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About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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Cohort Sighting: Jeepster Commando – Is It Spring Yet?
Posted on March 25, 2014 | 7 CommentsChannaher uploaded these excellent pictures of this 1971 Jeepster Commando and after being teased with seventy degree temperatures this past weekend, they’re a necessary reminder that it will get warm […] -
Vintage Ad: 1981 Toyota Tercel – The Car That Pulls Its Own Weight
Posted on March 24, 2014 | 37 CommentsToyota’s ads throughout the ’80s are easily remembered for their large graphics and simple approach. Buyers were urged to pick a Toyota because they were honest and a good value. […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1975 Buick Riviera – The Hangover
Posted on March 21, 2014 | 66 CommentsThanks to Eric Clem for these two relevant snapshots. The survival of this grey specimen of a car which was never especially popular, especially in import-crazy Washington state, and which […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 Sighting: Jeepster Commando – Is It Spring Yet? Channaher uploaded these excellent pictures of this 1971 Jeepster Commando and after being teased with seventy degree temperatures this past weekend, they’re a necessary reminder that it will get warm […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-24-23.24.33.png)
![Vintage Ad: 1981 Toyota Tercel – The Car That Pulls Its Own Weight Toyota’s ads throughout the ’80s are easily remembered for their large graphics and simple approach. Buyers were urged to pick a Toyota because they were honest and a good value. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Tercel.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: 1975 Buick Riviera – The Hangover Thanks to Eric Clem for these two relevant snapshots. The survival of this grey specimen of a car which was never especially popular, especially in import-crazy Washington state, and which […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-20-02.59.11.png)
![Vintage Ad: 1981 Escort – The Focus’s Grandma 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1981EscortAd.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1986 Pontiac Parisienne – Last Of The Cheviacs 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-26-12.05.05.jpg)
![QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Compact Pickup? 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1986-Nissan-Hardbody-Pickup-Front-Three-Quarter.jpg)
![Vintage Road Test: 1982 BMW 528e 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SCAN0115.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Panhard Dyna Z – The Lowest Priced Six Passenger Car In France! 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Dyna6.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Always Remember That You Are Unique, Just Like Everyone Else. 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-05-21.41.06.png)
![QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Hatchback Design? 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=729,height=486,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Renault-16-7f0965ee0c844ecb.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Enough Is Never Enough 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MarkV6.png)
![QOTD: Which Cars Do You Most Often See Driven By Attractive People? 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-02-28-19.32.03.png)
![Junkyard Outtake: A Handful Of Hondas and A Clutch Of Chevies 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/69Caprice9.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Life On Mars Film Shoot, Take Two 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://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screenshot-2014-03-01-12.11.26.png)


