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History Archive
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![(first posted 10/23/2012) 1924 was a mere eighty-eight years ago. So put on your traveling clothes and let’s take a figurative trip back in time. There is a substantial automotive […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Coolidge.jpg "It’s 1924; A Glimpse Into What Was")
It’s 1924; A Glimpse Into What Was
Posted on June 20, 2016 | 36 Comments(first posted 10/23/2012) 1924 was a mere eighty-eight years ago. So put on your traveling clothes and let’s take a figurative trip back in time. There is a substantial automotive […] -
![(first posted 10/23/2012) Since we’re keeping the 1959-1960 GM theme going with today’s ’60 Buick CC, let’s take in this design concept that made it pretty far into the serious […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Buick-1959-concept.png "If Two Fins Are Good, Three Must Be Better Yet: How The 1959 Buick Might Well Have Looked")
If Two Fins Are Good, Three Must Be Better Yet: How The 1959 Buick Might Well Have Looked
Posted on June 16, 2016 | 57 Comments(first posted 10/23/2012) Since we’re keeping the 1959-1960 GM theme going with today’s ’60 Buick CC, let’s take in this design concept that made it pretty far into the serious […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2011) The questions of global commodity shortages, overpopulation, and resource depletion may be back in the spotlight a bit, but are hardly new. In 1972, the book Limits […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Porsche-FLA-1973.jpg "1973 Porsche FLA: Preparing For A Carpocolypse Of A Different Sort")
1973 Porsche FLA: Preparing For A Carpocolypse Of A Different Sort
Posted on June 3, 2016 | 58 Comments(first posted 11/10/2011) The questions of global commodity shortages, overpopulation, and resource depletion may be back in the spotlight a bit, but are hardly new. In 1972, the book Limits […] -
![I stumbled into this (full document after the jump) at the GM Heritage Center site, a letter from Oldsmobile to all its dealers clarifying the retail price discounts. They’re pretty […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Olds-1969-dealer-discount.png "CC History Capsule: 1969 Olds Dealer Discounts – Back When Dealers Made Serious Money From Selling New Cars")
CC History Capsule: 1969 Olds Dealer Discounts – Back When Dealers Made Serious Money From Selling New Cars
Posted on April 13, 2016 | 106 CommentsI stumbled into this (full document after the jump) at the GM Heritage Center site, a letter from Oldsmobile to all its dealers clarifying the retail price discounts. They’re pretty […] -
![Special thanks to Brendan Saur, my art director and collaborator on this piece. “ I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I grew my car company in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Omerta-Exterior-Final-Final-Final.jpg "CC History: The Silent Rise and Fall of Omerta")
CC History: The Silent Rise and Fall of Omerta
Posted on April 1, 2016 | 22 CommentsSpecial thanks to Brendan Saur, my art director and collaborator on this piece. “ I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I grew my car company in […] -
![(first posted in 2010 at the other site) I somehow stumbled upon this picture at an obscure site and used it in another article about Bob Lutz. Shortly afterwards, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bob-Lutz.jpg "Automotive History Capsule: The Real Story Behind The Best Bob Lutz Photo Ever")
Automotive History Capsule: The Real Story Behind The Best Bob Lutz Photo Ever
Posted on February 23, 2016 | 22 Comments(first posted in 2010 at the other site) I somehow stumbled upon this picture at an obscure site and used it in another article about Bob Lutz. Shortly afterwards, […] -
![(First posted 1/27/14) For almost half a century, numerous American cars from the 1950s were in daily use in a country outside of North America, where they were completely isolated […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-cover-black-and-white-dolmus.jpg "CC Global History: The Dolmus – Forgotten American Classics of Turkey")
CC Global History: The Dolmus – Forgotten American Classics of Turkey
Posted on January 27, 2016 | 69 Comments(First posted 1/27/14) For almost half a century, numerous American cars from the 1950s were in daily use in a country outside of North America, where they were completely isolated […] -
