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![As we saw in part 1 of this series, the vinyl top rapidly transitioned from curiosity to commodity between 1962 and 1966. By the late 1960s, vinyl tops had lost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/hero3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The History of the Vinyl Roof, Part 2 – Peak Vinyl")
Automotive History: The History of the Vinyl Roof, Part 2 – Peak Vinyl
Posted on October 22, 2021 | 60 CommentsAs we saw in part 1 of this series, the vinyl top rapidly transitioned from curiosity to commodity between 1962 and 1966. By the late 1960s, vinyl tops had lost […] -
![We curbivores have a love-hate relationship with vinyl roofs – based on article comments, it seems to be mostly hate because as they invariable tear and age, water can get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/hero1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The History of the Vinyl Roof, Part 1 – Origins")
Automotive History: The History of the Vinyl Roof, Part 1 – Origins
Posted on October 21, 2021 | 56 CommentsWe curbivores have a love-hate relationship with vinyl roofs – based on article comments, it seems to be mostly hate because as they invariable tear and age, water can get […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2015) You may be thinking, why is this instalment of the “Obscure Special Editions and Limited-Run Models” simply called “Mopar Edition”? While researching this article, two things became […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dodge-charger-daytona-1977.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "The Most Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Mopar Edition, Part I")
The Most Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Mopar Edition, Part I
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 115 Comments(first posted 10/19/2015) You may be thinking, why is this instalment of the “Obscure Special Editions and Limited-Run Models” simply called “Mopar Edition”? While researching this article, two things became […] -
![(first posted 11/26/2012) The Great American Diesel Epoch (1975 – 1986) included an astonishing array of cars and trucks that have mostly disappeared from the streets as well as our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/d-diesel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Case Of The Very Rare 1978 Dodge Diesel Pickup And The Missing Diesel Van")
Automotive History: The Case Of The Very Rare 1978 Dodge Diesel Pickup And The Missing Diesel Van
Posted on October 13, 2021 | 142 Comments(first posted 11/26/2012) The Great American Diesel Epoch (1975 – 1986) included an astonishing array of cars and trucks that have mostly disappeared from the streets as well as our […] -
![(first posted 10/11/2015) Just a few days ago, we looked at 5 rare Lincoln-Mercury models. Who would have thought that a luxury division that has generally had a small lineup […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mercury-MGM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Lincoln-Mercury Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Lincoln-Mercury Edition, Part II
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 10/11/2015) Just a few days ago, we looked at 5 rare Lincoln-Mercury models. Who would have thought that a luxury division that has generally had a small lineup […] -
![Big, brawny six cylinder diesel engine: √ 4×4 drive train: √ Crew cab: √ Tall stance, big wheels and tires: √ Almost sixty years ago this 1964 Dodge W300 Power […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dodge-diesel-d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Truck History: 1964 Dodge W300 Diesel 4×4 Power Wagon Crew Cab Pickup – The First American Diesel Pickup And The Granddaddy Of The Whole Genre")
Truck History: 1964 Dodge W300 Diesel 4×4 Power Wagon Crew Cab Pickup – The First American Diesel Pickup And The Granddaddy Of The Whole Genre
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 44 CommentsBig, brawny six cylinder diesel engine: √ 4×4 drive train: √ Crew cab: √ Tall stance, big wheels and tires: √ Almost sixty years ago this 1964 Dodge W300 Power […] -
![Until well into the sixties or so, the US heavy truck industry was almost totally segregated geographically. The combination of just geographic distance and vastly more lenient length and weight […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/11626463446_0da4e3ac86_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Truck History: International’s Emeryville Trucks – IH Goes West Coast, Big Time")
Truck History: International’s Emeryville Trucks – IH Goes West Coast, Big Time
Posted on October 9, 2021 | 32 CommentsUntil well into the sixties or so, the US heavy truck industry was almost totally segregated geographically. The combination of just geographic distance and vastly more lenient length and weight […] -
