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![(first posted 11/27/2018) I somehow stumbled into these last night on my bed-time YouTube surfing. These are terrific, and feature great car spotting, even a fair number […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: Tourists Crossing the Gotthard Pass in 1963 and 1965 – Car Spotting And Wild Passing Galore")
CC Video: Tourists Crossing the Gotthard Pass in 1963 and 1965 – Car Spotting And Wild Passing Galore
Posted on November 27, 2024 | 24 Comments(first posted 11/27/2018) I somehow stumbled into these last night on my bed-time YouTube surfing. These are terrific, and feature great car spotting, even a fair number […] -
![Cars that create a paradigm shift don’t come often; the ’57 Corvette was one of them. With its sizzling-hot new 283 V8, especially the 283 hp fuel injected version, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/57-v-b4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road Test: 1957 Corvette 283 Fuel Injection 4-Speed – As Fast As A 427 ‘Vette And Faster Than A Lamborghini Countach")
Vintage Road Test: 1957 Corvette 283 Fuel Injection 4-Speed – As Fast As A 427 ‘Vette And Faster Than A Lamborghini Countach
Posted on November 27, 2024 | 25 CommentsCars that create a paradigm shift don’t come often; the ’57 Corvette was one of them. With its sizzling-hot new 283 V8, especially the 283 hp fuel injected version, it […] -
![(first posted 11/24/2018; Update 11/22/2024: It was sold a few years back and I saw it several times including about a year or so ago. The new owner left a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CC-375-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1987 Dodge Colt – Last One On the Streets Here?")
CC Outtake: 1987 Dodge Colt – Last One On the Streets Here?
Posted on November 26, 2024 | 51 Comments(first posted 11/24/2018; Update 11/22/2024: It was sold a few years back and I saw it several times including about a year or so ago. The new owner left a […] -
![(first posted 11/25/2018. A comment was left in June 2024 saying that the car was sold to Dubai and was being restored. Photo at bottom of this post) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/44986308605_d181e261a0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1962 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two Six-Window Sedan – Plug-In Version (Update: It Was Saved and Restored)")
Cohort Outtake: 1962 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two Six-Window Sedan – Plug-In Version (Update: It Was Saved and Restored)
Posted on November 24, 2024 | 40 Comments(first posted 11/25/2018. A comment was left in June 2024 saying that the car was sold to Dubai and was being restored. Photo at bottom of this post) […] -
![(first posted 1/6/2013) During the late fifties and sixties, the pickup became ever more “civilized”. In addition to softer suspensions and other amenities, most of that had to do with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ford-F100-Ranger-1965-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Capsule: 1965-1966 Ford F-Series Ranger – A Bit Too Far Ahead Of Its Time")
Automotive History Capsule: 1965-1966 Ford F-Series Ranger – A Bit Too Far Ahead Of Its Time
Posted on November 22, 2024 | 76 Comments(first posted 1/6/2013) During the late fifties and sixties, the pickup became ever more “civilized”. In addition to softer suspensions and other amenities, most of that had to do with […] -
![I am very pleased to announce that Aaron Severson — known as Ate Up With Motor from the name of his website, — is joining Curbside Classic as Senior Editor. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ate-Up-With-Motor-circle-720-1.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Aaron Severson (Ate Up With Motor) Joins Curbside Classic As Senior Editor")
Aaron Severson (Ate Up With Motor) Joins Curbside Classic As Senior Editor
Posted on November 22, 2024 | 44 CommentsI am very pleased to announce that Aaron Severson — known as Ate Up With Motor from the name of his website, — is joining Curbside Classic as Senior Editor. […] -
![(first posted 11/19/2018) The Silver Shadow, which arrived in 1965, was the most radically-changed RR ever. It abandoned the classic design language and traditional BOF construction for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow LWB Saloon – A House or a RR?")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow LWB Saloon – A House or a RR?
