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Curbside Classics Archives
History Archive
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![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://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/De-Dion-Bouton-motor-trike-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "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://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StudebakerArchives01Crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "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://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Chrysler-1981-Newport-Full-Size-05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "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://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150412_125654-1200x675.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "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 | 152 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 […] -
History Capsule: Is the Popemobile Italian?
Posted on September 23, 2015 | 31 CommentsCCers know the old response: “Is the Pope Italian?” So what about the new Toledo-built Popemobile? -
![(first posted 7/27/2012) A GM Motorama concept car from 1957? No, that’s a prancing horse, not the mark of excellence on the hood. It’s not exactly a 1959 Dodge […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ferrari-400-superamerica-1959-fr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1959 Ferrari Superamerica 400 – Super American Style By Pininfarina")
1959 Ferrari Superamerica 400 – Super American Style By Pininfarina
Posted on July 5, 2015 | 36 Comments(first posted 7/27/2012) A GM Motorama concept car from 1957? No, that’s a prancing horse, not the mark of excellence on the hood. It’s not exactly a 1959 Dodge […] -
![(first posted 12/31/2011) In 1948, classic Rolls Royces were just dusty old cars to be picked up on the cheap. Like one Lindley Bothwell, out mucking about with his “collection” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Rolls-Royce-collection-1948-LIFE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "“Honey, If You Don’t Get Rid Of All Those Old Junkers In The Back Yard, I’m Going To Call The Tow Truck”")
“Honey, If You Don’t Get Rid Of All Those Old Junkers In The Back Yard, I’m Going To Call The Tow Truck”
Posted on June 5, 2015 | 34 Comments(first posted 12/31/2011) In 1948, classic Rolls Royces were just dusty old cars to be picked up on the cheap. Like one Lindley Bothwell, out mucking about with his “collection” […] -
![Our previous virtual drag race between the Countach and Camry had the Camry winning by a hair. Of course, some thirty years separated the two, which showed how much progress […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Corvette-1957-white-crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Which Is Faster, Part 2: A 1957 Corvette Or A 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP400S?")
Which Is Faster, Part 2: A 1957 Corvette Or A 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP400S?
Posted on May 30, 2015 | 57 CommentsOur previous virtual drag race between the Countach and Camry had the Camry winning by a hair. Of course, some thirty years separated the two, which showed how much progress […] -
![(originally posted in 2010 at the other site) ADAC is the organization that responds to essentially every automotive Panne (breakdown) in Germany. And with the Germanic proclivity for thorough record […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ADAC-tow.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "German Reliability Statistics: Thirty Years Of ADAC’s Pannenstatistik")
German Reliability Statistics: Thirty Years Of ADAC’s Pannenstatistik
Posted on May 26, 2015 | 70 Comments(originally posted in 2010 at the other site) ADAC is the organization that responds to essentially every automotive Panne (breakdown) in Germany. And with the Germanic proclivity for thorough record […] -
![In the Toronado post the other day, CC reader/contributor Roger628 left a link to a two-part 1966 GM Engineering Journal that discusses the whole evolution, development, engineering and production of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/GM-org-structure-1966.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Outtake: 1966 GM Automotive Corporate Organizational Charts")
Automotive History Outtake: 1966 GM Automotive Corporate Organizational Charts
Posted on May 4, 2015 | 13 CommentsIn the Toronado post the other day, CC reader/contributor Roger628 left a link to a two-part 1966 GM Engineering Journal that discusses the whole evolution, development, engineering and production of […] -
![Sadly, it appears that the “consumer reaction studies” that were undertaken did not result in this prototype going into production. Frankly, by the summer of 1965 Studebaker had more pressing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Studebaker-camperwagonaire65.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Outtake: The Studebaker Wagonaire Camper – “Present Consumer Reaction Studies Will Be Continued”")
Automotive History Outtake: The Studebaker Wagonaire Camper – “Present Consumer Reaction Studies Will Be Continued”
Posted on April 22, 2015 | 18 CommentsSadly, it appears that the “consumer reaction studies” that were undertaken did not result in this prototype going into production. Frankly, by the summer of 1965 Studebaker had more pressing […] -
![One of the nice things about getting older is being able to remember events as they happened. And, for each of those events, there usually sticks in the mind an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ek_holden_and_monaro_rear_11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Tasman Bridge Cars: Hobart, Tasmania, January 1975 – Stopped In The Nick Of Time")
The Tasman Bridge Cars: Hobart, Tasmania, January 1975 – Stopped In The Nick Of Time
Posted on March 25, 2015 | 32 CommentsOne of the nice things about getting older is being able to remember events as they happened. And, for each of those events, there usually sticks in the mind an […] -
![(first published in 2011) This Volkswagen tv ad from 1958 is a bit of a cult classic, depicting VW execs driving to Italy for a consultation with “one of Italy’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/VW-pinin-EA41.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "VW Goes To Italy For A New Design For The Beetle: Myth And Reality")
VW Goes To Italy For A New Design For The Beetle: Myth And Reality
Posted on March 17, 2015 | 37 Comments(first published in 2011) This Volkswagen tv ad from 1958 is a bit of a cult classic, depicting VW execs driving to Italy for a consultation with “one of Italy’s […] -
![(first posted 2/13/2012) Looking through some old ads, one can’t help but be struck by how some fashion accessories go so quickly out of date, and others just become classics. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BL-Porsche-911.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Some Things Go Out Of Fashion; Others Never")
Some Things Go Out Of Fashion; Others Never
Posted on March 14, 2015 | 31 Comments(first posted 2/13/2012) Looking through some old ads, one can’t help but be struck by how some fashion accessories go so quickly out of date, and others just become classics. […] -
![Don’t ask me where I found this image, but it caught my eye. I’ve always harbored fantasies about driving on the rails, and what better car to do it in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Caption-Topolino.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "There’s A Little Mouse On The Tracks")
There’s A Little Mouse On The Tracks
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 21 CommentsDon’t ask me where I found this image, but it caught my eye. I’ve always harbored fantasies about driving on the rails, and what better car to do it in […]
