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CC Cohort Archive
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Ralf K’s Photos Of Vintage Cars Lost In The American Wilderness
Posted on October 6, 2025 | 11 CommentsCC regulars know that I have a fondness for the bittersweet topic of old cars lost in the American wilderness. And for today, here’s a nice variation of the theme, […] -
1965 Mercury Econoline Pickup – Canadian Unicorn
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 9 CommentsCanadian market oddities are a popular topic here at Curbside Classic, and we cover them every now and again. Just last week, we brought you the Pontiac Laurentian, with Chevy-based, […] -
Curbside Find: Fiat 128 Familiare Ready To Rally In California
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 8 CommentsOld Fiats have become awfully uncommon in the past couple of decades, but if like me, you miss seeing them around, this fun 128 Familiare should brighten your day. Uploaded […] -
Curbside Finds By Ralf K: VWs In Various Stages Of “Recycling”
Posted on October 2, 2025 | 5 CommentsOver the years, we’ve had a few “green” VWs here at CC, from those in that hue to some with actual greenery growing on them. This Type 3 Squareback adds […] -
Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9!
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 7 CommentsYes, it’s hard to keep ones eyes from a BMW E0 coupe, especially such a fine example as this one. But there’s something much more exotic across the street, that […] -
1951 Chevrolet “Advance Design” 3804 1 Ton Pickup With 9′ Bed – Heavy Hauler
Posted on September 17, 2025 | 10 CommentsDo I love Chevy Advance design pickups/trucks? I’ve called them America’s and my favorite truck before, and I haven’t changed my mind yet. We’ve seen dozens here before, but I […] -
Ralf K Junkyard Photos: To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before
Posted on September 17, 2025 | 17 CommentsHumans can certainly be cruel – how else could you explain the enjoyment so many of us derive from junkyard pictures? As sad as the subject matter always is, there’s […] -
Curbside Classic: Fiat 1100D – From 1953 To 2001; From Turin To Mumbai
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 6 CommentsRecently, Paul Niedermeyer showed us a Fiat 1100 pick up, which was derived at least in terms of bodywork from the 1956 1100 saloon. It was the mainstay of Fiat’s […] -
1972 BMW 2000 Touring – Rare BMW 2002 Hatchback Version, Never Sold In The U.S.
Posted on September 11, 2025 | 15 CommentsHere’s something you don’t see every day, especially on this side of the Atlantic: Eric Clem in the CC Cohort spotted this red BMW 2000 Touring, the rare three-door hatchback […] -
1983-86 Chrysler Executive Limousine – A Kind Of Funhouse Mirror Limousine
Posted on September 10, 2025 | 20 CommentsI just have to know the story behind this Chrysler Executive, photographed by William Oliver in the London neighborhood of Belgravia. This is a part of London brimming with embassies […] -
Curbside Find: Honda CR-V – Homemade Woodie Edition
Posted on September 10, 2025 | 7 CommentsIf I remember correctly, Honda was about the least Brougham-y of the Japanese carmakers. But well, if a Honda is to get the Woodie treatment, an early CR-V is probably […] -
1957 Lincoln With The Longest Continental Kit Ever? And on a Non-Continental Lincoln At That
Posted on September 9, 2025 | 12 CommentsIs there an award for the longest continental spare extension ever? If so, this ’57 Lincoln that William Oliver posted at the Cohort is sure in the running. -
1955 Karmann-Ghia Convertible Wearing Its Patina Well
Posted on September 9, 2025 | 10 CommentsMaybe I didn’t live in the right California city back in the ’90s, but as far as I can recall, even then, finding an unrestored early Karmann Ghia was a […] -
1957 Rambler Rebel – They Didn’t All Have Continental Kits
Posted on September 8, 2025 | 17 CommentsI have long felt that the only car that should wear a Continental kit is a first-generation Lincoln Continental, but that’s an exaggeration – I’ll give a pass to any […]
![Ralf K’s Photos Of Vintage Cars Lost In The American Wilderness CC regulars know that I have a fondness for the bittersweet topic of old cars lost in the American wilderness. And for today, here’s a nice variation of the theme, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-09-29-16.14.20.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![1965 Mercury Econoline Pickup – Canadian Unicorn Canadian market oddities are a popular topic here at Curbside Classic, and we cover them every now and again. Just last week, we brought you the Pontiac Laurentian, with Chevy-based, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14988766850_a69566725d_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: Fiat 128 Familiare Ready To Rally In California Old Fiats have become awfully uncommon in the past couple of decades, but if like me, you miss seeing them around, this fun 128 Familiare should brighten your day. Uploaded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-15.16.27.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Curbside Finds By Ralf K: VWs In Various Stages Of “Recycling” Over the years, we’ve had a few “green” VWs here at CC, from those in that hue to some with actual greenery growing on them. This Type 3 Squareback adds […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-09-29-16.14.31.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9! Yes, it’s hard to keep ones eyes from a BMW E0 coupe, especially such a fine example as this one. But there’s something much more exotic across the street, that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-auto4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1994–1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible – A Rental Car Favorite Nears Its Final Curtain Hyperpack at the CC Cohort recently shot this well-preserved late example of the Chrysler LeBaron convertible, that budget-priced ragtop so beloved of rental car agencies. These run-out LeBarons were dated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1995-Chrysler-LeBaron-GTC-Bright-White-Hyperpack-CC-front-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![1951 Chevrolet “Advance Design” 3804 1 Ton Pickup With 9′ Bed – Heavy Hauler Do I love Chevy Advance design pickups/trucks? I’ve called them America’s and my favorite truck before, and I haven’t changed my mind yet. We’ve seen dozens here before, but I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Chevrolet-pickup-1950-3100-red-rq..png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Ralf K Junkyard Photos: To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before Humans can certainly be cruel – how else could you explain the enjoyment so many of us derive from junkyard pictures? As sad as the subject matter always is, there’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/54765715888_260b48e5c3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: Fiat 1100D – From 1953 To 2001; From Turin To Mumbai Recently, Paul Niedermeyer showed us a Fiat 1100 pick up, which was derived at least in terms of bodywork from the 1956 1100 saloon. It was the mainstay of Fiat’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/54523696471_594ac6668d_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1972 BMW 2000 Touring – Rare BMW 2002 Hatchback Version, Never Sold In The U.S. Here’s something you don’t see every day, especially on this side of the Atlantic: Eric Clem in the CC Cohort spotted this red BMW 2000 Touring, the rare three-door hatchback […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1972-BMW-2000-Touring-Verona-Red-Eric-Kelm-Cohort-front-3q-right.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![1983-86 Chrysler Executive Limousine – A Kind Of Funhouse Mirror Limousine I just have to know the story behind this Chrysler Executive, photographed by William Oliver in the London neighborhood of Belgravia. This is a part of London brimming with embassies […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chrysler-executive-limousine-william-oliver-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: Honda CR-V – Homemade Woodie Edition If I remember correctly, Honda was about the least Brougham-y of the Japanese carmakers. But well, if a Honda is to get the Woodie treatment, an early CR-V is probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-09-07-16.08.27.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)

![1955 Karmann-Ghia Convertible Wearing Its Patina Well Maybe I didn’t live in the right California city back in the ’90s, but as far as I can recall, even then, finding an unrestored early Karmann Ghia was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/KarmannGuia_Patina1.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![1957 Rambler Rebel – They Didn’t All Have Continental Kits I have long felt that the only car that should wear a Continental kit is a first-generation Lincoln Continental, but that’s an exaggeration – I’ll give a pass to any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/54754990754_4754d33187_k-e1756642412511.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


