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![I couldn’t resist these two sitting behind the Sports Car shop, awaiting further ministrations in their service department. The MGA seems to be in greater need than the RX-7, and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0264.jpg "Curbside Outtake: MGA and RX-7 – Two Red Sports Cars")
Curbside Outtake: MGA and RX-7 – Two Red Sports Cars
Posted on March 2, 2023 | 24 CommentsI couldn’t resist these two sitting behind the Sports Car shop, awaiting further ministrations in their service department. The MGA seems to be in greater need than the RX-7, and […] -
![It was after midnight, and I had the shuttle bus driver drop me off where I thought my car was in the airport parking lot, but I was wrong. So […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1999-2000-Ford-Escort-ZX2-SR-a_Radiant.jpg "CC Capsule: 1999-2000 Ford Escort ZX2 S/R — A Rare Hot Coupe")
CC Capsule: 1999-2000 Ford Escort ZX2 S/R — A Rare Hot Coupe
Posted on March 2, 2023 | 18 CommentsIt was after midnight, and I had the shuttle bus driver drop me off where I thought my car was in the airport parking lot, but I was wrong. So […] -
![I always thought it was pretty blatant for Ford and Studebaker to take the names of Willys’ ambitious but sadly failed compact for their new compacts, never mind its whole […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5765710222_ec268bae51_b.jpg "Vintage Ads: 1953 Willys Aero Falcon and Aero Lark – Where Ford And Studebaker Got The Names For Their Compacts")
Vintage Ads: 1953 Willys Aero Falcon and Aero Lark – Where Ford And Studebaker Got The Names For Their Compacts
Posted on March 2, 2023 | 29 CommentsI always thought it was pretty blatant for Ford and Studebaker to take the names of Willys’ ambitious but sadly failed compact for their new compacts, never mind its whole […] -
![(first posted 2/3/2017) I’ve discovered a collection of vintage amateur Kodachrome snapshots with a heavy emphasis on cars and their owners. And they are truly splendid. I’ll give you the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DG-me-2.jpg "Vintage Snapshots: Me and My Car, Part 1")
Vintage Snapshots: Me and My Car, Part 1
Posted on March 1, 2023 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/3/2017) I’ve discovered a collection of vintage amateur Kodachrome snapshots with a heavy emphasis on cars and their owners. And they are truly splendid. I’ll give you the […] -
![I miss cars plastered with bumper stickers all over their tail ends. There’s still a few here and there in Eugene, as well as Berkeley (or thereabouts) where Jerome Solberg […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52714110684_07e0d55a36_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1963(?) Ford Econoline – “This Is Not A Taxi”")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1963(?) Ford Econoline – “This Is Not A Taxi”
Posted on March 1, 2023 | 19 CommentsI miss cars plastered with bumper stickers all over their tail ends. There’s still a few here and there in Eugene, as well as Berkeley (or thereabouts) where Jerome Solberg […] -
![(first posted 3/1/2017) Yesterday’s Part 1 of this two part series focused on the period of time before the “palace revolt” that led to a rethinking of the Earl-led concepts […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SIA-GMsFarOut59s_01_1500.jpg "Vintage SIA Design History: “GM’s Far Out ’59s – When Imagination Ran Rampant”, Part 2")
Vintage SIA Design History: “GM’s Far Out ’59s – When Imagination Ran Rampant”, Part 2
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 15 Comments(first posted 3/1/2017) Yesterday’s Part 1 of this two part series focused on the period of time before the “palace revolt” that led to a rethinking of the Earl-led concepts […] -
![I was a latecomer to Chinese cuisine, not having had any until well into my adolescence. This isn’t to say I wasn’t used to foods originating from outside the United […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1970-Pontiac-Bonneville-convertible-1.jpg "In-Motion Classic: 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – Hot Mustard")
In-Motion Classic: 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – Hot Mustard
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 65 CommentsI was a latecomer to Chinese cuisine, not having had any until well into my adolescence. This isn’t to say I wasn’t used to foods originating from outside the United […] -
