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![(Update: we have a number of candidates. Thanks) Gene Liu’s excellent Wednesday morning COAL (Cars Of A Lifetime) series ended last week, and I’m running late in finding a replacement. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rare-pictures-pennsylvania-coal-miners-small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "It’s Time For A New COALer Again")
It’s Time For A New COALer Again
Posted on April 1, 2023 | 4 Comments(Update: we have a number of candidates. Thanks) Gene Liu’s excellent Wednesday morning COAL (Cars Of A Lifetime) series ended last week, and I’m running late in finding a replacement. […] -
![(first posted 4/1/2018) In 2007, Hummer started its death spiral. The huge run-up of oil prices that year, which culminated in the all-time peak of $160/barrel in June of 2008, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CC-350-013.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Long-Lost EcoHummer Prototype Found!")
Curbside Classic: The Long-Lost EcoHummer Prototype Found!
Posted on April 1, 2023 | 24 Comments(first posted 4/1/2018) In 2007, Hummer started its death spiral. The huge run-up of oil prices that year, which culminated in the all-time peak of $160/barrel in June of 2008, […] -
![I’ve been contacted by the University of Turin, which recently found a collection of photographic prints in their archives made thirteen years after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear meltdown. In 1999, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/chernobyl_06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "The Radioactive Cars of Chernobyl – Can You Identify Them?")
The Radioactive Cars of Chernobyl – Can You Identify Them?
Posted on April 1, 2023 | 29 CommentsI’ve been contacted by the University of Turin, which recently found a collection of photographic prints in their archives made thirteen years after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear meltdown. In 1999, […] -
![(first posted 1/17/2012) The arrival of the new compacts by the Big Three in 1960 was the beginning of a major new era. The race for sales also turned […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Plymouth-Valiants-1960-Nascar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: When The New 1960 Compacts Went Racing – The 130 MPH Valiants Cream The Corvairs And Falcons")
Automotive History: When The New 1960 Compacts Went Racing – The 130 MPH Valiants Cream The Corvairs And Falcons
Posted on March 31, 2023 | 117 Comments(first posted 1/17/2012) The arrival of the new compacts by the Big Three in 1960 was the beginning of a major new era. The race for sales also turned […] -
![25+ year old Japanese imports are very common here in Oregon, but almost invariably they’re AWD vans and some SUVs. But then I saw this in front of me in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0537-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Toyota Crown Majesta – A First In Eugene")
On The Go Outtake: Toyota Crown Majesta – A First In Eugene
Posted on March 31, 2023 | 17 Comments25+ year old Japanese imports are very common here in Oregon, but almost invariably they’re AWD vans and some SUVs. But then I saw this in front of me in […] -
![shot and posted by J.C. I need to explain why I selected this car from the Cohort as well as the title. I started listening to Walter Mosley’s latest book, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52670812468_a021ae186b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina – A (Literary) Bridge Too Far")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1964 Autobianchi Bianchina – A (Literary) Bridge Too Far
Posted on March 31, 2023 | 23 Commentsshot and posted by J.C. I need to explain why I selected this car from the Cohort as well as the title. I started listening to Walter Mosley’s latest book, […] -
![This was one of the more interesting vintage reviews I’ve come across, because I don’t remember reading about these new 1967 AMC Rebels at the time; not too surprising, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/r-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: Two 1967 Rambler Rebels; 770 Six And 343 V8 SST – Styling Good; Performance Disappointing")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: Two 1967 Rambler Rebels; 770 Six And 343 V8 SST – Styling Good; Performance Disappointing
Posted on March 31, 2023 | 44 CommentsThis was one of the more interesting vintage reviews I’ve come across, because I don’t remember reading about these new 1967 AMC Rebels at the time; not too surprising, as […] -
![This bright red F100 wearing Coca Cola livery was hard to miss, sitting in the parking lot of the Oregon Electric Station restaurant, which of course is in the former […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0477.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1963 Ford F100, Or Is It A ’64? Have A Coke While You Wait For The Oregon Electric Railway Train")
Curbside Outtake: 1963 Ford F100, Or Is It A ’64? Have A Coke While You Wait For The Oregon Electric Railway Train
Posted on March 30, 2023 | 18 CommentsThis bright red F100 wearing Coca Cola livery was hard to miss, sitting in the parking lot of the Oregon Electric Station restaurant, which of course is in the former […] -
![I’m struggling to find an exact year when Subaru first started selling RHD versions of the Legacy in the US specifically for rural mail carriers, but I do know they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5249888691_47cc5adf74_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: RHD Jeep Cherokee – “All Right!”")
