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![In a recent piece on a bustleback Cadillac Seville, a comment was made on the merits of two tone paint jobs on cars. We all know that two-tone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/57Chevy-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Color Commentary – Two Strange Two Tones")
CC Color Commentary – Two Strange Two Tones
Posted on July 31, 2018 | 74 CommentsIn a recent piece on a bustleback Cadillac Seville, a comment was made on the merits of two tone paint jobs on cars. We all know that two-tone […] -
![Imagine my surprise when driving through the inner suburbs of my city to see this sight. In all of my years I have never seen a single trunk lid decorating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180701_111916.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Hosts A Trunk Show")
CC Hosts A Trunk Show
Posted on July 3, 2018 | 23 CommentsImagine my surprise when driving through the inner suburbs of my city to see this sight. In all of my years I have never seen a single trunk lid decorating […] -
![I have gotten out of the habit of posting a clue, but decided that it was time to give it a try again. The last time I was too generous […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CCClue02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on June 12, 2018 | 11 CommentsI have gotten out of the habit of posting a clue, but decided that it was time to give it a try again. The last time I was too generous […] -
![I have been enyoying Marc’s Saturday Cars Of A Lifetime (COAL) series. He recently recounted his experience with a Pontiac Acadian (Chevette to those of us not from Canada). Among […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1971PlymouthScamp2-crop-vert-crop-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Problems Did You Put Up With In The Cheap Cars Of Your Youth?")
QOTD: What Problems Did You Put Up With In The Cheap Cars Of Your Youth?
Posted on June 11, 2018 | 59 CommentsI have been enyoying Marc’s Saturday Cars Of A Lifetime (COAL) series. He recently recounted his experience with a Pontiac Acadian (Chevette to those of us not from Canada). Among […] -
![We have caught some rare and interesting things through the car windows of our many skilled car-spotting correspondents. But how about this: an early Windstar. Not just any early Windstar, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Windstar1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: 1998 Ford Windstar – Long Live The King Door")
In-Motion Outtake: 1998 Ford Windstar – Long Live The King Door
Posted on April 16, 2018 | 50 CommentsWe have caught some rare and interesting things through the car windows of our many skilled car-spotting correspondents. But how about this: an early Windstar. Not just any early Windstar, […] -
![Some here at CC are accomplished mechanics, whether as professionals or as hobbyists. Others of us, while mechanically inclined souls, are no threat to those who keep our cars running […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mercury-marquis-wagon-07-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was Your Best Automotive Repair Diagnosis?")
QOTD: What Was Your Best Automotive Repair Diagnosis?
Posted on February 15, 2018 | 54 CommentsSome here at CC are accomplished mechanics, whether as professionals or as hobbyists. Others of us, while mechanically inclined souls, are no threat to those who keep our cars running […] -
![We are treated to many shots of typical carscapes in Eugene, Oregon. Today, for a change of pace, let us go to a different location – Lafayette, Indiana. Do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ParkingMidwest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Streetscape – Midwest Edition")
CC Streetscape – Midwest Edition
Posted on February 12, 2018 | 34 CommentsWe are treated to many shots of typical carscapes in Eugene, Oregon. Today, for a change of pace, let us go to a different location – Lafayette, Indiana. Do […] -
![There were many noteworthy things about the 4th generation Dodge Grand Caravan and this particular example displays the car’s harmonious design. This van continues to give its owner a full […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ConcertGrandCaravan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: What Do You Get When You Cross A Big Piano With A Dodge Minivan?")
CC Outtake: What Do You Get When You Cross A Big Piano With A Dodge Minivan?
Posted on January 17, 2018 | 50 CommentsThere were many noteworthy things about the 4th generation Dodge Grand Caravan and this particular example displays the car’s harmonious design. This van continues to give its owner a full […] -
![After the recent report on a decade with my Honda Fit, I realized that I am coming upon another milestone: six years with a Kia Sedona. Alright, before you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2012KiaSedona01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Long Term: 2012 Kia Sedona LX – Six Years With M-M-M-My Sedona")
Curbside Long Term: 2012 Kia Sedona LX – Six Years With M-M-M-My Sedona
Posted on October 23, 2017 | 71 CommentsAfter the recent report on a decade with my Honda Fit, I realized that I am coming upon another milestone: six years with a Kia Sedona. Alright, before you […] -
![I remember 1976. Quite well, in fact. For those too young to have been there, let me tell you a little bit about it. The economy was good and everyone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/76Cadillac-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Time Travel – Destination, 1976")
CC Outtake: Time Travel – Destination, 1976
Posted on October 7, 2017 | 39 CommentsI remember 1976. Quite well, in fact. For those too young to have been there, let me tell you a little bit about it. The economy was good and everyone […] -
![When Jason Shafer recently gave us a long-term report on his 2007 Chevy Silverado company truck, a comment was made that we should do some more long-term test reports here. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2007HondaFit200701.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Long Term: 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Ten Years Of Keeping Fit")
CC Long Term: 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Ten Years Of Keeping Fit
Posted on August 4, 2017 | 72 CommentsWhen Jason Shafer recently gave us a long-term report on his 2007 Chevy Silverado company truck, a comment was made that we should do some more long-term test reports here. […] -
![Well, somehow we at CC let the U.S.A.’s Independence Day on July 4th go by with nary a notice. Yes, we have a worldwide audience here but we ought to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Citroen-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Retroactive – Independence Day Edition")
CC Retroactive – Independence Day Edition
Posted on July 5, 2017 | 23 CommentsWell, somehow we at CC let the U.S.A.’s Independence Day on July 4th go by with nary a notice. Yes, we have a worldwide audience here but we ought to […] -
![We are all safely home after a terrific long CC weekend in the Motor City. Paul and I have batted this report back and forth over the past day […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Detroit15-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Detroit Meetup – A Recap (But Not By Firestone)")
CC Detroit Meetup – A Recap (But Not By Firestone)
Posted on June 6, 2017 | 69 CommentsWe are all safely home after a terrific long CC weekend in the Motor City. Paul and I have batted this report back and forth over the past day […] -
![(first posted 1/12/2012) The 1951-53 Kaiser may be the most forgotten sedan from that period of time. Which is a shame, because this car may be one of the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1953Kaiser011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "From the Curbside Cohort: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan")
From the Curbside Cohort: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
Posted on March 5, 2017 | 91 Comments(first posted 1/12/2012) The 1951-53 Kaiser may be the most forgotten sedan from that period of time. Which is a shame, because this car may be one of the most […] -
![Earlier today we had a full-CC treatment of this 1948 Jeep MB. So, what is it like to drive? Well, as my grandma used to say, it’s just like this. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1948WillysJeepMB14a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impression: 1948 Jeep MB – Basic Training")
CC Driving Impression: 1948 Jeep MB – Basic Training
Posted on February 20, 2017 | 43 CommentsEarlier today we had a full-CC treatment of this 1948 Jeep MB. So, what is it like to drive? Well, as my grandma used to say, it’s just like this. […]
