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Curbside Classics Archives
Biography Archive
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![(first posted 9/6/2013. For those that didn’t make the jump to Part 2 the other day) In 1980 my father’s autobiography was published under the title “An Addiction to Automobiles”. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Platt-book.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive Part 2 – From Churchill Tanks To Body Rot")
The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive Part 2 – From Churchill Tanks To Body Rot
Posted on November 15, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 9/6/2013. For those that didn’t make the jump to Part 2 the other day) In 1980 my father’s autobiography was published under the title “An Addiction to Automobiles”. […] -
![I was back in Michigan a couple of weekends ago for participation in a friend’s surprise birthday party. Lisa and I had first met in the summer of 1980 when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/025-1962-Ford-Galaxie-500-Club-Victoria-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria – Second Chances")
Curbside Musings: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria – Second Chances
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 30 CommentsI was back in Michigan a couple of weekends ago for participation in a friend’s surprise birthday party. Lisa and I had first met in the summer of 1980 when […] -
![I’ve been writing a lot lately about mindfulness, intentionality, and being present. The catalyst for my giving more thought to these ideas might have been a social media post shared […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1977-Cadillac-Eldorado-front-grille-4-13-2013-Nashville-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1977 Cadillac Eldorado – Life By The Horns")
Curbside Musings: 1977 Cadillac Eldorado – Life By The Horns
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 37 CommentsI’ve been writing a lot lately about mindfulness, intentionality, and being present. The catalyst for my giving more thought to these ideas might have been a social media post shared […] -
![I often have to pause mid-conversation and explain the rationale for something I just said to my wife, not because she doesn’t understand the topic, but because she doesn’t understand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Super-Snipe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Literature: <em>Rallies and Races</em> – Humbers, Gatsos, And No Speed Cameras")
CC Literature: Rallies and Races – Humbers, Gatsos, And No Speed Cameras
Posted on January 3, 2023 | 9 CommentsI often have to pause mid-conversation and explain the rationale for something I just said to my wife, not because she doesn’t understand the topic, but because she doesn’t understand […] -
![One of the things I learned during quarantine a couple of years ago was that cooler weather does not necessarily have to put an end to the long walks on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/015-1950-DeSoto-DeLuxe-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Sedan – For My Grandma")
Curbside Musings: 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Sedan – For My Grandma
Posted on November 29, 2022 | 54 CommentsOne of the things I learned during quarantine a couple of years ago was that cooler weather does not necessarily have to put an end to the long walks on […] -
![A few weekends ago, I attended a high school reunion back in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. I had mentioned these plans in an essay that ran just over a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/164-1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle – The Importance Of Boundaries")
Curbside Musings: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle – The Importance Of Boundaries
Posted on November 15, 2022 | 36 CommentsA few weekends ago, I attended a high school reunion back in my hometown of Flint, Michigan. I had mentioned these plans in an essay that ran just over a […] -
![(first posted 10/24/2016) Alec Issigonis, along with Sir Henry Royce and perhaps Colin Chapman, has the greatest name recognition in the UK for any British car designer or engineer. At […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/alex1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Biography: Sir Alec Issigonis – The Designer of Britain’s Favourite Cars, Britain’s Favourite Car Designer")
Biography: Sir Alec Issigonis – The Designer of Britain’s Favourite Cars, Britain’s Favourite Car Designer
Posted on November 2, 2022 | 54 Comments(first posted 10/24/2016) Alec Issigonis, along with Sir Henry Royce and perhaps Colin Chapman, has the greatest name recognition in the UK for any British car designer or engineer. At […] -
![(first posted 10/15/2016) Few French designers have left their mark on as many cars, trucks and other products as Philippe Charbonneaux. His only real rival would be Raymond […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Charbonneaux.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design Biography: Philippe Charbonneaux – Vive la Différence!")
Design Biography: Philippe Charbonneaux – Vive la Différence!
