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Blog Archive
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![(first posted 8/7/2013) No, I wasn’t the first to come up with this; it was her husband; who else? In 1953, Prince Aly Kahn saw the Cadillac Ghia Coupe on […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/cadillac-ghia-coupe-1953-01.jpg "Concept Classic: 1953 Cadillac Ghia Coupe – The Rita Hayworth Of Cars")
Concept Classic: 1953 Cadillac Ghia Coupe – The Rita Hayworth Of Cars
Posted on March 10, 2024 | 40 Comments(first posted 8/7/2013) No, I wasn’t the first to come up with this; it was her husband; who else? In 1953, Prince Aly Kahn saw the Cadillac Ghia Coupe on […] -
![(first posted 3/10/2018) When I was younger, being the practical and thrifty chap I was (or could be, some of the time), instead of daydreaming about exotic cars I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CC-346-047.jpg "Cohort Outtake: 1964 Plymouth Valiant V100 – The Fallback-mobile")
Cohort Outtake: 1964 Plymouth Valiant V100 – The Fallback-mobile
Posted on March 10, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 3/10/2018) When I was younger, being the practical and thrifty chap I was (or could be, some of the time), instead of daydreaming about exotic cars I […] -
![Back in the prehistoric-predigital age, folks used to modify pictures of cars in the analog way: with scissors and paste. I did it back in 1972 with a friend (see […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ps-1.jpg "What If: Photoshopped Cars, Circa 1965 (and 1972)")
What If: Photoshopped Cars, Circa 1965 (and 1972)
Posted on March 10, 2024 | 19 CommentsBack in the prehistoric-predigital age, folks used to modify pictures of cars in the analog way: with scissors and paste. I did it back in 1972 with a friend (see […] -
![The 2023 edition of the Truckstar Mack & Speciaal Transportdag in the Netherlands was held on October 8. After a whole series of show reports, it’s time for the finale. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2079.jpg "CC Global: 2023 Mack And Special Transport Day – Heavy Atmosphere")
CC Global: 2023 Mack And Special Transport Day – Heavy Atmosphere
Posted on March 10, 2024 | 17 CommentsThe 2023 edition of the Truckstar Mack & Speciaal Transportdag in the Netherlands was held on October 8. After a whole series of show reports, it’s time for the finale. […] -
![Posted at the CC Cohort by r0b0tr10t (first posted 8/9/2013) This car has a long and fascinating history, if we can get past the usual stereotypical comments of it being […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Wartburg-353-1.3-1988-1991-fq.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1988-1991 Wartburg 353 1.3 – The East German Audi, In More Ways Than One")
Curbside Classic: 1988-1991 Wartburg 353 1.3 – The East German Audi, In More Ways Than One
Posted on March 9, 2024 | 72 CommentsPosted at the CC Cohort by r0b0tr10t (first posted 8/9/2013) This car has a long and fascinating history, if we can get past the usual stereotypical comments of it being […] -
![Photo from the Cohort by canadiancatgreen. It’s quite known that in their last few years, AMC was barely hanging in there, stretching their old models to the last drop. More […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/53311650079_897c1b20a0_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1981 AMC Concord Wagon – Squeezing a Few More Drops")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1981 AMC Concord Wagon – Squeezing a Few More Drops
Posted on March 9, 2024 | 16 CommentsPhoto from the Cohort by canadiancatgreen. It’s quite known that in their last few years, AMC was barely hanging in there, stretching their old models to the last drop. More […] -
![(first posted 2/18/2018) From the mid-seventies onwards, the LT -renamed Crafter in 2006- has been Volkswagen’s largest commercial vehicle in Europe. Bigger VAG Group trucks are available […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5328.jpg "CC Global: 1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 D And 2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5 TDI – VeeDub’s Handy Tools")
CC Global: 1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 D And 2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5 TDI – VeeDub’s Handy Tools
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 11 Comments(first posted 2/18/2018) From the mid-seventies onwards, the LT -renamed Crafter in 2006- has been Volkswagen’s largest commercial vehicle in Europe. Bigger VAG Group trucks are available […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2018) Over the years, the Toyota Corolla has been available in myriad permutations: front-, rear-, or four-wheel-drive; sedan, coupe, hatchback, liftback or wagon; and powered […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/toyota-corolla-all-trac-10.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1987-92 Toyota Corolla All-Trac/4WD Wagon – Wholesome Carib")
Curbside Capsule: 1987-92 Toyota Corolla All-Trac/4WD Wagon – Wholesome Carib
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 27 Comments(first posted 3/8/2018) Over the years, the Toyota Corolla has been available in myriad permutations: front-, rear-, or four-wheel-drive; sedan, coupe, hatchback, liftback or wagon; and powered […] -
![A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg "CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract")
CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […] -
![I made it through the first week of school and was actually learning how to drive a tractor-trailer, big rig, semi truck, or whatever else you might want to call […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Truck-Driver-04.jpg "Making A Truck Driver – Week 2")
Making A Truck Driver – Week 2
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 41 CommentsI made it through the first week of school and was actually learning how to drive a tractor-trailer, big rig, semi truck, or whatever else you might want to call […] -
![The Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB_IMG_1705943311721.jpg "CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?")
CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 42 CommentsThe Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […] -
![We had a pretty steady roster of COAL contributors these past few months, but it’s that time again to find new ones, ready to dig into their automotive memories and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/311565152_2558244541005852_7168176310991667626_n.jpg "Time To Find Some New COALers!")
Time To Find Some New COALers!
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsWe had a pretty steady roster of COAL contributors these past few months, but it’s that time again to find new ones, ready to dig into their automotive memories and […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2018) CC’s Yohai Rodin posted shots of this gen1 Renault Espace at the Cohort, apparently shot in Vienna. Roger Carr did a very exhaustive CC on […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/25661070497_c338728bc1_o.jpg "Cohort Outtake: Gen1 Renault Espace – The European Minivan Pioneer Was Going To Be Imported To the US by AMC")
Cohort Outtake: Gen1 Renault Espace – The European Minivan Pioneer Was Going To Be Imported To the US by AMC
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 3/7/2018) CC’s Yohai Rodin posted shots of this gen1 Renault Espace at the Cohort, apparently shot in Vienna. Roger Carr did a very exhaustive CC on […] -
![Now that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg "CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes")
CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsNow that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […] -
![Nissan has always struck me as something of a peculiar company. There are excellent cars like the 510, the 240Z, and yes, those early Skylines. Then there are the dull […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c210LS-2.jpg "CC In Scale: Nissan Skyline Part 2 – The Lean Years")
CC In Scale: Nissan Skyline Part 2 – The Lean Years
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 22 CommentsNissan has always struck me as something of a peculiar company. There are excellent cars like the 510, the 240Z, and yes, those early Skylines. Then there are the dull […]
