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![This shot by John Lloyd of a ’65 Chevy Impala SS set in front of that Camry shows just how much it and other ’65 GM semi-fastback coupes predicted the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/6889791565_79307d7755_k-1.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe – Its Roof Line Predicts The Future")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe – Its Roof Line Predicts The Future
Posted on September 9, 2021 | 15 CommentsThis shot by John Lloyd of a ’65 Chevy Impala SS set in front of that Camry shows just how much it and other ’65 GM semi-fastback coupes predicted the […] -
![(first posted 9/7/2015. We don’t normally rerun QOTD posts, but the 372 comments in this one make for some fine reading) The article the other day on the gen2 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/vega-engine-snip.jpg "QOTD: What Were The Ten Worst Car Engines Ever?")
QOTD: What Were The Ten Worst Car Engines Ever?
Posted on September 8, 2021 | 399 Comments(first posted 9/7/2015. We don’t normally rerun QOTD posts, but the 372 comments in this one make for some fine reading) The article the other day on the gen2 […] -
![(Update: I just heard back from them. They acknowledge that they’re not car experts. And the shooting dates have been pushed off to December/January. So if anyone knows of a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/scirocco.jpg "Email Classic: Movie Makers Desperately Looking For A Beige Chevette, Like In The Attached Image (Updated)")
Email Classic: Movie Makers Desperately Looking For A Beige Chevette, Like In The Attached Image (Updated)
Posted on September 8, 2021 | 31 Comments(Update: I just heard back from them. They acknowledge that they’re not car experts. And the shooting dates have been pushed off to December/January. So if anyone knows of a […] -
![When I encountered this Renault last August in its home country, I could not help but admire it. The owner obviously spare no expense to make it look newer than […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210808_121120-copy.jpg "CC Capsule: 1974 Renault 4 Export “Berline” – Too Good To Be True")
CC Capsule: 1974 Renault 4 Export “Berline” – Too Good To Be True
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 13 CommentsWhen I encountered this Renault last August in its home country, I could not help but admire it. The owner obviously spare no expense to make it look newer than […] -
![Staxman has posted pictures of this terrific find in Seattle: A 1968 Saab 96 V4 wearing donor body parts from some of its deceased brethren. We haven’t seen one of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51422474521_a911aa1ddf_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1968 Saab 96 V4 – Harlequin Edition")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1968 Saab 96 V4 – Harlequin Edition
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 14 CommentsStaxman has posted pictures of this terrific find in Seattle: A 1968 Saab 96 V4 wearing donor body parts from some of its deceased brethren. We haven’t seen one of […] -
![In Part One, we covered the early Pytchley and Golde sunroofs. Neither of these looks exactly like what you get when you order a sunroof in a car today. For […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1969-Thunderbird-ad.jpg "Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 2 – A New Moon(roof)")
Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 2 – A New Moon(roof)
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 26 CommentsIn Part One, we covered the early Pytchley and Golde sunroofs. Neither of these looks exactly like what you get when you order a sunroof in a car today. For […] -
![Another week, another sighting of a what appears to be an impeccably kept vehicle waiting to make a left turn in the same place as the Lincoln Mark VII last […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_5735-2.jpg "CC One Shot: 1991 Toyota Pickup – Caught On Creampuff Corner")
CC One Shot: 1991 Toyota Pickup – Caught On Creampuff Corner
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 13 CommentsAnother week, another sighting of a what appears to be an impeccably kept vehicle waiting to make a left turn in the same place as the Lincoln Mark VII last […] -
![The sliding sunroof/moonroof was a seldom-seen feature on cars when I was growing up in the 70s, and second only to air conditioning in terms of the amount of awe […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1959-porsche-356a-1600-super-sunroof-coupe.jpeg "Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 1 – Rise and Shine")
Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 1 – Rise and Shine
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 58 CommentsThe sliding sunroof/moonroof was a seldom-seen feature on cars when I was growing up in the 70s, and second only to air conditioning in terms of the amount of awe […] -
![(first posted 11/15/2011) Drew Wescott shot this Ford Durango in a parking lot in Madisonville, KY. He apologizes for the iPhone quality; I think it adds a nice dreamy […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ford-Durango.png "Cohort Classic: 1981 Ford Durango – Shoulda’, Coulda’, Did!")
Cohort Classic: 1981 Ford Durango – Shoulda’, Coulda’, Did!
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 11/15/2011) Drew Wescott shot this Ford Durango in a parking lot in Madisonville, KY. He apologizes for the iPhone quality; I think it adds a nice dreamy […] -
![With the opening up of the Canadian border to vaccinated US travelers August 9th, this meant my neighbours to the south are once again enjoying the sights and attractions of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Aerial-view-of-museum.jpg "The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin: Restoration Of A Very Rare Truck In Progress")
The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin: Restoration Of A Very Rare Truck In Progress
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 18 CommentsWith the opening up of the Canadian border to vaccinated US travelers August 9th, this meant my neighbours to the south are once again enjoying the sights and attractions of […] -
Vintage Ad of the Day: 1994 Nissan Serena – It Will Seat Eight, But They May Never Speak To Each Other Again
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 14 Comments -
![Roshake 77 found what is becoming undoubtedly more scarce in Europe too: an Opel Ascona C, which was of course Opel’s version of the GM J-Car, best known here as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51380363045_eb801f3834_k.jpg "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Opel Ascona C – The German J-Car")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Opel Ascona C – The German J-Car
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 26 CommentsRoshake 77 found what is becoming undoubtedly more scarce in Europe too: an Opel Ascona C, which was of course Opel’s version of the GM J-Car, best known here as […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2015) Car-based pickups may have enjoyed a great deal of popularity in markets like Australia and Latin America, but in North America they never really took off. Sure, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Subaru-Baja.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 2003-06 Subaru Baja – The Brat Grew Up")
Curbside Capsule: 2003-06 Subaru Baja – The Brat Grew Up
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 43 Comments(first posted 9/4/2015) Car-based pickups may have enjoyed a great deal of popularity in markets like Australia and Latin America, but in North America they never really took off. Sure, […] -
![The Sears Allstate, a Kaiser Henry J in disguise, was an unmitigated flop. The whole notion of Sears selling a car was a stretch to start with, but they might […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51351653279_06da51e3e0_k.jpg "Vintage Ad: 1952 Allstate – Trying To Distract You From That Dumpy Little Car")
Vintage Ad: 1952 Allstate – Trying To Distract You From That Dumpy Little Car
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 33 CommentsThe Sears Allstate, a Kaiser Henry J in disguise, was an unmitigated flop. The whole notion of Sears selling a car was a stretch to start with, but they might […] -
![Since moving to Fort Worth almost eight months ago, I’ve come across some cars that I’ve really wanted to write about. Unfortunately, since working from home, I don’t have as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_20210825_094315884.jpg "CC Outtakes: Automotive Curiosities of North Texas Summer 2021")
CC Outtakes: Automotive Curiosities of North Texas Summer 2021
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 15 CommentsSince moving to Fort Worth almost eight months ago, I’ve come across some cars that I’ve really wanted to write about. Unfortunately, since working from home, I don’t have as […]