Vintage Ad: RHD Jeep Cherokee – “All Right!”
Posted on March 30, 2023 | 13 CommentsI’m struggling to find an exact year when Subaru first started selling RHD versions of the Legacy in the US specifically for rural mail carriers, but I do know they […] -
![Jerome Solberg caught this fine pairing at the curb. Given that these FWD DeVilles weren’t really all that big, it’s a testament to the MGB’s size to make it look […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52774103924_e562e6a4f0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: A Study In Contrasts")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: A Study In Contrasts
Posted on March 30, 2023 | 24 CommentsJerome Solberg caught this fine pairing at the curb. Given that these FWD DeVilles weren’t really all that big, it’s a testament to the MGB’s size to make it look […] -
![Are there any truly honest vintage tests of a genuinely stock 1964 GTO? Pontiac was a notorious provider of “ringer” press cars, including the most famous one supplied to Car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gt-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1964 Pontiac GTO – “Honest In Performance”?")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1964 Pontiac GTO – “Honest In Performance”?
Posted on March 30, 2023 | 28 CommentsAre there any truly honest vintage tests of a genuinely stock 1964 GTO? Pontiac was a notorious provider of “ringer” press cars, including the most famous one supplied to Car […] -
![Since we’re visiting our North American neighbors, let’s also do another Canadian, this one being a Meteor Country Sedan. Dad has quite a load of kids in there; just how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5276757228_ee6b284f6c_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Brochure Shot: 1959 Meteor Country Sedan – Dad Has A “Wonderful Capacity For Work Or Play”")
Vintage Brochure Shot: 1959 Meteor Country Sedan – Dad Has A “Wonderful Capacity For Work Or Play”
Posted on March 29, 2023 | 17 CommentsSince we’re visiting our North American neighbors, let’s also do another Canadian, this one being a Meteor Country Sedan. Dad has quite a load of kids in there; just how […] -
![We’ve done a very significant number of posts at CC about the quirks of the Canadian market for American cars. In relative terms, we’ve been a bit less thorough with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52778354279_7c8f9de4f3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Valiant Duster – Wearing A Dart Front End In Mexico")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Valiant Duster – Wearing A Dart Front End In Mexico
Posted on March 29, 2023 | 18 CommentsWe’ve done a very significant number of posts at CC about the quirks of the Canadian market for American cars. In relative terms, we’ve been a bit less thorough with […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2012) Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, this lovely Alfa coupe was not only a feast for the eyes in that largely vulgar mid-seventies period, but was also an influential […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CC-17-013-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT Coupe/GTV – A La Moda Italiana")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT Coupe/GTV – A La Moda Italiana
Posted on March 28, 2023 | 34 Comments(first posted 11/7/2012) Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, this lovely Alfa coupe was not only a feast for the eyes in that largely vulgar mid-seventies period, but was also an influential […] -
![It’s a bit refreshing to see two truly small cars (by American standards, that is) side-by-side, when it’s becoming harder to see just about any. Especially so when one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0512.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Toyota MR2 And His Friend")
Curbside Outtake: Toyota MR2 And His Friend
Posted on March 28, 2023 | 8 CommentsIt’s a bit refreshing to see two truly small cars (by American standards, that is) side-by-side, when it’s becoming harder to see just about any. Especially so when one of […]
