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Curbside Musings: 2004 Ford Taurus SE – Creative Hair Solutions
Posted on December 6, 2022 | 34 CommentsI looked at this Taurus in my neighborhood on the day of this writing and thought immediately of myself from about twenty years ago. Right off the bat, I’d like […] -
The NYC Curbside Classics of Langdon Clay (1974-1976)
Posted on December 5, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 12/5/2016) Langdon Clay spent two years roaming the streets of New York City, shooting parked cars. The results are now available in a book, Langdon Clay, Cars – […] -
Mexican Mopars, Part 3: 1999-2001 Dodge Ramcharger – Rising To The Challenge
Posted on December 5, 2022 | 36 Comments(first posted 12/5/2016) Perhaps the most intriguing and unique of all of the Mexican Mopars is the short-lived, third generation Ramcharger. Engineered on a shoestring budget and dipping into the […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Lincoln Town Car Pickup – Tanwood
Posted on December 5, 2022 | 24 CommentsMike Hayes found a Lincoln TC that may look fairly normal from this view, although it is sporting a few lumps, especially at the rear. -
CC Global: 2022 Truck Show Asten – Summery Summary
Posted on December 5, 2022 | 5 CommentsValhalla, that’s what it says above the entry door of this Scandinavia Liner. The 2022 DAF XG+ 480 FT must give the driver some majestic (air) ride then. For the […] -
CC Global: Brazilian Maverick – From Deception to Passion
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 69 Comments(first posted 12/3/2016) 43 years after its debut in Brazil, the Ford Maverick has reached superstar status among gearheads and collectors. They are in love with the many qualities […] -
Curbside Classic: Jeepster Commando – Buick V6 (and THM-400) To The Rescue
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 52 Comments(first posted 12/3/2016) Jeep had the 4×4 utility vehicle market all to itself, until 1961, when the International Scout 800 arrived. It’s an endlessly-debated point, but one could arguably […] -
Truck Stop Classics: 1952 Fageol Super Freighter – The Definitive ‘50s Moving Van
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 57 Comments(first posted 12/3/2016) Whether you recognize this distinctive vehicle likely depends on your answer to the following question; Which actor did you first see portray Superman; A-Henry Cavill, B-Christopher […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1991 Mazda MX-3 – The Lozenge
Posted on December 3, 2022 | 25 CommentsI saw one of these for the first time in quite a while recently, but it was in distant traffic and I could not get a shot. As it is, […] -
What Are the Odds of That? — One of 2500 Lucid Airs and Last Century’s Century
Posted on December 2, 2022 | 47 CommentsAlways keen to share the strange and wondrous sightings from my drives around town, I nowadays seem to find more rare new cars than survivor/unusual old cars. Well, this week […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1983 Ford Fiesta 1.1 (Mark1) – You Won’t Find One Here
Posted on December 2, 2022 | 21 CommentsThis Fiesta posted by Roshake reminds me ephemeral these were in the US, sold for just four years (1977-1980), as a stopgap before the US-version of the Escort arrived in […] -
Wordless Outtake: Night Fever, I-10 Eastbound
Posted on December 2, 2022 | 23 Comments -
Curbside Capsule: 1974 Mercury Colony Park – It’s The Big One, Charlie Brown
Posted on December 1, 2022 | 48 Comments(posted 12/1/2016) Just a few weeks ago, this site featured a QOTD asking for opinions as to the best and worst examples of fake wood paneling. There was […] -
Vintage TV Ad: 1979 Oldsmobiles – Archie Manning Suits Up For Royal Oldsmobile
Posted on December 1, 2022 | 67 Comments(first posted 12/1/2016) Back when I was a kid in New Orleans, Archie Manning (of the Saints football team) and Oldsmobile cars were both phenomenally popular. One of the […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Chevrolet Caprice Police Car – Real or Fake?
