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About Author: Perry Shoar
Posts by Perry Shoar
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CC Outtake: Buick Opel by Isuzu – Another Unassuming T-car Soldiers On
Posted on June 2, 2016 | 57 CommentsIn a parallel universe, GM might’ve avoided the NUMMI exercise and entrusted Isuzu to develop its entire small car range with help from Opel. It’s not that far-fetched, really; the […] -
CC Outtake: Ducks In A Row
Posted on May 6, 2015 | 46 CommentsA Stude and a Valiant parked back to back make for quite the shot and CJcars naturally couldn’t resist uploading this to the cohort. The Lark has a cool roofline, […] -
Cohort Sighting: Not-So-Accidental Redundancy
Posted on March 28, 2015 | 33 CommentsWhen dleamon72 uploaded this shot to the cohort, he captioned it “a mismatched pair of white leather shoes.” We’ve covered the GM W-body and H-body several times before and most […] -
Cohort Outtake: Triple Treat
Posted on March 19, 2015 | 43 CommentsWhat do you do when you own a rare buzz-bomb? Arrange a play date with peers, among other things. Seeking out proper company takes some effort on an owner’s part, but […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1988/89 Mazda 323 GT – One Of 800 Imported
Posted on March 7, 2015 | 45 CommentsCC reader C5Karl knows a rare car when he sees one; finding a BF-series 323 with a turbo is rare enough, but finding one without all-wheel drive is especially uncommon. […] -
Wordless Outtake: The Pride Is Back!
Posted on February 28, 2015 | 22 CommentsUploaded by tbm3fan -
Cohort Outtake: I Recognize Them Wheels!
Posted on February 26, 2015 | 14 CommentsI figured this Granada hearse belonged to countercultural character somewhere in the UK until I read in the description that it was spotted in Olympia, Washington (by John Lloyd, who uploaded […] -
Ad Classic: 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Turbo – One Of The Rarest
Posted on February 26, 2015 | 68 CommentsI found this ad while leafing through a January 1981 National Geographic with an awesome feature on the Mount St. Helens eruption. To the dismay of many of our readers, […] -
CC Capsule: 1993 Chevy Lumina Z34 Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition – The Epitome Of Lumina?
Posted on February 25, 2015 | 50 CommentsIf you want to find good antiques or other rarities, your best bet is to go somewhere remote. Northeastern, Indiana and northwestern Ohio are somewhat depopulated, with county seats of less […] -
Craigslist Find: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH – A Bargain At $1000
Posted on February 25, 2015 | 62 Comments(A thank you to Teddy, who sent this to us) This is the perfect compliment to Saturday’s St. Regis (which is still for sale, bee tee dubs) and likely won’t be up […] -
Cohort Outtake: Opel Corsa Sedan – Worst Three-Box Adaptation Ever?
Posted on February 24, 2015 | 61 CommentsIt’s never fun to admit not knowing of a mainstream car’s existence, but I actually never knew the first generation Opel Corsa came as a sedan. Thanks to LDeren who […] -
CC Capsule: 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible – The Last Of The K ‘Verts
Posted on February 24, 2015 | 62 CommentsAll of us know what a sensation Chrysler convertibles were in the 1980s and much of the 1990s. Even though coupe and convertible versions of the K wisely gave way […] -
Cohort Capsule: 1972 Mercury Montego GT – Look What The Cat Dragged In
Posted on February 23, 2015 | 65 CommentsSince we’re on the topic of seldom seen curbside classics, this find seems especially relevant. The CC Effect might not count in reference to a photo taken four years ago, […] -
CC Outtake: 1989 Dodge Daytona – No Lift Aero Package
Posted on February 22, 2015 | 34 CommentsI spotted this bizarro turbo Mopar on the same trip during which I came across another Chrysler relic. Sitting in an abandoned used car lot next to a bunch of […] -
Cohort Sighting: Ford Corcel – An Undignified Retirement
Posted on February 22, 2015 | 51 CommentsHere’s a car I’ve only ever read about: a Ford Corcel, spotted in Chile by SoCalMetro. Quite the looker when new, and always a workhorse, it deserves better than this. […]
![CC Outtake: Buick Opel by Isuzu – Another Unassuming T-car Soldiers On In a parallel universe, GM might’ve avoided the NUMMI exercise and entrusted Isuzu to develop its entire small car range with help from Opel. It’s not that far-fetched, really; the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0743.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Ducks In A Row A Stude and a Valiant parked back to back make for quite the shot and CJcars naturally couldn’t resist uploading this to the cohort. The Lark has a cool roofline, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17363034301_863c11cb52_k.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Not-So-Accidental Redundancy When dleamon72 uploaded this shot to the cohort, he captioned it “a mismatched pair of white leather shoes.” We’ve covered the GM W-body and H-body several times before and most […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16317409343_497e863cfe_o.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Triple Treat What do you do when you own a rare buzz-bomb? Arrange a play date with peers, among other things. Seeking out proper company takes some effort on an owner’s part, but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/16210035383_86bee483eb_k.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: 1988/89 Mazda 323 GT – One Of 800 Imported CC reader C5Karl knows a rare car when he sees one; finding a BF-series 323 with a turbo is rare enough, but finding one without all-wheel drive is especially uncommon. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/8083232742_f0b1845c42_b.jpg)

![Cohort Outtake: I Recognize Them Wheels! I figured this Granada hearse belonged to countercultural character somewhere in the UK until I read in the description that it was spotted in Olympia, Washington (by John Lloyd, who uploaded […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/4148760558_424b56faac_b.jpg)
![Ad Classic: 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Turbo – One Of The Rarest I found this ad while leafing through a January 1981 National Geographic with an awesome feature on the Mount St. Helens eruption. To the dismay of many of our readers, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SCAN0192.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 1993 Chevy Lumina Z34 Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition – The Epitome Of Lumina? If you want to find good antiques or other rarities, your best bet is to go somewhere remote. Northeastern, Indiana and northwestern Ohio are somewhat depopulated, with county seats of less […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DSCN1893.jpg)
![Craigslist Find: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH – A Bargain At $1000 (A thank you to Teddy, who sent this to us) This is the perfect compliment to Saturday’s St. Regis (which is still for sale, bee tee dubs) and likely won’t be up […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=450,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/00a0a_cpsgagdRqKO_600x450.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Opel Corsa Sedan – Worst Three-Box Adaptation Ever? It’s never fun to admit not knowing of a mainstream car’s existence, but I actually never knew the first generation Opel Corsa came as a sedan. Thanks to LDeren who […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/16411304999_f5b6699272_k.jpg)
![CC Capsule: 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible – The Last Of The K ‘Verts All of us know what a sensation Chrysler convertibles were in the 1980s and much of the 1990s. Even though coupe and convertible versions of the K wisely gave way […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014-10-07-08.31.53.jpg)
![Cohort Capsule: 1972 Mercury Montego GT – Look What The Cat Dragged In Since we’re on the topic of seldom seen curbside classics, this find seems especially relevant. The CC Effect might not count in reference to a photo taken four years ago, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/5110906677_f11a41c80a_b.jpg)
![CC Outtake: 1989 Dodge Daytona – No Lift Aero Package I spotted this bizarro turbo Mopar on the same trip during which I came across another Chrysler relic. Sitting in an abandoned used car lot next to a bunch of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014-10-05-10.15.54.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: Ford Corcel – An Undignified Retirement Here’s a car I’ve only ever read about: a Ford Corcel, spotted in Chile by SoCalMetro. Quite the looker when new, and always a workhorse, it deserves better than this. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Screen-Shot-2015-02-21-at-7.03.38-PM.png)


