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![Photos from the Cohort by L Seddon. Lincoln Town Cars of the late ’70s have made repeat appearances here at CC, as it’s a favorite of the Brougham Epoch. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53995121671_a35bc07e76_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Looking Grand In The UK")
Curbside Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Looking Grand In The UK
Posted on September 15, 2024 | 15 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by L Seddon. Lincoln Town Cars of the late ’70s have made repeat appearances here at CC, as it’s a favorite of the Brougham Epoch. And […] -
![‘Blumengroßhandel’ is German for a flower wholesale business, yet this Scania’s home base is in the Netherlands. So apparently, all merchandise goes east. And with an overall length of 10.95 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2790.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: 2020 Scania R520 V8 Longroof – Eastbound")
Truck Show Outtake: 2020 Scania R520 V8 Longroof – Eastbound
Posted on September 15, 2024 | 9 Comments‘Blumengroßhandel’ is German for a flower wholesale business, yet this Scania’s home base is in the Netherlands. So apparently, all merchandise goes east. And with an overall length of 10.95 […] -
![(first posted 10/2/2012) Another branch of Marmon-Herrington’s many activities was the manufacturing of large trucks. It was a low-volume marginal affair, and production ceased in 1963. But the truck brand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Marmon-1993.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Marmon Big Trucks: Just Needs A Detroit Diesel V16")
Marmon Big Trucks: Just Needs A Detroit Diesel V16
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 14 Comments(first posted 10/2/2012) Another branch of Marmon-Herrington’s many activities was the manufacturing of large trucks. It was a low-volume marginal affair, and production ceased in 1963. But the truck brand […] -
![I started drinking coffee just after starting my first job out of college. I was working as an estimator/project manager trainee for an electrical contractor in Syracuse. One early morning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/coffee-with-cream.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Do You Want Cream With That? – Creamy Color Choices Today")
Do You Want Cream With That? – Creamy Color Choices Today
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 32 CommentsI started drinking coffee just after starting my first job out of college. I was working as an estimator/project manager trainee for an electrical contractor in Syracuse. One early morning […] -
![Photos from the Cohort by riveranotario. Time to check out some Ford truck variants, this time courtesy of Ford do Brasil with the added creative impulses of local customizing houses. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53987789927_0309621efa_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Find: 1986-98 Ford F-1000 – Brazil’s F-Series In Dual Cab Garb")
In-Motion Find: 1986-98 Ford F-1000 – Brazil’s F-Series In Dual Cab Garb
Posted on September 13, 2024 | 18 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by riveranotario. Time to check out some Ford truck variants, this time courtesy of Ford do Brasil with the added creative impulses of local customizing houses. […] -
![(first posted 9/13/2018) CC used to be crawling with post’77 B-Bodies, Broughams, and both together. Not so much anymore. Has Brougham Fever abated? Are B-Bodies passé? Well, they’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-360-030.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham – The Great Brougham Extinction Is In Its Late Stages")
CC Outtake: 1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham – The Great Brougham Extinction Is In Its Late Stages
Posted on September 12, 2024 | 68 Comments(first posted 9/13/2018) CC used to be crawling with post’77 B-Bodies, Broughams, and both together. Not so much anymore. Has Brougham Fever abated? Are B-Bodies passé? Well, they’re […] -
![I find tons of survivors stuck in the wide gulf between classic and just plain old still plodding along. Why not turn some attention to some proper jalopies? The cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PXL_20220904_180514157.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Hooptie: Geo Metro Convertible – Dreams in the Bin")
Curbside Hooptie: Geo Metro Convertible – Dreams in the Bin
Posted on September 12, 2024 | 15 CommentsI find tons of survivors stuck in the wide gulf between classic and just plain old still plodding along. Why not turn some attention to some proper jalopies? The cars […] -
