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![This week, the T87 files will be opened on the “1970s Detroiters” tab. Big hoods, huge engines, garish detailing and vinyl roofs – in glorious overabundance. Let’s start with something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20220911_112906_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Custom – Green With Envy")
CC Capsule: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Custom – Green With Envy
Posted on April 23, 2024 | 22 CommentsThis week, the T87 files will be opened on the “1970s Detroiters” tab. Big hoods, huge engines, garish detailing and vinyl roofs – in glorious overabundance. Let’s start with something […] -
![(first posted 4/22/2018) I recently posted about European microcars, which are still a thing. But mobility is a global issue – especially in rural areas, where motorized […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_20180222_084305.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Thai E-tean Farm Truck – No Frills, No Muffler, No License Needed")
CC Capsule: Thai E-tean Farm Truck – No Frills, No Muffler, No License Needed
Posted on April 22, 2024 | 16 Comments(first posted 4/22/2018) I recently posted about European microcars, which are still a thing. But mobility is a global issue – especially in rural areas, where motorized […] -
![I had to close this “JDM Rarities Week” with a whopper, and I trust this will qualify. Amply so, in fact. We’re talking about a vehicle with a 3395mm (133.7 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240305_101230_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser – Quite The Hum(mer)-Dinger")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser – Quite The Hum(mer)-Dinger
Posted on April 19, 2024 | 8 CommentsI had to close this “JDM Rarities Week” with a whopper, and I trust this will qualify. Amply so, in fact. We’re talking about a vehicle with a 3395mm (133.7 […] -
![I assume we’re all die-hard Silviophiles here. I mean, what’s not to like about a reasonably-sized and beautifully-styled RWD 4-cyl. coupé like the S13? What’s that? You would rather have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240204_105143_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Silvia (S13) Convertible – Silvia Got Roofied")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Silvia (S13) Convertible – Silvia Got Roofied
Posted on April 17, 2024 | 7 CommentsI assume we’re all die-hard Silviophiles here. I mean, what’s not to like about a reasonably-sized and beautifully-styled RWD 4-cyl. coupé like the S13? What’s that? You would rather have […] -
![Just a short post for this second installment of “JDM Rarities Week,” but it’s one that really took me by surprise. I assume some of you might have heard about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20231103_112018_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1998 Tommykaira ZZ – Gone In (Almost) 60 Seconds")
CC Capsule: 1998 Tommykaira ZZ – Gone In (Almost) 60 Seconds
Posted on April 16, 2024 | 11 CommentsJust a short post for this second installment of “JDM Rarities Week,” but it’s one that really took me by surprise. I assume some of you might have heard about […] -
![This week, we are going back to the weird and wonderful world of JDM – the twist here being that the cars we’re going to examine are genuine rarities, even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240310_121242_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Museum Classic / Automotive History: 1947 Tama E4S-47 – Arch-EV-ological Artefact")
Museum Classic / Automotive History: 1947 Tama E4S-47 – Arch-EV-ological Artefact
Posted on April 15, 2024 | 11 CommentsThis week, we are going back to the weird and wonderful world of JDM – the twist here being that the cars we’re going to examine are genuine rarities, even […] -
![I don’t want to end “French Oddball Coupé (ok, Cabriolet, in this particular instance) Week(s)” on a downer, but hey, it’s a Talbot. So down into the valley of tears, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20230807_231811_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Talbot Samba Cabriolet – Gone To Live On A Farm Upstate")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Talbot Samba Cabriolet – Gone To Live On A Farm Upstate
Posted on April 12, 2024 | 12 CommentsI don’t want to end “French Oddball Coupé (ok, Cabriolet, in this particular instance) Week(s)” on a downer, but hey, it’s a Talbot. So down into the valley of tears, […] -
![Boy, this is going to be a challenge. Don Andreina, the sorely missed recently returning contributor from Down Under who authored so many quintessential CC posts, really outdid himself when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240407_122017_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1973 & 1975 Alpine A310 – The French 912?")
