like a snob, I’ll admit that a title reference to a Glenn Frey song chafes at my pop music sensibilities. Nothing against the Detroit-born late […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/007a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: 1965 Dirty Dart – The Heat Is On")
COAL Update: 1965 Dirty Dart – The Heat Is On
Posted on December 2, 2019 | 34 CommentsAt the risk of sounding like a snob, I’ll admit that a title reference to a Glenn Frey song chafes at my pop music sensibilities. Nothing against the Detroit-born late […] -
![I am not a mechanical engineer, nor a professional mechanic. Having maintained a growing fleet of mid-century Americana from Detroit’s Big Three longer than I’ve been driving, however, I am […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSCF8129.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – No Pain, No Gain")
COAL Update: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – No Pain, No Gain
Posted on November 18, 2019 | 70 CommentsI am not a mechanical engineer, nor a professional mechanic. Having maintained a growing fleet of mid-century Americana from Detroit’s Big Three longer than I’ve been driving, however, I am […] -
![Every car person started somewhere. Some are born into the hobby, imbibing the sweet smell of an over-rich mixture on the way home from the hospital. Some are indoctrinated through […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSCF6442.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tableside Classics: Catalinas, Mustangs, Caprices, and Barracudas–New Miniatures From The Aaron Collection")
Tableside Classics: Catalinas, Mustangs, Caprices, and Barracudas–New Miniatures From The Aaron Collection
Posted on April 1, 2019 | 32 CommentsEvery car person started somewhere. Some are born into the hobby, imbibing the sweet smell of an over-rich mixture on the way home from the hospital. Some are indoctrinated through […] -
![I’m in the middle of reading Thomas Bonsall’s excellent Cadillac: The American Standard. Published in 1993, it arrived at my local library by interlibrary loan from the Michigan Historical Library […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/001-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series 67–General Motors Asserts Its Dominance in Yet Another Niche")
Car Show Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series 67–General Motors Asserts Its Dominance in Yet Another Niche
Posted on March 18, 2019 | 26 CommentsI’m in the middle of reading Thomas Bonsall’s excellent Cadillac: The American Standard. Published in 1993, it arrived at my local library by interlibrary loan from the Michigan Historical Library […] -
![One of the drawbacks to fleet old car ownership is space; I only have room at home for four old cars, which means that three are always in storage. Therefore, […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe–Deferred Maintenance")
COAL Update: 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe–Deferred Maintenance
Posted on March 4, 2019 | 19 CommentsOne of the drawbacks to fleet old car ownership is space; I only have room at home for four old cars, which means that three are always in storage. Therefore, […] -
![Owning seven old cars has painted me as a man with no impulse control, but that’s a little unfair. In truth, most of the cars I have bought had been […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1963 Ford Thunderbird–A 19-Year-Old Me’s Wish Fulfilled")
COAL: 1963 Ford Thunderbird–A 19-Year-Old Me’s Wish Fulfilled
Posted on February 27, 2019 | 34 CommentsOwning seven old cars has painted me as a man with no impulse control, but that’s a little unfair. In truth, most of the cars I have bought had been […] -
![(first posted 4/28/2014) No man is without his prejudices and biases, but I am among the most even-handed regarding automotive brands. I have almost no brand loyalty. What was once […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Fairlane-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1963 Ford Fairlane Sport Coupe K-Code")
Car Show Classic: 1963 Ford Fairlane Sport Coupe K-Code
Posted on February 3, 2019 | 74 Comments(first posted 4/28/2014) No man is without his prejudices and biases, but I am among the most even-handed regarding automotive brands. I have almost no brand loyalty. What was once […] -
![Humankind is unique among animals for its need to stamp out a legacy for itself; after all, few willingly meet death’s long embrace without raging against the dying of the light. […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/034a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Capsule: 1911 Hupmobile Model 20 – Around The World For Posterity")
Museum Capsule: 1911 Hupmobile Model 20 – Around The World For Posterity
Posted on December 6, 2016 | 22 CommentsHumankind is unique among animals for its need to stamp out a legacy for itself; after all, few willingly meet death’s long embrace without raging against the dying of the light. […] -
![1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible/Money Pit 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 The Dirty Dart, Or How Ebay Makes One Do Stupid Things Sometimes Dirty Dart Update One: Ugh. 1965 Mustang – […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras2/images/thumbnail.png "Aaron65’s Continuing COAL Series")
Aaron65’s Continuing COAL Series
Posted on December 4, 2016 | 2 Comments1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible/Money Pit 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 The Dirty Dart, Or How Ebay Makes One Do Stupid Things Sometimes Dirty Dart Update One: Ugh. 1965 Mustang – […] -
![The history of the automobile is riddled with fascinating anecdotes involving spectacular failures in addition to the successes of popular folklore. Mercury’s story is more often sad than happy, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/067.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1957 Mercury Monterey – Does Anybody Know Who’s Running This Place?")
Car Show Classic: 1957 Mercury Monterey – Does Anybody Know Who’s Running This Place?
Posted on November 28, 2016 | 65 CommentsThe history of the automobile is riddled with fascinating anecdotes involving spectacular failures in addition to the successes of popular folklore. Mercury’s story is more often sad than happy, but […] -
![The icy hand of winter has granted the Midwest a temporary reprieve this fall, affording fall color drives a stay of execution for a bare couple of weeks, thereby offering another […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: 1974 Pontiac Firebird – Fiery Leaves and Firebirds")
COAL Update: 1974 Pontiac Firebird – Fiery Leaves and Firebirds
Posted on November 22, 2016 | 33 CommentsThe icy hand of winter has granted the Midwest a temporary reprieve this fall, affording fall color drives a stay of execution for a bare couple of weeks, thereby offering another […] -
![Most machinery buffs from Middle America likely have a soft spot for the products that bear the “IH” logo, the man seated upon a tractor, and I am no exception. […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1973 International Pickup – A Detroit From Chicago?")
Car Show Outtake: 1973 International Pickup – A Detroit From Chicago?
Posted on November 16, 2016 | 21 CommentsMost machinery buffs from Middle America likely have a soft spot for the products that bear the “IH” logo, the man seated upon a tractor, and I am no exception. […] -
Curbside Cinema: NFSA Defensive Driving – Learn How To Pass A Car!
Posted on October 24, 2016 | 17 CommentsMuch to the chagrin of my lovely bride, I am a bit addicted to vintage automotive cinema; therefore, we spend our evenings watching fewer sitcoms and reality shows than cheesy […] -
![To paraphrase Hamlet‘s titular, indecisive protagonist, I am well aware that the DeVille has the power to take a pleasing shape, and like the tragic Ophelia to my Danish prince, this Coupe […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/019a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – You’re The DeVille In Disguise, Oh Yes You Are")
Curbside Classic: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – You’re The DeVille In Disguise, Oh Yes You Are
Posted on October 17, 2016 | 42 CommentsTo paraphrase Hamlet‘s titular, indecisive protagonist, I am well aware that the DeVille has the power to take a pleasing shape, and like the tragic Ophelia to my Danish prince, this Coupe […] -
![Last weekend, my wife and I parked Big Blue on the car show field of the local antique festival and swap meet, and wandered around looking for things we don’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Swap Meet Capsule: Two Carter WCDs – Why Kids Are Exactly The Way They Used To Be")
Swap Meet Capsule: Two Carter WCDs – Why Kids Are Exactly The Way They Used To Be
Posted on October 4, 2016 | 18 CommentsLast weekend, my wife and I parked Big Blue on the car show field of the local antique festival and swap meet, and wandered around looking for things we don’t […]
