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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Jeff Nelson
Posts by Jeff Nelson
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![(first posted 9/21/2011) My wife often warns me that I come across as a GM basher. According to her, I bust out the whoopin’ stick far more than the General […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/91-95_Saturn_SC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Saturn’s Early Years – Corporate Camelot")
Automotive History: Saturn’s Early Years – Corporate Camelot
Posted on March 29, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 9/21/2011) My wife often warns me that I come across as a GM basher. According to her, I bust out the whoopin’ stick far more than the General […] -
![(first posted 9/9/2011) When we recently took a look at badge-totin’ sworn-officer cars, the response was, um, gratifying. I had no idea that the humble flatfoot cruiser caused a stirring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mmcxc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "As Seen On TV: Our Favorite P.I. Cars")
As Seen On TV: Our Favorite P.I. Cars
Posted on March 12, 2022 | 158 Comments(first posted 9/9/2011) When we recently took a look at badge-totin’ sworn-officer cars, the response was, um, gratifying. I had no idea that the humble flatfoot cruiser caused a stirring […] -
![(first posted 7/11/2011; updated and revised with original pictures by P. Niedermeyer) It’s hard for some of us to concede that it has now been a full generation since Japan’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-inf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Infiniti M30 – Swallowed Up In The Memory Hole")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Infiniti M30 – Swallowed Up In The Memory Hole
Posted on March 21, 2021 | 78 Comments(first posted 7/11/2011; updated and revised with original pictures by P. Niedermeyer) It’s hard for some of us to concede that it has now been a full generation since Japan’s […] -
![(first posted 7/14/2011) Every “overnight success” has a much larger back story than most people care to know. It’s become pop history that Toyota’s Lexus division took the country by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Cressida-86.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Cressida – The Proto Lexus")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Cressida – The Proto Lexus
Posted on September 14, 2020 | 62 Comments(first posted 7/14/2011) Every “overnight success” has a much larger back story than most people care to know. It’s become pop history that Toyota’s Lexus division took the country by […] -
![(first posted 7/15/2011) Some things just make no sense whatsoever. Like the odd ratio of hot dogs to buns on offer at the supermarket. Giving politicians power and authority when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DVC00517.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche – It Coulda Been A Contender")
Curbside Classic: 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche – It Coulda Been A Contender
Posted on September 4, 2020 | 71 Comments(first posted 7/15/2011) Some things just make no sense whatsoever. Like the odd ratio of hot dogs to buns on offer at the supermarket. Giving politicians power and authority when […] -
![tan Crosley sedan photos by Fred Oliver (a superb article first posted 11/1/2011. Updated with new/additional images 6/19/19) If you are reading this in the year 2061, I hope that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1948Crosley_01_700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC-Automotive History: Crosley – The Rise and Fall Of The Crosley Automobile")
CC-Automotive History: Crosley – The Rise and Fall Of The Crosley Automobile
Posted on June 24, 2019 | 119 Commentstan Crosley sedan photos by Fred Oliver (a superb article first posted 11/1/2011. Updated with new/additional images 6/19/19) If you are reading this in the year 2061, I hope that […] -
![(first posted 8/21/2011) We often use this space to take a serious look at our passion-cars and the companies that make them. But a little lighthearted diversion now and again […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/chevy-409.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Feature: Cars On The Radio – The Songs That Drive Us")
CC Feature: Cars On The Radio – The Songs That Drive Us
Posted on March 27, 2017 | 123 Comments(first posted 8/21/2011) We often use this space to take a serious look at our passion-cars and the companies that make them. But a little lighthearted diversion now and again […] -
![(first posted 8/19/2011) We often take General Motors to task in this space for its failure to learn from its mistakes. But today’s tale involves the opposite problem for GM […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nova-saloon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1985 Chevrolet CorNova – Lessons Not Learned")