CC Twofer: 1973 & 1975 Alpine A310 – The French 912?
Posted on April 9, 2024 | 4 CommentsBoy, this is going to be a challenge. Don Andreina, the sorely missed recently returning contributor from Down Under who authored so many quintessential CC posts, really outdid himself when […] -
![Apologies for stretching this “French Oddball Coupé Week” into more of a fortnight, but sometimes writing these posts takes a little longer than planned. Anyway, here’s two-door oddball numéro trois […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20230730_201740_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1954 Salmson 2300 S – Fat Lady Clears Her Throat")
Car Show Classic: 1954 Salmson 2300 S – Fat Lady Clears Her Throat
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 16 CommentsApologies for stretching this “French Oddball Coupé Week” into more of a fortnight, but sometimes writing these posts takes a little longer than planned. Anyway, here’s two-door oddball numéro trois […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2018) Welcome to the second part of this look at FWD history in general and FWD cars that went Rong Wheel Drive in particular. After the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tractionpropulsion-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Advancing Backwards – The Front-Drivers That Went RWD (Part 2: 1970-present)")
Automotive History: Advancing Backwards – The Front-Drivers That Went RWD (Part 2: 1970-present)
Posted on April 5, 2024 | 41 Comments(first posted 4/5/2018) Welcome to the second part of this look at FWD history in general and FWD cars that went Rong Wheel Drive in particular. After the […] -
![(first posted 4/4/2018) The dominance of front-wheel drive (FWD) designs has been with us for around half a century now, though some might point to the 1770 contraption […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Frdier_Cugnot_1769.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Advancing Backwards – The Front-Drivers That Went RWD (Part 1: 1930-1960)")
Automotive History: Advancing Backwards – The Front-Drivers That Went RWD (Part 1: 1930-1960)
Posted on April 4, 2024 | 35 Comments(first posted 4/4/2018) The dominance of front-wheel drive (FWD) designs has been with us for around half a century now, though some might point to the 1770 contraption […] -
![Our second entry in this so-called French Coupé Week is not, according to its maker, a coupé as such. The “B” in Panhard 24 BT stands for berline (saloon/sedan). So […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20230730_195035_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1965 Panhard 24 BT – Sculptural, Sepulchral")
Car Show Capsule: 1965 Panhard 24 BT – Sculptural, Sepulchral
Posted on April 2, 2024 | 19 CommentsOur second entry in this so-called French Coupé Week is not, according to its maker, a coupé as such. The “B” in Panhard 24 BT stands for berline (saloon/sedan). So […] -
![I’m calling this “Oddball French Coupé Week” – French because, well, *Gallic shrug*. Coupé – not “coop” if you please – because two doors. And oddball because, for once, we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230702_092742_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Matra Djet V S – One For The Road")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Matra Djet V S – One For The Road
Posted on April 1, 2024 | 7 CommentsI’m calling this “Oddball French Coupé Week” – French because, well, *Gallic shrug*. Coupé – not “coop” if you please – because two doors. And oddball because, for once, we […] -
![To end this week dedicated to German convertibles on a high note, what else could we have but a classic Benz? We’re talking classic in the most literal sense in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240324_100003_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (W187) Cabriolet A – Back In Benz-ness")
Curbside Classic: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (W187) Cabriolet A – Back In Benz-ness
Posted on March 29, 2024 | 13 CommentsTo end this week dedicated to German convertibles on a high note, what else could we have but a classic Benz? We’re talking classic in the most literal sense in […] -
![I know, it’s a pity this couldn’t be a little older. Those stupid big bumpers and oversized rear lights are kind of disgraceful. As is the interior, frankly. But despite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20230819_192033_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (Type 14) Cabriolet – Wie K-G In Frankreich")
CC Capsule: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (Type 14) Cabriolet – Wie K-G In Frankreich
Posted on March 28, 2024 | 23 CommentsI know, it’s a pity this couldn’t be a little older. Those stupid big bumpers and oversized rear lights are kind of disgraceful. As is the interior, frankly. But despite […]
