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![I suppose this may seem a silly question depending upon the extent to which you consider Curbside Classic to be a “car forum”. Actually, my question is about a different […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/su13MZfm.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – Do You Spend Time On Car Forums?")
QOTD – Do You Spend Time On Car Forums?
Posted on November 23, 2024 | 55 CommentsI suppose this may seem a silly question depending upon the extent to which you consider Curbside Classic to be a “car forum”. Actually, my question is about a different […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pierce-Arrow-1907-Suburban-Car-Ad-Vintage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The First Suburban – 1907")
The First Suburban – 1907
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […] -
![Day 4 of the Cycle the Erie Canal trip started in Seneca Falls, NY, the central NY town that our rolling camping trip had wound up in the previous evening. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_0481.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bikes, Boats and Automobiles: Cycling the Erie Canal 2024 (Part 2)")
Bikes, Boats and Automobiles: Cycling the Erie Canal 2024 (Part 2)
Posted on August 2, 2024 | 18 CommentsDay 4 of the Cycle the Erie Canal trip started in Seneca Falls, NY, the central NY town that our rolling camping trip had wound up in the previous evening. […] -
![(first posted 10/2/2012) The grand Marmon Sixteen may have died in the depths of the Depression, but Walter Marmon certainly didn’t go down with it. Instead, he joined forces with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Marmom-H-Ford.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1940 Marmon-Herrington Ford 4×4 Woodie Wagon – The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Prequel")
1940 Marmon-Herrington Ford 4×4 Woodie Wagon – The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Prequel
Posted on July 25, 2024 | 28 Comments(first posted 10/2/2012) The grand Marmon Sixteen may have died in the depths of the Depression, but Walter Marmon certainly didn’t go down with it. Instead, he joined forces with […] -
![(first posted 4/9/2018) I ran into this article in the New Yorker last November, and found it to be an excellent look at the forces re-shaping the auto industry […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/New-Yorker-1980-downsizing.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "“The Downsizing Decision” (May 5, 1980) – A Deep Dive Into the Turmoil and Decisions That Reshaped the Domestic Auto Industry in the 1970s")
“The Downsizing Decision” (May 5, 1980) – A Deep Dive Into the Turmoil and Decisions That Reshaped the Domestic Auto Industry in the 1970s
Posted on April 22, 2024 | 92 Comments(first posted 4/9/2018) I ran into this article in the New Yorker last November, and found it to be an excellent look at the forces re-shaping the auto industry […] -
![(first posted 4/10/2018) Unless one subscribes to a data service, getting US historical auto sales statistics is not so easy; Wikipedia only lists US manufacturers. But I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Market-share-Brits-1961-2016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Chartside Classics: US Market Share by Manufacturer – 1961-2016")
Chartside Classics: US Market Share by Manufacturer – 1961-2016
Posted on April 12, 2024 | 70 Comments(first posted 4/10/2018) Unless one subscribes to a data service, getting US historical auto sales statistics is not so easy; Wikipedia only lists US manufacturers. But I […] -
![(first posted 8/21/2017) In case anyone missed the news, we are experiencing a total solar eclipse today. Depending upon where you might be in the world, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Moon-Ad-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Astronomy: Sun And Moon – A Safer Way To See A Total Eclipse")
Curbside Astronomy: Sun And Moon – A Safer Way To See A Total Eclipse
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 64 Comments(first posted 8/21/2017) In case anyone missed the news, we are experiencing a total solar eclipse today. Depending upon where you might be in the world, it […] -
![(first posted 3/19/2018) On the windshield of this Chevy you can read: 17-7-75, in the Brazilian way to write dates, that means July 17th, 1975. Yes, on that memorable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/16314.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A History Of The Brazilian Alcohol Automotive Fuel Program")
A History Of The Brazilian Alcohol Automotive Fuel Program
Posted on March 19, 2024 | 34 Comments(first posted 3/19/2018) On the windshield of this Chevy you can read: 17-7-75, in the Brazilian way to write dates, that means July 17th, 1975. Yes, on that memorable […] -
![(first posted 2/16/2018) Jon7190 has taken us several trips to the classic car auctions in Scottsdale, and promises a few more looks soon. Jon’s sharing at some of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1973Auburn02-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Flashback: 1974 – Classic Car Auctions The Way They Used To Be")
CC Flashback: 1974 – Classic Car Auctions The Way They Used To Be
Posted on February 16, 2024 | 30 Comments(first posted 2/16/2018) Jon7190 has taken us several trips to the classic car auctions in Scottsdale, and promises a few more looks soon. Jon’s sharing at some of […] -
![(first posted 10/28/2017) This question was sparked when I saw pictures of the white ’76 Olds 98 coupe (bottom left) posted at the Cohort. What an endless tail! Was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/buick-1976-electra-225-coupe-1976-1-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Who’s The Longest Mega-Coupe In The Land?")
Who’s The Longest Mega-Coupe In The Land?
Posted on February 10, 2024 | 82 Comments(first posted 10/28/2017) This question was sparked when I saw pictures of the white ’76 Olds 98 coupe (bottom left) posted at the Cohort. What an endless tail! Was […] -
![(first posted 2/3/2018) Glasgow is a great city, and perhaps one of the most individually distinctive in Britain, with a historic importance that is obvious to any visitor. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/01-no-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1896 Glasgow Subway Car No. 1 – Simply Different")
Trackside Classic: 1896 Glasgow Subway Car No. 1 – Simply Different
Posted on February 3, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 2/3/2018) Glasgow is a great city, and perhaps one of the most individually distinctive in Britain, with a historic importance that is obvious to any visitor. […] -
Clearance-side Classics: Newark Edition
Posted on February 1, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 2/1/2018) New at Newark Street, Newark NJ – Fall, 1980 -
![(first posted 12/11/2017) I’ve been saying it for a long time now: CUVs are just getting back to the size and proportions of my favorite era […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/a-plymouth-wagon-1949-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Comparison: 1949 Plymouth Suburban Wagon and 2017 Toyota RAV4 – Almost Identical Dimensions")
CC Comparison: 1949 Plymouth Suburban Wagon and 2017 Toyota RAV4 – Almost Identical Dimensions
Posted on December 11, 2023 | 104 Comments(first posted 12/11/2017) I’ve been saying it for a long time now: CUVs are just getting back to the size and proportions of my favorite era […] -
![Like a relentless parade of tireless tire men, our survey of automotive product mascots marches on. Today, we’ll try to wrap up this brief (although some may feel not brief […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/marchinginberlin1928.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Product Mascots – Fuel and Vehicles (Part 2)")
Automotive Product Mascots – Fuel and Vehicles (Part 2)
Posted on December 7, 2023 | 56 CommentsLike a relentless parade of tireless tire men, our survey of automotive product mascots marches on. Today, we’ll try to wrap up this brief (although some may feel not brief […] -
![Personally, I’ve never exactly understood brand mascots. I mean, yes, I get what they are, but in fact I – like the child in our lede picture — have always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rustyjones.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Product Mascots – Equipment and Services (Part 1)")
Automotive Product Mascots – Equipment and Services (Part 1)
Posted on December 5, 2023 | 66 CommentsPersonally, I’ve never exactly understood brand mascots. I mean, yes, I get what they are, but in fact I – like the child in our lede picture — have always […]
