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Curbside Classics Archives
CC Capsule Archive
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![In 1978, most people would have had substantial difficulty keeping a straight face if saying “Dodge Omni” and “high performance” in the same sentence. With only a 1.7 liter Volkswagen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P6240700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH – The Triplets in the Yard")
CC Capsule: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH – The Triplets in the Yard
Posted on July 7, 2012 | 33 CommentsIn 1978, most people would have had substantial difficulty keeping a straight face if saying “Dodge Omni” and “high performance” in the same sentence. With only a 1.7 liter Volkswagen […] -
Curbside Capsule: The Wildfire WF650-C – Ugliest Vehicle Ever?
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 33 CommentsThis strange sight caught my eye as I was driving through town the other day… What could they be? -
CC Capsule: 1980 Honda Accord – Soichiro Would Be Proud
Posted on July 6, 2012 | 33 CommentsThis car prompted a bold realization: There are very few of these critters left on the road. This is especially true in the salty wintered Mid-West. -
Curbside Capsule: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback – A Nod to Safety
Posted on July 5, 2012 | 43 CommentsJack recently presented the story behind a certain 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 which brought out some interesting comments. Here’s a ’67 model with the same body style for comparison… -
![Falcons seem to be seeking me out lately… I spotted this gem on the way to work recently, and after checking my clock (“Yeah, I’ve got time!”), I did a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012_06_falcon02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Not A Mustang II – 1965 Ford Falcon Futura")
CC Capsule: Not A Mustang II – 1965 Ford Falcon Futura
Posted on June 26, 2012 | 22 CommentsFalcons seem to be seeking me out lately… I spotted this gem on the way to work recently, and after checking my clock (“Yeah, I’ve got time!”), I did a […] -
![I’ve recently been on a business trip to Las Vegas, which of course gives me a chance to see some vehicles outside the usual circle of my small city. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Suburban-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Plus-Sized Hips On A Suburban")
CC Capsule: Plus-Sized Hips On A Suburban
Posted on June 23, 2012 | 21 CommentsI’ve recently been on a business trip to Las Vegas, which of course gives me a chance to see some vehicles outside the usual circle of my small city. Most […] -
![The fact that Eugene is crawling with cars like this is what really inspired Curbside Classics. There’s a guy down the street that’s had a similar Corolla Liftback ever since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-166-086-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1975 Toyota Corolla – The Quintessential Eugene Curbside Classic")
CC Capsule: 1975 Toyota Corolla – The Quintessential Eugene Curbside Classic
Posted on June 22, 2012 | 25 CommentsThe fact that Eugene is crawling with cars like this is what really inspired Curbside Classics. There’s a guy down the street that’s had a similar Corolla Liftback ever since […] -
![Somewhere, a lesser known law of physics states that an identical reaction is produced by the discovery of either an intact Dodge Magnum or a lottery scratcher worth more than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/P5310638.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: It’s a ’78 Magnum, So Ask Yourself: Do I Feel Lucky?")
CC Capsule: It’s a ’78 Magnum, So Ask Yourself: Do I Feel Lucky?
Posted on June 13, 2012 | 64 CommentsSomewhere, a lesser known law of physics states that an identical reaction is produced by the discovery of either an intact Dodge Magnum or a lottery scratcher worth more than […] -
![Today I set out to find a classic Colonnade Monte Carlo to shoot, but it just didn’t work out. Although no Monte Carlos were found, I did find something interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/100_7681-1280x960-e1338920598286.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Malibu Classic – What, No Vinyl Roof?")
CC Capsule: 1976 Malibu Classic – What, No Vinyl Roof?
Posted on June 11, 2012 | 35 CommentsToday I set out to find a classic Colonnade Monte Carlo to shoot, but it just didn’t work out. Although no Monte Carlos were found, I did find something interesting […] -
![image: hankstruckpictures.com What was the biggest Brougham of the Great Brougham Epoch? It wasn’t a Cadillac, Lincoln or Imperial, believe it or not. Nope, the trophy goes to something that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/International-Transtar-Eagle-Brougham-e1339350634345.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: International Eagle Brougham: Biggest Brougham Ever")
CC Capsule: International Eagle Brougham: Biggest Brougham Ever
Posted on June 10, 2012 | 20 Commentsimage: hankstruckpictures.com What was the biggest Brougham of the Great Brougham Epoch? It wasn’t a Cadillac, Lincoln or Imperial, believe it or not. Nope, the trophy goes to something that […] -
![In 1940, the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation introduced a low-priced line of cars advertised to carry six passengers up to 600 miles on a 17-gallon tank of gas (at 25–30 mpg), with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_1054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1948 Nash 600 Business Coupe")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1948 Nash 600 Business Coupe
Posted on June 7, 2012 | 24 CommentsIn 1940, the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation introduced a low-priced line of cars advertised to carry six passengers up to 600 miles on a 17-gallon tank of gas (at 25–30 mpg), with […] -
![Jack Lord’s piece today on the N-Bodies suggests that these delectable delights are getting a bit scarce on the road. That’s because they’ve all retired to Eugene (Oregon, that is). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-120-095-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: The Ultimate No-Body? 1990 Olds Cutlass Calais International HO – “How About Strato-Weave Upholstery?”")
CC Capsule: The Ultimate No-Body? 1990 Olds Cutlass Calais International HO – “How About Strato-Weave Upholstery?”
Posted on June 6, 2012 | 47 CommentsJack Lord’s piece today on the N-Bodies suggests that these delectable delights are getting a bit scarce on the road. That’s because they’ve all retired to Eugene (Oregon, that is). […] -
![Does the fact that black and white are my two favorite colors for cars suggest something about my labile mood? While I’ve always admired black cars (as long as they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CC-165-010-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Black And White")
CC Outtake: Black And White
Posted on June 3, 2012 | 11 CommentsDoes the fact that black and white are my two favorite colors for cars suggest something about my labile mood? While I’ve always admired black cars (as long as they […] -
![There she sat. I called her Margie. As simple and honest as ever there was. When stopping at Jefferson City’s city hall to drop off recycling, I couldn’t help but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/P5210588.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Margie, The Chevrolet C10 Pickup")
CC Capsule: Margie, The Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Posted on June 1, 2012 | 28 CommentsThere she sat. I called her Margie. As simple and honest as ever there was. When stopping at Jefferson City’s city hall to drop off recycling, I couldn’t help but […] -
![This Rambler American has been sitting with some eclectic company for many years. Hiding behind a chain link fence, it is a car rarely seen these days, but it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-18-2012-004-e1337490519682.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1960 Rambler American – Nash Rambler II")
CC Capsule: 1960 Rambler American – Nash Rambler II
Posted on May 20, 2012 | 15 CommentsThis Rambler American has been sitting with some eclectic company for many years. Hiding behind a chain link fence, it is a car rarely seen these days, but it was […]
