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Curbside Classics Archives
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![Introductory Note: If ever there was a vehicle we are unlikely to encounter at curbside and just as unlikely to find at a car show, it would be the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1958-Packard-Colors-Bluff-Gray-08-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Goes Shopping: For A 1958 Packard")
Curbside Classic Goes Shopping: For A 1958 Packard
Posted on August 7, 2019 | 86 CommentsIntroductory Note: If ever there was a vehicle we are unlikely to encounter at curbside and just as unlikely to find at a car show, it would be the […] -
![I keep hearing about readers having issues with comments. It seems to be one of two main issues: 1.) they get a notice that says “You’re commenting too quickly” (or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a-register.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Housekeeping: Want To Avoid Commenting Problems? Register and Be Logged In")
Housekeeping: Want To Avoid Commenting Problems? Register and Be Logged In
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 60 CommentsI keep hearing about readers having issues with comments. It seems to be one of two main issues: 1.) they get a notice that says “You’re commenting too quickly” (or […] -
![A recent re-run of Paul’s article on the 1946 Willys Jeep Station Wagon prompted this question in me, which I thought I should share with the wider CCommunity. The very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/402commerciale.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CControversial Question: Who Made The First All-Steel Station Wagon?")
CControversial Question: Who Made The First All-Steel Station Wagon?
Posted on June 26, 2017 | 38 CommentsA recent re-run of Paul’s article on the 1946 Willys Jeep Station Wagon prompted this question in me, which I thought I should share with the wider CCommunity. The very […] -
![CC reader Teddy also posted this very original but fairly well-preserved ’63 Olds 88 sedan. Well, actually it’s a Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Celebrity Sedan. When I was a kid, these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Olds-1963-88-sedan-rq-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Celebrity Sedan – Living Up To Its Name?")
Cohort Outtake: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Celebrity Sedan – Living Up To Its Name?
Posted on May 10, 2016 | 56 CommentsCC reader Teddy also posted this very original but fairly well-preserved ’63 Olds 88 sedan. Well, actually it’s a Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Celebrity Sedan. When I was a kid, these […] -
![The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI recently raised the hoods for its “Engines Exposed” exhibit, and among its many exhibitions was this unmachined Flathead Ford engine block. The flathead’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/036a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Would You Have Designed the Flathead Ford?")
QOTD: How Would You Have Designed the Flathead Ford?
Posted on February 29, 2016 | 44 CommentsThe Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI recently raised the hoods for its “Engines Exposed” exhibit, and among its many exhibitions was this unmachined Flathead Ford engine block. The flathead’s […] -
![The Wolseley Eight was a badge engineered, upscale version of the Morris Eight Series E, one of Britain’s most popular and numerous cars of the immediate pre-war and post-war periods. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lord-Nuffieldss-closet-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Outtake: 1946 Wolseley Eight – Your Car Is Ready, Lady Nuffield")
Museum Outtake: 1946 Wolseley Eight – Your Car Is Ready, Lady Nuffield
Posted on March 16, 2015 | 40 CommentsThe Wolseley Eight was a badge engineered, upscale version of the Morris Eight Series E, one of Britain’s most popular and numerous cars of the immediate pre-war and post-war periods. […] -
![Alright everyone, I know AMC week ended a little while back, but I will confess–I just didn’t want it to end. When Tom Klockau brought us an Ambassador, he reminded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1974Ambassador10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Would You Have Saved the Ambassador?")
QOTD: How Would You Have Saved the Ambassador?
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 60 CommentsAlright everyone, I know AMC week ended a little while back, but I will confess–I just didn’t want it to end. When Tom Klockau brought us an Ambassador, he reminded […] -
![About two weeks ago I somehow was transported back in time, to a Ford dealership circa 1966. Fortunately, I had my camera with me. Tired of lozenge-shaped modern cars? Well, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/09-30-2012-213-e1349643505136.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Time Warp: Dahl Ford, Fall 1965 Edition")
CC Time Warp: Dahl Ford, Fall 1965 Edition
Posted on October 18, 2012 | 20 CommentsAbout two weeks ago I somehow was transported back in time, to a Ford dealership circa 1966. Fortunately, I had my camera with me. Tired of lozenge-shaped modern cars? Well, […] -
![It must have seemed a good idea, at least initially. Gas prices had doubled after the last gas crisis. Economy was “in” and Lincoln had, well, nothing but Lincolns. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Lincoln-Siesta-Signat.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "From Detroit’s Secret Files: 1980 Lincoln Siesta Signat")
From Detroit’s Secret Files: 1980 Lincoln Siesta Signat
Posted on September 28, 2012 | 22 CommentsIt must have seemed a good idea, at least initially. Gas prices had doubled after the last gas crisis. Economy was “in” and Lincoln had, well, nothing but Lincolns. […] -
![A generous CC reader recently sent me several Auto-Parade Annuals, from the years 1960, 1961 and 1967. I do love these trips down memory lane, as they re-awaken long dormant […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Wartburg-Camping-001-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1961 Wartburg 311 Camping – The Vista Cruiser’s Inspiration?")
1961 Wartburg 311 Camping – The Vista Cruiser’s Inspiration?
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 5 CommentsA generous CC reader recently sent me several Auto-Parade Annuals, from the years 1960, 1961 and 1967. I do love these trips down memory lane, as they re-awaken long dormant […]
