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![I came across this ad and could not pass up sharing it. It opens with a promo from none other than Mr. Ed (the talking horse for those of you too […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Automotive History: Selling the Studebaker Wagonaire on TV")
Automotive History: Selling the Studebaker Wagonaire on TV
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 12 CommentsI came across this ad and could not pass up sharing it. It opens with a promo from none other than Mr. Ed (the talking horse for those of you too […] -
![Oops – I almost forgot the clue for tomorrow’s cc. Acd came the closest to a Curbside Classic Kudo for his guess of a 1993 Cadillac DeVille. I will defer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG-20110821-00418.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsOops – I almost forgot the clue for tomorrow’s cc. Acd came the closest to a Curbside Classic Kudo for his guess of a 1993 Cadillac DeVille. I will defer […] -
![This may or may not be a finale to Corvair Week here at CC – Partly to keep you on your toes and partly because we are not quite sure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1963ChevroletCorvair-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Having a Vair-y Nice Day")
CC Outtake: Having a Vair-y Nice Day
Posted on August 19, 2011 | 11 CommentsThis may or may not be a finale to Corvair Week here at CC – Partly to keep you on your toes and partly because we are not quite sure […] -
![I have always had an appreciation for a good car sign. Not like “Taurus”, I mean a car used as a sign. I have driven past this one for several […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1962-ChevyC1001-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1962 Chevrolet C-10 – That’s One Quiet Truck")
CC Outtake: 1962 Chevrolet C-10 – That’s One Quiet Truck
Posted on August 8, 2011 | 10 CommentsI have always had an appreciation for a good car sign. Not like “Taurus”, I mean a car used as a sign. I have driven past this one for several […] -
![I love visiting my mechanic. Not only is he a great guy who is really good with my cars, but the view is so scenic as well. A neighboring business […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1961Imperialwhite-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: A Trip to the Mechanic")
CC Outtakes: A Trip to the Mechanic
Posted on August 4, 2011 | 21 CommentsI love visiting my mechanic. Not only is he a great guy who is really good with my cars, but the view is so scenic as well. A neighboring business […] -
![We all have our guilty pleasures. This car is mine. There are lots of reasons why I should hate this car, because there was a lot wrong with FoMoCo cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1978LincolnMarkV02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V – Old School’s Last Graduate")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V – Old School’s Last Graduate
Posted on July 22, 2011 | 62 CommentsWe all have our guilty pleasures. This car is mine. There are lots of reasons why I should hate this car, because there was a lot wrong with FoMoCo cars […] -
![We seem to be on a truck fling here at CC, so let’s keep it going – kind of. Through much of my life, the El Camino was not a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1982ChevyElCamino06-featurecrop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Chevrolet El Camino – Every day is Satyr-day")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Chevrolet El Camino – Every day is Satyr-day
Posted on July 10, 2011 | 26 CommentsWe seem to be on a truck fling here at CC, so let’s keep it going – kind of. Through much of my life, the El Camino was not a […] -
![Although the one-of-a-kind 3 door body style made for kind of a trick question, Zykotec was there with the first 58 Chevy ID. Now, let’s see what the CC Cohort […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG-20110605-00001-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on July 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsAlthough the one-of-a-kind 3 door body style made for kind of a trick question, Zykotec was there with the first 58 Chevy ID. Now, let’s see what the CC Cohort […] -
CC Clue
Posted on July 3, 2011 | 8 CommentsZykotec nailed the SX4. Texn3 and bmixson were right on his heels. Let’s see how we do with this one. -
CC Clue
Posted on June 25, 2011 | 3 CommentsNobody came close on the 65 Fairlane clue. Let’s see if some sharp eyes can identify these vintage lines. -
![The early 1980s was not a great time for American cars. The U.S. auto industry slurped up a lot of alphabet soup in those years – EPA, NHTSA, CAFE and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cc86LeBaron2-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron – Have a Cup of CAFE")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron – Have a Cup of CAFE
Posted on June 18, 2011 | 25 CommentsThe early 1980s was not a great time for American cars. The U.S. auto industry slurped up a lot of alphabet soup in those years – EPA, NHTSA, CAFE and […] -
![We will just have to wait for Paul to officially solve the mystery of his last clue. And you have to identify the car, not the dog. But until then, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CC86Clue-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on June 18, 2011 | 4 CommentsWe will just have to wait for Paul to officially solve the mystery of his last clue. And you have to identify the car, not the dog. But until then, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on June 11, 2011 | 6 CommentsThat curved grille evidently said “Buick Century” on it somewhere, because everyone who ventured a guess got it right. Let’s see if this one is as easy. -
![Well, nobody got the Model A. I guess there aren’t that many left who spent much time under one. So, here is a clue that may be a little more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cc78BroncoClue2-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C104&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on June 6, 2011 | 6 CommentsWell, nobody got the Model A. I guess there aren’t that many left who spent much time under one. So, here is a clue that may be a little more […] -
CC Outtake: 1964 Studebaker Cruiser
Posted on June 1, 2011 | 7 CommentsI had not realized that I was starting Studebaker week here at CC, but since it seems to be rolling, it shall continue, at least for today.
