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Curbside Classics Archives
Auction Classic Archive
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![By the 1930’s, automobiles were really coming into their own. Cars were faster and more reliable. Moving far beyond simple transportation, status-conscious and well-to-do buyers had a wide selection of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-21-06-22-1934-Packard-1108-Twelve-Sport-Sedan-by-Derham-Arizona-2025-RM-Sothebys.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: The Rapid Evolution Of American Cars, Part 4 of 4 1931-1939")
Auction Classics: The Rapid Evolution Of American Cars, Part 4 of 4 1931-1939
Posted on April 29, 2025 | 20 CommentsBy the 1930’s, automobiles were really coming into their own. Cars were faster and more reliable. Moving far beyond simple transportation, status-conscious and well-to-do buyers had a wide selection of […] -
![This is the continuation of a look at many of the amazing very early automobiles I was privileged to see in Arizona this January. See Part 1 if you missed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20250123_122701.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: The Rapid Evolution Of American Cars, part 2 of 4 – 1914-1919")
Auction Classic: The Rapid Evolution Of American Cars, part 2 of 4 – 1914-1919
Posted on April 16, 2025 | 21 CommentsThis is the continuation of a look at many of the amazing very early automobiles I was privileged to see in Arizona this January. See Part 1 if you missed […] -
![In his 1981 short story “The Gernsback Continuum,” science fiction writer William Gibson chronicles the strange experience of a professional photographer who’s hired to illustrate a (fictitious) new coffee […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1960-Cadillac-Eldorado-Seville-Mecum-Auctions-left-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville: An Artifact Of The Tomorrow That Never Was")
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville: An Artifact Of The Tomorrow That Never Was
Posted on April 9, 2025 | 26 CommentsIn his 1981 short story “The Gernsback Continuum,” science fiction writer William Gibson chronicles the strange experience of a professional photographer who’s hired to illustrate a (fictitious) new coffee […] -
![I ran across the listing for this handsome Mulliner-bodied Bentley S2 Continental coupe while looking for photos of green cars for another recent post, but it’s attractive enough to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1960-Bentley-Continental-S2-coupe-Tom-Wood-RM-Sothebys-front-3q-left-high.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1960 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe By H.J. Mulliner – From The Waning Days Of Coachbuilt British Luxury")
1960 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe By H.J. Mulliner – From The Waning Days Of Coachbuilt British Luxury
Posted on April 5, 2025 | 16 CommentsI ran across the listing for this handsome Mulliner-bodied Bentley S2 Continental coupe while looking for photos of green cars for another recent post, but it’s attractive enough to […] -
![I happened on this 2023 auction listing for a 1969 Oldsmobile 98 two-door hardtop while looking for photos for another post, and was pretty well mesmerized by the way the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Olds98-172-02266-scaled-1.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe – Long Green In Artificial Light")
Auction Classic: 1969 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe – Long Green In Artificial Light
Posted on February 21, 2025 | 33 CommentsI happened on this 2023 auction listing for a 1969 Oldsmobile 98 two-door hardtop while looking for photos for another post, and was pretty well mesmerized by the way the […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2018) If the 1958 Studebaker Scotsman wagon from last week was all about honest basic transportation, then its platform-mate 1958 Packard Station Wagon is all about faking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_7752.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1958 Packard Station Wagon – The OG Escalade?")
Auction Classic: 1958 Packard Station Wagon – The OG Escalade?
