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Blog Archive
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![(first posted 1/2/2018) Involuntary unemployment can wreak havoc on one’s self-confidence. Being laid off from my job of ten plus years at the end of 2010 was totally […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1987-Cadillac-Eldorado-Biarritz-CC.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz – When Life Gives You Lemons…")
Curbside Capsule: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz – When Life Gives You Lemons…
Posted on January 8, 2024 | 58 Comments(first posted 1/2/2018) Involuntary unemployment can wreak havoc on one’s self-confidence. Being laid off from my job of ten plus years at the end of 2010 was totally […] -
![The years 1956-1959 were extremely ugly for US mid-priced brands, their collective market share dropping by 37%. The recession of 1957-1958 is often credited with this drop, but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chart-Mid-price-market-share-1955-1964.jpg "CC Chart: Mid-Priced Brands Market Share, 1955-1964 – A 37% Collapse, And Not Just Because Of The 1958 Recession")
CC Chart: Mid-Priced Brands Market Share, 1955-1964 – A 37% Collapse, And Not Just Because Of The 1958 Recession
Posted on January 8, 2024 | 28 CommentsThe years 1956-1959 were extremely ugly for US mid-priced brands, their collective market share dropping by 37%. The recession of 1957-1958 is often credited with this drop, but […] -
![CC has not featured any Imperial models from the early 1970s, and it is not hard to understand why: By this time, the Imperial brand was on its last gasp. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4422.jpeg "Car Show Classic: 1970 Imperial LeBaron – A Chrysler in Emperor’s Clothing")
Car Show Classic: 1970 Imperial LeBaron – A Chrysler in Emperor’s Clothing
Posted on January 8, 2024 | 43 CommentsCC has not featured any Imperial models from the early 1970s, and it is not hard to understand why: By this time, the Imperial brand was on its last gasp. […] -
![(first posted 1/6/2018) A specimen of an endangered species: will it be eviscerated and crushed? Who would have thought of running across a Renault LeCar in Iowa in December 2017? […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lectric-Leopard-3.jpg "Junkyard Outtake: Lectric Leopard – Sparky CC Spotted at Wrench ‘N Go")
Junkyard Outtake: Lectric Leopard – Sparky CC Spotted at Wrench ‘N Go
Posted on January 7, 2024 | 68 Comments(first posted 1/6/2018) A specimen of an endangered species: will it be eviscerated and crushed? Who would have thought of running across a Renault LeCar in Iowa in December 2017? […] -
![(first posted 1/7/2018) For me, the turn of the year always brings forth a sense of nostalgia – another year past and a longing to look back at the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hudson-super-wasp-03-1.jpg "CC Outtake: Curbside Reminiscences From My Childhood")
CC Outtake: Curbside Reminiscences From My Childhood
Posted on January 7, 2024 | 49 Comments(first posted 1/7/2018) For me, the turn of the year always brings forth a sense of nostalgia – another year past and a longing to look back at the […] -
![The Jan van Dam (John Vandam) company is specialized in transporting all kinds of heavy machines, covering the Netherlands and pretty much all other European countries. That includes removing said […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2049.jpg "CC Global: Machines Moving Machinery")
CC Global: Machines Moving Machinery
Posted on January 7, 2024 | 7 CommentsThe Jan van Dam (John Vandam) company is specialized in transporting all kinds of heavy machines, covering the Netherlands and pretty much all other European countries. That includes removing said […] -
![(first posted 1/3/2018) Every journey starts with a step. Or, in our case, replace the “e” with an “o” and make it a “stop” for gas and coffee […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0267.jpg "CC Outtake: 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero – On The Road To Resurrection. Hopefully.")
CC Outtake: 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero – On The Road To Resurrection. Hopefully.
