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![Norman Lear’s The Jeffersons had been one of my favorite shows in childhood. There were so many things about it that had made it must-watch TV after school once my […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/030-1989-Bentley-Eight-for-CC-115x115.jpg "Curbside Musings: 1989 Bentley Eight – Calling Mr. Bentley")
Curbside Musings: 1989 Bentley Eight – Calling Mr. Bentley
Posted on January 27, 2026 | 37 CommentsNorman Lear’s The Jeffersons had been one of my favorite shows in childhood. There were so many things about it that had made it must-watch TV after school once my […] -
![We’re in the mid-fifties today. Imagine a country where a regular American sedan is regarded as a big car, a rich person’s car. Where a Chevy only comes as a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/56Fordylw.blk_-115x115.jpg "A Scale Model Gallery Of 1956 Ford Cars")
A Scale Model Gallery Of 1956 Ford Cars
Posted on January 26, 2026 | 30 CommentsWe’re in the mid-fifties today. Imagine a country where a regular American sedan is regarded as a big car, a rich person’s car. Where a Chevy only comes as a […] -
![Recently, as I’ve taken stock of the wide range of old things that surround me, I’ve been contemplating whether there might be joy to be found in new things. To […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/a-tpi-1-115x115.jpg "The Joy of New – Some Complicated Feelings About Winning New Fiat Stradas (And Other Stuff)")
The Joy of New – Some Complicated Feelings About Winning New Fiat Stradas (And Other Stuff)
Posted on January 26, 2026 | 44 CommentsRecently, as I’ve taken stock of the wide range of old things that surround me, I’ve been contemplating whether there might be joy to be found in new things. To […] -
![This on-highway diesel locomotive, owned by a heavy machinery and construction equipment dealer, got a full aftermarket exterior and interior treatment. Usually, only owner-operators and small hauling companies go all […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4578-115x115.jpg "2024 Scania 770S V8 8×4/4 Heavy Haulage Tractor – Boss Machine")
2024 Scania 770S V8 8×4/4 Heavy Haulage Tractor – Boss Machine
Posted on January 25, 2026 | 14 CommentsThis on-highway diesel locomotive, owned by a heavy machinery and construction equipment dealer, got a full aftermarket exterior and interior treatment. Usually, only owner-operators and small hauling companies go all […] -
![Time for some colorful utilitarian charm in a picturesque setting, with this Isuzu Elf from 1975-1980 found in Central America. Rather unknown in the US, these light-duty trucks were among […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20231230_150909140-115x115.jpg "Curbside Find: 1975 Isuzu Elf – Global Japanese Workhorse")
Curbside Find: 1975 Isuzu Elf – Global Japanese Workhorse
Posted on January 24, 2026 | 14 CommentsTime for some colorful utilitarian charm in a picturesque setting, with this Isuzu Elf from 1975-1980 found in Central America. Rather unknown in the US, these light-duty trucks were among […] -
![When I ran across this shot of a genuine curbside Seville Milan posted at the Cohort by whatnext2010, it reminded me of some shots of other Seville conversions from the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-01-21-23.03.36-115x115.png "Luxury Gone Wrong: The Milan And Other Deadly-Glamorous Seville Conversions")
Luxury Gone Wrong: The Milan And Other Deadly-Glamorous Seville Conversions
Posted on January 24, 2026 | 19 CommentsWhen I ran across this shot of a genuine curbside Seville Milan posted at the Cohort by whatnext2010, it reminded me of some shots of other Seville conversions from the […] -
![It appears there is a new customer at a local garage near our house here in the suburbs of Tokyo – first time I’ve seen this 122 there. And it’s […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PXL_20260121_064636344-1-115x115.jpg "Mid-60’s Volvo 122S (Amazon) Four-Door Sedan – The Japanese Sure Do Love Their Volvos")
Mid-60’s Volvo 122S (Amazon) Four-Door Sedan – The Japanese Sure Do Love Their Volvos
Posted on January 23, 2026 | 10 CommentsIt appears there is a new customer at a local garage near our house here in the suburbs of Tokyo – first time I’ve seen this 122 there. And it’s […] -
![This curious-looking wood-paneled 1951 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 sedan, which last sold for more than $250K in 2023, was customized by famed Pasadena coachbuilder Maurice Schwartz and was owned for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f1951-Cadillac-Series-75-Schwartz-woodie-Empress-Blue-Gooding-Christie-front-3q-left-high-115x115.webp "A Cadillac Woodie Sedan? This Wood-Paneled 1951 Cadillac Series 75 Was Once Owned By Gene Autry")
