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![I have been reacquainting myself over the past couple of years with many of the television programs I used to love when I was growing up. In an essay that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2010-10-31-Sunday-5133415594_8fe6bd9246_o-CC.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Sky Bird – Pretty Bird")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Sky Bird – Pretty Bird
Posted on January 18, 2022 | 61 CommentsI have been reacquainting myself over the past couple of years with many of the television programs I used to love when I was growing up. In an essay that […] -
![(first posted 1/13/2016) The Toyota Van may be The Offical Van Of Eugene today, but up until just a few weeks ago, it had been probably at least five years […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/014-1988-Toyota-Van-LE-CC.jpg "In-Motion Classic: 1988 Toyota Van LE – A Long Way From Eugene, Oregon")
In-Motion Classic: 1988 Toyota Van LE – A Long Way From Eugene, Oregon
Posted on January 17, 2022 | 58 Comments(first posted 1/13/2016) The Toyota Van may be The Offical Van Of Eugene today, but up until just a few weeks ago, it had been probably at least five years […] -
![(first posted 1/12/2016) Back in the early 1970s, Toyota started to put some different thinking into recreational transportation. The 1971 RV-1 was the first of a series of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RV1a.jpg "Concept Capsule: Recreationism Toyota Style")
Concept Capsule: Recreationism Toyota Style
Posted on January 17, 2022 | 44 Comments(first posted 1/12/2016) Back in the early 1970s, Toyota started to put some different thinking into recreational transportation. The 1971 RV-1 was the first of a series of […] -
![You already know I had a bit of an aversion to big Fords in my teen years, but this would have me happy to ride in a mere LTD. Isn’t […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4016272818_9c297faf7f_o.jpg "Vintage PR Shots: 1968 Mercury Park Lane Hardtop And Convertible With Wood Tone Paneling – The Car I’d Most Not Want To Be Seen In In 1968")
Vintage PR Shots: 1968 Mercury Park Lane Hardtop And Convertible With Wood Tone Paneling – The Car I’d Most Not Want To Be Seen In In 1968
Posted on January 17, 2022 | 52 CommentsYou already know I had a bit of an aversion to big Fords in my teen years, but this would have me happy to ride in a mere LTD. Isn’t […] -
![When I was a teenager, an uncle had a ’68 Firebird that sat near his garage for several years, and it may have subconsciously (along with my watching too many […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/111_1771.jpg "QOTD: What Is Your Favorite Side Marker/Reflector?")
QOTD: What Is Your Favorite Side Marker/Reflector?
Posted on January 17, 2022 | 93 CommentsWhen I was a teenager, an uncle had a ’68 Firebird that sat near his garage for several years, and it may have subconsciously (along with my watching too many […] -
![(first posted 1/18/2016 There seem to be lingering misunderstandings about the import of US cars to Japan. Specifically, that Japan has managed to stave off a tsunami of Chevy Cavaliers […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Toyota-cavalier-black.jpg "1995 – 2000 Toyota Cavalier – GM Tries To Invade The Japanese Market With A Little Help")
1995 – 2000 Toyota Cavalier – GM Tries To Invade The Japanese Market With A Little Help
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 89 Comments(first posted 1/18/2016 There seem to be lingering misunderstandings about the import of US cars to Japan. Specifically, that Japan has managed to stave off a tsunami of Chevy Cavaliers […] -
![Cohort poster Rivera Notario has caught some other amazing hearses in South America, but this one, shot in Santiago, Chile, takes the cake. A Jeep Compass! But why? I’m […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51819412504_9888043d20_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jeep Compass Hearse – Yes, Your Read That Right")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jeep Compass Hearse – Yes, Your Read That Right
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 27 CommentsCohort poster Rivera Notario has caught some other amazing hearses in South America, but this one, shot in Santiago, Chile, takes the cake. A Jeep Compass! But why? I’m […] -
