- 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.
![In my series on the Ford 335-Series engines, I covered in detail the performance potential designed into Ford’s 351C. Unfortunately, this engine really had little opportunity to shine with minimizing […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CD-Boss-351-3.jpg "Vintage Reviews: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 – “It’s Possible That Stylists Can’t Work in a Sporty Medium”")
![GM’s 1973-77 intermediate cars, known as Colonnades, get much love from us at CC. While the collector market hasn’t warmed to most of these models, we here at CC recognize […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,height=900,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/00b0b_a82HZQlqnph_1200x900.jpg "CC For Sale: 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic – Simply Good")
![Christmas Eve has arrived, and children all over are excitedly waiting for Santa Claus to deliver his toys. We here at CC have a keen interest in cars, and many […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Santa-on-Ski-Doo.jpg "CC Jukebox: The Little Skidoo that Saved Christmas")
![As reflected in my multi-part series, the Carlisle Ford Nationals has pretty wide and extensive coverage of Ford vehicles. I have covered most of the North American made Ford cars, but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ford-Carlisle-2018266.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Five – European Fords, Ford Trucks and Other Fords")
![We are nearing the end of my Carlisle Ford Nationals coverage, and I haven’t covered the Mustangs, Cougars and Thunderbirds yet. As I mentioned in my first post in this series, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ford-Carlisle-2018328.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Four – Mustang, Cougar and Thunderbird")
![With winter this year hitting early and with a vengeance, I have already had to deal with winter driving conditions. In fact, this is the earliest I have ever had to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Blizzard-of-1978.jpg "QOTD: What Was Your Best/Worst Winter Vehicle?")
![So far I’ve covered full-size Fords, Lincolns, Edsels and most of the Mercs at Carlisle, so that brings me to the midsized and compact Fords. There was pretty good coverage of both […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ford-Carlisle-2018192.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Three – Intermediate and Compact Fords")
![Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel had a decent turn out at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Both Lincoln and Mercury had representation from the 1950s to the 1980s and beyond. There were a good […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ford-Carlisle-2018117.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part Two – Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel")
![Earlier this summer, my wife and I were on a nice long walk in the summer in the evening. While on the walk, we went past this house, which of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20180724_104343.jpg "QOTD: Would You take the Buick or the Mystery Car?")
![As an adult, my dad and I have rarely had the opportunity to travel together alone. Both of us lead busy lives and we’ve just never made it happen. I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Ford-Carlisle-2018383.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2018 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Part One")
![In reading all the posts and comments on CC over the years it’s interesting to note how different many of us are in our opinions, experiences and preferences, yet we […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/vintage-children-photos-vintage-pictures.jpg "QOTD: How Did Your Youth Experiences Influence Your Life in Relation To Cars?")
![The 1970s was an era where the 2-door coupe luxury coupe reigned supreme. It’s been generally agreed upon that the 1965 Ford LTD was the beginning of the low-priced luxury […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1973-Ford-Gran-Torino-LDO-2-e1757720910841-115x115.jpg "CC For Sale: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Luxury Décor Package – Torino’s Personal Luxury Spring Special")
![The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), is ruminant mammal belonging to the Cervidae family. It is a medium-sized deer and a native species in Canada, USA, and Mexico. These dainty but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180220_151404.jpg "Rental Review: 2017 Nissan Titan XD – The 5/8 Ton Pickup")
![Recently, I received an email from a friend, with this picture followed by a number of question marks. He couldn’t believe that Mercedes was making a pickup. He has a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/XClass.jpg "CC Outtake – Mercedes-Benz X250d – Rebadging at Its Finest")
![After a week off work spent with family and friends over Christmas and New Year’s, it’s time to get back to the reality of everyday life. This past week has […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Kid-working-on-Pedal-Car.jpg "QOTD: What’s Your Winter Project?")