![Recently, aaron65 provided a very good example of how to decode the fender tag on his Pontiac and Dodge. In an effort to provide information as broad as possible, let’s […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_0382.jpg "By The Numbers: More Fender Tag Decoding – The Ford Edition")
By The Numbers: More Fender Tag Decoding – The Ford Edition
Posted on January 22, 2016 | 32 CommentsRecently, aaron65 provided a very good example of how to decode the fender tag on his Pontiac and Dodge. In an effort to provide information as broad as possible, let’s […] -
CC Outtake – Baronesas
Posted on January 22, 2016 | 11 CommentsCan you believe this was a usual sight in Honduras until the late ’70s? -
![If one boils all of automotive history down to its most pivotal and revolutionary chapters, there are four of them, so far. And this image represents a key moment of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Toyota-1968-line.jpg "Welcome To Toyota Week – The Toyota Way, Right To The Top")
Welcome To Toyota Week – The Toyota Way, Right To The Top
Posted on January 11, 2016 | 72 CommentsIf one boils all of automotive history down to its most pivotal and revolutionary chapters, there are four of them, so far. And this image represents a key moment of […] -
![On December 27th, 1985, the Ford Taurus officially went on sale. Ford’s forward-looking, aerodynamic FWD mid-size sedan and wagon completely changed the game in the United States, elevating what American […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2005-Ford-Taurus-Sedan-Image-002.jpg "Welcome To Taurus Week")
Welcome To Taurus Week
Posted on December 21, 2015 | 68 CommentsOn December 27th, 1985, the Ford Taurus officially went on sale. Ford’s forward-looking, aerodynamic FWD mid-size sedan and wagon completely changed the game in the United States, elevating what American […] -
![There’s a few other pioneering firsts that go along with the De Dion-Bouton motor trike, one of the most important early internal combustion vehicles. But this wonderful ad, one of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/De-Dion-Bouton-motor-trike-ad.jpg "Automotive History: 1897 De Dion-Bouton Motor Trike – World’s First Sexy Ad And First High Speed Engine")
Automotive History: 1897 De Dion-Bouton Motor Trike – World’s First Sexy Ad And First High Speed Engine
Posted on December 5, 2015 | 29 CommentsThere’s a few other pioneering firsts that go along with the De Dion-Bouton motor trike, one of the most important early internal combustion vehicles. But this wonderful ad, one of […] -
![Inside of this nondescript building is a treasure. At least some people would consider it a treasure. For this building contains the historical archives of the Studebaker Corporation. And it […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StudebakerArchives01Crop.jpg "Curbside Cache – The Archives at the Studebaker National Museum")
Curbside Cache – The Archives at the Studebaker National Museum
Posted on November 19, 2015 | 35 CommentsInside of this nondescript building is a treasure. At least some people would consider it a treasure. For this building contains the historical archives of the Studebaker Corporation. And it […] -
![(it turns out that we’ve maligned this car; the feeblest car of the era was actually the 1975 Ford Granada six, with 48.46 lbs/hp, and it was duly given its […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Chrysler-1981-Newport-Full-Size-05.jpg "The Feeblest Car Of The Malaise Era: 1981 Chrysler Newport Six – 42.6 Lbs/Hp")
The Feeblest Car Of The Malaise Era: 1981 Chrysler Newport Six – 42.6 Lbs/Hp
Posted on November 5, 2015 | 47 Comments(it turns out that we’ve maligned this car; the feeblest car of the era was actually the 1975 Ford Granada six, with 48.46 lbs/hp, and it was duly given its […] -
![Did Alan Mulally really save Ford? All the evidence points to yes; Mulally transformed Ford from a disparate organization of fiefdoms into a coherent whole, and the results saved the company […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,height=675,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150412_125654.jpg "CC Book Review: American Icon: Alan Mulally And The Fight To Save Ford Motor Company")
CC Book Review: American Icon: Alan Mulally And The Fight To Save Ford Motor Company
Posted on October 29, 2015 | 153 CommentsDid Alan Mulally really save Ford? All the evidence points to yes; Mulally transformed Ford from a disparate organization of fiefdoms into a coherent whole, and the results saved the company […]
