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Curbside Classic: 1978 Buick Regal – The Extreme Moderate
Posted on December 17, 2019 | 47 CommentsOur minds are often drawn to extremes. When thinking of 1970s cars, we tend to think of either tinny econoboxes or bulbous broughams. This car was neither – and it […] -
CC Outtake: International S-120 and Cadillac XLR — Do Those Go Well Together?
Posted on November 20, 2019 | 23 CommentsWelcome to Curbside Cafe; may I take your order? Yes, I’d like an obscure 1950s pickup and one of those futile Cadillac two-seaters from ten years ago. You mean an […] -
Automotive History: Delco-GM/Bose Sound System – GM’s Greatest Hit Of The 1980s
Posted on November 5, 2019 | 79 CommentsThe terms “General Motors” and “Innovation” aren’t often used together when referring to the 1980s. Successes were rare for GM during this period, and its US market share plummeted from […] -
Curbside Classic: 1987 Cadillac Seville – Somebody Loves Me
Posted on September 30, 2019 | 45 CommentsThis may well be Curbside Classic’s most reviled car. Debuting at a crucial time for General Motors and for domestic manufacturers in general, the Seville bombed. Sales fell 50% after […] -
CC Clue Twofer: Can You Name This Car… And The Cassette?
Posted on September 29, 2019 | 28 CommentsWhen I photographed this car’s interior, I noticed a cassette half-inserted into the tape deck. That itself was unusual – after all, even I don’t use tapes any longer, and […] -
QOTD: What Was Your First Ride In A Convertible?
Posted on September 24, 2019 | 93 CommentsLast month, I did something mighty rare for me: I drove a convertible. The occasion was a weekend visit with my sister and her family… and I simply couldn’t turn […] -
Wordless Outtake: Why It’s Good To Have A Friend With A Pickup
Posted on September 22, 2019 | 27 Comments -
CC Outtake: Just An Old Galant, Never Meanin’ No Harm…
Posted on August 19, 2019 | 53 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve seen a General Lee tribute car. After all, The Dukes of Hazzard has been off the air for over three decades, and its automotive […] -
Curbside Long Term – 2018 Kia Sedona LX: A Great Year With North America’s Least Popular Minivan
Posted on August 13, 2019 | 95 CommentsMy wife and I were once Minivan Deniers. We wanted desperately to avoid those most stereotypical of family vehicles, but after our second child was born our resistance crumbled and […] -
CC Capsule: 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 – Awkward
Posted on August 7, 2019 | 22 CommentsWe’ve all gone through those awkward adolescent years when we didn’t quite look like kids, nor adults, but instead appeared to be a random collection of physical characteristics from both. […] -
CC Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan SE – The Minivan Ancestor
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 22 CommentsEvery so often, an idea comes along that has staying power, such as Chrysler’s original minivan. Seeing a first-generation Dodge Caravan passing by a brand-new Honda Odyssey reminds us that […] -
Brochure Classic: 1971 Mercury Towing Guide – Camping With The Brougham Family
Posted on July 23, 2019 | 76 CommentsIf you wait at a campground until seeing a passenger car towing a trailer, you’ll be there for an awfully long time. Trucks and SUVs are assigned that task these […] -
CC Update: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba – Still Attracting Attention
Posted on July 17, 2019 | 67 CommentsAt car shows, I’m often attracted to a few cars for no particular reason – and at a nearby show in June, this 1977 Cordoba was one such car. I […] -
Curbside Classic: 1988 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Dressed For Success
Posted on June 19, 2019 | 51 CommentsFirst impressions are important, which is why career advisors instruct people to dress for success. If you head to a job interview wearing conservative, fashionable clothing, looking confident, and avoiding […] -
In (Sort Of) Motion Classic: 1993 Dodge Shadow ES Convertible – The Perfect Vacation Accessory
Posted on April 26, 2019 | 25 CommentsIn my ideal world, I’d own an RV. And I’d be mechanically savvy enough to feel confident driving an older model RV on long trips, and to tow a […]
![Curbside Classic: 1978 Buick Regal – The Extreme Moderate Our minds are often drawn to extremes. When thinking of 1970s cars, we tend to think of either tinny econoboxes or bulbous broughams. This car was neither – and it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/LF-4-Regal.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: International S-120 and Cadillac XLR — Do Those Go Well Together? Welcome to Curbside Cafe; may I take your order? Yes, I’d like an obscure 1950s pickup and one of those futile Cadillac two-seaters from ten years ago. You mean an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/International-Cadillac-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: Delco-GM/Bose Sound System – GM’s Greatest Hit Of The 1980s The terms “General Motors” and “Innovation” aren’t often used together when referring to the 1980s. Successes were rare for GM during this period, and its US market share plummeted from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ad-1983-Delco-GM-Bose-1a-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1987 Cadillac Seville – Somebody Loves Me This may well be Curbside Classic’s most reviled car. Debuting at a crucial time for General Motors and for domestic manufacturers in general, the Seville bombed. Sales fell 50% after […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/L-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Clue Twofer: Can You Name This Car… And The Cassette? When I photographed this car’s interior, I noticed a cassette half-inserted into the tape deck. That itself was unusual – after all, even I don’t use tapes any longer, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CC-Clue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Was Your First Ride In A Convertible? Last month, I did something mighty rare for me: I drove a convertible. The occasion was a weekend visit with my sister and her family… and I simply couldn’t turn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BMW-335i-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![CC Outtake: Just An Old Galant, Never Meanin’ No Harm… It’s been a while since I’ve seen a General Lee tribute car. After all, The Dukes of Hazzard has been off the air for over three decades, and its automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/General-Lee-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Long Term – 2018 Kia Sedona LX: A Great Year With North America’s Least Popular Minivan My wife and I were once Minivan Deniers. We wanted desperately to avoid those most stereotypical of family vehicles, but after our second child was born our resistance crumbled and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LF-3-A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 – Awkward We’ve all gone through those awkward adolescent years when we didn’t quite look like kids, nor adults, but instead appeared to be a random collection of physical characteristics from both. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LF.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan SE – The Minivan Ancestor Every so often, an idea comes along that has staying power, such as Chrysler’s original minivan. Seeing a first-generation Dodge Caravan passing by a brand-new Honda Odyssey reminds us that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Minivans-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Brochure Classic: 1971 Mercury Towing Guide – Camping With The Brougham Family If you wait at a campground until seeing a passenger car towing a trailer, you’ll be there for an awfully long time. Trucks and SUVs are assigned that task these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/P0-1971-Mercury-Towing.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Update: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba – Still Attracting Attention At car shows, I’m often attracted to a few cars for no particular reason – and at a nearby show in June, this 1977 Cordoba was one such car. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1988 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – Dressed For Success First impressions are important, which is why career advisors instruct people to dress for success. If you head to a job interview wearing conservative, fashionable clothing, looking confident, and avoiding […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/LF.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![In (Sort Of) Motion Classic: 1993 Dodge Shadow ES Convertible – The Perfect Vacation Accessory In my ideal world, I’d own an RV. And I’d be mechanically savvy enough to feel confident driving an older model RV on long trips, and to tow a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shadow-b2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


