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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![The ’62 Skylark I spied in Maine is interesting for a variety of reasons, its generous specification being among of the more notable of these. A compact car with power […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ambassador-rebel-weathereye-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s The First Workaday Car You Remember With Air Conditioning?")
QOTD: What’s The First Workaday Car You Remember With Air Conditioning?
Posted on September 10, 2014 | 132 CommentsThe ’62 Skylark I spied in Maine is interesting for a variety of reasons, its generous specification being among of the more notable of these. A compact car with power […] -
![Not much can be said about the Buick Skyhawk which hasn’t been covered already, but this red ’86 T-Type is one of the rarer J-bodies and is a great compliment […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screenshot-2014-08-27-10.24.12.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1986 Buick Skyhawk T-Type – Et Tu, Buick?")
Cohort Sighting: 1986 Buick Skyhawk T-Type – Et Tu, Buick?
Posted on September 10, 2014 | 47 CommentsNot much can be said about the Buick Skyhawk which hasn’t been covered already, but this red ’86 T-Type is one of the rarer J-bodies and is a great compliment […] -
![One staple of the minivan, as compared to vehicles in other segments, is the wide variety of options and powertrain configurations available. Even Honda, traditionally averse to providing stand-alone options, has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14546872156_9451fcca50_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Exceed – For The Spoiled Child Inside Each Parent")
Cohort Capsule: Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Exceed – For The Spoiled Child Inside Each Parent
Posted on September 9, 2014 | 20 CommentsOne staple of the minivan, as compared to vehicles in other segments, is the wide variety of options and powertrain configurations available. Even Honda, traditionally averse to providing stand-alone options, has […] -
![For those readers wondering where I’ve been the past week, I took a much-needed trip to visit a very good friend in Maine. As it turns out, there was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/00Q0Q_j2SfNgk56aj_600x450.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Craigslist Find: 1971 AMC Matador Wagon – Vacay Catch Of The Day")
Craigslist Find: 1971 AMC Matador Wagon – Vacay Catch Of The Day
Posted on September 8, 2014 | 63 CommentsFor those readers wondering where I’ve been the past week, I took a much-needed trip to visit a very good friend in Maine. As it turns out, there was a […] -
![A fine way of putting a classic car into proper context is to imagine driving it to see a coeval big screen release. I have many memories of leaving the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-24-11.41.51.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1969 Pontiac LeMans – A Visit From Captain Howdy")
Cohort Outtake: 1969 Pontiac LeMans – A Visit From Captain Howdy
Posted on August 29, 2014 | 7 CommentsA fine way of putting a classic car into proper context is to imagine driving it to see a coeval big screen release. I have many memories of leaving the […] -
![From today’s perspective, the supremacy of the coupe in decades past is somewhat of a surprise, but look around during your typical drive and it makes a bit more sense–most cars have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-24-11.44.35.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Does The Two-Door Make More Sense Than Ever?")
Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Does The Two-Door Make More Sense Than Ever?
Posted on August 28, 2014 | 61 CommentsFrom today’s perspective, the supremacy of the coupe in decades past is somewhat of a surprise, but look around during your typical drive and it makes a bit more sense–most cars have […] -
![I didn’t even know this generation Colt was sold here in five-door form; with the Omnirizon having that base covered, I wonder why they bothered. And barring the Chrysler L-body and the Golf, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-24-11.40.32.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Colt Five-Door – Did Captive Imports Matter?")
Cohort Outtake/QOTD: Colt Five-Door – Did Captive Imports Matter?
Posted on August 27, 2014 | 68 CommentsI didn’t even know this generation Colt was sold here in five-door form; with the Omnirizon having that base covered, I wonder why they bothered. And barring the Chrysler L-body and the Golf, […] -
![I’m not sure how “classic” a Smart is just yet, but you don’t see Brabus-tuned variants very often. But yes, you can indeed get your Smart ForTwo with big seventeen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-26-23.44.19.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Mobile Advertising – Disinherited Ventures")
Cohort Outtake: Mobile Advertising – Disinherited Ventures
Posted on August 27, 2014 | 22 CommentsI’m not sure how “classic” a Smart is just yet, but you don’t see Brabus-tuned variants very often. But yes, you can indeed get your Smart ForTwo with big seventeen […] -
![When the maker of a slow-selling car decides to tear off its roof in an attempt at greater profits and popularity, the result is usually not-so-good (think Yugo or Paseo). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-07-09.45.51.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Renault Alliance Convertible – Kenosha’s Last Sun Chaser")
Cohort Outtake: Renault Alliance Convertible – Kenosha’s Last Sun Chaser
Posted on August 25, 2014 | 41 CommentsWhen the maker of a slow-selling car decides to tear off its roof in an attempt at greater profits and popularity, the result is usually not-so-good (think Yugo or Paseo). […] -
![In the comment threads over the past week, the pairing of Toyota’s VVTL-i 1.8 with its four-speed auto came up, along with Honda’s domestic market twin-cam VTEC-plus-automatic offerings. Why sell […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/66Stang.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ad Classic: 1966 Mustang – 271 Solid-Lifter V8, Now With Cruise-O-Matic")
Ad Classic: 1966 Mustang – 271 Solid-Lifter V8, Now With Cruise-O-Matic
Posted on August 25, 2014 | 34 CommentsIn the comment threads over the past week, the pairing of Toyota’s VVTL-i 1.8 with its four-speed auto came up, along with Honda’s domestic market twin-cam VTEC-plus-automatic offerings. Why sell […] -
Cohort Sighting: United Airlines Maverick – A Fresh Outfit For Ol’ Reliable
Posted on August 24, 2014 | 60 CommentsHow do you all suppose this Maverick got here? It doesn’t seem to match United Airlines livery during its years of production, now does it? -
![Though his paralytic illness is widely known today, FDR invested significant effort into minimizing its visibility during public appearances. To that end, pictures of his 1938 Ford V8 Convertible, submitted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_1130.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Outtake: FDR’s 1938 Ford Convertible – Hiding In Plain Sight")
Automotive History Outtake: FDR’s 1938 Ford Convertible – Hiding In Plain Sight
Posted on August 22, 2014 | 25 CommentsThough his paralytic illness is widely known today, FDR invested significant effort into minimizing its visibility during public appearances. To that end, pictures of his 1938 Ford V8 Convertible, submitted […] -
![A question for our readers with kids: how would you like it if your child’s love interest picked him or her up for a date in this? Okay, okay, I’d […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Screenshot-2014-08-20-18.23.34.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1976 El Camino – Be Home By Ten")
Cohort Outtake: 1976 El Camino – Be Home By Ten
Posted on August 21, 2014 | 28 CommentsA question for our readers with kids: how would you like it if your child’s love interest picked him or her up for a date in this? Okay, okay, I’d […] -
Wordless Outtake: Nissan Patrol – Worked To Death
Posted on August 20, 2014 | 31 Comments(Submitted by donandreina) -
![I remarked in a post a while ago that Bloomington is home to a surprising number of BMW E30 convertibles and though I only managed to snag pictures two of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-20-10.53.08.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Testagrigia?")
CC Outtake: Testagrigia?
Posted on August 20, 2014 | 10 CommentsI remarked in a post a while ago that Bloomington is home to a surprising number of BMW E30 convertibles and though I only managed to snag pictures two of […]
