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![(Today’s COAL was kindly submitted by Charley Connolly) When I was 24-years old I met the woman I would marry. At the time I was driving this 1982 Buick Riviera, a car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/unnamed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1982 Buick Riviera")
COAL: 1982 Buick Riviera
Posted on July 5, 2023 | 25 Comments(Today’s COAL was kindly submitted by Charley Connolly) When I was 24-years old I met the woman I would marry. At the time I was driving this 1982 Buick Riviera, a car […] -
![(Please enjoy this latest COAL, submitted by Denise Lima-Laskiewicz) A survivor! My 1985 ½ Ford Escort is referred to that whenever I participate in a car show. The vehicles are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AR-160609829_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 1/2 Ford Escort – A Survivor")
COAL: 1985 1/2 Ford Escort – A Survivor
Posted on June 28, 2023 | 42 Comments(Please enjoy this latest COAL, submitted by Denise Lima-Laskiewicz) A survivor! My 1985 ½ Ford Escort is referred to that whenever I participate in a car show. The vehicles are […] -
![(sent to me by CC reader Nate. First posted 4/10/2017) I was in a gas station yesterday morning when this car pulled in behind me and I chatted up the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_17471.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Nate Finds A ’77 Pontiac Bonneville with Rare Valencia Interior")
CC Outtake: Nate Finds A ’77 Pontiac Bonneville with Rare Valencia Interior
Posted on April 10, 2023 | 70 Comments(sent to me by CC reader Nate. First posted 4/10/2017) I was in a gas station yesterday morning when this car pulled in behind me and I chatted up the […] -
![(Submitted by Ed Hodges. First posted 11/6/2016) One of the great things about a day spent at the airport, besides the obvious plane spotting opportunities, is the chance […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IH-fueler-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rampside Classic: 1982 International COF 5370 Aircraft Fueler")
Rampside Classic: 1982 International COF 5370 Aircraft Fueler
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 42 Comments(Submitted by Ed Hodges. First posted 11/6/2016) One of the great things about a day spent at the airport, besides the obvious plane spotting opportunities, is the chance […] -
Curbside Poetry: Observations From A Lowly Lube Tech
Posted on July 30, 2022 | 14 Comments(submitted by Jack H.) Smooth paint to rusted Engine bay dusty and cracked Days, months, years of neglect Torn seats, chipped leather, tires deflated Flat, bald, nail in the middle -
![(pictures and text by L. Seddon) Another rare Chrysler Imperial product! – This time it is an official “Imperial” stand-alone brand from Chrysler Corp! – This car is a 1965 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/51551322224_712bb6c533_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Imperial Crown Coupe – Suitably Found In The UK")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Imperial Crown Coupe – Suitably Found In The UK
Posted on October 8, 2021 | 24 Comments(pictures and text by L. Seddon) Another rare Chrysler Imperial product! – This time it is an official “Imperial” stand-alone brand from Chrysler Corp! – This car is a 1965 […] -
![(submitted by CC reader Osella) A lot happened in 1979. Michael Jackson released Off The Wall. Margaret Thatcher & the unions laid the groundwork for a very confrontational approach to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cadillac-eldo-diesel-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979(?) Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Diesel – A GM Deadly Sin Rides Away On A Diesel Tow Truck")
Curbside Classic: 1979(?) Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Diesel – A GM Deadly Sin Rides Away On A Diesel Tow Truck
Posted on September 26, 2021 | 24 Comments(submitted by CC reader Osella) A lot happened in 1979. Michael Jackson released Off The Wall. Margaret Thatcher & the unions laid the groundwork for a very confrontational approach to […] -
![(Submitted by David G.) A neighbor up the hill whose house backs onto a derelict Long Island RR right-of-way died of coronavirus several months ago and the widow is emptying […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20200921_1636334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Covid Classic: 1975 Dodge Dart Sport – A Coronavirus Survivor")