Posted on November 18, 2024 | 61 Comments(first posted 11/19/2018) The Silver Shadow, which arrived in 1965, was the most radically-changed RR ever. It abandoned the classic design language and traditional BOF construction for […] -
![What we have here is a rather typical example of the most common automotive customization/accessorizing trend of the 21st century, so far: The overlanding look, although in this case it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2295.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1992 Subaru Legacy – Eggs, Milk, Bananas, Bread, Ham, Pepper")
Curbside Find: 1992 Subaru Legacy – Eggs, Milk, Bananas, Bread, Ham, Pepper
Posted on November 18, 2024 | 21 CommentsWhat we have here is a rather typical example of the most common automotive customization/accessorizing trend of the 21st century, so far: The overlanding look, although in this case it’s […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2013) If I ever run out of cars to shoot in Eugene (not likely), I’ll just start hanging out in our sister city to the east, Springfield. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-193-003-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Lot Classic: 1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – That Very Common Dishonest Car – Yours For $2995; Hurry!")
Car Lot Classic: 1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – That Very Common Dishonest Car – Yours For $2995; Hurry!
Posted on November 17, 2024 | 139 Comments(first posted 3/15/2013) If I ever run out of cars to shoot in Eugene (not likely), I’ll just start hanging out in our sister city to the east, Springfield. The […] -
![Given the brawny new ohv V8s that the Big Three and Studebaker had by then, it might seem odd that the Hudson Hornet with an old school flathead six utterly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/hud-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1954 Hudson Hornet With Twin-H Power – The Flathead Six That Spanked The V8s")
Vintage Review: 1954 Hudson Hornet With Twin-H Power – The Flathead Six That Spanked The V8s
Posted on November 17, 2024 | 17 CommentsGiven the brawny new ohv V8s that the Big Three and Studebaker had by then, it might seem odd that the Hudson Hornet with an old school flathead six utterly […] -
![(first posted 8/11/2014) Since its inception, practicality and functionality were the dominant forces that defined Volkswagens. With the arrival of the B5 Passat in 1996, that took […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/CC-128-038-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 VW Passat Wagon (B3) – Practicality Über Alles")
Curbside Classic: 1992 VW Passat Wagon (B3) – Practicality Über Alles
Posted on November 16, 2024 | 58 Comments(first posted 8/11/2014) Since its inception, practicality and functionality were the dominant forces that defined Volkswagens. With the arrival of the B5 Passat in 1996, that took […] -
![(first posted 11/15/2018) Let’s follow up our look at that Fiat X1/9 with its big brother (or sister, depending), the Lancia Scorpion (Monte Carlo in Europe). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Lancia Scorpio (Monte Carlo) – “…a Scorpion without its stinger”")
Vintage R&T Review: Lancia Scorpio (Monte Carlo) – “…a Scorpion without its stinger”
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 35 Comments(first posted 11/15/2018) Let’s follow up our look at that Fiat X1/9 with its big brother (or sister, depending), the Lancia Scorpion (Monte Carlo in Europe). […] -
![Yes, I know it’s an endless point of debate, but let’s face it, the original (1963-1965) Riviera is the greatest of them all. It was an absolute styling sensation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/riv-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1965 Buick Riviera GS – The Ultimate Riviera; In Looks And Performance")
Vintage Review: 1965 Buick Riviera GS – The Ultimate Riviera; In Looks And Performance
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 31 CommentsYes, I know it’s an endless point of debate, but let’s face it, the original (1963-1965) Riviera is the greatest of them all. It was an absolute styling sensation […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2018) Here’s the final installment of Road and Track’s long term test of a first year 1975 Rabbit. The plan was to test it only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0018.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage 48,000 Mile Test: 1976 VW Rabbit – How VW Handed Over The US Import Market to the Japanese")
Vintage 48,000 Mile Test: 1976 VW Rabbit – How VW Handed Over The US Import Market to the Japanese
Posted on November 14, 2024 | 66 Comments(first posted 11/10/2018) Here’s the final installment of Road and Track’s long term test of a first year 1975 Rabbit. The plan was to test it only […] -
![I stumbled into this ad from 1961 and just had to share it with you. The continental spare mount is bad enough ($29.95), but it’s also available with a trailer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sprite-tow-hitch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Continental Kit With Trailer Hitch For Bugeye Sprite – “Want To Haul A Trailer?”")
Vintage Ad: Continental Kit With Trailer Hitch For Bugeye Sprite – “Want To Haul A Trailer?”
Posted on November 14, 2024 | 16 CommentsI stumbled into this ad from 1961 and just had to share it with you. The continental spare mount is bad enough ($29.95), but it’s also available with a trailer […]
