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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![It has been such a pleasure to both leave for, and arrive home from, work in this month of February bookended by there being light outside. I believe that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/018-1965-Ford-Econoline-Heavy-Duty-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1965 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty – Longevity")
Curbside Capsule: 1965 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty – Longevity
Posted on February 25, 2020 | 27 CommentsIt has been such a pleasure to both leave for, and arrive home from, work in this month of February bookended by there being light outside. I believe that […] -
![Peugeot have been making cars since 1891. When looking into this automaker’s rich history, several eras could be seen as more or less outstanding. The streamlined -02s of the ‘30s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20170825_180035-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Peugeot 204 – The Fabulous 04s")
CC Capsule: 1970 Peugeot 204 – The Fabulous 04s
Posted on February 24, 2020 | 14 CommentsPeugeot have been making cars since 1891. When looking into this automaker’s rich history, several eras could be seen as more or less outstanding. The streamlined -02s of the ‘30s […] -
![Photos by ReturnoftheYeti at the Cohort (first posted 2/15/2014) I was tempted to do this with a humorous theme (“Hi, I’m Pauline the Packard. I was living at the Parkview retirement […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Packard_Hawk.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1958 Packard Hawk – Last Flight of a Once-Proud Bird")
CC Capsule: 1958 Packard Hawk – Last Flight of a Once-Proud Bird
Posted on February 22, 2020 | 73 CommentsPhotos by ReturnoftheYeti at the Cohort (first posted 2/15/2014) I was tempted to do this with a humorous theme (“Hi, I’m Pauline the Packard. I was living at the Parkview retirement […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2014) When walking the dog a while back, I came across a non-V8 300SEL parked in the street. “What’s this,” I thought. “Another cowboy putting California headlights where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/W109a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes 300SEL (W109) – Trying To Make Sense Of The Magic Number “300”")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes 300SEL (W109) – Trying To Make Sense Of The Magic Number “300”
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 74 Comments(first posted 2/14/2014) When walking the dog a while back, I came across a non-V8 300SEL parked in the street. “What’s this,” I thought. “Another cowboy putting California headlights where […] -
![Finding a gen1 Dodge Caravan C/V (Cargo Van) is getting to be rare enough, but one with the split rear barn doors is worth stopping for, even if it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CC-403-075.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan C/V – With Rare Fiberglass Split Rear Doors")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan C/V – With Rare Fiberglass Split Rear Doors
Posted on February 18, 2020 | 18 CommentsFinding a gen1 Dodge Caravan C/V (Cargo Van) is getting to be rare enough, but one with the split rear barn doors is worth stopping for, even if it was […] -
![How’s this for a CCenterfold? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, today the Curbside ClassiXXX Cabaret and Revue is going to reveal a well-kept saucy secret from the Far East. She just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_20200205_162441-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2002 Daihatsu Naked – Full Frontal Nullity")
CC Capsule: 2002 Daihatsu Naked – Full Frontal Nullity
Posted on February 14, 2020 | 25 CommentsHow’s this for a CCenterfold? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, today the Curbside ClassiXXX Cabaret and Revue is going to reveal a well-kept saucy secret from the Far East. She just […] -
![It has happened to most of us. A car catches our eye and we are reminded that we forgot that it had ever existed. Here is the one that most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SedonaShortie04Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2007-10 Kia Sedona Shortie – A Mini Minivan")
CC Capsule: 2007-10 Kia Sedona Shortie – A Mini Minivan
Posted on February 12, 2020 | 40 CommentsIt has happened to most of us. A car catches our eye and we are reminded that we forgot that it had ever existed. Here is the one that most […] -
![I have a bit of history with Utes, having owned one myself. This was found at a gas station during a fruitless attempt to get lunch at a burger joint […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_1023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1978 Subaru Brat- Farm Fresh")
Curbside Capsule: 1978 Subaru Brat- Farm Fresh
Posted on February 6, 2020 | 14 CommentsI have a bit of history with Utes, having owned one myself. This was found at a gas station during a fruitless attempt to get lunch at a burger joint […] -
![I’ve been known to mispronounce my share of words over the years, especially when it comes to cars. I much prefer proper nouns as automotive model names – whether real, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2013-02-25-1982-Volkswagen-Scirocco-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: c. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco – Is It Sir Rocco, Sher-ROC-ko, Sir-ROH-co?")
Curbside Capsule: c. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco – Is It Sir Rocco, Sher-ROC-ko, Sir-ROH-co?
Posted on February 4, 2020 | 59 CommentsI’ve been known to mispronounce my share of words over the years, especially when it comes to cars. I much prefer proper nouns as automotive model names – whether real, […] -
![Buying things as a working adult has caused me to more carefully assess the idea that quality is often more important than a greater quantity of lesser goods or services […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/016-1968-Chevrolet-Chevelle-convertible-CC-Vintage-Garage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible – One Treasure")
Curbside Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible – One Treasure
Posted on January 28, 2020 | 18 CommentsBuying things as a working adult has caused me to more carefully assess the idea that quality is often more important than a greater quantity of lesser goods or services […] -
![Someone joked recently that the administrators of Curbside Classic were doing such a good job that they would receive as part of their generous compensation package a company car, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20180911_124328.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1988 Cadillac Cimarron – Flagship Of Mediocrity")
Curbside Capsule: 1988 Cadillac Cimarron – Flagship Of Mediocrity
Posted on January 20, 2020 | 72 CommentsSomeone joked recently that the administrators of Curbside Classic were doing such a good job that they would receive as part of their generous compensation package a company car, which […] -
![Thankfully, you do find the occasional interesting foreign car when wondering about France. If it had been a run-of-the-mill E30 saloon, I don’t think I would have bothered, but old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_20191223_155512-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1991 BMW E30 Touring – The Reluctant Bavarian")
CC Capsule: 1991 BMW E30 Touring – The Reluctant Bavarian
Posted on January 19, 2020 | 13 CommentsThankfully, you do find the occasional interesting foreign car when wondering about France. If it had been a run-of-the-mill E30 saloon, I don’t think I would have bothered, but old […] -
![The recent hook-up of FCA and PSA has a lot of folks worried that some of the old names we hold dear are going to get the chop in due […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_20200102_155748-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1983 “Lancia” A112 Elite – Fiat Kills Two Marques With One Clone")
CC Capsule: 1983 “Lancia” A112 Elite – Fiat Kills Two Marques With One Clone
Posted on January 13, 2020 | 21 CommentsThe recent hook-up of FCA and PSA has a lot of folks worried that some of the old names we hold dear are going to get the chop in due […] -
![As I prowled the pavement of my native country recently, I figured my posts, which had been all very JDM-focused of late, might benefit from a bit of CPR – […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_20191225_110607-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1995 Citroën AX 4×4 – A Rusted Development")
CC Capsule: 1995 Citroën AX 4×4 – A Rusted Development
Posted on January 7, 2020 | 15 CommentsAs I prowled the pavement of my native country recently, I figured my posts, which had been all very JDM-focused of late, might benefit from a bit of CPR – […] -
![There was a meme that circulated recently on social media that encouraged the reader and potential participant to leave a one-word comment that started with the same letter of one’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2013-04-13-Saturday-1967-Triumph-TR250-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1967 Triumph TR250 – May Your New Year Be Triumphant")
Curbside Capsule: 1967 Triumph TR250 – May Your New Year Be Triumphant
Posted on January 2, 2020 | 23 CommentsThere was a meme that circulated recently on social media that encouraged the reader and potential participant to leave a one-word comment that started with the same letter of one’s […]
