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About Author: Paul Niedermeyer
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![(first posted 4/25/2017) Whereas the Japanese had overwhelming success in the US with their compact and subcompact four cylinder cars, mini-pickups, and did quite well with their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CC-319-068.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1982 Datsun Maxima (Nissan 810) – If You Can’t Afford a BMW")
Curbside Find: 1982 Datsun Maxima (Nissan 810) – If You Can’t Afford a BMW
Posted on August 6, 2025 | 35 Comments(first posted 4/25/2017) Whereas the Japanese had overwhelming success in the US with their compact and subcompact four cylinder cars, mini-pickups, and did quite well with their […] -
![(first posted 7/20/2017) This blue gen2 Subaru GL AWD wagon is parked just around the corner from my house, and is owned by one of the daughters […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-330-042.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1983 Subaru GL AWD Wagon – Crunchy")
Curbside Find: 1983 Subaru GL AWD Wagon – Crunchy
Posted on August 5, 2025 | 52 Comments(first posted 7/20/2017) This blue gen2 Subaru GL AWD wagon is parked just around the corner from my house, and is owned by one of the daughters […] -
![(first posted 8/10/2017) As you well know, I’m not exactly a big fan of quite a bit that came from the Big Three during their declining decades (70s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CC-330-008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1993 Ford Escort Wagon – The American Corolla")
Curbside Find: 1993 Ford Escort Wagon – The American Corolla
Posted on August 4, 2025 | 65 Comments(first posted 8/10/2017) As you well know, I’m not exactly a big fan of quite a bit that came from the Big Three during their declining decades (70s […] -
![Aaron Severson has brought a whole new level of thoroughly-researched in-depth coverage of automotive history to Curbside Classic. It has been an immense pleasure to have him sharing his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-Closed_PCV_Type4_EPA-Nov-1977-PD.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Science, Skullduggery, and Bad Faith: How the U.S. Auto Industry Adopted Positive Crankcase Ventilation — Now At Ate Up With Motor")
Science, Skullduggery, and Bad Faith: How the U.S. Auto Industry Adopted Positive Crankcase Ventilation — Now At Ate Up With Motor
Posted on August 3, 2025 | 16 CommentsAaron Severson has brought a whole new level of thoroughly-researched in-depth coverage of automotive history to Curbside Classic. It has been an immense pleasure to have him sharing his […] -
![Once upon a time, COE (Cab Over Engine) big trucks dominated the highways in America; No more. Now they’re a rarity. But not only have COE trucks of all stripes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/a-ford-tile-big.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "A Gallery Of Classic, Rare and Forgotten Big COE Trucks")
A Gallery Of Classic, Rare and Forgotten Big COE Trucks
Posted on August 3, 2025 | 16 CommentsOnce upon a time, COE (Cab Over Engine) big trucks dominated the highways in America; No more. Now they’re a rarity. But not only have COE trucks of all stripes […] -
![We haven’t had many of these ’59 Chevy wagons here at CC, so when I ran across this fine one shot curbside by Staxman at the Cohort, I bit. Now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/36345697346_a1d45e1539_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1959 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Lots of Woods, But No Woodie")
Curbside Find: 1959 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Lots of Woods, But No Woodie
Posted on August 2, 2025 | 13 CommentsWe haven’t had many of these ’59 Chevy wagons here at CC, so when I ran across this fine one shot curbside by Staxman at the Cohort, I bit. Now […] -
![(Hopefully) this doesn’t happen often, but if you asked me to visualize a 1970-1971 Torino convertible, I would have pictured… a hardtop. I simply can’t remember ever seeing a convertible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Ford-Torino-1970-conv-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible – So Rare I Forgot It Even Came As A Convertible")
1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible – So Rare I Forgot It Even Came As A Convertible
Posted on August 2, 2025 | 15 Comments(Hopefully) this doesn’t happen often, but if you asked me to visualize a 1970-1971 Torino convertible, I would have pictured… a hardtop. I simply can’t remember ever seeing a convertible […] -
![(first posted 12/26/2012) Discovering the RWD Toyota Avanza in Mexico recently made me consider how relatively long Toyota hung on to RWD in their small cars. The last such car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-181-109-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Toyota Starlet –The Last Of The Littlest RWD Toyotas")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Toyota Starlet –The Last Of The Littlest RWD Toyotas