Covid Classic: 1975 Dodge Dart Sport – A Coronavirus Survivor
Posted on November 8, 2020 | 14 Comments(Submitted by David G.) A neighbor up the hill whose house backs onto a derelict Long Island RR right-of-way died of coronavirus several months ago and the widow is emptying […] -
![(Submitted by Bill Prince. First posted 9/13/2014)) For many years I admired the Bill Mitchell’s Silver Arrow III, which was based on the production 1971 “Boat Tail” Riviera. The modifications […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Silver-Arrow-IV-75-Copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 1972 Buick Riviera “Silver Arrow IV”")
My Curbside Classic: 1972 Buick Riviera “Silver Arrow IV”
Posted on September 13, 2020 | 74 Comments(Submitted by Bill Prince. First posted 9/13/2014)) For many years I admired the Bill Mitchell’s Silver Arrow III, which was based on the production 1971 “Boat Tail” Riviera. The modifications […] -
On The Go Outtake: A Salute
Posted on July 11, 2020 | 14 CommentsSubmitted by William S. -
![(First posted 6/13/2014. The story is by Richard Swartz. The photos are from Steve Evans, of his incredibly pristine 530i. So we have a first here, a collaborative effort by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_0212-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic/COAL: 1975 BMW 530i (E12) – My First Car, At Age 15")
Curbside Classic/COAL: 1975 BMW 530i (E12) – My First Car, At Age 15
Posted on May 25, 2020 | 44 Comments(First posted 6/13/2014. The story is by Richard Swartz. The photos are from Steve Evans, of his incredibly pristine 530i. So we have a first here, a collaborative effort by […] -
![(by David Lapidus) How do you say, “You win some, you lose some” in French? And while we’re at it, how do you say, “My loss is your gain”? A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_5617.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1992 Citroen XM V6 – No Reasonable Offer Refused; Maybe Not Even an Unreasonable One – Bring Your Trailer to Oklahoma")
CC For Sale: 1992 Citroen XM V6 – No Reasonable Offer Refused; Maybe Not Even an Unreasonable One – Bring Your Trailer to Oklahoma
Posted on February 19, 2020 | 21 Comments(by David Lapidus) How do you say, “You win some, you lose some” in French? And while we’re at it, how do you say, “My loss is your gain”? A […] -
![(submitted by Dead Swede) For years this BMW 535i has been a mainstay on my dog-walking route. It has that “get-to-it-someday” vibe that radiates from so many of its derelict […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BMWcrop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake/QOTD: When Do You Finally Give Up on Your Dream Car?")
Curbside Outtake/QOTD: When Do You Finally Give Up on Your Dream Car?
Posted on January 24, 2020 | 61 Comments(submitted by Dead Swede) For years this BMW 535i has been a mainstay on my dog-walking route. It has that “get-to-it-someday” vibe that radiates from so many of its derelict […] -
![(Mike Tippett, Peugeot 404 Coupe owner and Francoautophile, sent this to me. Pictures of the subject found A106 are by the author; copyright reserved. first posted 12/9/2013) Back in 1981/82, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Alpine-A-106-A.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Alpine A 106 – How We Found One Of The Rarest French Cars Ever")
Curbside Classic: Alpine A 106 – How We Found One Of The Rarest French Cars Ever
Posted on January 16, 2020 | 58 Comments(Mike Tippett, Peugeot 404 Coupe owner and Francoautophile, sent this to me. Pictures of the subject found A106 are by the author; copyright reserved. first posted 12/9/2013) Back in 1981/82, […] -
![(submitted by Derek B.) My wife’s Aunt Nell was married to a chap called Bill Luckins, who was connected to the Motor Trade in Brighton, West Sussex, England before WW1. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Luckins-Brighton-001.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Brighton In The Brass Era")
Vintage Snapshots: Brighton In The Brass Era
Posted on January 4, 2020 | 17 Comments(submitted by Derek B.) My wife’s Aunt Nell was married to a chap called Bill Luckins, who was connected to the Motor Trade in Brighton, West Sussex, England before WW1. […]
