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![(first posted 6/20/2013) While Cadillac may have traditionally had a stronger presence in the hearse market Lincoln often wasn’t too far behind. Some cars just look right as limousines or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lincoln-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Lincoln S&S Victoria hearse")
CC Outtake: Lincoln S&S Victoria hearse
Posted on October 31, 2023 | 40 Comments(first posted 6/20/2013) While Cadillac may have traditionally had a stronger presence in the hearse market Lincoln often wasn’t too far behind. Some cars just look right as limousines or […] -
![(first posted 3/19/2013) Although the powertrain provided adequate motivation, no one would ever mistake one of the vast majority of Tempo/Topazes with a milquetoast 2.3-liter, four cylinder engine and three-speed automatic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mercury-Topaz-GS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercury Topaz GS V6 / Five-speed Coupe – Oxymoron, or Just Moronic?")
Curbside Classic: Mercury Topaz GS V6 / Five-speed Coupe – Oxymoron, or Just Moronic?
Posted on October 21, 2023 | 120 Comments(first posted 3/19/2013) Although the powertrain provided adequate motivation, no one would ever mistake one of the vast majority of Tempo/Topazes with a milquetoast 2.3-liter, four cylinder engine and three-speed automatic […] -
![After a successful first day, it was time to turn around and head back. The first task was to hit the water on a scenic ferry ride. Would the second […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ferry.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day Two")
The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day Two
Posted on October 13, 2023 | 19 CommentsAfter a successful first day, it was time to turn around and head back. The first task was to hit the water on a scenic ferry ride. Would the second […] -
![On the first part of day one we had visited a hot spot movie location, an ailing bus, a two storey outhouse, the alleged world’s biggest piggy bank, managed to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kingofthehill.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part Two")
The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part Two
Posted on October 12, 2023 | 15 CommentsOn the first part of day one we had visited a hot spot movie location, an ailing bus, a two storey outhouse, the alleged world’s biggest piggy bank, managed to […] -
![Now that we have met the other teams it is time to get going on this year’s edition of the Great Beater Challenge. As usual, we would be traveling for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dino.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part One")
The Great Beater Challenge 2023: Day One, Part One
Posted on October 11, 2023 | 12 CommentsNow that we have met the other teams it is time to get going on this year’s edition of the Great Beater Challenge. As usual, we would be traveling for […] -
![In the last installment I showed the preparation and theme for our car and this time we will see what others have brought to the challenge. The budget is $700 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ford-Aerostar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – The Teams")
The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – The Teams
Posted on October 10, 2023 | 23 CommentsIn the last installment I showed the preparation and theme for our car and this time we will see what others have brought to the challenge. The budget is $700 […] -
![We have done the Great Beater Challenge every year except for 2022 when we had a family milestone birthday to attend on the same weekend. This year marked our return […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/timetravelers.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – Back to the Future (and the Challenge) – Vehicle Prep")
The Great Beater Challenge 2023 – Back to the Future (and the Challenge) – Vehicle Prep
Posted on October 9, 2023 | 11 CommentsWe have done the Great Beater Challenge every year except for 2022 when we had a family milestone birthday to attend on the same weekend. This year marked our return […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2011) My mother famously hates the Toyota Corolla. You see our family owned a lightly used example back in 1984 when we moved to Houston, Texas for just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Datsun-510-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1980 – 1983 Toyota Corolla – The Datsun 510 Doppelgänger")
Curbside Classics: 1980 – 1983 Toyota Corolla – The Datsun 510 Doppelgänger
Posted on June 25, 2023 | 69 Comments(first posted 11/10/2011) My mother famously hates the Toyota Corolla. You see our family owned a lightly used example back in 1984 when we moved to Houston, Texas for just […] -
![One morning I was riding my bike to work when I spotted a little blue Japanese car in the distance. As I got closer it became clear that it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Datsun-1800-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Datsun 1800 – An Early 610 Oddity")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Datsun 1800 – An Early 610 Oddity
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 21 CommentsOne morning I was riding my bike to work when I spotted a little blue Japanese car in the distance. As I got closer it became clear that it was […] -
![Last summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1940-Diamond-T-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Auction: Fort Nelson Museum Founder Auction – Too Far Away to Buy")
Curbside Auction: Fort Nelson Museum Founder Auction – Too Far Away to Buy
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 17 CommentsLast summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […] -
![(first posted 5/21/2017) It is no secret that pickup trucks of today have deviated from their humble, utilitarian roots. Most modern pickups feature a smooth ride, four doors and all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Imperial-truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Luxury Pickups of the 1950s")
What If: Luxury Pickups of the 1950s
Posted on May 21, 2023 | 68 Comments(first posted 5/21/2017) It is no secret that pickup trucks of today have deviated from their humble, utilitarian roots. Most modern pickups feature a smooth ride, four doors and all […] -
![If you have read some of my COAL series you will realize there is no brand loyalty factoring into my choices but if anything could be considered a trend it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1989-Cadillac-Brougham-dElegance.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Mini Project: 1989 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance – Buying By d’Pound")
CC Mini Project: 1989 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance – Buying By d’Pound
Posted on April 13, 2023 | 38 CommentsIf you have read some of my COAL series you will realize there is no brand loyalty factoring into my choices but if anything could be considered a trend it […] -
![(first posted 12/18/2012) We’ve already seen the Chevrolet Cadet-inspired British Ford Zephyr MK I; now let’s move forward a few years to visit its successor, the MK II. While the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7jh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: Ford Zephyr MK II")
Storage Yard Classic: Ford Zephyr MK II
Posted on April 2, 2023 | 68 Comments(first posted 12/18/2012) We’ve already seen the Chevrolet Cadet-inspired British Ford Zephyr MK I; now let’s move forward a few years to visit its successor, the MK II. While the […] -
![(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1970-Dodge-Challenger-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Dodge Challenger – Vanishing Paint")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Dodge Challenger – Vanishing Paint
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 45 Comments(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/interior.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Dodge Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Edition")
Curbside Classic: Dodge Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Edition
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 97 Comments(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […]
