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![Someone had to do it. Markus Voglreiter, an Austrian engineer and obvious (new) Beetle lover, built himself a house to match the car. Now that could start a trend…”build me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/VW-custom_home-nite.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Volkshaus")
The Volkshaus
Posted on February 17, 2012 | 8 CommentsSomeone had to do it. Markus Voglreiter, an Austrian engineer and obvious (new) Beetle lover, built himself a house to match the car. Now that could start a trend…”build me […] -
![The venerable Russian ZIL limousine is an icon of the Soviet era, although a few were made until 2002, and reputedly a handful more in 2010. Soon-to-be former President Dimitry […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Zil-new.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The ZIL Of The Future?")
The ZIL Of The Future?
Posted on January 16, 2012 | 18 CommentsThe venerable Russian ZIL limousine is an icon of the Soviet era, although a few were made until 2002, and reputedly a handful more in 2010. Soon-to-be former President Dimitry […] -
![England obviously got a head start in putting women into cop cars, and what fine ones they are. I’d almost be honored to have one of them an open MGA […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/MGA-police.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Very Proud Of Their New Cop Cars Indeed! Ever Been Pulled Over By A Female Cop?")
Very Proud Of Their New Cop Cars Indeed! Ever Been Pulled Over By A Female Cop?
Posted on December 30, 2011 | 6 CommentsEngland obviously got a head start in putting women into cop cars, and what fine ones they are. I’d almost be honored to have one of them an open MGA […] -
![I may wax eloquently about RVs, but not so much about this one. And it comes from Austria, no less. And the price tag, converted to US dollars is almost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/MM-marchi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "World’s Most Expensive RV Is Also The Ugliest – Marchi Mobile eleMMent")
World’s Most Expensive RV Is Also The Ugliest – Marchi Mobile eleMMent
Posted on December 13, 2011 | 14 CommentsI may wax eloquently about RVs, but not so much about this one. And it comes from Austria, no less. And the price tag, converted to US dollars is almost […] -
![Edward knows I have an irrepressible passion about scaled down trucks. Like in compact, but ready for serious work. They’re all over Europe, managing to do the work that much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_05871.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Greetings From Italy – Your Next Truck, Dad")
CC Outtake: Greetings From Italy – Your Next Truck, Dad
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 15 CommentsEdward knows I have an irrepressible passion about scaled down trucks. Like in compact, but ready for serious work. They’re all over Europe, managing to do the work that much […] -
The Panther Lover’s Final Ride
Posted on December 5, 2011 | 16 CommentsHere’s my quick little contribution to today’s Panther love fest, courtesy of Japan. -
![It’s Halloween, so we’ll give ourselves permission to look at people in costumes for a change, and not just cars. The Germans, along with so many other Europeans, have long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cal-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "US Cars Und Girls Kalender 2012 – The Germans Love Detroit Iron, Among Other Things")
US Cars Und Girls Kalender 2012 – The Germans Love Detroit Iron, Among Other Things
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 22 CommentsIt’s Halloween, so we’ll give ourselves permission to look at people in costumes for a change, and not just cars. The Germans, along with so many other Europeans, have long […] -
![It’s not easy getting good information about the Mitsuoka Le Seyede. Cold hard facts, that is. There’s plenty of pictures and rabid commentary, but I had to do a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Mitsuoka-Le-Seyde_2003-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mitsuoka Le Seyde: The Compact Zimmer")
Mitsuoka Le Seyde: The Compact Zimmer
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 26 CommentsIt’s not easy getting good information about the Mitsuoka Le Seyede. Cold hard facts, that is. There’s plenty of pictures and rabid commentary, but I had to do a little […] -
![A generous CC reader recently sent me several Auto-Parade Annuals, from the years 1960, 1961 and 1967. I do love these trips down memory lane, as they re-awaken long dormant […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Wartburg-Camping-001-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1961 Wartburg 311 Camping – The Vista Cruiser’s Inspiration?")
1961 Wartburg 311 Camping – The Vista Cruiser’s Inspiration?
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 5 CommentsA generous CC reader recently sent me several Auto-Parade Annuals, from the years 1960, 1961 and 1967. I do love these trips down memory lane, as they re-awaken long dormant […] -
![We’ll do a CC shoot-off on the best wagon ever (the Vista Cruiser will be in the running). But then we don’t live in Switzerland, where this superb 1931 Rolls […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rolls-1931-.jpg-courtesy-hemmings-blog.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Here’s A Real Station Wagon For You Lovers Of The Genre")
Here’s A Real Station Wagon For You Lovers Of The Genre
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 4 CommentsWe’ll do a CC shoot-off on the best wagon ever (the Vista Cruiser will be in the running). But then we don’t live in Switzerland, where this superb 1931 Rolls […] -
![Rather than talking about the remarkable carrying capacity of this cute little truck (I so want one of these; the truck that is) these booth babes are demonstrating it. Actions […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bild-booth-babes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Booth Babes In Action")
Booth Babes In Action
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 4 CommentsRather than talking about the remarkable carrying capacity of this cute little truck (I so want one of these; the truck that is) these booth babes are demonstrating it. Actions […] -
![Sometimes more than just old cars catches our attention. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Guargaon, India has come up with a new way to punish repeat traffic offenders: force […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/india.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fitting Punishment: India Makes Bad Drivers Work As Traffic Police")
Fitting Punishment: India Makes Bad Drivers Work As Traffic Police
Posted on March 7, 2011 | 1 CommentSometimes more than just old cars catches our attention. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Guargaon, India has come up with a new way to punish repeat traffic offenders: force […] -
![This gives me the perfect opportunity to post a picture of the 404’s successor, which arrived in 1969. In the most hotly watched automotive auction of the year, Iranian President […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ahmadinejad-auctioning-his-77-peugeot-504-for-charity_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "How To Get $2.5 Million For A 1977 Peugeot 504")
How To Get $2.5 Million For A 1977 Peugeot 504
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 5 CommentsThis gives me the perfect opportunity to post a picture of the 404’s successor, which arrived in 1969. In the most hotly watched automotive auction of the year, Iranian President […] -
![Looking for hard-to find brake cylinder seals for your ’58 Studebaker? This Cuban entrepreneur is making them out of that old solid tire in the foreground. All that old Detroit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CUBA-popup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Would You Buy Your Brake Seals From Him?")
Would You Buy Your Brake Seals From Him?
Posted on February 23, 2011 | 3 CommentsLooking for hard-to find brake cylinder seals for your ’58 Studebaker? This Cuban entrepreneur is making them out of that old solid tire in the foreground. All that old Detroit […]
