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About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![If ever an ad were untruthful, it would be this spot for the 1981 Escort. Quoting European publications which were evaluating an almost completely different machine, we can see how […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1981EscortAd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma")
Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 20 CommentsIf ever an ad were untruthful, it would be this spot for the 1981 Escort. Quoting European publications which were evaluating an almost completely different machine, we can see how […] -
![What can be said about the Pontiac Parisienne which Tom Klockau hasn’t said already? The Pontiacs are his favorite ’77-’90 B-bodies, and this 1986, with its ’81 Bonneville rear end and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-26-12.05.05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1986 Pontiac Parisienne – Last Of The Cheviacs")
CC Outtake: 1986 Pontiac Parisienne – Last Of The Cheviacs
Posted on March 14, 2014 | 56 CommentsWhat can be said about the Pontiac Parisienne which Tom Klockau hasn’t said already? The Pontiacs are his favorite ’77-’90 B-bodies, and this 1986, with its ’81 Bonneville rear end and […] -
![The automotive fetish I’m least likely to indulge in is my love of compact pickups. My need to tear through corners, occasionally carry passengers and save gas keeps me from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1986-Nissan-Hardbody-Pickup-Front-Three-Quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Compact Pickup?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Compact Pickup?
Posted on March 12, 2014 | 147 CommentsThe automotive fetish I’m least likely to indulge in is my love of compact pickups. My need to tear through corners, occasionally carry passengers and save gas keeps me from […] -
![It’s been said white cars retain their value better, and reports show the color becoming more popular among new car buyers, with our own Paul Niedermeyer having recently bought a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/63ContiConvertible.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Cars Look Best In White?")
QOTD: Which Cars Look Best In White?
Posted on March 11, 2014 | 136 CommentsIt’s been said white cars retain their value better, and reports show the color becoming more popular among new car buyers, with our own Paul Niedermeyer having recently bought a […] -
![Old road tests are some of my favorite things, especially when they’re in clearly legible format. As this article covers a car I recently mentioned in an article, it seemed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SCAN0115.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road Test: 1982 BMW 528e")
Vintage Road Test: 1982 BMW 528e
Posted on March 9, 2014 | 45 CommentsOld road tests are some of my favorite things, especially when they’re in clearly legible format. As this article covers a car I recently mentioned in an article, it seemed […] -
![Sound familiar? Well, we have covered the K-car twice this week, so here’s a Panhard Dyna to relieve the monotony. Never mind both cars were made to carry six passengers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Dyna6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Panhard Dyna Z – The Lowest Priced Six Passenger Car In France!")
Cohort Sighting: Panhard Dyna Z – The Lowest Priced Six Passenger Car In France!
Posted on March 8, 2014 | 26 CommentsSound familiar? Well, we have covered the K-car twice this week, so here’s a Panhard Dyna to relieve the monotony. Never mind both cars were made to carry six passengers […] -
![Nicky D posted only one shot of this DS to The Cohort, but in this case it will suffice. One picture is enough to state the obvious: The owner of this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-05-21.41.06.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Always Remember That You Are Unique, Just Like Everyone Else.")
CC Outtake: Always Remember That You Are Unique, Just Like Everyone Else.
Posted on March 7, 2014 | 24 CommentsNicky D posted only one shot of this DS to The Cohort, but in this case it will suffice. One picture is enough to state the obvious: The owner of this […] -
![A source of constant debate is whether hatchbacks are seen as declassé on this side of the Atlantic or not. Let’s set that question aside for a moment, though, and just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Renault-16-729x486-7f0965ee0c844ecb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Hatchback Design?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Hatchback Design?
Posted on March 6, 2014 | 260 CommentsA source of constant debate is whether hatchbacks are seen as declassé on this side of the Atlantic or not. Let’s set that question aside for a moment, though, and just […] -
![I would be surprised if these two Lincoln Mark Vs captured by Eric Clem belonged to two different people. More likely, someone loves them enough to keep two in their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MarkV6.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Enough Is Never Enough")
CC Outtake: Enough Is Never Enough
Posted on March 4, 2014 | 38 CommentsI would be surprised if these two Lincoln Mark Vs captured by Eric Clem belonged to two different people. More likely, someone loves them enough to keep two in their […] -
![Sex is used to sell almost anything and cars are no exception. Of course, whether or not a car conveys any sex appeal is largely a consequence of the persons […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-02-28-19.32.03.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Cars Do You Most Often See Driven By Attractive People?")
QOTD: Which Cars Do You Most Often See Driven By Attractive People?
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 79 CommentsSex is used to sell almost anything and cars are no exception. Of course, whether or not a car conveys any sex appeal is largely a consequence of the persons […] -
![I’ve been inspired by Keith’s junkyard series to do some scouting of my own, and decided to explore Auto Heaven, the small lot on the south side of Bloomington, near […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/69Caprice9.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Outtake: A Handful Of Hondas and A Clutch Of Chevies")
Junkyard Outtake: A Handful Of Hondas and A Clutch Of Chevies
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 44 CommentsI’ve been inspired by Keith’s junkyard series to do some scouting of my own, and decided to explore Auto Heaven, the small lot on the south side of Bloomington, near […] -
![On Friday, I showed you some photos Triborough had posted to the Cohort of cars spotted during a Brooklyn shoot for Life on Mars. Because I’d only shared a small portion […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-01-12.11.26.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot, Take Two")
Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot, Take Two
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 22 CommentsOn Friday, I showed you some photos Triborough had posted to the Cohort of cars spotted during a Brooklyn shoot for Life on Mars. Because I’d only shared a small portion […] -
![Cohort member Eric Clem posted this gigantic mouse-grey 1963 Dodge Custom 880 recently and as a lover of big Mopars, I couldn’t help but share it. For those of you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/63DodgeCustom880_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1963 Dodge Custom 880 – Mega Mouse")
Cohort Sighting: 1963 Dodge Custom 880 – Mega Mouse
Posted on March 1, 2014 | 54 CommentsCohort member Eric Clem posted this gigantic mouse-grey 1963 Dodge Custom 880 recently and as a lover of big Mopars, I couldn’t help but share it. For those of you […] -
![An old friend of mine has made a name for himself with Turista Libre, a start-up business which offers day trips from San Diego to Tijuana and Northern Baja California. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MR2Rally.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: MR2 Rally Edition")
CC Outtake: MR2 Rally Edition
Posted on March 1, 2014 | 8 CommentsAn old friend of mine has made a name for himself with Turista Libre, a start-up business which offers day trips from San Diego to Tijuana and Northern Baja California. […] -
![There’s a phrase we often throw around here, “There’s no accounting for taste.” I hate to turn it into a cliché, but it was hard not to think of it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screenshot-2014-02-26-15.39.56.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot")
Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot
Posted on February 28, 2014 | 38 CommentsThere’s a phrase we often throw around here, “There’s no accounting for taste.” I hate to turn it into a cliché, but it was hard not to think of it […]
