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![I purchased a new Corolla LE in 2017 to donate to my disabled daughter’s group home. My final out-the-door price was $15,308 (including registration, etc. but no sales tax in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Corolla-2017-price-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Death Of The Cheap New Car As Exemplified By These Two Corollas I Bought New in 2017 and 2024")
The Death Of The Cheap New Car As Exemplified By These Two Corollas I Bought New in 2017 and 2024
Posted on November 6, 2024 | 45 CommentsI purchased a new Corolla LE in 2017 to donate to my disabled daughter’s group home. My final out-the-door price was $15,308 (including registration, etc. but no sales tax in […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pierce-Arrow-1907-Suburban-Car-Ad-Vintage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The First Suburban – 1907")
The First Suburban – 1907
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […] -
![As a follow-up to the Malibu that didn’t look like a typical Malibu, here’s a Chevelle that sure looks like a Malibu, but it’s not. It’s a quite rare low-end […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CC-235-053-1200.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Classic: No, It’s Not A Malibu, Although It Is How Old Malibus Used To Typically Look")
On The Go Classic: No, It’s Not A Malibu, Although It Is How Old Malibus Used To Typically Look
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 13 CommentsAs a follow-up to the Malibu that didn’t look like a typical Malibu, here’s a Chevelle that sure looks like a Malibu, but it’s not. It’s a quite rare low-end […] -
![English was one of my favorite subjects in school, especially when it came to assignments involving colorful use of vocabulary and creative expression. I wasn’t a big reader (I’m still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/002-1985-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-for-CC-crop-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Nevermore")
Curbside Musings: 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Nevermore
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 29 CommentsEnglish was one of my favorite subjects in school, especially when it came to assignments involving colorful use of vocabulary and creative expression. I wasn’t a big reader (I’m still […] -
![(first posted 6/2/2014) This Buick is a rarity, not in that it is a Roadmaster, but in that it is unmolested. There are plenty of Roadmasters in Memphis, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/100_3440.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Buick Roadmaster – Flint’s Last Land Yacht")
Curbside Capsule: Buick Roadmaster – Flint’s Last Land Yacht
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 6/2/2014) This Buick is a rarity, not in that it is a Roadmaster, but in that it is unmolested. There are plenty of Roadmasters in Memphis, but […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2018) Sure original-style Falcons were still being made in 1975; in Argentina. We did an extensive look at the near-immortal Falcon made there between 1962 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1975 Argentine Falcon – Something A Bit Different For Your Collection?")
CC For Sale: 1975 Argentine Falcon – Something A Bit Different For Your Collection?
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 33 Comments(first posted 10/4/2018) Sure original-style Falcons were still being made in 1975; in Argentina. We did an extensive look at the near-immortal Falcon made there between 1962 and […] -
Wordless Outtake: Pre-1965 Citroën 2CV AZ – Farm Fresh Eggs Home Delivery Service
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 28 Comments -
![Photos from the CC Cohort by nifticus392. Choices, choices! That’s the name of the game, isn’t it, Joe? The joys of the free market? And in this fall of 1976, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/54097918840_43f29fbef9_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat – Choices, Choices!")
Curbside Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat – Choices, Choices!
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 26 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by nifticus392. Choices, choices! That’s the name of the game, isn’t it, Joe? The joys of the free market? And in this fall of 1976, […] -
![How long is a piece of string? What’s the sound of one hand clapping? Will the Niva ever die? There are just so many questions that cannot be answered in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20240906_111113_ed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2021 Lada Niva Legend (2131) LWB – Soviet Utility Vehicle")
Curbside Classic: 2021 Lada Niva Legend (2131) LWB – Soviet Utility Vehicle
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 19 CommentsHow long is a piece of string? What’s the sound of one hand clapping? Will the Niva ever die? There are just so many questions that cannot be answered in […] -
![(first posted 10/23/2018) John Lloyd posted this shot at the Cohort with the title “Ugliest Thunderbird”. Actually, it’s not, as this one has the rather tame roof instead […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/6840220075_2cf7d91606_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: The Most Pathetic Thunderbird Ever")
Cohort Outtake: The Most Pathetic Thunderbird Ever
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 94 Comments(first posted 10/23/2018) John Lloyd posted this shot at the Cohort with the title “Ugliest Thunderbird”. Actually, it’s not, as this one has the rather tame roof instead […] -
![(first posted 2/15/2011) The fact that Russia did some major automotive cribbing back in the day is old hat. But here’s one that managed to escape me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Zis-112-concept-car5.jpg-Courtesy-Kustomrama.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design Capsule: ZIS 112 Cyclops – Does This Russian Car Look A Bit Too Familiar?")
Design Capsule: ZIS 112 Cyclops – Does This Russian Car Look A Bit Too Familiar?
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 2/15/2011) The fact that Russia did some major automotive cribbing back in the day is old hat. But here’s one that managed to escape me […] -
![Photo from the CC Cohort by Michael Baker. Found in Maple Rich, British Columbia. What was your generation’s desirable Chevy? And what was your generation’s junky Chevy? Those questions have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/54113173658_50d45a2e52_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1974 Chevelle Malibu Sedan – The Once Upon A Time Everyday Chevrolet")
Curbside Find: 1974 Chevelle Malibu Sedan – The Once Upon A Time Everyday Chevrolet
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 24 CommentsPhoto from the CC Cohort by Michael Baker. Found in Maple Rich, British Columbia. What was your generation’s desirable Chevy? And what was your generation’s junky Chevy? Those questions have […] -
Car Show Outtakes: 1998 Volvo V90 And 1997 Volvo S90 – Measure Twice, Cut Once
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 10 CommentsParallel parking only for the brick extensions that caught my attention, last September. Most striking was a 1998 Volvo V90 with a matching trailer. -
![It’s always a bit heart-warming to run into an old friend that you haven’t seen in 15 years and didn’t know that they were still around. I first shot this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2249.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1962 Ford Falcon Sports Futura Hipster Found Hiding In Alley 15 Years After Its CC Debut")
1962 Ford Falcon Sports Futura Hipster Found Hiding In Alley 15 Years After Its CC Debut
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 9 CommentsIt’s always a bit heart-warming to run into an old friend that you haven’t seen in 15 years and didn’t know that they were still around. I first shot this […] -
![(first posted 11/2/2018) I’m always amazed at how many gen1 VW Rabbits (Golf) are still around. Most of them are diesels, which made them more desirable, as they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CC-359-046.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1984 VW Jetta – A Well Preserved Survivor")
CC Outtake: 1984 VW Jetta – A Well Preserved Survivor
Posted on November 2, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 11/2/2018) I’m always amazed at how many gen1 VW Rabbits (Golf) are still around. Most of them are diesels, which made them more desirable, as they […]