![This is a fascinating book–ahead of its time and prophetic. I first saw it when I was in the 8th or 9th grade. Then the local library put it in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/88593_96f562c06864fa2f_b1-2.jpg "CC Library: Reading “God’s Own Junkyard” 58 Years Later")
CC Library: Reading “God’s Own Junkyard” 58 Years Later
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 40 CommentsThis is a fascinating book–ahead of its time and prophetic. I first saw it when I was in the 8th or 9th grade. Then the local library put it in […] -
![(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-Front-View.jpg "CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil")
CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […] -
![Wonderful 1961 footage from then Czechoslovakia, with the air-cooled swing-axle (well of course) Tatra 138 in its element, mastering the whole spectrum of off-road conditions. And with some marvelous scenery […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras-3.0.3/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: 1961 Tatra 138 6×6 Swing Axle Trucks – Hard-Nosed And Beyond Heavy-Duty")
CC Video: 1961 Tatra 138 6×6 Swing Axle Trucks – Hard-Nosed And Beyond Heavy-Duty
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 23 CommentsWonderful 1961 footage from then Czechoslovakia, with the air-cooled swing-axle (well of course) Tatra 138 in its element, mastering the whole spectrum of off-road conditions. And with some marvelous scenery […] -
![I’m sitting here in my van on Friday night in Port Orford, and there’s nothing for the lead-off post for Saturday. Time to head for the Cohort: Score! Nifticus just […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51820594181_3de23fb35b_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe – With A Little Help From My (GM) Friends")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe – With A Little Help From My (GM) Friends
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 29 CommentsI’m sitting here in my van on Friday night in Port Orford, and there’s nothing for the lead-off post for Saturday. Time to head for the Cohort: Score! Nifticus just […] -
![On Saturday, I brought the family home from COVID isolation – two weeks at the shore in a mostly fully-equipped and winterized beach house, but with extra-added fevers, coughing, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20220109_121920.jpg "Curbside Outtake: Forest Hills 1977 Ford LTD")
Curbside Outtake: Forest Hills 1977 Ford LTD
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 34 CommentsOn Saturday, I brought the family home from COVID isolation – two weeks at the shore in a mostly fully-equipped and winterized beach house, but with extra-added fevers, coughing, […] -
![In addition to Rambulances, AMC also sold taxis, although they were not called Ramblicabs. Seems like Ramblers would have made good taxis: they were relatively roomy yet compact, fairly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3973891594_1f13e6dec3_h.jpg "Vintage Ads: Rambler Taxis – Why Not Ramblicabs?")
Vintage Ads: Rambler Taxis – Why Not Ramblicabs?
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 22 CommentsIn addition to Rambulances, AMC also sold taxis, although they were not called Ramblicabs. Seems like Ramblers would have made good taxis: they were relatively roomy yet compact, fairly […] -
![When we last left off with our kitty, we were somewhat flummoxed by a persistent Check Engine light and a few codes causing it. Having tried the simple things on […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_7903-2.jpg "Curbside Project Car Update: 2005 Jaguar X-Type AWD 3.0 Wagon – Purrific Progress")
Curbside Project Car Update: 2005 Jaguar X-Type AWD 3.0 Wagon – Purrific Progress
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 51 CommentsWhen we last left off with our kitty, we were somewhat flummoxed by a persistent Check Engine light and a few codes causing it. Having tried the simple things on […] -
![It used to be that for quite a few folks, the only time they would ride in a Cadillac was in an ambulance and for their funeral. I think I’d […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3973211373_100eb7a1fc_h.jpg "Vintage Ads: 1961 & 1962 Rambulance by Rambler – At Least There’s No Hearsler")
Vintage Ads: 1961 & 1962 Rambulance by Rambler – At Least There’s No Hearsler
Posted on January 13, 2022 | 33 CommentsIt used to be that for quite a few folks, the only time they would ride in a Cadillac was in an ambulance and for their funeral. I think I’d […]