Posted on August 1, 2025 | 57 Comments(first posted 12/26/2012) Discovering the RWD Toyota Avanza in Mexico recently made me consider how relatively long Toyota hung on to RWD in their small cars. The last such car […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2012) The irrepressible Bryce found this Monaro GTS 350 slaking its thirst the other day. Given the cost of fuel down under, that’s going to hurt a bit. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Holden-Monara-GTS-rear-by-Bryce.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Holden Monaro GTS 350 (HT) – Australia’s Chevelle SS Or GTO")
Holden Monaro GTS 350 (HT) – Australia’s Chevelle SS Or GTO
Posted on July 31, 2025 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/21/2012) The irrepressible Bryce found this Monaro GTS 350 slaking its thirst the other day. Given the cost of fuel down under, that’s going to hurt a bit. […] -
![Yes, patina is cool, and has been for some time now. And yes, I’m quite fond of it, and have been for a very long time. An old vehicle that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CC-330-073.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford F100 – Patina Royale")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford F100 – Patina Royale
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 8 CommentsYes, patina is cool, and has been for some time now. And yes, I’m quite fond of it, and have been for a very long time. An old vehicle that […] -
![Procrastination is an evolutionary trait; why expend energy now when the wolf isn’t yet at the door? From the mid-50s on, VW knew it needed to eventually find a true […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CC-120-040-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974-1981 VW Dasher (Passat B1) VW Finally Enters The FWD Era")
Curbside Classic: 1974-1981 VW Dasher (Passat B1) VW Finally Enters The FWD Era
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 17 CommentsProcrastination is an evolutionary trait; why expend energy now when the wolf isn’t yet at the door? From the mid-50s on, VW knew it needed to eventually find a true […] -
![The American sedan delivery is one of those niche body styles that has attracted more interest and attention than its modest sales might suggest. There’s just something about the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/a-1003d1bd882ed0dde489b4563c33f2c9.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "The American Sedan Delivery — A Unique Combination Of Style And Utility")
The American Sedan Delivery — A Unique Combination Of Style And Utility
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 43 CommentsThe American sedan delivery is one of those niche body styles that has attracted more interest and attention than its modest sales might suggest. There’s just something about the […] -
![Four wheel drive conversion vans mostly got their start with the new generation of vans that date back to 1971 for the Chevrolet and Dodge, and to the 1975 Econoline. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-330-058.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Ford Econoline 4×4 Quadravan – Conversion Van x2")
Ford Econoline 4×4 Quadravan – Conversion Van x2
Posted on July 27, 2025 | 5 CommentsFour wheel drive conversion vans mostly got their start with the new generation of vans that date back to 1971 for the Chevrolet and Dodge, and to the 1975 Econoline. […] -
![Today’s Curbside Classic is a cautionary tale; a lesson in how difficult it is to predict the future, and how humbling it can be to bet on the wrong pony […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CC-25-042-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Toyota Celica Coupe – Betting on The Wrong Pony")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Toyota Celica Coupe – Betting on The Wrong Pony
Posted on July 27, 2025 | 17 CommentsToday’s Curbside Classic is a cautionary tale; a lesson in how difficult it is to predict the future, and how humbling it can be to bet on the wrong pony […] -
![The world has changed a lot in the 50 some years since this Bel Air wagon sagged down on its springs and undersized tires and hauled the family on vacation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/35311978136_2b7f568f25_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon – How Thrifty Americans and Canadians Hauled Their Families")
1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon – How Thrifty Americans and Canadians Hauled Their Families
Posted on July 25, 2025 | 14 CommentsThe world has changed a lot in the 50 some years since this Bel Air wagon sagged down on its springs and undersized tires and hauled the family on vacation […]