A Cadillac Woodie Sedan? This Wood-Paneled 1951 Cadillac Series 75 Was Once Owned By Gene Autry
Posted on January 23, 2026 | 12 CommentsThis curious-looking wood-paneled 1951 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 sedan, which last sold for more than $250K in 2023, was customized by famed Pasadena coachbuilder Maurice Schwartz and was owned for […] -
![(Updated 1/22/2026) For a period of more than 25 years, starting in the mid-sixties, the Opel Kadett was the best selling car in the Netherlands. Affordable, uncomplicated […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_8434.jpg "Car Show Classics: Opel Kadett A to E – A Pictorial Overview Of All Generations")
Car Show Classics: Opel Kadett A to E – A Pictorial Overview Of All Generations
Posted on January 22, 2026 | 47 Comments(Updated 1/22/2026) For a period of more than 25 years, starting in the mid-sixties, the Opel Kadett was the best selling car in the Netherlands. Affordable, uncomplicated […] -
![This truck gives new meaning to the term “long bed pickup” that Toyota first used back in 1972. I’ve seen this truck a couple of times before in Port Orford, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0274-115x115.jpeg "The Extra Long Bed Toyota Pickup – And A Shipwreck In Port Orford")
The Extra Long Bed Toyota Pickup – And A Shipwreck In Port Orford
Posted on January 22, 2026 | 9 CommentsThis truck gives new meaning to the term “long bed pickup” that Toyota first used back in 1972. I’ve seen this truck a couple of times before in Port Orford, […] -
![Anybody who knows me well can tell you one thing: My goal in life right now is to find a decent(ish) 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and buy it. If I find […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lucerne-Mist-BaT-1-115x115.webp "1966 Oldsmobile Toronados In (Almost) Every Color: A Masterpiece In Any Tone")
1966 Oldsmobile Toronados In (Almost) Every Color: A Masterpiece In Any Tone
Posted on January 22, 2026 | 43 CommentsAnybody who knows me well can tell you one thing: My goal in life right now is to find a decent(ish) 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and buy it. If I find […] -
![(Updated 1/20/2026) Thankfully, you do find the occasional interesting foreign car when wondering about France. If it had been a run-of-the-mill E30 saloon, I don’t think […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_20191223_155512-copy.jpg "Curbside Find: 1991 BMW E30 Touring – The Reluctant Bavarian")
Curbside Find: 1991 BMW E30 Touring – The Reluctant Bavarian
Posted on January 20, 2026 | 20 Comments(Updated 1/20/2026) Thankfully, you do find the occasional interesting foreign car when wondering about France. If it had been a run-of-the-mill E30 saloon, I don’t think […] -
![When I first encountered the Battle Cruiser in a lot in Eugene containing some other odd cars, I thought it might have been a prop for a dystopian sci-fi movie. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-133-033-1200-CC.jpg "The 1979 Cadillac Battle Cruiser: Dad Built A Bullet-Proof Armored “Cybertruck” So His Son Would Be Safe When He Went Off To School In Hollywood")
The 1979 Cadillac Battle Cruiser: Dad Built A Bullet-Proof Armored “Cybertruck” So His Son Would Be Safe When He Went Off To School In Hollywood
Posted on January 20, 2026 | 13 CommentsWhen I first encountered the Battle Cruiser in a lot in Eugene containing some other odd cars, I thought it might have been a prop for a dystopian sci-fi movie. […] -
![This recent past holiday, some people took a vacation to see the natural beauty of the American West. I, on the other hand, spent another couple of days exploring American […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12-26_03-00-06-115x115.jpg "More Vintage Iron From The Southwest – 2 Days At Desert Valley Auto Parts")
More Vintage Iron From The Southwest – 2 Days At Desert Valley Auto Parts
Posted on January 20, 2026 | 14 CommentsThis recent past holiday, some people took a vacation to see the natural beauty of the American West. I, on the other hand, spent another couple of days exploring American […] -
![Do classic old houses attract tenants with classic old cars? It rather seems so in the case of these two of my rental houses, where two single dads live with […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0231-tile-115x115.jpg "My Tenants Drive Curbside Classics: ’89 Peugeot 505 Wagon, ’71 BMW 2002, ’99 Acura Integra, ’59 Chevy, And More")
My Tenants Drive Curbside Classics: ’89 Peugeot 505 Wagon, ’71 BMW 2002, ’99 Acura Integra, ’59 Chevy, And More
Posted on January 20, 2026 | 23 CommentsDo classic old houses attract tenants with classic old cars? It rather seems so in the case of these two of my rental houses, where two single dads live with […]
