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About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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Cohort Sighting: Fiat 850 Spider – Reminder Of A Happier Day
Posted on July 14, 2014 | 37 CommentsI fear I’m treading on Paul’s territory with this one, since he was fortunate enough to be obsessed with cars while these were rolling off the assembly line in Turin. […] -
CC Outtake: 1984 Honda Civic CRX Spyder – A Straman Or A Straw Man?
Posted on July 13, 2014 | 25 CommentsThis past Saturday had Cody and me itching to get out of the house, sending us on an impromptu trip to Indianapolis with the stated goal of finding vintage clothing. […] -
Cohort Sighting/QOTD: Is Plagiarism The Most Sincere Form Of Flattery?
Posted on July 11, 2014 | 90 CommentsOne long-running trope of which I’ve become less and less tolerant is that of Japanese automakers’ failure to innovate. I think many of their cars have a look all their […] -
Wordless Outtake: Delica-tessen
Posted on July 10, 2014 | 22 Comments(Submittedby Robadr1) -
CC For Sale: 1979 Buick Skyhawk – Dropping A V6 In This Vega Derivative Was A Lark
Posted on July 9, 2014 | 99 CommentsWhen my friend sent me the link to this eBay listing during an online chat, I knew I had to share it with everyone. Naturally, it’s been found in Oregon […] -
CC Outtake: Take That, Lincoln Lawyer
Posted on July 8, 2014 | 17 CommentsIt’s said that, when using a car for business, it’s best to drive something which reflects the success of your enterprise. I’m not sure that a nearly thirty-year-old Vanagon, found […] -
Cohort Sighting/Vintage Ad: 1976 Buick Regal – Call The Fashion Police
Posted on July 8, 2014 | 55 CommentsCall the Curbside Police as well. When I posted a 1975 Grand LeMans recently, investigating the reasons for its unpopularity, I got a lot of responses saying that the car was […] -
Cohort Outtake: Dyin-A-Ride
Posted on July 3, 2014 | 30 CommentsTo fans of the 1950 Buick, I issue my apologies for sharing this sorry sight. But when marlin_eightyseven posted this to the cohort, it really caught my attention. -
Cohort Capsule: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron & 1980 Turbo Trans Am – Snapshots From The Golden Age Of Divorce
Posted on July 2, 2014 | 55 CommentsThe profoundly underwhelming Kramer vs Kramer, featuring Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman in two of their most dull roles, won Oscars for best film and best leading actor/actress in 1979. That […] -
QOTD: For Which Of Your Friends’ Automotive Purchases Was It Most Difficult To Feign Enthusiasm? (Update: Comments Now Closed)
Posted on July 1, 2014 | 85 Comments(Update by Paul Niedermeyer): Unfortunately, this post inadvertently has turned into another ugly and stupid internet Prius hate fest, and I’ve had to delete a number of comments the likes […] -
QOTD: Wheel’s On Fire! – What’s Been Your Most Memorable Mechanical Failure?
Posted on June 30, 2014 | 118 CommentsIt’s summer time, and that means increased risk for overheating, transmission failure, and other headaches. Though catastrophe can strike during any season, the increased travel and rising temperatures of upcoming months […] -
Cohort Outtake: Borgward Hansa 1500 – Forgotten Footnote To The German Automotive Juggernaut
Posted on June 30, 2014 | 24 CommentsThis toffee-colored Hansa 1500 sedan may look like a highly regarded piece sitting next to sleek new Maseratis in this museum, but time was not particularly sweet to its maker, Borgward. […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1975 Grand LeMans – Colonnade For Sale
Posted on June 28, 2014 | 68 CommentsAs ungainly and corporate-GM as they are, the Colonnade cars easy to distinguish in any form, with uncommonly resplendent proportions and an unmistakable greenhouse. In Grand LeMans form, this particular Pontiac […] -
Cohort Sighting: Renault LeCar – What To Drive To Le Mall in 2014
Posted on June 26, 2014 | 109 CommentsFor a town in Southern Indiana, Bloomington has its fair share of unusual cars; in the past month, I’ve seen a ’53 Hudson Hornet in front of Target, a ’47 […] -
QOTD: What’s Your Most Memorable Infestation?
