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Blog Archive
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![We’ver covered a number of 1930s streamlined trucks, but this was a new one for me. But it shouldn’t have been surprising, since Chrysler pioneered streamlined design in the US […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/37699287964_2b935ae8fd_k.jpg "Vintage Truck of the Day: 1938 Dodge Airflow Tanker Trunk – Airplanes Deserve Streamlined Tanker Trucks")
Vintage Truck of the Day: 1938 Dodge Airflow Tanker Trunk – Airplanes Deserve Streamlined Tanker Trucks
Posted on October 4, 2021 | 18 CommentsWe’ver covered a number of 1930s streamlined trucks, but this was a new one for me. But it shouldn’t have been surprising, since Chrysler pioneered streamlined design in the US […] -
![Corey Behrens found a first year 1982 LeBaron convertible in the Netherlands, a milestone car. It was the first convertible sold by a domestic manufacturer since Cadillac ended its run […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/51535628061_71a22ed618_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – The Convertible Reappears")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – The Convertible Reappears
Posted on October 4, 2021 | 24 CommentsCorey Behrens found a first year 1982 LeBaron convertible in the Netherlands, a milestone car. It was the first convertible sold by a domestic manufacturer since Cadillac ended its run […] -
![This hardly needs any text. I count 16 axles on the trailer, each with 4 wheels, giving it 64 wheels. But wait, there’s more. It looks to me like there […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mille.jpg "Truckin’ Outtake: Got Wheels? – The Millipede Of Trailers")
Truckin’ Outtake: Got Wheels? – The Millipede Of Trailers
Posted on October 4, 2021 | 28 CommentsThis hardly needs any text. I count 16 axles on the trailer, each with 4 wheels, giving it 64 wheels. But wait, there’s more. It looks to me like there […] -
![How many of these have we looked at over the years here? How many of us used to drive one? And if not, how many of us never rented one? […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_7150.jpg "Curbside Outtake: The Dwindling A-Body Buick Century – Four Sealed Beam Headlight Version At That")
Curbside Outtake: The Dwindling A-Body Buick Century – Four Sealed Beam Headlight Version At That
Posted on October 3, 2021 | 29 CommentsHow many of these have we looked at over the years here? How many of us used to drive one? And if not, how many of us never rented one? […] -
Vintage Ad: The Seville Roadster As An Economic Investment
Posted on October 3, 2021 | 45 CommentsThere’s nothing I can add to this…except to show you two more Seville Roadster ads: -
![When I came across this fine shot of a 1940 Dodge delivering supplies to the fast-growing Howard Johnson’s restaurant chain, I was surprised to see the “DIESEL” badge on its […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/38394867281_1b1d253596_k.jpg "Vintage Truck Of The Day: 1940 Dodge Diesel – The First Dodge Diesel Engine Was The Only One Designed And Built By Chrysler")
Vintage Truck Of The Day: 1940 Dodge Diesel – The First Dodge Diesel Engine Was The Only One Designed And Built By Chrysler
Posted on October 3, 2021 | 30 CommentsWhen I came across this fine shot of a 1940 Dodge delivering supplies to the fast-growing Howard Johnson’s restaurant chain, I was surprised to see the “DIESEL” badge on its […] -
![Despite a “scorching September” as described here in Alberta, convertible season is drawing to a close, so it’s high time to feature the rarely seen BMW Z8. Rare as in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/z8.jpg "Curbside Outtake: Country Correct Plate BMW Z8")
Curbside Outtake: Country Correct Plate BMW Z8
Posted on October 2, 2021 | 6 CommentsDespite a “scorching September” as described here in Alberta, convertible season is drawing to a close, so it’s high time to feature the rarely seen BMW Z8. Rare as in […] -
Vintage R&T Car Ads From 1967: Sexist, Among Other Things
Posted on October 2, 2021 | 39 Comments1967 was a long time ago, and these ads prove that. “Mercury, the Man’s Car”? I always thought the original Cougar was quite appealing to women. -
![When I saw this load of Subaru 360s being hauled by a Ford Super Duty, the thought that came to mind was: Is this the only car carrier shot I’ve […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/42547129000_c50fafb418_k.jpg "Car Carrier of the Day: Ford Super Duty Hauling Subaru 360s – The Only Time When The Truck Had More Horsepower Than The Full Load Of Cars")
Car Carrier of the Day: Ford Super Duty Hauling Subaru 360s – The Only Time When The Truck Had More Horsepower Than The Full Load Of Cars
Posted on October 2, 2021 | 6 CommentsWhen I saw this load of Subaru 360s being hauled by a Ford Super Duty, the thought that came to mind was: Is this the only car carrier shot I’ve […] -
![The first generation Toyota Century was made, by hand and in limited quantities, for 30 years (1967-97). Early cars are now very rare, but there are a few later ones […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210917_100354-copy.jpg "Storage Yard Classics: 1988-97 Toyota Century VG40 – Half A Millennium’s Worth")
Storage Yard Classics: 1988-97 Toyota Century VG40 – Half A Millennium’s Worth
Posted on October 1, 2021 | 14 CommentsThe first generation Toyota Century was made, by hand and in limited quantities, for 30 years (1967-97). Early cars are now very rare, but there are a few later ones […] -
![Once an Air Force base, now an event venue. The old buildings still scattered alongside the runway and a few military vehicles from bygone times are just sitting there as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_9775.jpg "CC History: DAF YA 328 Artillery Tractor And Some Other Cold War Relics")
CC History: DAF YA 328 Artillery Tractor And Some Other Cold War Relics
Posted on October 1, 2021 | 15 CommentsOnce an Air Force base, now an event venue. The old buildings still scattered alongside the runway and a few military vehicles from bygone times are just sitting there as […] -
![(first posted 9/30/2015) I don’t care what anyone else says. Toy cars in 1:64 scale (Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, etc.), or any other scale, for that matter, are not exclusively for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AMC-Javelin-Bridge-CC.jpg "Miniature CCs: Matchbox Cars – The Gateway Drug")
Miniature CCs: Matchbox Cars – The Gateway Drug
Posted on September 30, 2021 | 128 Comments(first posted 9/30/2015) I don’t care what anyone else says. Toy cars in 1:64 scale (Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, etc.), or any other scale, for that matter, are not exclusively for […] -
![If you have stuck with it this far then you will know that despite a climax in the last installment there is more excitement to be had. Read ahead to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51477310059_f6f86a91c6_c.jpg "The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Heading to the finish line on Day 2 Part 2")
The Great Beater Challenge 2021 – Heading to the finish line on Day 2 Part 2
Posted on September 30, 2021 | 17 CommentsIf you have stuck with it this far then you will know that despite a climax in the last installment there is more excitement to be had. Read ahead to […] -
Wordless Outtake: 1963 Studebaker Lark
Posted on September 30, 2021 | 23 Comments -
![I knew a guy in Iowa City in 1973 who found an Isetta in someone’s garage or barn. The engine was frozen, so he replaced it with a big Briggs […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BMW-Isetta-ad-1957.jpg "Vintage Ad: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 – “The Hottest Profit Item Since Henry F. Backed The Model T”")
Vintage Ad: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 – “The Hottest Profit Item Since Henry F. Backed The Model T”
Posted on September 29, 2021 | 73 CommentsI knew a guy in Iowa City in 1973 who found an Isetta in someone’s garage or barn. The engine was frozen, so he replaced it with a big Briggs […]
