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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Rich Baron
Posts by Rich Baron
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![Not long after my father’s passing, I decided to explore the world of his young adulthood by delving into somewhat forgotten pop culture events. That to-do list included Claude Lelouch’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2022-12-04-at-3.29.43-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars Of “A Man And A Woman” (Un Homme Et Une Femme)")
CC Cinema: The Cars Of “A Man And A Woman” (Un Homme Et Une Femme)
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 18 CommentsNot long after my father’s passing, I decided to explore the world of his young adulthood by delving into somewhat forgotten pop culture events. That to-do list included Claude Lelouch’s […] -
![It was a slow Sunday afternoon with little to do; a good chance to visit an old ‘hood of my youth and reminisce. A suburban zone built in the ’50s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20220515_153701052.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: A Walk In The Old ‘Hood")
Curbside Classics: A Walk In The Old ‘Hood
Posted on January 17, 2023 | 8 CommentsIt was a slow Sunday afternoon with little to do; a good chance to visit an old ‘hood of my youth and reminisce. A suburban zone built in the ’50s […] -
![Time had come to deal with my long-suffering ’68 VW Beetle, and provide it with a much delayed tune up. The pandemic hadn’t been kind to the human body or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20221214_145021905.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: ’62-’65 Opel Kadett A – Time Portal")
In-Motion Classic: ’62-’65 Opel Kadett A – Time Portal
Posted on January 13, 2023 | 6 CommentsTime had come to deal with my long-suffering ’68 VW Beetle, and provide it with a much delayed tune up. The pandemic hadn’t been kind to the human body or […] -
![I’ll come out in the open, this was no casual CC find. Chances played no part on this ‘find,’ instead this ’77 Cherry was hunted and pursued by yours truly. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20220803_144703227_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’74-’77 Datsun 100a (Cherry E10) – Cherry Picking")
Curbside Classic: ’74-’77 Datsun 100a (Cherry E10) – Cherry Picking
Posted on January 5, 2023 | 12 CommentsI’ll come out in the open, this was no casual CC find. Chances played no part on this ‘find,’ instead this ’77 Cherry was hunted and pursued by yours truly. […] -
![One last round for the Publica, one last chance for the model to find relevance in Toyota’s roster. Its contemporary Corona went on a bit longer, while the Corolla is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20220603_173427257.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’72-’78 Toyota 1000 (Publica P30) – Going In Circles")
Curbside Classic: ’72-’78 Toyota 1000 (Publica P30) – Going In Circles
Posted on December 23, 2022 | 11 CommentsOne last round for the Publica, one last chance for the model to find relevance in Toyota’s roster. Its contemporary Corona went on a bit longer, while the Corolla is […] -
![I had moved back to Puerto Rico with Mom and my little brother in late 1987. Once again in US territory, it didn’t take long for a “classic car show” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221211_135814932_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1955 Chevrolet Station Wagon – Mid-Century Splendor")
Curbside Classic: 1955 Chevrolet Station Wagon – Mid-Century Splendor
Posted on December 19, 2022 | 15 CommentsI had moved back to Puerto Rico with Mom and my little brother in late 1987. Once again in US territory, it didn’t take long for a “classic car show” […] -
![A smile on my face. What else could elicit this little old van? That an inanimate object can provoke emotions defies cold logic. But here I’m, feeling once again nostalgic, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221031_163957002_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’73-’75 Mazda F1000 (Bongo) – Tin Toy Delights")
Curbside Classic: ’73-’75 Mazda F1000 (Bongo) – Tin Toy Delights
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 8 CommentsA smile on my face. What else could elicit this little old van? That an inanimate object can provoke emotions defies cold logic. But here I’m, feeling once again nostalgic, […] -
![I had just gotten out of my car to capture a few snaps, while not far away, both mechanics stopped working. One of them, the pick-up’s owner, approached me with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20220612_141627632_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’61-’63 Datsun Pickup (320) – “Victory Won’t Be Taken Away…”")
Curbside Classic: ’61-’63 Datsun Pickup (320) – “Victory Won’t Be Taken Away…”
Posted on November 30, 2022 | 10 CommentsI had just gotten out of my car to capture a few snaps, while not far away, both mechanics stopped working. One of them, the pick-up’s owner, approached me with […] -
![“You know what I got me, Raúl? These cool aftermarket… Uh, rams, or rockets. Don’t really know what they’re… but remember my Corona? Man, that’s gonna be one sweet ride […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_20221109_161653963_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’64-’67 Toyota Corona – Ready For Take Off!")