![The Mack diesel V8 was unique in a number of ways, most of all in just being the only really successful four-cycle diesel V8 designed for big trucks. It was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/praise-mack-v8-diesel_atn-image-20-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Legendary Mack V8 (1962-2003): Big Diesel Power With A Distinctive V8 Sound – And Its Scania V8 Offspring Is Still Going Strong")
The Legendary Mack V8 (1962-2003): Big Diesel Power With A Distinctive V8 Sound – And Its Scania V8 Offspring Is Still Going Strong
Posted on September 12, 2024 | 26 CommentsThe Mack diesel V8 was unique in a number of ways, most of all in just being the only really successful four-cycle diesel V8 designed for big trucks. It was […] -
CC For Sale: 1956 Dodge Custom Royal–Pink and Lavender Dreams
Posted on September 12, 2024 | 32 CommentsThis charming little chariot is so cute! Not many cars could pull off tri-toned pink, lavender, and white . . . -
![(first posted 6/4/2014) Chevrolet made a few mistakes with the Corvair, but the biggest was in not seeing its full potential as a sporty coupe right from the beginning. Americans […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Corvair-Hardtop-1961-new.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If? 1961-1964 Corvair Monza Hardtop Coupe – The Version Chevy Really Should Have Built")
What If? 1961-1964 Corvair Monza Hardtop Coupe – The Version Chevy Really Should Have Built
Posted on September 10, 2024 | 58 Comments(first posted 6/4/2014) Chevrolet made a few mistakes with the Corvair, but the biggest was in not seeing its full potential as a sporty coupe right from the beginning. Americans […] -
![(first posted 9/10/2018) Once billed as GM’s “We Build Excitement” division, to many who grew up during the brand’s wonder years, Pontiac will forever rank high in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/thumb_IMG_4026_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe & Sedan – How I Remember Pontiac")
Curbside Classics: 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe & Sedan – How I Remember Pontiac
Posted on September 10, 2024 | 92 Comments(first posted 9/10/2018) Once billed as GM’s “We Build Excitement” division, to many who grew up during the brand’s wonder years, Pontiac will forever rank high in […] -
![I had to pause for these shots uploaded at the Cohort by Mike Hayes. A trio of orphan makes caught by the curbside in a California parking lot, all in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53984195195_287f531452_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: Three Orphans At The Parking Lot")
Curbside Finds: Three Orphans At The Parking Lot
Posted on September 10, 2024 | 10 CommentsI had to pause for these shots uploaded at the Cohort by Mike Hayes. A trio of orphan makes caught by the curbside in a California parking lot, all in […] -
![The word ‘Lamborghini’ conjures up a very specific image – a low-slung, wedge-shaped hypercar with a mid-mounted engine, often being revved outside of a nightclub by an owner with more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PXL_20240804_164809306-e1725688965768.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1973 Lamborghini Jarama – The Matador’s Choice")
Car Show Classic: 1973 Lamborghini Jarama – The Matador’s Choice
Posted on September 10, 2024 | 7 CommentsThe word ‘Lamborghini’ conjures up a very specific image – a low-slung, wedge-shaped hypercar with a mid-mounted engine, often being revved outside of a nightclub by an owner with more […] -
![I’ve been an AMC fan since adolescence, starting around the time I had received my first copy of the Encyclopedia Of American Cars by the editors of Consumer Guide. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20240820_103258-1977-AMC-Pacer-DL-Wagon-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon – Peak Pacer")
Curbside Musings: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon – Peak Pacer
Posted on September 10, 2024 | 53 CommentsI’ve been an AMC fan since adolescence, starting around the time I had received my first copy of the Encyclopedia Of American Cars by the editors of Consumer Guide. As […] -
![(first posted 9/7/2018) This nondescript compact hatchback was supposed to be a Talbot. It was developed as the successor to the 1978-1987 Simca/Chrysler/Talbot Horizon. But the artificial reincarnation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7181.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1992 Peugeot 309 GTI 16 – Roaring In The Shadow Of Its Little Hot Hatch Brother")
Car Show Outtake: 1992 Peugeot 309 GTI 16 – Roaring In The Shadow Of Its Little Hot Hatch Brother
Posted on September 9, 2024 | 39 Comments(first posted 9/7/2018) This nondescript compact hatchback was supposed to be a Talbot. It was developed as the successor to the 1978-1987 Simca/Chrysler/Talbot Horizon. But the artificial reincarnation […]
