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Curbside Classics Archives
Automotive Histories Archive
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![February 23, the last day of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, also is a national holiday in Russia and other former Soviet states called Defender of the Fatherland Day, the equivalent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1200-ZAZ-965-Manual.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Russian Veterans Day Special: Zaporozhets ZAZ-965/966/968 Models For Wounded Veterans")
Russian Veterans Day Special: Zaporozhets ZAZ-965/966/968 Models For Wounded Veterans
Posted on February 23, 2014 | 29 CommentsFebruary 23, the last day of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, also is a national holiday in Russia and other former Soviet states called Defender of the Fatherland Day, the equivalent […] -
![Besides just building cars, one of the primary functions of an automobile manufacturer is to sell their product by setting it apart from the competition. If doing so necessitates something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1956-Dodge-Full-Line-Folder-02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Longest Left Turn in History")
Automotive History: The Longest Left Turn in History
Posted on February 14, 2014 | 49 CommentsBesides just building cars, one of the primary functions of an automobile manufacturer is to sell their product by setting it apart from the competition. If doing so necessitates something […] -
![I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been learning a lot about BIG trucks this week! As your parents told you though, too much of a good thing can lead […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Picture-002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Big Truck Antidote: Suzuki SJ Farm Worker – The Little Trucklette That Can")
Big Truck Antidote: Suzuki SJ Farm Worker – The Little Trucklette That Can
Posted on February 7, 2014 | 38 CommentsI don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been learning a lot about BIG trucks this week! As your parents told you though, too much of a good thing can lead […] -
![“Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man Tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can” So sang the Allman Brothers in 1973, and although the song was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/R.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Ramblin’ in the Southern Hemisphere")
Automotive History: Ramblin’ in the Southern Hemisphere
Posted on January 26, 2014 | 62 Comments“Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man Tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can” So sang the Allman Brothers in 1973, and although the song was […] -
Automotive History – Did Badge Engineering Actually Work?
Posted on January 13, 2014 | 74 CommentsAaron65’s recent review of the Austin A55 Cambridge prompted me to consider the practice of badge engineering and its actual commercial success, its presumed purpose. -
![Yes, Tin, Tin, Tin You exasperating puzzle, Hunka Tin I’ve abused you and I’ve flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You are better than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/model-t-ambulance-france-from-mca-marines-dot-org.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Ford Model T in World War I")
Automotive History: The Ford Model T in World War I
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 19 CommentsYes, Tin, Tin, Tin You exasperating puzzle, Hunka Tin I’ve abused you and I’ve flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You are better than […] -
![The tradition of a genuine car launch at a motor show is now something of the past – the internet finally closed it down some years and most launches are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/article-0-0BA0133A000005DC-809_634x451.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC History: London Motor Show, 1948 – The Start of a New Era")
CC History: London Motor Show, 1948 – The Start of a New Era
Posted on November 3, 2013 | 22 CommentsThe tradition of a genuine car launch at a motor show is now something of the past – the internet finally closed it down some years and most launches are […] -
![In order of appearance, the four M320s I photographed for this article are 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003 models. Befitting of German-American Heritage Day, we celebrate the first non-commercial Mercedes-Benz […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_2398.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Mercedes W163 (1998-2005 M-Class) – Conceived in Germany, Born In America")
Automotive History: Mercedes W163 (1998-2005 M-Class) – Conceived in Germany, Born In America
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 35 CommentsIn order of appearance, the four M320s I photographed for this article are 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003 models. Befitting of German-American Heritage Day, we celebrate the first non-commercial Mercedes-Benz […] -
![Poor Plymouth. Despite several unique models and astounding successes, most Plymouths were little more than lesser trimmed and slightly restyled Chryslers and Dodges. Especially during its later years, Plymouth had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1p729CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Plymouth: In Memoriam")
Plymouth: In Memoriam
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 75 CommentsPoor Plymouth. Despite several unique models and astounding successes, most Plymouths were little more than lesser trimmed and slightly restyled Chryslers and Dodges. Especially during its later years, Plymouth had […] -
![On March 9, 1916, a group of around 1500 Mexican rebels angered by the changing winds of American support for the various factions in their country’s civil war crossed the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/columbus-NM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Chasing Pancho: US Army Trucks Roll Into Action For The First Time")
Chasing Pancho: US Army Trucks Roll Into Action For The First Time
Posted on July 23, 2013 | 31 CommentsOn March 9, 1916, a group of around 1500 Mexican rebels angered by the changing winds of American support for the various factions in their country’s civil war crossed the […] -
![The best thing about the world wide web is the opportunity to share one’s interests with others and to help bring disparate bits of information from one field of interest […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d181d0bed0b2d0b5d182d181d0bad0b8d0b5-d0bdd0bed0bcd0b5d180d0b0-d181d182d0b0d0bdd0b4d0b0d180d182d0b0-1931-d0b3d0bed0b4d0b0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars For the Proletariat: Soviet Car Building In The 1930s")
Cars For the Proletariat: Soviet Car Building In The 1930s
Posted on June 4, 2013 | 11 CommentsThe best thing about the world wide web is the opportunity to share one’s interests with others and to help bring disparate bits of information from one field of interest […] -
![You’ve probably heard of the 200 mpg carburetor, which was bought up and buried by a conspiracy of “powerful interests”. It’s a great story, but it’s not true. That doesn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GE_Turboencabulator_pg_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Chrysler’s Failed Turboencabulator Hybrid Program – Patriot Games")
Automotive History: Chrysler’s Failed Turboencabulator Hybrid Program – Patriot Games
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 30 CommentsYou’ve probably heard of the 200 mpg carburetor, which was bought up and buried by a conspiracy of “powerful interests”. It’s a great story, but it’s not true. That doesn’t […] -
![The little Peugeot 202 reminded me of some shots I took at the Paris Auto Show a couple of years ago of the Peugeot 601 Éclipse, the world’s first retractable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-Paris-045-700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1934 Peugeot 601 Éclipse – The World’s First Retractable Hardtop")
Automotive History: 1934 Peugeot 601 Éclipse – The World’s First Retractable Hardtop
Posted on March 19, 2013 | 18 CommentsThe little Peugeot 202 reminded me of some shots I took at the Paris Auto Show a couple of years ago of the Peugeot 601 Éclipse, the world’s first retractable […] -
![I got to wondering this St. Patrick’s Day, surely some Irishman sometime got into the car business. A quick Google of “Irish car” turns up nothing but the recipe for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GreenShamrockcar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1960 Shamrock – “The Pride of Old Ireland” (Updated)")
Automotive History: 1960 Shamrock – “The Pride of Old Ireland” (Updated)
Posted on March 17, 2013 | 24 CommentsI got to wondering this St. Patrick’s Day, surely some Irishman sometime got into the car business. A quick Google of “Irish car” turns up nothing but the recipe for […] -
![With most classic cars an engine swap will decrease its value and the number of possible buyers significantly, especially when mixing and matching brands. If your swap recipient is a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Triumph-TR7-interior.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Yard Classic: The Triumph And The Engine Swap – Not A Happy Ending")
Storage Yard Classic: The Triumph And The Engine Swap – Not A Happy Ending
Posted on January 30, 2013 | 26 CommentsWith most classic cars an engine swap will decrease its value and the number of possible buyers significantly, especially when mixing and matching brands. If your swap recipient is a […]
