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Curbside Classics Archives
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![(Originally published May 10, 2013) The 1970s marked a beginning of a change in Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. As the ’70s unfolded, the undertaking of supplying a Pace Car, along […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1971DodgePaceCar051.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 6, 1970-74)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 6, 1970-74)
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 54 Comments(Originally published May 10, 2013) The 1970s marked a beginning of a change in Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. As the ’70s unfolded, the undertaking of supplying a Pace Car, along […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2017) Welcome once again to our journey into the world of shockingly low volume production cars. Today, we are moving out of the low-priced field a smidgeon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1971-Pontiac-Performance-Cars-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Pontiac Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Pontiac Edition
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 60 Comments(first posted 5/25/2017) Welcome once again to our journey into the world of shockingly low volume production cars. Today, we are moving out of the low-priced field a smidgeon […] -
![(Originally published May 3, 2013) It is May in Indianapolis (again). Last year, we featured a retrospective look at some of the Official Pace Cars used at the annual Indianapolis […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1969CamaroPaceCar06-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 5 1965-1969)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 5 1965-1969)
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 39 Comments(Originally published May 3, 2013) It is May in Indianapolis (again). Last year, we featured a retrospective look at some of the Official Pace Cars used at the annual Indianapolis […] -
![(First posted 5/24/2017) While most people are familiar that GM of Canada manufactured unique Pontiacs, the Chevrolets sold in Canada also had some special variations. I recently wrote an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1966-Chevelle-Malibu-SS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1966-67 Chevrolet Malibu Super Sport and Other Canadian Chevelles")
1966-67 Chevrolet Malibu Super Sport and Other Canadian Chevelles
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 58 Comments(First posted 5/24/2017) While most people are familiar that GM of Canada manufactured unique Pontiacs, the Chevrolets sold in Canada also had some special variations. I recently wrote an […] -
![(Originally published May 27, 2012) We will resume our Curbside Classic retrospective on Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars with the Swingin’ 60s. From the Rat Pack to the Beatles, the period […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1961ThunderbirdPaceCar06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 4 1960-1964)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 4 1960-1964)
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 31 Comments(Originally published May 27, 2012) We will resume our Curbside Classic retrospective on Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars with the Swingin’ 60s. From the Rat Pack to the Beatles, the period […] -
![(Originally published May 25, 2012) We are now entering what I consider to be the golden era of Indy Pace Cars. Although the power and performance of the American automobile […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1955ChevyPaceCar04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 3 1955-1959)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 3 1955-1959)
Posted on May 22, 2023 | 27 Comments(Originally published May 25, 2012) We are now entering what I consider to be the golden era of Indy Pace Cars. Although the power and performance of the American automobile […] -
![(first posted 5/22/2017) Even though much has been written about the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sports, the history is still unclear to some. There seems to be some debate on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1970-Chevrolet-Chevelle-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Chevelle SS or Malibu SS? – An Overview of Chevrolet’s Intermediate Super Sport")
Chevelle SS or Malibu SS? – An Overview of Chevrolet’s Intermediate Super Sport
Posted on May 22, 2023 | 71 Comments(first posted 5/22/2017) Even though much has been written about the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sports, the history is still unclear to some. There seems to be some debate on […] -
![(Originally published May 21, 2012) This May, we have been revisiting some of the cars to serve as Official Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500. We recently looked at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1950MercuryPaceCar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 2 1950-1954)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 2 1950-1954)
Posted on May 21, 2023 | 29 Comments(Originally published May 21, 2012) This May, we have been revisiting some of the cars to serve as Official Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500. We recently looked at […] -
![(first posted May 15, 2012) The month of May means many things to many people. But if you are anywhere around Indianapolis, the month of May means only one thing: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1946LincolnPaceCar03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part I, 1946-49)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part I, 1946-49)
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 30 Comments(first posted May 15, 2012) The month of May means many things to many people. But if you are anywhere around Indianapolis, the month of May means only one thing: […] -
![(first posted 2/13/2012. Revised 12/27/2019) This bus is a milestone, the first genuine articulated high-speed highway bus. And it was highly advanced in other ways too, with a magnesium […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Kaiser-1946.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1946 Kaiser Articulated Bus – The First Fully Articulated Highway Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1946 Kaiser Articulated Bus – The First Fully Articulated Highway Bus
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 58 Comments(first posted 2/13/2012. Revised 12/27/2019) This bus is a milestone, the first genuine articulated high-speed highway bus. And it was highly advanced in other ways too, with a magnesium […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2017) For this third installment of our exploration into shockingly low volume production cars, let’s look at that third leg of the old “Low Priced Three”, Plymouth. Like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1953-Plymouth-Foldout-00.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Plymouth Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Plymouth Edition
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 5/19/2017) For this third installment of our exploration into shockingly low volume production cars, let’s look at that third leg of the old “Low Priced Three”, Plymouth. Like […] -
![(first posted 5/18/2017) With Part One of this Low Production series having focused on Chevrolet, it only seems natural to turn our attention to its long-time rival, Ford. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1946-Ford-Sportsman-02-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Ford Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Ford Edition
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 87 Comments(first posted 5/18/2017) With Part One of this Low Production series having focused on Chevrolet, it only seems natural to turn our attention to its long-time rival, Ford. As […] -
![(first posted 5/16/2017) Welcome to a new series about routine production cars that realized relatively scant production volumes. For this inaugural journey, we start with Chevrolet, examining the time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1946-Chevrolet-Full-Line-06-07-Version-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Chevrolet Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Chevrolet Edition
Posted on May 16, 2023 | 110 Comments(first posted 5/16/2017) Welcome to a new series about routine production cars that realized relatively scant production volumes. For this inaugural journey, we start with Chevrolet, examining the time […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2017) While the early 1970’s spelled the end of the muscle car era, police cars were able to keep performance alive a little longer. Despite the ever tightening […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1978-Impala-9C1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1978 Michigan State Police Patrol Vehicle Test – The Beginning and End of an Era")
1978 Michigan State Police Patrol Vehicle Test – The Beginning and End of an Era
Posted on May 11, 2023 | 111 Comments(first posted 5/11/2017) While the early 1970’s spelled the end of the muscle car era, police cars were able to keep performance alive a little longer. Despite the ever tightening […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2012) I’m going to stick my neck out and argue that if there had been no computers in 1965, there would have been no Mustang. As Jim […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/MustangByYouVOI.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Computers and Cars: Have it Your Way!")
Computers and Cars: Have it Your Way!
Posted on May 9, 2023 | 140 Comments(first posted 12/14/2012) I’m going to stick my neck out and argue that if there had been no computers in 1965, there would have been no Mustang. As Jim […]
