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![If there is one vehicle associated with Australia it is the ute, or to give it the original formal name, the Coupe Utility. As the proud owner of a ute […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/larry-and-sues-1934-ford-coupe-utility-a-family-treasure-vert-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The History Of The Australian Ute (1934-2016) — A Beloved Aussie Icon")
The History Of The Australian Ute (1934-2016) — A Beloved Aussie Icon
Posted on March 19, 2025 | 11 CommentsIf there is one vehicle associated with Australia it is the ute, or to give it the original formal name, the Coupe Utility. As the proud owner of a ute […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2018) At least I think so. This was just a chance encounter on a quiet back street of inner Melbourne, not far from a 1962 Ford Falcon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/59Elky4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1959 Chevy El Camino – Been Here A While")
Curbside Find: 1959 Chevy El Camino – Been Here A While
Posted on December 11, 2024 | 35 Comments(first posted 12/14/2018) At least I think so. This was just a chance encounter on a quiet back street of inner Melbourne, not far from a 1962 Ford Falcon […] -
![(first posted 10/20/2018) Recently I shared this Holden Brougham that was hooked to the front of a classic caravan at the Historic Winton race meeting, and I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Holden-Brougham-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969-70 Holden Brougham – A Case Of GM Following The Market")
Curbside Classic: 1969-70 Holden Brougham – A Case Of GM Following The Market
Posted on October 21, 2024 | 46 Comments(first posted 10/20/2018) Recently I shared this Holden Brougham that was hooked to the front of a classic caravan at the Historic Winton race meeting, and I […] -
![(first posted 10/10/2018) Wandering around the Winton Historic races I found many extraordinary vehicles, and this one obviously struck me as something exceptional. You just know some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1938-Studebaker-Commander-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1938 Studebaker Commander Convertible")
Car Show Classic: 1938 Studebaker Commander Convertible
Posted on October 10, 2024 | 47 Comments(first posted 10/10/2018) Wandering around the Winton Historic races I found many extraordinary vehicles, and this one obviously struck me as something exceptional. You just know some […] -
![(first posted 10/5/2018) Need I say it, but the Australian car market is quite different from the American? This Rambler Hornet is a very good example of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Rambler-Hornet-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970-72 Rambler Hornet – No That Is Not A Typo!")
Curbside Classic: 1970-72 Rambler Hornet – No That Is Not A Typo!
Posted on October 5, 2024 | 56 Comments(first posted 10/5/2018) Need I say it, but the Australian car market is quite different from the American? This Rambler Hornet is a very good example of […] -
![(first posted 3/18/2018) The story of the new generation Holden Monaro has two distinct parts: first there was an after-hours concept car built by a group of designers wondering how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2005-Holden-VZ-Monaro-CV8-Z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Holden Monaro – A Tale Of Two Cars")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Holden Monaro – A Tale Of Two Cars
Posted on March 18, 2024 | 54 Comments(first posted 3/18/2018) The story of the new generation Holden Monaro has two distinct parts: first there was an after-hours concept car built by a group of designers wondering how […] -
![(first posted 3/11/2018) While stopped at a traffic light a little while back I was surprised to see one of Audi’s aluminium wonders in a dealer’s used car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Audi-A2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003 Audi A2 – Aluminium Wonder Or Folly?")
Curbside Classic: 2003 Audi A2 – Aluminium Wonder Or Folly?
Posted on March 11, 2024 | 48 Comments(first posted 3/11/2018) While stopped at a traffic light a little while back I was surprised to see one of Audi’s aluminium wonders in a dealer’s used car […] -
![(first posted 3/4/2018) After working out that my grandfather used to own a Daihatsu Compagno ute, I was inspired to return to this car that I photographed at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/711px-1957_Daihatsu_Midget_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 3/4/2018) After working out that my grandfather used to own a Daihatsu Compagno ute, I was inspired to return to this car that I photographed at […] -
![(first posted 3/2/2018) I can’t emphasize how rare it is to see one of the first 48-215 model Holdens parked on the side of the road, so it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Holden-48-215-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Original 48-215 Holden Sightings")
Curbside Capsule: Original 48-215 Holden Sightings
Posted on March 2, 2024 | 27 Comments(first posted 3/2/2018) I can’t emphasize how rare it is to see one of the first 48-215 model Holdens parked on the side of the road, so it […] -
![(first posted 11/30/2017) Earlier this month Jim Brophy shared with us the Technobus Gulliver 520, which is smaller than many passenger cars. This week a new autonomous bus […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Autonobus.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Outtake: Navya Autonobus – New Shortest Bus!")
Bus Stop Outtake: Navya Autonobus – New Shortest Bus!
Posted on November 30, 2023 | 17 Comments(first posted 11/30/2017) Earlier this month Jim Brophy shared with us the Technobus Gulliver 520, which is smaller than many passenger cars. This week a new autonomous bus […] -
![(first posted 11/17/2017) The WB Holden occupies a unique place in the Australian automotive landscape, having been the last ute produced by “Australia’s Own” car maker for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1980-Holden-WB-ute-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Holden WB Ute – The Enduring Machine")
Curbside Classic: Holden WB Ute – The Enduring Machine
Posted on November 17, 2023 | 26 Comments(first posted 11/17/2017) The WB Holden occupies a unique place in the Australian automotive landscape, having been the last ute produced by “Australia’s Own” car maker for […] -
![(first posted 9/8/2017) In the recent Australian Falcon tribute post there were a couple of comments about the Falcon’s movie and TV roles, starting with the obvious; the Interceptor […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MM-Pursuit-Special.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Australian Falcons In Movies And TV")
CC Cinema: Australian Falcons In Movies And TV
Posted on September 8, 2023 | 36 Comments(first posted 9/8/2017) In the recent Australian Falcon tribute post there were a couple of comments about the Falcon’s movie and TV roles, starting with the obvious; the Interceptor […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2017) I imagine many CC readers are familiar with the “brown manual diesel rear-wheel drive station wagon” car enthusiast stereotype, but surely a V8 manual rear-wheel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MG-ZT-T-260-V8-wagon-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: MG ZT-T V8 – A Better Form Of Automotive Stereotype?")
Car Show Classic: MG ZT-T V8 – A Better Form Of Automotive Stereotype?
Posted on September 6, 2023 | 22 Comments(first posted 9/6/2017) I imagine many CC readers are familiar with the “brown manual diesel rear-wheel drive station wagon” car enthusiast stereotype, but surely a V8 manual rear-wheel […] -
![(first posted 9/1/2017) We have a keen Citroen fan here, who must have gotten in early to secure the rather clever personalised plate “C4CTUS”. And not a shrinking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Citroen-C4-Cactus-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus – Who Needs Air Bumps When You Have Hi Vis?")
Future Classic: 2016 Citroen C4 Cactus – Who Needs Air Bumps When You Have Hi Vis?
Posted on September 2, 2023 | 34 Comments(first posted 9/1/2017) We have a keen Citroen fan here, who must have gotten in early to secure the rather clever personalised plate “C4CTUS”. And not a shrinking […] -
![(first posted 8/30/2017) This Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire was parked outside the Great Australian Rally in Mornington two and a half years ago. We have featured most of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346 – Peak Siddeley?")
Curbside Classic: Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346 – Peak Siddeley?
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 37 Comments(first posted 8/30/2017) This Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire was parked outside the Great Australian Rally in Mornington two and a half years ago. We have featured most of […]
