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Curbside Classics Archives
Automotive Histories Archive
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![(first posted 10/26/2016, revised in October 2022) The Citroën 15-Six, colloquially known as the “Quinze” in its native land, was the apex of the automaker’s car range for 18 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1954_brochure.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Citroën 15-Six – Traction Royalty Genealogy 101")
Automotive History: The Citroën 15-Six – Traction Royalty Genealogy 101
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 35 Comments(first posted 10/26/2016, revised in October 2022) The Citroën 15-Six, colloquially known as the “Quinze” in its native land, was the apex of the automaker’s car range for 18 […] -
![When one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1973-Grand-Am-cutaway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era")
CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 67 CommentsWhen one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […] -
![It’s natural and very common to assume that the new 1971 GM B/C bodies were significantly bigger than their 1970 predecessors, as they certainly look that way. But thanks to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chevrolet-1970-impala-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Common Myth Debunked: The 1971 GM Big Cars Only Look Bigger Than Their Predecessors")
A Common Myth Debunked: The 1971 GM Big Cars Only Look Bigger Than Their Predecessors
Posted on October 24, 2022 | 57 CommentsIt’s natural and very common to assume that the new 1971 GM B/C bodies were significantly bigger than their 1970 predecessors, as they certainly look that way. But thanks to […] -
![(first posted 10/21/2016) Welcome to Part 5 of this venture in examining relatively small displacement engines in various trucks and passenger cars. One commonality of the passenger cars scrutinized so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1961-Mercury-Ad-05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 5: Mercury Died By A Thousand Cuts; Here Are Six Of Them")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 5: Mercury Died By A Thousand Cuts; Here Are Six Of Them
Posted on October 21, 2022 | 80 Comments(first posted 10/21/2016) Welcome to Part 5 of this venture in examining relatively small displacement engines in various trucks and passenger cars. One commonality of the passenger cars scrutinized so […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2016) In the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am a Francophile. Set a baguette, Brie and Ch. Carbonnieux in front of me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/excellence-ex1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classique: 1958-1961 Facel Vega Excellence")
Curbside Classique: 1958-1961 Facel Vega Excellence
Posted on October 19, 2022 | 87 Comments(first posted 10/19/2016) In the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am a Francophile. Set a baguette, Brie and Ch. Carbonnieux in front of me […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2016) Welcome to Part 4 of this ever-expansive dive into the depths of automotive history, exploring various times when relatively small displacement engines were used to power mainstream […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1962-Chevrolet-Chevy-II-10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 4: Chevy II 153 Four – Six Minus Two Equals Roughly Unpopular")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 4: Chevy II 153 Four – Six Minus Two Equals Roughly Unpopular
Posted on October 14, 2022 | 99 Comments(first posted 10/14/2016) Welcome to Part 4 of this ever-expansive dive into the depths of automotive history, exploring various times when relatively small displacement engines were used to power mainstream […] -
![(first posted 8/7/2012) In MG Sporting Saloons Part One we saw the more traditional interpretations on the sporty family saloon. This time we’ll watch MG try to spice things up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1966-MG-1100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons, Part Two")
Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons, Part Two
Posted on October 8, 2022 | 44 Comments(first posted 8/7/2012) In MG Sporting Saloons Part One we saw the more traditional interpretations on the sporty family saloon. This time we’ll watch MG try to spice things up […] -
![(first posted 8/3/2012) The sexy sports cars understandably get the majority of the MG lime light but the company has a rich heritage of making saloons (sedan in British car speak) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1951-MG-YA.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons – Part 1")
Automotive History: The MG Sporting Saloons – Part 1
Posted on October 8, 2022 | 35 Comments(first posted 8/3/2012) The sexy sports cars understandably get the majority of the MG lime light but the company has a rich heritage of making saloons (sedan in British car speak) […] -
![(first posted 10/7/2016) Welcome to Part 3 of our journey exploring relatively small displacement engines used at various times in automotive history. While our last two chapters covered pickups […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1969-Dodge-Full-Line-08-09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 3: A Fuselage Dodge Rated For Thirty Degree Performance")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 3: A Fuselage Dodge Rated For Thirty Degree Performance
Posted on October 7, 2022 | 59 Comments(first posted 10/7/2016) Welcome to Part 3 of our journey exploring relatively small displacement engines used at various times in automotive history. While our last two chapters covered pickups […] -
![Wildfire is a big threat, and must be prepared for in many parts of the U.S, especially in the West. California is unique in that it has huge numbers of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EA6E58F0-92EE-48E3-9DE4-6C8DF5098CFE.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fighting Wildfires, California Style, Part 1")
Fighting Wildfires, California Style, Part 1
Posted on October 7, 2022 | 14 CommentsWildfire is a big threat, and must be prepared for in many parts of the U.S, especially in the West. California is unique in that it has huge numbers of […] -
![(first posted 10/5/2016) In 1955, flathead V8s were no longer powering North American cars. The creator of this legendary engine, Ford, had moved on to more modern designs. Side-valves were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/simca-tufo-emblema.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Three – The Simca Years")
Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Three – The Simca Years
Posted on October 5, 2022 | 37 Comments(first posted 10/5/2016) In 1955, flathead V8s were no longer powering North American cars. The creator of this legendary engine, Ford, had moved on to more modern designs. Side-valves were […] -
![(first posted 10/3/2016) In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the four-cylinder engine available in Ford trucks in the early 1940s. For Part 2, let’s jump ahead twenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/170-slant-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Little Engines That Could, Part 2: How 170 Cubic Inches Of Dodge Rammed A Challenge By Volkswagen")
The Little Engines That Could, Part 2: How 170 Cubic Inches Of Dodge Rammed A Challenge By Volkswagen
Posted on October 3, 2022 | 62 Comments(first posted 10/3/2016) In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the four-cylinder engine available in Ford trucks in the early 1940s. For Part 2, let’s jump ahead twenty […] -
![(first posted 10/1/2016) When Henry Ford II replaced his grandfather as president of the Ford Motor Company in 1945, he immediately saw that Ford was becoming a zombie corporation. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/FordSAF_badge.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Small Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Deux – The Post-War European Fords")
Automotive History: The Small Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Deux – The Post-War European Fords
Posted on October 1, 2022 | 36 Comments(first posted 10/1/2016) When Henry Ford II replaced his grandfather as president of the Ford Motor Company in 1945, he immediately saw that Ford was becoming a zombie corporation. But […] -
![(first posted 9/27/2016) When the Ford flathead V8 began production in 1932, the expression “game-changer” was yet to be coined – though that’s exactly what it was. Ford’s V8 changed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/matford_moteur.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part One – The Pre-War Years")
Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part One – The Pre-War Years
Posted on September 27, 2022 | 45 Comments(first posted 9/27/2016) When the Ford flathead V8 began production in 1932, the expression “game-changer” was yet to be coined – though that’s exactly what it was. Ford’s V8 changed […] -
![(first posted 9/23/2016) General Motors’ “professional grade” division, GMC, has always been an honest-to-goodness truck brand: big, tough trucks for big, tough jobs and big, tough drivers. Surely GMC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/photos_gmc_sonoma_1991_1_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Top 10 Most Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Other GM Brands Edition, Part I")
Top 10 Most Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Other GM Brands Edition, Part I
Posted on September 23, 2022 | 57 Comments(first posted 9/23/2016) General Motors’ “professional grade” division, GMC, has always been an honest-to-goodness truck brand: big, tough trucks for big, tough jobs and big, tough drivers. Surely GMC […]
