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![These two Grand Prix were found by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort, and each seems to play a different persona. First, a 1985 broughamy chestnut one; being the sensible player. And […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53085212564_182d02600d_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Pontiac Grand Prix Duo From The ’80s – Different Characters")
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Pontiac Grand Prix Duo From The ’80s – Different Characters
Posted on August 26, 2023 | 16 CommentsThese two Grand Prix were found by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort, and each seems to play a different persona. First, a 1985 broughamy chestnut one; being the sensible player. And […] -
Curbside Outtake: Someone Loves Orange Azteks And HHRs
Posted on August 25, 2023 | 18 CommentsI’ve seen this orange Pontiac Aztek here for some years, but now it’s joined by an orange Chevy HHR. Hmm; a bit of a GM odd-ball lover? -
![Six years ago, the PSA Group acquired Opel and Vauxhall. Meanwhile they have all become members of the big Stellantis family. So an Opel hall of fame in a museum […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1528.jpg "Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Rüsselsheimer Cookies (And Some More)")
Museum Classics: Visscher Classique Buren – Rüsselsheimer Cookies (And Some More)
Posted on August 25, 2023 | 25 CommentsSix years ago, the PSA Group acquired Opel and Vauxhall. Meanwhile they have all become members of the big Stellantis family. So an Opel hall of fame in a museum […] -
![(first posted 8/24/2017) When a new vehicle segment is created, its founder tends to define it. That pioneering status makes it harder for interlopers to steal the spotlight. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scion-iq-6.jpg "Future Curbside Classic Capsule: 2012-15 Scion iQ – A Smarter smart")
Future Curbside Classic Capsule: 2012-15 Scion iQ – A Smarter smart
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 48 Comments(first posted 8/24/2017) When a new vehicle segment is created, its founder tends to define it. That pioneering status makes it harder for interlopers to steal the spotlight. […] -
CC In Scale: Part 3 – Childhood Memories, A Gallery
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 66 CommentsI thought for today I might look at some cars I remember from my early days. Less talk, more photos. -
![There’s a letter on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn that allegedly originated from the pen of popular gangster Clyde Barrow. This letter compliments Mr. Ford on the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PXL_20230812_142333602a.jpg "Museum Classic: 1932 Ford Model 18 Convertible Sedan – To Live Outside The Law, You Must Be Honest")
Museum Classic: 1932 Ford Model 18 Convertible Sedan – To Live Outside The Law, You Must Be Honest
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 29 CommentsThere’s a letter on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn that allegedly originated from the pen of popular gangster Clyde Barrow. This letter compliments Mr. Ford on the […] -
![I’ve been seeing this Model T, which I peg as either a 1915 or 1916 model year, repeatedly around Port Orford. It obviously gets used regularly, and the bucolic traffic […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1467.jpg "Port Orford Outtake: The Well-Used Model T")
Port Orford Outtake: The Well-Used Model T
Posted on August 23, 2023 | 16 CommentsI’ve been seeing this Model T, which I peg as either a 1915 or 1916 model year, repeatedly around Port Orford. It obviously gets used regularly, and the bucolic traffic […] -
![The inevitable process has begun. Tortuous, protracted, and ripe for being done differently, we have began car shopping. We’ve been putting it off, and will likely drag our feet for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/car-shopping.jpeg "QOTD: What Brand Have You Driven The Most?")
QOTD: What Brand Have You Driven The Most?
Posted on August 23, 2023 | 105 CommentsThe inevitable process has begun. Tortuous, protracted, and ripe for being done differently, we have began car shopping. We’ve been putting it off, and will likely drag our feet for […] -
![Vintage travel advertisements are often delectable to admire. Awash in sentimentality and devoid of any hassles involving travel, they conjure up exactly what they’re supposed to – a longing to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Vol-1-Featured-1.jpg "Vintage Ads: Automotive-Related Travel Ads Vol. 1 – New Mexico, Germany & Oregon")
Vintage Ads: Automotive-Related Travel Ads Vol. 1 – New Mexico, Germany & Oregon
Posted on August 23, 2023 | 17 CommentsVintage travel advertisements are often delectable to admire. Awash in sentimentality and devoid of any hassles involving travel, they conjure up exactly what they’re supposed to – a longing to […] -
![(first posted 8/22/2017) Although no one in my immediate family has ever owned one, I’ve always had an affinity for the lovingly quirky Swedish brand. Maybe it’s my […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/thumb_IMG_2828_1024-2.jpg "CC/Driving Impressions: 2003, 2009, & 2011 Saab 9-3 – Born From Jets?")
CC/Driving Impressions: 2003, 2009, & 2011 Saab 9-3 – Born From Jets?
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 54 Comments(first posted 8/22/2017) Although no one in my immediate family has ever owned one, I’ve always had an affinity for the lovingly quirky Swedish brand. Maybe it’s my […] -
Vintage Train Carriers: Two AMC Moments – From Ramblers To Pacers
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 20 Comments -
![There are times when I think the golden days of CC spotting in Eugene are over. I used to walk down a block and see nothing but cars 25 years […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1407-1.jpg "Curbside Outtakes: Suddenly It’s 2000!")
Curbside Outtakes: Suddenly It’s 2000!
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 27 CommentsThere are times when I think the golden days of CC spotting in Eugene are over. I used to walk down a block and see nothing but cars 25 years […] -
![I played the piano from between the ages of 9 and 21, with a years-long break in between. All up, for about about eight cumulative years, one could find me […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_20230603_121006074_HDR-1992-Ford-Tempo-GLS-V6-for-CC.jpg "Curbside Musings: 1992 Ford Tempo GLS – The Tempo Is <i>Allegro</i>")
Curbside Musings: 1992 Ford Tempo GLS – The Tempo Is Allegro
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 76 CommentsI played the piano from between the ages of 9 and 21, with a years-long break in between. All up, for about about eight cumulative years, one could find me […] -
![As time passes it’s getting harder and harder to find those vehicles we care about in their natural habitat; in the street and unrestored. And in the case of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53085020801_1ab6af1b97_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1965 Buick Riviera – Unrestored Rough Gem")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1965 Buick Riviera – Unrestored Rough Gem
Posted on August 21, 2023 | 17 CommentsAs time passes it’s getting harder and harder to find those vehicles we care about in their natural habitat; in the street and unrestored. And in the case of the […] -
![All this talk about annual safety inspections reminded me of this Cherokee I shot at our regular evening hike trailhead near Eugene. OK, it’s not nearly as stripped down as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0973.jpg "Trailside Outtake: Jeep Cherokee, Open Door Edition – Safety Inspections? What’s That?")
Trailside Outtake: Jeep Cherokee, Open Door Edition – Safety Inspections? What’s That?
Posted on August 21, 2023 | 23 CommentsAll this talk about annual safety inspections reminded me of this Cherokee I shot at our regular evening hike trailhead near Eugene. OK, it’s not nearly as stripped down as […]