Posted on October 15, 2022 | 44 Comments(first posted 10/15/2016) Few French designers have left their mark on as many cars, trucks and other products as Philippe Charbonneaux. His only real rival would be Raymond […] -
![“Low miles, runs good.” These four words were in almost every car advertisement I had circled in the classifieds of the Flint Journal newspaper when I was a teenager. Don’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/286-1977-Chevrolet-Caprice-Classic-Landau-Coupe-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Landau – Memoirs Of A Former Paperboy")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Landau – Memoirs Of A Former Paperboy
Posted on August 16, 2022 | 38 Comments“Low miles, runs good.” These four words were in almost every car advertisement I had circled in the classifieds of the Flint Journal newspaper when I was a teenager. Don’t […] -
![(first posted 9/9/2013. Links to Part 1 & 2 at the bottom) My father’s retirement came in 1963, immediately after Vauxhall introduced the Viva, which was smaller than all of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vvvivva.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive; Part 3 – Viva Russelsheim!")
The Corporation: The Story Of My Father, A GM Executive; Part 3 – Viva Russelsheim!
Posted on May 20, 2022 | 85 Comments(first posted 9/9/2013. Links to Part 1 & 2 at the bottom) My father’s retirement came in 1963, immediately after Vauxhall introduced the Viva, which was smaller than all of […] -
![(first posted 2/17/2016) It is with sadness that we here at CC note the death of John Riccardo, the former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation, who died this past Saturday, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hhgghgb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: John Riccardo – Old Chrysler’s Last Act")
Automotive History: John Riccardo – Old Chrysler’s Last Act
Posted on February 17, 2022 | 71 Comments(first posted 2/17/2016) It is with sadness that we here at CC note the death of John Riccardo, the former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation, who died this past Saturday, […] -
![Recently we read about the involvement of various Austrians in regard to potential parentage of the Volkswagen. Inspired by an article sent to me by reader George Ferencz, let’s explore […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/zerk-fitting.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Biography: The Fitting Life and Times of Oscar Ulysses Zerk")
CC Biography: The Fitting Life and Times of Oscar Ulysses Zerk
Posted on November 6, 2020 | 36 CommentsRecently we read about the involvement of various Austrians in regard to potential parentage of the Volkswagen. Inspired by an article sent to me by reader George Ferencz, let’s explore […] -
![(first posted 10/23/2014) “I like a car I can leave out in the street all night and which will start at once in the morning and still go a hundred […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ian-fleming-in-car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Biography: Ian Fleming – The Man Who Loved Thunderbirds")
CC Biography: Ian Fleming – The Man Who Loved Thunderbirds
Posted on October 27, 2020 | 58 Comments(first posted 10/23/2014) “I like a car I can leave out in the street all night and which will start at once in the morning and still go a hundred […] -
![During the summer of 1992, I was 15 years old. One would think that my fondest memories would involve first or second loves and long days hanging out with my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Smith-System-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driver’s Ed Video: Harold Smith And The Smith System Of No-Accident Driving – Saving Us From Ourselves")
CC Driver’s Ed Video: Harold Smith And The Smith System Of No-Accident Driving – Saving Us From Ourselves
Posted on October 26, 2020 | 35 CommentsDuring the summer of 1992, I was 15 years old. One would think that my fondest memories would involve first or second loves and long days hanging out with my […] -
![(first posted 10/18/2014) In the history of our favourite industry, many great names, perhaps most, can be traced back to the drive, ambition and ingenuity of one person, who would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/leaper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Jaguar and Sir William Lyons – One Man’s Passion For Gracefulness, Beauty And Speed")
Automotive History: Jaguar and Sir William Lyons – One Man’s Passion For Gracefulness, Beauty And Speed
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 35 Comments(first posted 10/18/2014) In the history of our favourite industry, many great names, perhaps most, can be traced back to the drive, ambition and ingenuity of one person, who would […]
