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![(first posted 5/10/2012) In the mid 1990s, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan described an economic situation in which investors were extremely active in the financial markets even though common sense would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1962StudeGTHawk03-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – Irrational Exuberance")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – Irrational Exuberance
Posted on February 10, 2017 | 91 Comments(first posted 5/10/2012) In the mid 1990s, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan described an economic situation in which investors were extremely active in the financial markets even though common sense would […] -
![Ahh, the Avatar. Those of us who comment frequently know our online friends’ avatars like we can pick out a well-known brand of peas or dish soap from the supermarket […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/59Plymouth27-vi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: So, What’s With Your Avatar?")
QOTD: So, What’s With Your Avatar?
Posted on September 27, 2016 | 181 CommentsAhh, the Avatar. Those of us who comment frequently know our online friends’ avatars like we can pick out a well-known brand of peas or dish soap from the supermarket […] -
![It has been a long time since I have done a CC Clue, so let’s review the rules, shall we? Take your best guess, but no pictures in your comments […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/160816Clue-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 16, 2016 | 10 CommentsIt has been a long time since I have done a CC Clue, so let’s review the rules, shall we? Take your best guess, but no pictures in your comments […] -
![One of my favorite things in life is the chance to drive an unfamiliar car. Our motto at CC is that Every Car Has A Story, and it’s true. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/63GalaxieDrive01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impression: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – Simplicity Is Its Virtue")
CC Driving Impression: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – Simplicity Is Its Virtue
Posted on July 5, 2016 | 172 CommentsOne of my favorite things in life is the chance to drive an unfamiliar car. Our motto at CC is that Every Car Has A Story, and it’s true. It […] -
![(first posted 11/6/2012) The 1970s was the decade when small cars became a significant part of the U.S. auto market. You can argue that the ’60s marked the start of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1978ChevroletMonza01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe – Vega II or Mustang Too?")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe – Vega II or Mustang Too?
Posted on July 3, 2016 | 169 Comments(first posted 11/6/2012) The 1970s was the decade when small cars became a significant part of the U.S. auto market. You can argue that the ’60s marked the start of […] -
![The Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1972LincContMkIV01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – Fathers, Sons and Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – Fathers, Sons and Cars
Posted on June 19, 2016 | 48 CommentsThe Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […] -
QOTD – Who Can Identify This Mysterious Boot
Posted on June 1, 2016 | 13 CommentsI recently brought readers up to date on my 1997 Miata. There was one interesting little side-story that I left out. -
![(first posted 7/5/2012) 1931. Just to say it out loud is almost like saying 1896 or 1744. For most of us (though not for the eldest among us), 1931 lacks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1931Buick12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1931 Buick 96 Country Club Coupe – The Eight As Buick Built It")
Curbside Classic: 1931 Buick 96 Country Club Coupe – The Eight As Buick Built It
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 62 Comments(first posted 7/5/2012) 1931. Just to say it out loud is almost like saying 1896 or 1744. For most of us (though not for the eldest among us), 1931 lacks […] -
![(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1990DodgeRedWagon01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon
Posted on May 3, 2016 | 27 Comments(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […] -
![I love driving cars. I always have. And I don’t just mean cars that are rewarding on twisty back roads, but all kinds. You see, I suffer from a kind […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ships-wheel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was the One Car You Have Hated Driving Above All Others?")
QOTD: What Was the One Car You Have Hated Driving Above All Others?
Posted on April 27, 2016 | 196 CommentsI love driving cars. I always have. And I don’t just mean cars that are rewarding on twisty back roads, but all kinds. You see, I suffer from a kind […] -
![It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since I wrote here about my “new” car. But four seasons have come and gone, and my little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1997Miata09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic Update: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata – Wheeeee!")
My Curbside Classic Update: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata – Wheeeee!
Posted on April 19, 2016 | 48 CommentsIt is hard to believe that it has been over a year since I wrote here about my “new” car. But four seasons have come and gone, and my little […] -
![(first posted 9/13/2012) For years, the pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle type in the U.S. Even before that, pickups could be found across the country in the service […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1930FordTruck05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup – The Modern Pickup is Born?")
Curbside Classic: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup – The Modern Pickup is Born?
Posted on April 4, 2016 | 44 Comments(first posted 9/13/2012) For years, the pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle type in the U.S. Even before that, pickups could be found across the country in the service […] -
![(first posted 1/14/2012) There are not a lot of uses for a used fire truck. Sure, a smaller fire company or city will buy an older unit from a bigger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1968MackCF60801-crop2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Mack CF-608 Pumper – Manning Up?")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Mack CF-608 Pumper – Manning Up?
Posted on March 29, 2016 | 37 Comments(first posted 1/14/2012) There are not a lot of uses for a used fire truck. Sure, a smaller fire company or city will buy an older unit from a bigger […] -
![(first posted 4/8/2012) Easter is a time when we think about resurrection and rebirth. Even for those who do not celebrate Easter, the holiday coincides with a lot of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Cord81005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1936-37 Cord 810/812 – Rolling Sculpture")
Curbside Classic: 1936-37 Cord 810/812 – Rolling Sculpture
Posted on March 27, 2016 | 45 Comments(first posted 4/8/2012) Easter is a time when we think about resurrection and rebirth. Even for those who do not celebrate Easter, the holiday coincides with a lot of […] -
![(first posted 6/3/2011) As we finish out our unofficial Studebaker Week here on CC, I present some musings about what became of the old Studebaker site in South Bend. In […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ccStudeplant-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Studebaker in South Bend: Going, Going, . . .")
Studebaker in South Bend: Going, Going, . . .
Posted on March 19, 2016 | 20 Comments(first posted 6/3/2011) As we finish out our unofficial Studebaker Week here on CC, I present some musings about what became of the old Studebaker site in South Bend. In […]