Posted on December 1, 2022 | 32 CommentsAs soon as I saw this Chevy Caprice “police car” posted by Roshake at the Cohort, my BS meter’s pointer started swinging into the brown zone. Even at first glance, […]
![Curbside Musings: 2004 Ford Taurus SE – Creative Hair Solutions I looked at this Taurus in my neighborhood on the day of this writing and thought immediately of myself from about twenty years ago. Right off the bat, I’d like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/003-2004-Ford-Taurus-SE-for-CC.jpg)
![The NYC Curbside Classics of Langdon Clay (1974-1976) (first posted 12/5/2016) Langdon Clay spent two years roaming the streets of New York City, shooting parked cars. The results are now available in a book, Langdon Clay, Cars – […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/NYC-Steidl-Electra.jpg)
![Mexican Mopars, Part 3: 1999-2001 Dodge Ramcharger – Rising To The Challenge (first posted 12/5/2016) Perhaps the most intriguing and unique of all of the Mexican Mopars is the short-lived, third generation Ramcharger. Engineered on a shoestring budget and dipping into the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dodge-ramcharger-2.jpg)

![CC Global: 2022 Truck Show Asten – Summery Summary Valhalla, that’s what it says above the entry door of this Scandinavia Liner. The 2022 DAF XG+ 480 FT must give the driver some majestic (air) ride then. For the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_0333.jpg)
![CC Global: Brazilian Maverick – From Deception to Passion (first posted 12/3/2016) 43 years after its debut in Brazil, the Ford Maverick has reached superstar status among gearheads and collectors. They are in love with the many qualities […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/maverick-gt-v8-1974-original-248601-MLB20384029587_082015-O.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: Jeepster Commando – Buick V6 (and THM-400) To The Rescue (first posted 12/3/2016) Jeep had the 4×4 utility vehicle market all to itself, until 1961, when the International Scout 800 arrived. It’s an endlessly-debated point, but one could arguably […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CC-308-017-1200.jpg)
![Truck Stop Classics: 1952 Fageol Super Freighter – The Definitive ‘50s Moving Van (first posted 12/3/2016) Whether you recognize this distinctive vehicle likely depends on your answer to the following question; Which actor did you first see portray Superman; A-Henry Cavill, B-Christopher […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/d9d1302e-6590-47c7-a3c6-c915-1.jpg)
![Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1991 Mazda MX-3 – The Lozenge I saw one of these for the first time in quite a while recently, but it was in distant traffic and I could not get a shot. As it is, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52533397057_d91c72915a_k.jpg)
![What Are the Odds of That? — One of 2500 Lucid Airs and Last Century’s Century Always keen to share the strange and wondrous sightings from my drives around town, I nowadays seem to find more rare new cars than survivor/unusual old cars. Well, this week […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2135.jpeg)
![Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1983 Ford Fiesta 1.1 (Mark1) – You Won’t Find One Here This Fiesta posted by Roshake reminds me ephemeral these were in the US, sold for just four years (1977-1980), as a stopgap before the US-version of the Escort arrived in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52533391457_88803dd13a_k.jpg)

![Curbside Capsule: 1974 Mercury Colony Park – It’s The Big One, Charlie Brown (posted 12/1/2016) Just a few weeks ago, this site featured a QOTD asking for opinions as to the best and worst examples of fake wood paneling. There was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/029-1974-Mercury-Colony-Park-CC.jpg)
![Vintage TV Ad: 1979 Oldsmobiles – Archie Manning Suits Up For Royal Oldsmobile (first posted 12/1/2016) Back when I was a kid in New Orleans, Archie Manning (of the Saints football team) and Oldsmobile cars were both phenomenally popular. One of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Archie-Manning-Football-Showroom.jpg)
![Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Chevrolet Caprice Police Car – Real or Fake? As soon as I saw this Chevy Caprice “police car” posted by Roshake at the Cohort, my BS meter’s pointer started swinging into the brown zone. Even at first glance, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52528008693_7c80b82481_k.jpg)


