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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![Now here’s a highly uncommon sight here in the heartland, at least outside of big cities like Chicago. While Paul’s S1 Esprit find was pretty remarkable, I posit that spotting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/09-08-2012-200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit – Turbo Doorstop")
CC Capsule: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit – Turbo Doorstop
Posted on November 9, 2012 | 15 CommentsNow here’s a highly uncommon sight here in the heartland, at least outside of big cities like Chicago. While Paul’s S1 Esprit find was pretty remarkable, I posit that spotting […] -
![Impalamino has posted a truckload of fine finds at the Cohort. There’s several that must be written up, as soon as time permits. But let’s take a quick look at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Mack-B.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: Mack B61 – Resting After Its Many Exertions")
Cohort Capsule: Mack B61 – Resting After Its Many Exertions
Posted on October 25, 2012 | 15 CommentsImpalamino has posted a truckload of fine finds at the Cohort. There’s several that must be written up, as soon as time permits. But let’s take a quick look at […] -
![1968 was one hell of a year. Martin and Bobby were shot, riots in Chicago, Paris and many other cities, and Soviet tanks stopping the Prague Spring. Those lucky enough […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/68Mustang280SE6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule Comparo: 1968 Mercedes and Mustang Convertibles")
CC Capsule Comparo: 1968 Mercedes and Mustang Convertibles
Posted on October 21, 2012 | 28 Comments1968 was one hell of a year. Martin and Bobby were shot, riots in Chicago, Paris and many other cities, and Soviet tanks stopping the Prague Spring. Those lucky enough […] -
![Burning Man is over (for a while now, actually), and dusty refugees from the Nevada desert can still be seen on the streets. Buses are always popular vehicles of choice, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CC-178-067-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Blue Bird Bus – Still Hauling (Big) Kids")
CC Capsule: Blue Bird Bus – Still Hauling (Big) Kids
Posted on October 11, 2012 | 22 CommentsBurning Man is over (for a while now, actually), and dusty refugees from the Nevada desert can still be seen on the streets. Buses are always popular vehicles of choice, […] -
![It seems like only yesterday that dozens of companies were trying to get in on the latest gold rush by trumpeting their EVs. Actually, it was roughly between 2005 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CC-178-022-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2007 Flybo EV – A Remnant Of The Not-So-Great Chinese EV Dynasty")
Curbside Capsule: 2007 Flybo EV – A Remnant Of The Not-So-Great Chinese EV Dynasty
Posted on October 8, 2012 | 9 CommentsIt seems like only yesterday that dozens of companies were trying to get in on the latest gold rush by trumpeting their EVs. Actually, it was roughly between 2005 and […] -
![Paul’s piece on the 1964 Buick Book elicited quite a lot of responses, many of which mentioned how attractive the Buicks of this era were. These days, 1960 Buicks aren’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC01048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1962 Buick Electra 225 – Buick Bash Finale")
Curbside Capsule: 1962 Buick Electra 225 – Buick Bash Finale
Posted on October 7, 2012 | 21 CommentsPaul’s piece on the 1964 Buick Book elicited quite a lot of responses, many of which mentioned how attractive the Buicks of this era were. These days, 1960 Buicks aren’t […] -
![Here’s something you’re not going to find anytime soon in Rock Island, Eugene, or Indianapolis: a Citroën BX. Just one look and you know it just has to be a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Citroen-BX-by-charkle-the-second-e1348432628996.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1990 Citroen BX – Some Peugeot Bones Well Hidden In A Citroen Suit")
Cohort Capsule: 1990 Citroen BX – Some Peugeot Bones Well Hidden In A Citroen Suit
Posted on September 24, 2012 | 31 CommentsHere’s something you’re not going to find anytime soon in Rock Island, Eugene, or Indianapolis: a Citroën BX. Just one look and you know it just has to be a […] -
![When you work for long enough as an “automotive journalist,” you inevitably begin to expect certain things. Frequent flier miles. Regular flattery from people you don’t know. Access to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSC_0010.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule Comparison: Outback With The Countryman")
CC Capsule Comparison: Outback With The Countryman
Posted on September 21, 2012 | 27 CommentsWhen you work for long enough as an “automotive journalist,” you inevitably begin to expect certain things. Frequent flier miles. Regular flattery from people you don’t know. Access to the […] -
![I’ve been sitting on this one (too busy catching up with life after our Road Trip Outtakes series), but after Paul’s screed thoughtful observations about the 1985 Camaro RS, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_3577.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT—So Very Nearly Inspired")
Curbside Capsule: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT—So Very Nearly Inspired
Posted on September 20, 2012 | 43 CommentsI’ve been sitting on this one (too busy catching up with life after our Road Trip Outtakes series), but after Paul’s screed thoughtful observations about the 1985 Camaro RS, I […] -
![Here’s your chance to own the last of the big American RWD open-top barges, all for a mere 50 cents per pound. Nineteen seventy-five was the final year for all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-175-076-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible – Own The Last Of Its Kind For 50¢/Lb")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible – Own The Last Of Its Kind For 50¢/Lb
Posted on September 14, 2012 | 38 CommentsHere’s your chance to own the last of the big American RWD open-top barges, all for a mere 50 cents per pound. Nineteen seventy-five was the final year for all […] -
CC Capsule: 1951 Dodge Coronet Diplomat
Posted on September 8, 2012 | 12 CommentsI saw this sitting in a driveway for sale recently. I don’t know where they got it, but the rope under the bumper says how. -
![After feasting on that corn-fed beast of a Mark IV, some of us might be feeling a bit of indigestion. How about a little dose of the pink stuff, specifically […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-174-116-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Chevrolet Sprint – The Mark IV Antidote")
CC Capsule: 1985 Chevrolet Sprint – The Mark IV Antidote
Posted on August 31, 2012 | 21 CommentsAfter feasting on that corn-fed beast of a Mark IV, some of us might be feeling a bit of indigestion. How about a little dose of the pink stuff, specifically […] -
![AAA When it comes to being the kind of a car it needs to be, poor Lincoln just can’t seem to catch a break. Should Lincolns be luxurious and ornate? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSC00575.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2000 Lincoln LS – What Could Have Been, And What Might Be Mine")
CC Capsule: 2000 Lincoln LS – What Could Have Been, And What Might Be Mine
Posted on August 29, 2012 | 42 CommentsAAA When it comes to being the kind of a car it needs to be, poor Lincoln just can’t seem to catch a break. Should Lincolns be luxurious and ornate? […] -
![Where have all the old Cherokees gone? If it doesn’t have Di-Noc wood paneling, these old bricks don’t exactly seem to get a lot of love. The two door Cherokee […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-175-050-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Jeep Cherokee – I Love Bacon")
CC Capsule: 1979 Jeep Cherokee – I Love Bacon
Posted on August 27, 2012 | 29 CommentsWhere have all the old Cherokees gone? If it doesn’t have Di-Noc wood paneling, these old bricks don’t exactly seem to get a lot of love. The two door Cherokee […] -
![Two iconic cars eternally associated with two iconic presidents, JFK’s Lincoln Continental and Charles de Gaulle’s Citroen DS. Together at curbside to remind us of the time fifty years ago […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/62jfk-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Presidential Motor Pool")
CC Capsule: Presidential Motor Pool
Posted on August 26, 2012 | 30 CommentsTwo iconic cars eternally associated with two iconic presidents, JFK’s Lincoln Continental and Charles de Gaulle’s Citroen DS. Together at curbside to remind us of the time fifty years ago […]
