- Website
- https://www.curbsideclassic.com/author/bill-mitchell/
- Description
- I formerly used the user name "Bill Mitchell," my favourite car designer, but my real name is Vince. I am from Ontario, Canada and own a couple of old cars with a lot of family history. I have a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport fastback that was purchased new by my dad and a 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic that was purchased by my dad during my teenage years. My interests focus on American automobiles and engines from the 1950s to the 1980s. Along with reading and writing on automotive history, I also enjoy automobile maintenance and restoration.
![(First posted 5/24/2017) While most people are familiar that GM of Canada manufactured unique Pontiacs, the Chevrolets sold in Canada also had some special variations. I recently wrote an […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1966-Chevelle-Malibu-SS-2.jpg "1966-67 Chevrolet Malibu Super Sport and Other Canadian Chevelles")
![(first posted 5/22/2017) Even though much has been written about the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sports, the history is still unclear to some. There seems to be some debate on […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1970-Chevrolet-Chevelle-04.jpg "Chevelle SS or Malibu SS? – An Overview of Chevrolet’s Intermediate Super Sport")
![(first posted 5/11/2017) While the early 1970’s spelled the end of the muscle car era, police cars were able to keep performance alive a little longer. Despite the ever tightening […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1978-Impala-9C1.jpg "1978 Michigan State Police Patrol Vehicle Test – The Beginning and End of an Era")
![I know what you are thinking. Another boring article about a Tri-Five Chevy. Ok, I get it, these cars are way over-exposed and Curbsiders like something a little more interesting. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1957-Chevrolet-210-2.webp "CC For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Sport Coupe – First Love")
![With Christmas eve almost upon us, Santa and his elves are getting ready to deliver his toys to children all around the world. Santa has relied on his old trusty […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ford-Truck-Santa.jpg "QOTD: Santa Needs a New Ride – What Curbside Classic Would You Choose for Him?")
![My recent post on the AOD transmission brought out some unfavorable comments on that particular transmission. The AOD was designed during the time period not known for great transmissions. American […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hydramatic-Ad.jpg "QOTD: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Automatic Transmission?")
![The 1973 OPEC oil embargo had a massive impact on the auto industry. In short order, fuel economy suddenly moved to the forefront of deciding factors for new car shoppers. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ford-FIOD-AOD-Transmission.jpg "Automotive History: Ford AOD – An In-Depth Look At Its Design & Function – Lugging Its Way to Higher Fuel Efficiency")
![When one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1973-Grand-Am-cutaway.jpg "CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era")
![Many of us contributors and commenters lived through the era prior to electronic fuel injection. This meant that most of us have had the “pleasure” of owning and driving cars […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Torino-Carb.jpg "CC Tech: The Operation and Tuning of a Holley Carburetor – a Modern Twist on Old Tech")
![Canada and the United States have long been close neighbors. The large and relatively open border results in many things shared between the two countries from the economy to culture. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cars-of-Canada.jpg "Automotive History: The Cars of Canada, Part 1 – An Overview of Canadian Car History, Brands and Models")
![Christmas Day has arrived and I am sure many of us Curbsiders like to sit down and enjoy a Christmas movie or two with our families. Being car enthusiasts, most […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1972-Condor-II-Wreath.jpg "CC Cinema: Curbside Classics from Christmas Movie Favorites")
![Summer has long since been my favorite season of the year. I love the warm weather and the summer activities that go along with it. Spending the day on the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Opel-Impala-Torino.jpg "Curbside Outtake: Big Box Parking Lot Encounters – Summer Classics")
![Most of us Curbsiders are aware that Canada made its own variants of US cars. Of those cars, Canadian Pontiacs are some of the better known. Although they had similar […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1982-Pontiac-Parisienne-4-door-Sedan.jpg "Automotive History: 1982-1986 Pontiac Parisienne – The Canadian Immigrant")
![Jim Klein recently posted a junkyard post on a 1976 Cadillac Seville. Not only was this an awesome junkyard find, but it stirred up lots of conversation in the comments […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1976-Eldorado-Fuel-Injection.jpg "Automotive History: 1975-1979 Cadillac Electronic Fuel Injection – GM’s (Gladly) Forgotten Fuelie – A GM Deadly Sin?")
![There is a lot of love given to the 1977-90 GM B-Body on Curbside, but most of the attention goes to the 2-doors and 4-doors. As someone who has owned […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1-2-1.jpg "CC For Sale: 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon – Take Me Home")