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 63 Comments(first posted 9/6/2018) If the 1958 Studebaker Scotsman wagon from last week was all about honest basic transportation, then its platform-mate 1958 Packard Station Wagon is all about faking […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2018) Here at CC we’ve seen lots of American cars, especially muscular ones from the 60s and 70s, now prowling about Europe. But here’s one that made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/67GP1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Wide Tracking It Down Under")
Auction Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Wide Tracking It Down Under
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 34 Comments(first posted 9/5/2018) Here at CC we’ve seen lots of American cars, especially muscular ones from the 60s and 70s, now prowling about Europe. But here’s one that made […] -
![(first posted 8/30/2018) The Studebaker Scotsman has already gotten a thorough CC treatment, so if you are not familiar with the full history of the Scotsman, I suggest you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_7790.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1958 Studebaker Scotsman Wagon – Bottom Feeder")
Auction Classic: 1958 Studebaker Scotsman Wagon – Bottom Feeder
Posted on August 30, 2024 | 107 Comments(first posted 8/30/2018) The Studebaker Scotsman has already gotten a thorough CC treatment, so if you are not familiar with the full history of the Scotsman, I suggest you […] -
![Quick! Think of a four-door convertible vehicle. The first answer that most people think of is the 1961-67 Lincoln Continental convertible, or perhaps the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited if you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_7376.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible – Four Doors Out Of Necessity, Not Virtue")
Auction Classic: 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible – Four Doors Out Of Necessity, Not Virtue
Posted on July 16, 2024 | 41 CommentsQuick! Think of a four-door convertible vehicle. The first answer that most people think of is the 1961-67 Lincoln Continental convertible, or perhaps the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited if you […] -
![As most of you know, 1966 would mark the final year of production for Studebaker (although some younger readers may be surprised to discover that Studebakers were still in production […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_7704.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – End of the Road")
Auction Classic: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser – End of the Road
Posted on July 6, 2024 | 45 CommentsAs most of you know, 1966 would mark the final year of production for Studebaker (although some younger readers may be surprised to discover that Studebakers were still in production […] -
![Yes, it’s true–in the history of CC (except for a photo of a ’60 Matador police car), there has never been a post featuring the “big Dodges” of 1960! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-02-at-21-51-09-249837409_4565119450200445_2316977523285769933_n.jpg-JPEG-Image-960-%C3%97-531-pixels.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Dodge Matador & Polara—Incredible Cars Somehow Overlooked")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Dodge Matador & Polara—Incredible Cars Somehow Overlooked
Posted on April 5, 2024 | 32 CommentsYes, it’s true–in the history of CC (except for a photo of a ’60 Matador police car), there has never been a post featuring the “big Dodges” of 1960! […] -
![Before the Christmas holiday I shared two posts from the Moizard Auction, French cars as well as Jeeps and Cadillacs. Today we will take a look at all the other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1971-Triumph-Stag-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: All the rest – Moizard Auction")
CC Auction: All the rest – Moizard Auction
Posted on January 25, 2024 | 19 CommentsBefore the Christmas holiday I shared two posts from the Moizard Auction, French cars as well as Jeeps and Cadillacs. Today we will take a look at all the other […] -
![Today we head back to the Andre Moizard auction to check out the selection of Cadillacs and Jeeps of the collection. There is everything from stock, commercial, resto mods, projects […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1953-Cadillac-Coupe-de-ville-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: Cadillacs and Jeeps – Moizard Auction")
CC Auction: Cadillacs and Jeeps – Moizard Auction
Posted on December 19, 2023 | 27 CommentsToday we head back to the Andre Moizard auction to check out the selection of Cadillacs and Jeeps of the collection. There is everything from stock, commercial, resto mods, projects […] -
![Back in September an interesting auction was advertised semi locally which would give an opportunity to see some very rare vehicles. Additionally, we were fresh off a successful Great Beater […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Citroen-Traction-convertible.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Auction: Cache of French Cars on the Prairies – Moizard Auction")
CC Auction: Cache of French Cars on the Prairies – Moizard Auction
Posted on December 14, 2023 | 21 CommentsBack in September an interesting auction was advertised semi locally which would give an opportunity to see some very rare vehicles. Additionally, we were fresh off a successful Great Beater […] -
![If you like kittycats, don’t be embarrassed. I have a treat for you here with a close look at one of the coolest ‘Cats ever. Dog lovers should like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230126_131824-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1964 Buick Wildcat – A Dual-Quad 425 “Nailhead” V8 and Four-Speed Stick Make This Cat A Sleeper")
Auction Classic: 1964 Buick Wildcat – A Dual-Quad 425 “Nailhead” V8 and Four-Speed Stick Make This Cat A Sleeper
Posted on October 10, 2023 | 32 CommentsIf you like kittycats, don’t be embarrassed. I have a treat for you here with a close look at one of the coolest ‘Cats ever. Dog lovers should like […]