Automotive History: 1985 Chevrolet CorNova – Lessons Not Learned
Posted on March 15, 2017 | 98 Comments(first posted 8/19/2011) We often take General Motors to task in this space for its failure to learn from its mistakes. But today’s tale involves the opposite problem for GM […] -
![(first posted 9/2/2011) I hope everyone will spend a moment of quiet remembrance today for the occasion of the end of the bloodletting that was World War II. It was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/VJ-Day.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Celebrating V-J Day – When Cars Came Home From The War")
Automotive History: Celebrating V-J Day – When Cars Came Home From The War
Posted on September 2, 2016 | 38 Comments(first posted 9/2/2011) I hope everyone will spend a moment of quiet remembrance today for the occasion of the end of the bloodletting that was World War II. It was […] -
![(first posted 9/14/2011) There is a story told about legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Upon being offered a sumptuous dessert, he sent it back with a wave of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/buick_reatta_89_lg1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Reatta – A Pudding With No Theme")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Reatta – A Pudding With No Theme
Posted on September 24, 2015 | 97 Comments(first posted 9/14/2011) There is a story told about legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Upon being offered a sumptuous dessert, he sent it back with a wave of […] -
![(originally posted 1/16/2015) Like most of our readers, I have been keeping a wary eye on the comings and goings at the various auto shows being held around the country […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/model-t-ford-18.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Recurring Dream: A Survey Of A Century Of “People’s Cars”")
The Recurring Dream: A Survey Of A Century Of “People’s Cars”
Posted on April 8, 2015 | 103 Comments(originally posted 1/16/2015) Like most of our readers, I have been keeping a wary eye on the comings and goings at the various auto shows being held around the country […] -
![(first posted 10/7/2011) The weather is way too beautiful in North Georgia to stay inside these days. Even if I have no particular place to go, I will go there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/suzuki_x-90_1996_2d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Suzuki X-90 – Barbie Would Drive One Of These")
Curbside Classic: Suzuki X-90 – Barbie Would Drive One Of These
Posted on January 24, 2015 | 54 Comments(first posted 10/7/2011) The weather is way too beautiful in North Georgia to stay inside these days. Even if I have no particular place to go, I will go there […] -
![(first posted 11/8/2011) We have spent a lot of effort debating the merits (and demerits) of economy cars on these pages. We have spent no small amount of time examining […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Studebaker-Scotsman_mp204_pic_25861-e1745347742807.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1957-1958 Studebaker Scotsman: Discount Prices Equals Life Preserver")
Automotive History: 1957-1958 Studebaker Scotsman: Discount Prices Equals Life Preserver
Posted on December 30, 2014 | 86 Comments(first posted 11/8/2011) We have spent a lot of effort debating the merits (and demerits) of economy cars on these pages. We have spent no small amount of time examining […] -
![On December 29,1952, CBS television ran a documentary by iconic journalist Edward R. Murrow entitled “Christmas In Korea”. For an hour that evening, the few Americans that had TV sets […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Korean-Border.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CC History: “That Special Time”- The U.S. Auto Industry During The Korean War")
Classic CC History: “That Special Time”- The U.S. Auto Industry During The Korean War
Posted on May 24, 2014 | 64 CommentsOn December 29,1952, CBS television ran a documentary by iconic journalist Edward R. Murrow entitled “Christmas In Korea”. For an hour that evening, the few Americans that had TV sets […] -
![Italy has produced some of the most elegant, seductive, perfectly proportioned autos the world has ever seen. To drive a fine Italian car is to experience the Sine qua non–the ultimate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P2160035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1984 Maserati Biturbo Si – Sexy, Immobile")
CC Capsule: 1984 Maserati Biturbo Si – Sexy, Immobile
Posted on March 9, 2014 | 69 CommentsItaly has produced some of the most elegant, seductive, perfectly proportioned autos the world has ever seen. To drive a fine Italian car is to experience the Sine qua non–the ultimate […]