Posted on June 22, 2014 | 48 CommentsIn addition to being a Question Of The Day, consider this post a warning: do not park your car for any extended period on an unpaved surface (if you can […]
![Cohort Sighting: Fiat 850 Spider – Reminder Of A Happier Day I fear I’m treading on Paul’s territory with this one, since he was fortunate enough to be obsessed with cars while these were rolling off the assembly line in Turin. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/14369105640_8d9b07fe05_b.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1984 Honda Civic CRX Spyder – A Straman Or A Straw Man? This past Saturday had Cody and me itching to get out of the house, sending us on an impromptu trip to Indianapolis with the stated goal of finding vintage clothing. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-12-17.14.20.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting/QOTD: Is Plagiarism The Most Sincere Form Of Flattery? One long-running trope of which I’ve become less and less tolerant is that of Japanese automakers’ failure to innovate. I think many of their cars have a look all their […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/6802378127_b8acb43f9e_z.jpg)

![CC For Sale: 1979 Buick Skyhawk – Dropping A V6 In This Vega Derivative Was A Lark When my friend sent me the link to this eBay listing during an online chat, I knew I had to share it with everyone. Naturally, it’s been found in Oregon […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/577.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Take That, Lincoln Lawyer It’s said that, when using a car for business, it’s best to drive something which reflects the success of your enterprise. I’m not sure that a nearly thirty-year-old Vanagon, found […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/13880_748092315233489_7588831170778008148_n.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting/Vintage Ad: 1976 Buick Regal – Call The Fashion Police Call the Curbside Police as well. When I posted a 1975 Grand LeMans recently, investigating the reasons for its unpopularity, I got a lot of responses saying that the car was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/14524439226_56acb11202_b.jpg)

![Cohort Capsule: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron & 1980 Turbo Trans Am – Snapshots From The Golden Age Of Divorce The profoundly underwhelming Kramer vs Kramer, featuring Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman in two of their most dull roles, won Oscars for best film and best leading actor/actress in 1979. That […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/14353430847_f2200a5c26_b.jpg)
![QOTD: For Which Of Your Friends’ Automotive Purchases Was It Most Difficult To Feign Enthusiasm? (Update: Comments Now Closed) (Update by Paul Niedermeyer): Unfortunately, this post inadvertently has turned into another ugly and stupid internet Prius hate fest, and I’ve had to delete a number of comments the likes […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bmw_100229118_m.jpg)
![QOTD: Wheel’s On Fire! – What’s Been Your Most Memorable Mechanical Failure? It’s summer time, and that means increased risk for overheating, transmission failure, and other headaches. Though catastrophe can strike during any season, the increased travel and rising temperatures of upcoming months […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/climax08.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Borgward Hansa 1500 – Forgotten Footnote To The German Automotive Juggernaut This toffee-colored Hansa 1500 sedan may look like a highly regarded piece sitting next to sleek new Maseratis in this museum, but time was not particularly sweet to its maker, Borgward. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Borgward2.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: 1975 Grand LeMans – Colonnade For Sale As ungainly and corporate-GM as they are, the Colonnade cars easy to distinguish in any form, with uncommonly resplendent proportions and an unmistakable greenhouse. In Grand LeMans form, this particular Pontiac […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/GrandLeMans2.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Renault LeCar – What To Drive To Le Mall in 2014 For a town in Southern Indiana, Bloomington has its fair share of unusual cars; in the past month, I’ve seen a ’53 Hudson Hornet in front of Target, a ’47 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/14215640629_31d140eab4_b.jpg)
![QOTD: What’s Your Most Memorable Infestation? In addition to being a Question Of The Day, consider this post a warning: do not park your car for any extended period on an unpaved surface (if you can […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ants.jpg)