Posted on January 6, 2024 | 37 Comments(first posted 1/3/2018) Every journey starts with a step. Or, in our case, replace the “e” with an “o” and make it a “stop” for gas and coffee […] -
![(first posted 1/5/2018) The odd thing about the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is that it does not look all that small until you get close to it or compare it […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26947427529_b78ae98198_c.jpg "CC Capsule: Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR-II – The Shrunken Pajero")
CC Capsule: Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR-II – The Shrunken Pajero
Posted on January 6, 2024 | 13 Comments(first posted 1/5/2018) The odd thing about the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is that it does not look all that small until you get close to it or compare it […] -
![Over the past few years, there has been some writing on the wall that the internal combustion engine, or ICE, is living on borrowed time. Regulations in Europe and California […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0346.jpeg "Curbside Classic Question of the Day: Are we at Peak ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)?")
Curbside Classic Question of the Day: Are we at Peak ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)?
Posted on January 6, 2024 | 99 CommentsOver the past few years, there has been some writing on the wall that the internal combustion engine, or ICE, is living on borrowed time. Regulations in Europe and California […] -
![Though I am loath to admit it, I’m ancient enough to remember airport travel before the now ubiquitous “cutaway” mini-bus. A time when factory vans, limousines, and full-sized buses […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1968oldsmobiletoronadojetway707airportlimousine_17bb3aeb050543f681db599aee614927-e1703414924356.jpg "Curbside Outtake: American Quality Coach (AQC) Jetway 707 – One Large Lengthy Limo")
Curbside Outtake: American Quality Coach (AQC) Jetway 707 – One Large Lengthy Limo
Posted on January 6, 2024 | 20 CommentsThough I am loath to admit it, I’m ancient enough to remember airport travel before the now ubiquitous “cutaway” mini-bus. A time when factory vans, limousines, and full-sized buses […] -
![We had a good deal of Mopar recently thanks to a series of images uploaded by Hyperpack at the Cohort. A few have been highlighted here at CC, and the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/53413269119_0c0ef04703_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’71 & ’72 Plymouth Fury – A Furious Collection")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’71 & ’72 Plymouth Fury – A Furious Collection
Posted on January 5, 2024 | 35 CommentsWe had a good deal of Mopar recently thanks to a series of images uploaded by Hyperpack at the Cohort. A few have been highlighted here at CC, and the […] -
![Welcome to what will hopefully be the last part of this triptych. Indeed, were it not the final instalment, the very notion of triptych might well be in jeopardy. Let’s […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_20231119_095840_edited.jpg "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (November-December 2023) – Part 3: British, Swedish & German Cars")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (November-December 2023) – Part 3: British, Swedish & German Cars
Posted on January 4, 2024 | 18 CommentsWelcome to what will hopefully be the last part of this triptych. Indeed, were it not the final instalment, the very notion of triptych might well be in jeopardy. Let’s […] -
![My favorite classic Defender edition right there, a 110” wheelbase panel van that is actually used by the owner for his profession, in this case landscaping. Its straightforward livery is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2181.jpg "CC Outtake: 2008 Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top – All Work And No Play")
CC Outtake: 2008 Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top – All Work And No Play
Posted on January 4, 2024 | 13 CommentsMy favorite classic Defender edition right there, a 110” wheelbase panel van that is actually used by the owner for his profession, in this case landscaping. Its straightforward livery is […] -
![My brother was out and about on the Old Northside of Indianapolis one chilly day a couple years ago when he came upon this 1960 Facel Vega HK 500. He […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1960_Facel_Vega_1.jpg "CC Capsule: 1960 Facel Vega HK 500 – On Adult Relationships with Siblings")
CC Capsule: 1960 Facel Vega HK 500 – On Adult Relationships with Siblings
Posted on January 4, 2024 | 29 CommentsMy brother was out and about on the Old Northside of Indianapolis one chilly day a couple years ago when he came upon this 1960 Facel Vega HK 500. He […] -
![Lord, won’t you buy me an Oldsmobile sang no one ever, certainly not Janis, and not any of the legions of artists since. Yet here we were in the times […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_5251.jpg "Curbside Recycling: 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza S Coupe – A 1970 4-4-2 It Is Not")
Curbside Recycling: 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza S Coupe – A 1970 4-4-2 It Is Not
Posted on January 4, 2024 | 56 CommentsLord, won’t you buy me an Oldsmobile sang no one ever, certainly not Janis, and not any of the legions of artists since. Yet here we were in the times […]