Curbside Classic: ’64-’67 Toyota Corona – Ready For Take Off!
Posted on November 23, 2022 | 14 Comments“You know what I got me, Raúl? These cool aftermarket… Uh, rams, or rockets. Don’t really know what they’re… but remember my Corona? Man, that’s gonna be one sweet ride […] -
![Another surviving Toyota, another chance to look into the brand’s early ascendance years. An early chapter built on the backs of straightforward sturdy trucks and pickups. The Stout played its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220925_154827799.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’62-’67 Toyota Stout – Steady And Stoutly Does It")
Curbside Classic: ’62-’67 Toyota Stout – Steady And Stoutly Does It
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 20 CommentsAnother surviving Toyota, another chance to look into the brand’s early ascendance years. An early chapter built on the backs of straightforward sturdy trucks and pickups. The Stout played its […] -
![Once more we take a deep look into the mirror universe of South American-built European brands. Known forms take on skewed proportions, familiar motifs find new ways of coming into […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220601_152130347.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 – 1982 VW Brasilia – Dressed For Success")
Curbside Classic: 1978 – 1982 VW Brasilia – Dressed For Success
Posted on October 21, 2022 | 27 CommentsOnce more we take a deep look into the mirror universe of South American-built European brands. Known forms take on skewed proportions, familiar motifs find new ways of coming into […] -
![Can’t recall when I had this conversation with my wife; some anecdote of her father’s youth tending to farming chores in the countryhouse. This brought up my dad’s childhood, born […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220501_092710521_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’70-82 Nissan Junior – Coffee Picking Season")
Curbside Classic: ’70-82 Nissan Junior – Coffee Picking Season
Posted on October 14, 2022 | 14 CommentsCan’t recall when I had this conversation with my wife; some anecdote of her father’s youth tending to farming chores in the countryhouse. This brought up my dad’s childhood, born […] -
![It was the mid ’90s and our immediate Supervisor had just bought a 3000GT (Dodge Stealth, GTO in Japan), Mitsubishi’s excess-for-its-own-sake sports model. At the office my pals looked at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220529_163821010_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’75-’77 Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste – Skin Deep Sportiness")
Curbside Classic: ’75-’77 Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste – Skin Deep Sportiness
Posted on October 7, 2022 | 14 CommentsIt was the mid ’90s and our immediate Supervisor had just bought a 3000GT (Dodge Stealth, GTO in Japan), Mitsubishi’s excess-for-its-own-sake sports model. At the office my pals looked at […] -
![It took a bit over an hour of driving to reach the small hut in the countryside. I followed Dad and Mom as they entered the poor quarters, stepping through […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_20220603_162152056_HDR-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Mercedes Benz 220 SE Coupe (W111) – Old World Charm")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Mercedes Benz 220 SE Coupe (W111) – Old World Charm
Posted on September 30, 2022 | 17 CommentsIt took a bit over an hour of driving to reach the small hut in the countryside. I followed Dad and Mom as they entered the poor quarters, stepping through […] -
![What kind of Toronado is this? The Torero? The Matador? Such animal stares… so sultry, so enigmatic, so non PC. This is not your father’s Oldsmobile, not even your grandfather’s; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Scan-220904-0001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado – For Great Car Lovers")
Vintage Ad: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado – For Great Car Lovers
Posted on September 27, 2022 | 16 CommentsWhat kind of Toronado is this? The Torero? The Matador? Such animal stares… so sultry, so enigmatic, so non PC. This is not your father’s Oldsmobile, not even your grandfather’s; […]
