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![The legend of El Dorado is quite well known. A mythical city in Precolumbian America where gold was commonplace and its ruler covered himself in gold dust for ceremonies. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/449087965_3963204643913973_6314193175601968231_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz In Mexico")
CC For Sale: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz In Mexico
Posted on August 13, 2024 | 4 CommentsThe legend of El Dorado is quite well known. A mythical city in Precolumbian America where gold was commonplace and its ruler covered himself in gold dust for ceremonies. A […] -
![It was around last Christmas that I discovered that a local estate sale shop in a small storefront not far from my home was selling some first-choice, die cast, 1:18 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240719_174708247_HDR-Gate-Chrysler-PT-Cruiser-1-18-Scale-Model-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: Chrysler PT Cruiser – Black Licorice")
Curbside Musings: Chrysler PT Cruiser – Black Licorice
Posted on August 13, 2024 | 30 CommentsIt was around last Christmas that I discovered that a local estate sale shop in a small storefront not far from my home was selling some first-choice, die cast, 1:18 […] -
![(first posted 8/12/2018) Behold one of the oldest and most prized possessions in my modest automotive library: The Car Spotter’s Encyclopedia 1940-1980, by the Editors of Consumer Guide. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_9504.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "BOAL: Car Spotter’s Encyclopedia 1940-1980 – Book of a Lifetime")
BOAL: Car Spotter’s Encyclopedia 1940-1980 – Book of a Lifetime
Posted on August 12, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 8/12/2018) Behold one of the oldest and most prized possessions in my modest automotive library: The Car Spotter’s Encyclopedia 1940-1980, by the Editors of Consumer Guide. […] -
![(first posted 8/12/2018) The other day, I fell in love. It was a sunny Saturday morning and I was moseying down the street for whatever reason. The traffic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Crown_S80_1976_covershot.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1976 Toyota Crown (S80) Super Saloon – My Kingdom For A Crown")
In-Motion Classic: 1976 Toyota Crown (S80) Super Saloon – My Kingdom For A Crown
Posted on August 12, 2024 | 40 Comments(first posted 8/12/2018) The other day, I fell in love. It was a sunny Saturday morning and I was moseying down the street for whatever reason. The traffic […] -
Curbside Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet – Streetside Racer
Posted on August 12, 2024 | 6 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by nifticus392. -
![“What are you doing here?!?” It’s a cliched phrase – uttered in so many TV shows when an unlikely character shows up at an improbable time. But sometimes, there are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PXL_20240804_164133673.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1997 Venturi Atlantique 300 – On the Other Side of the Atlantique")
Car Show Classic: 1997 Venturi Atlantique 300 – On the Other Side of the Atlantique
Posted on August 12, 2024 | 11 Comments“What are you doing here?!?” It’s a cliched phrase – uttered in so many TV shows when an unlikely character shows up at an improbable time. But sometimes, there are […] -
![Still going with the open-topped theme, as the month of August stubbornly refuses to offer anything but blistering temperatures and a cornucopia of insects. Japan hosts an impressive collection of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_20240407_115955_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1961 Škoda Felicia – Convertible Cicada")
Car Show Classic: 1961 Škoda Felicia – Convertible Cicada
Posted on August 12, 2024 | 17 CommentsStill going with the open-topped theme, as the month of August stubbornly refuses to offer anything but blistering temperatures and a cornucopia of insects. Japan hosts an impressive collection of […] -
![(first posted 6/27/2018) On a recent sojourn to the city of Hayward, CA I spotted this well-preserved example of the 1986-1990 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ-series). According to Wikipedia, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180623_122900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Lite: 1986-1990 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ) – The Last All-New Brougham SUV?")
Curbside Classic Lite: 1986-1990 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ) – The Last All-New Brougham SUV?
Posted on August 11, 2024 | 23 Comments(first posted 6/27/2018) On a recent sojourn to the city of Hayward, CA I spotted this well-preserved example of the 1986-1990 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ-series). According to Wikipedia, […] -
![(first posted 8/9/2018) Recently, our Mitsubishi importer announced that the Pajero will no longer be offered. The Nissan Patrol has been withdrawn from our market many moons […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_6886.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 150-Series (Prado) – The Last Representative Of The Japanese Workhorses")
CC Global: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 150-Series (Prado) – The Last Representative Of The Japanese Workhorses
Posted on August 11, 2024 | 14 Comments(first posted 8/9/2018) Recently, our Mitsubishi importer announced that the Pajero will no longer be offered. The Nissan Patrol has been withdrawn from our market many moons […] -
![Last week, I revisited the Visscher Classique car museum in the Netherlands. Their collection is far from static and has clearly been expanded since my previous visit in August 2023. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2629.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Two Wheeler Classics: Get Your Moped Runnin’ – Head Out On The Bike Path")
Two Wheeler Classics: Get Your Moped Runnin’ – Head Out On The Bike Path
Posted on August 11, 2024 | 20 CommentsLast week, I revisited the Visscher Classique car museum in the Netherlands. Their collection is far from static and has clearly been expanded since my previous visit in August 2023. […] -
![If you’d asked me to name the least likely car I’d stumble across while passing through Kearney, Nebraska, a Renault Encore would certainly be close to the top of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_0501-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Find: 1985 Renault Encore GS – Bonjour, Suckers!")
CC Find: 1985 Renault Encore GS – Bonjour, Suckers!
Posted on August 10, 2024 | 31 CommentsIf you’d asked me to name the least likely car I’d stumble across while passing through Kearney, Nebraska, a Renault Encore would certainly be close to the top of the […] -
![Just recently the subject of “patina” came up. Then I found this ultra-rare 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door sedan for sale in Yukon, PA (near Pittsburgh). The paint is original–Pearl Gray […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-07-at-21-54-01-s-l1600.webp-WEBP-Image-1600-%C3%97-1200-pixels-%E2%80%94-Scaled-62.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere–Keep The Patina or Repaint?")
CC For Sale: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere–Keep The Patina or Repaint?
Posted on August 10, 2024 | 43 CommentsJust recently the subject of “patina” came up. Then I found this ultra-rare 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door sedan for sale in Yukon, PA (near Pittsburgh). The paint is original–Pearl Gray […] -
![(first posted 8/9/2018) Americans and wagons are a combination that baffles the mind of product developers everywhere. From being the darling of families looking for a second car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/43257854132_9eb4b8e549_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback – Another One-Year Wonder")
Cohort Classic: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback – Another One-Year Wonder
Posted on August 9, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 8/9/2018) Americans and wagons are a combination that baffles the mind of product developers everywhere. From being the darling of families looking for a second car […] -
Curbside Find: 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible – Going Out In Style
Posted on August 9, 2024 | 29 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by William Garrett. -
![I never get tired of shooting old Jeep Wagoneers; the only problem is trying to determine their model year. This one has me stumped because it shows elements of different […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1258.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Jeep Wagoneer – Mix And Match")
Curbside Find: Jeep Wagoneer – Mix And Match
Posted on August 8, 2024 | 11 CommentsI never get tired of shooting old Jeep Wagoneers; the only problem is trying to determine their model year. This one has me stumped because it shows elements of different […]