![(first posted 2/27/2017) While Lexus’ have always leaned towards the sleep-inducing end of the luxury spectrum, among the brand’s more stimulating early efforts was the original SC 400 personal luxury […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1993-Lexus-SC-300-front.jpg "CC Capsule: 1993 Lexus SC 300 – The Poor Man’s Personal Luxury Lexus")
CC Capsule: 1993 Lexus SC 300 – The Poor Man’s Personal Luxury Lexus
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 64 Comments(first posted 2/27/2017) While Lexus’ have always leaned towards the sleep-inducing end of the luxury spectrum, among the brand’s more stimulating early efforts was the original SC 400 personal luxury […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2013) In the late 1980s, Chrysler looked like it was back on top of its game. The government-guaranteed loans were paid in full, the minivans were selling like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rf.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim: If It Was Good Enough For Zackman And Tina Turner…")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim: If It Was Good Enough For Zackman And Tina Turner…
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/19/2013) In the late 1980s, Chrysler looked like it was back on top of its game. The government-guaranteed loans were paid in full, the minivans were selling like […] -
![This was a bit ahead of the times. I’ve seen what amount to trailer mounted behind the cab of some trucks from time to time, but back when length regulations […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5762913310_5b8882efca_b.jpg "Vintage Ad: 1979 Livlab More-Than-Sleeper Semi Truck Cab")
Vintage Ad: 1979 Livlab More-Than-Sleeper Semi Truck Cab
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 17 CommentsThis was a bit ahead of the times. I’ve seen what amount to trailer mounted behind the cab of some trucks from time to time, but back when length regulations […] -
![William Oliver found a splendid example of one of my favorite trucks. I found one some ten years ago, and the full write-up is here, but this one has a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52490302158_8d798b48ba_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1948 REO Speedwagon – Speed Is Relative")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1948 REO Speedwagon – Speed Is Relative
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 19 CommentsWilliam Oliver found a splendid example of one of my favorite trucks. I found one some ten years ago, and the full write-up is here, but this one has a […] -
![A few days ago Paul posted a vintage ad for the Kanzler Coupe, a modification (dare I say mutilation?) of the Opel GT. “Even AI couldn’t have come up with […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Challenge_17.jpg "What If: Can AI Make Uglier Cars Than Humans? – Challenge Accepted")
What If: Can AI Make Uglier Cars Than Humans? – Challenge Accepted
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 32 CommentsA few days ago Paul posted a vintage ad for the Kanzler Coupe, a modification (dare I say mutilation?) of the Opel GT. “Even AI couldn’t have come up with […] -
![No behemoths with towering cabs today. Instead, some agile and enclosed delivery trucks, like this meat-hauling MAN duo. The 2021 TGE in front is nothing more -or less- than a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0679.jpg "CC Global: From Butchers To Duke John, They All Must Deliver")
CC Global: From Butchers To Duke John, They All Must Deliver
Posted on February 26, 2023 | 5 CommentsNo behemoths with towering cabs today. Instead, some agile and enclosed delivery trucks, like this meat-hauling MAN duo. The 2021 TGE in front is nothing more -or less- than a […] -
Vintage Ad: 1949 Fulton Airphibian – Another Flying Car That Never Took Off
Posted on February 25, 2023 | 17 CommentsI’m pretty sure someone must have compiled all of the flying cars that we were promised over the decades, but here’s another addition to the ones I’ve seen. -
![John Lloyd posted this shot of a six-shooter C3 Corvette. In Tom Halter’s post on the six tail light Corvette, he mused that the larger lights and narrower rear panel […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4277231535_18488c9acf_c.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: A Six Tail-Light C3 Corvette")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: A Six Tail-Light C3 Corvette
Posted on February 25, 2023 | 14 CommentsJohn Lloyd posted this shot of a six-shooter C3 Corvette. In Tom Halter’s post on the six tail light Corvette, he mused that the larger lights and narrower rear panel […]
