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About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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![Donna Summer released one of disco’s biggest crossover hits with Love To Love You, Baby and judging by the looks of this Chevrolet LUV, it hit the road around the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ChevroletLUV2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: LUV To LUV You Baby")
CC Outtake: LUV To LUV You Baby
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 23 CommentsDonna Summer released one of disco’s biggest crossover hits with Love To Love You, Baby and judging by the looks of this Chevrolet LUV, it hit the road around the […] -
![Like many young boys, I had a gigantic tub of Matchbox cars which I loved to dump all over the floor, completely ignorant my family’s need to maintain a clean […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_1519.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Toyland Classic: Miniature Hondas")
Toyland Classic: Miniature Hondas
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 17 CommentsLike many young boys, I had a gigantic tub of Matchbox cars which I loved to dump all over the floor, completely ignorant my family’s need to maintain a clean […] -
![I can’t help but wonder what the owners of this LeBaron coupe thought upon taking delivery of their big, new coupe. Captured in Finland by LDeren, this car is a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LeBaronEurospec1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Euro Spec LeBaron")
CC Outtake: Euro Spec LeBaron
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 57 CommentsI can’t help but wonder what the owners of this LeBaron coupe thought upon taking delivery of their big, new coupe. Captured in Finland by LDeren, this car is a […] -
![As is well known, when reports surfaced that Ford was to replace the Mustang with what became the Probe, letters poured in deriding the so-called “Mazdastang,” forcing Dearborn to reconsider […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mazdastang2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Real Mazdastang")
CC Outtake: The Real Mazdastang
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 51 CommentsAs is well known, when reports surfaced that Ford was to replace the Mustang with what became the Probe, letters poured in deriding the so-called “Mazdastang,” forcing Dearborn to reconsider […] -
![Another recent upload to the Cohort by triborough, I couldn’t resist posting this beautiful two-tone gold and brown 1984 Celica GT because, well, I like it. I never thought these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Screen-shot-2014-02-15-at-12.27.43-PM.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Solid Gold")
Cohort Sighting: Solid Gold
Posted on February 22, 2014 | 26 CommentsAnother recent upload to the Cohort by triborough, I couldn’t resist posting this beautiful two-tone gold and brown 1984 Celica GT because, well, I like it. I never thought these […] -
![I came across this rather sad looking 1994 Galant behind a friend’s apartment, where it’s remained since I first saw it a few months ago. Being that we’ve been covering […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Galant3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1994 Mitsubishi Galant – Family Motoring, Brand-X Style")
CC Capsule: 1994 Mitsubishi Galant – Family Motoring, Brand-X Style
Posted on February 20, 2014 | 26 CommentsI came across this rather sad looking 1994 Galant behind a friend’s apartment, where it’s remained since I first saw it a few months ago. Being that we’ve been covering […] -
![You could be forgiven for not recognizing the car underneath this rolling shed as a pre-’78 Colt Wagon. Enough has been covered up–including the chrome trim pieces–that in this case, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ColtCamper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Rustic Crossover")
CC Outtake: Rustic Crossover
Posted on February 20, 2014 | 17 CommentsYou could be forgiven for not recognizing the car underneath this rolling shed as a pre-’78 Colt Wagon. Enough has been covered up–including the chrome trim pieces–that in this case, […] -
![This might be the nicest Corolla anyone’s come across at CC. With the condition it’s in, I would be surprised if it were all original, but perhaps Passin’Gas, who uploaded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/corollawagon1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1971 Corolla 1600 Wagon – Shrunken Coke Bottle")
Cohort Sighting: 1971 Corolla 1600 Wagon – Shrunken Coke Bottle
Posted on February 20, 2014 | 36 CommentsThis might be the nicest Corolla anyone’s come across at CC. With the condition it’s in, I would be surprised if it were all original, but perhaps Passin’Gas, who uploaded […] -
![As we’ve been discussing Chrysler’s connection with Mitsubishi this week, the sighting of this blue Ford Courier by Cohort member Eric Clem is well timed. Built, as we know, by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ford-Courier-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ford Courier")
CC Outtake: Ford Courier
Posted on February 19, 2014 | 28 CommentsAs we’ve been discussing Chrysler’s connection with Mitsubishi this week, the sighting of this blue Ford Courier by Cohort member Eric Clem is well timed. Built, as we know, by […] -
![Jack Telnack was a talented designer, penning such hits as the ’79 Mustang and ’86 Taurus, but this was not one of his finer efforts. Looking rather like an angry […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Ford_EXP_Ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Movin’ To The Upbeat")
Vintage Ad: Movin’ To The Upbeat
Posted on February 19, 2014 | 42 CommentsJack Telnack was a talented designer, penning such hits as the ’79 Mustang and ’86 Taurus, but this was not one of his finer efforts. Looking rather like an angry […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1987 Nissan Sentra – Falling Behind
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 68 CommentsLast week’s post on the Ford Tempo brought up a long running debate: why disparage a car not made with enthusiasts in mind? -
![Various studies have been pubished reporting the overprescription of anti-psychotic medications. The owner of this Seville limo has successfully avoided falling prey to this trend, but in his or her […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Conspiracy1.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Seville, Interrupted")
CC Outtake: Seville, Interrupted
Posted on February 15, 2014 | 26 CommentsVarious studies have been pubished reporting the overprescription of anti-psychotic medications. The owner of this Seville limo has successfully avoided falling prey to this trend, but in his or her […] -
![Despite rapidly running out of money, it seems Nissan never stopped developing sophisticated luxury cars until Renault and Ghosn forced the issue. This first generation Nissan Stagea (just think of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/stagea3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Nissan Stagea – Volvo and Audi, Eat Your Heart Out")
Cohort Sighting: Nissan Stagea – Volvo and Audi, Eat Your Heart Out
Posted on February 13, 2014 | 44 CommentsDespite rapidly running out of money, it seems Nissan never stopped developing sophisticated luxury cars until Renault and Ghosn forced the issue. This first generation Nissan Stagea (just think of […] -
![This photo seals the deal for me: I must spend time in Washington State at some point. Only in such a place will anyone in the US find this Hillman […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Audax1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: What Are You Doing Here?")
Cohort Sighting: What Are You Doing Here?
Posted on February 13, 2014 | 23 CommentsThis photo seals the deal for me: I must spend time in Washington State at some point. Only in such a place will anyone in the US find this Hillman […] -
![It’s Girl Scout Cookie season once again, and one lucky cadet was driven to the local Kroger to hawk her wares in this mean machine. When I saw it in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LeSabreEstate1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: What’s This, No Woodgrain?")
CC Outtake: What’s This, No Woodgrain?
Posted on February 10, 2014 | 80 CommentsIt’s Girl Scout Cookie season once again, and one lucky cadet was driven to the local Kroger to hawk her wares in this mean machine. When I saw it in […]