![(first posted 10/8/2015) It seems one could write dozens of these articles on special editions of the Lincoln Town Car alone. After all, Town Car special editions included the Touring, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/monarch.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Lincoln-Mercury Edition, Part I")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Lincoln-Mercury Edition, Part I
Posted on October 8, 2021 | 107 Comments(first posted 10/8/2015) It seems one could write dozens of these articles on special editions of the Lincoln Town Car alone. After all, Town Car special editions included the Touring, […] -
![your car’s engine purrs so sexily We’ve come a very long way since 1980 and this gas-electric hybrid cobbled up by venerable lawn mower maker Briggs & Stratton. In comparison […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8028759173_0cac9947af_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive Non-Milestones: 1980 Briggs & Stratton Hybrid – 18 HP Gas + 8 HP Electric + 6 Wheels = Dead End")
Automotive Non-Milestones: 1980 Briggs & Stratton Hybrid – 18 HP Gas + 8 HP Electric + 6 Wheels = Dead End
Posted on October 5, 2021 | 23 Commentsyour car’s engine purrs so sexily We’ve come a very long way since 1980 and this gas-electric hybrid cobbled up by venerable lawn mower maker Briggs & Stratton. In comparison […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2015) As I’ve written in the past, the first generation of automakers that landed in Brazil used to produce really crappy cars. Well, all of them but one: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/vw-gol.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Volkswagen Gol – The Difficult Mission to Replace a Legend")
Automotive History: Volkswagen Gol – The Difficult Mission to Replace a Legend
Posted on October 4, 2021 | 69 Comments(first posted 10/4/2015) As I’ve written in the past, the first generation of automakers that landed in Brazil used to produce really crappy cars. Well, all of them but one: […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2015) The above advertisement provides a clue as to two of the vehicles in the second part of our Top 10 list of obscure limited-run Buicks. While the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/buick-turbos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Buick Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Buick Edition, Part II
Posted on October 4, 2021 | 71 Comments(first posted 10/4/2015) The above advertisement provides a clue as to two of the vehicles in the second part of our Top 10 list of obscure limited-run Buicks. While the […] -
![(first posted 10/3/2015) The body of the 1966 Mazda Luce is a masterpiece of sophistication and simplicity. In this extended piece, I look at a relationship between carmaker and carrozzeria […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1966_Mazda_Luce_003_2392.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1966 Mazda Luce, Bertone And The Alfa That Wasn’t")
Automotive History: 1966 Mazda Luce, Bertone And The Alfa That Wasn’t
Posted on October 3, 2021 | 96 Comments(first posted 10/3/2015) The body of the 1966 Mazda Luce is a masterpiece of sophistication and simplicity. In this extended piece, I look at a relationship between carmaker and carrozzeria […] -
![(first posted 9/30/2015) Last Sunday, we looked at some rare and forgotten models from Kenosha, Wisconsin. With their perennial underdog status, American Motors was bound to have a treasure trove […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kfg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Buick Edition, Part I")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Buick Edition, Part I
Posted on September 30, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 9/30/2015) Last Sunday, we looked at some rare and forgotten models from Kenosha, Wisconsin. With their perennial underdog status, American Motors was bound to have a treasure trove […] -
![(first posted 9/27/2015) Every car company has released a special edition or limited-run model at some point. These range from mundane gold-badged anniversary editions to models that were originally intended […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/djbg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: AMC Edition")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: AMC Edition
Posted on September 27, 2021 | 83 Comments(first posted 9/27/2015) Every car company has released a special edition or limited-run model at some point. These range from mundane gold-badged anniversary editions to models that were originally intended […] -
![(first posted 10/26/2011) Now that I have your attention, here is the 1991 Cizeta V16T, a supercar built briefly by a group of ex-Lamborghini employees, sporting its stacked dual […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CizetaMoroder1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Hidden Headlights (Part 2) – …Now You Don’t")
Automotive History: Hidden Headlights (Part 2) – …Now You Don’t
Posted on September 19, 2021 | 95 Comments(first posted 10/26/2011) Now that I have your attention, here is the 1991 Cizeta V16T, a supercar built briefly by a group of ex-Lamborghini employees, sporting its stacked dual […]
