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![In a world where today’s Volvos are full-fledged luxury vehicles, it’s hard to imagine a time when most Volvos did not feature fine Nappa leather-covered seats with so many electronic […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thumb_IMG_2031_1024.jpg "CC Outtake: 1992 Volvo 240 – The Trusty Swedish Workhorse")
CC Outtake: 1992 Volvo 240 – The Trusty Swedish Workhorse
Posted on January 9, 2018 | 40 CommentsIn a world where today’s Volvos are full-fledged luxury vehicles, it’s hard to imagine a time when most Volvos did not feature fine Nappa leather-covered seats with so many electronic […] -
![In Part 1, there was a Buick Cascada that was likely more rare than this Maserati. As luck and fortune would have it, a Chevrolet was able to provide some […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_7377.jpg "The Road To Detroit Outtakes, Part 2: St. Peters, Missouri")
The Road To Detroit Outtakes, Part 2: St. Peters, Missouri
Posted on January 9, 2018 | 39 CommentsIn Part 1, there was a Buick Cascada that was likely more rare than this Maserati. As luck and fortune would have it, a Chevrolet was able to provide some […] -
![One week ago today, it was New Year’s Day. Jason Shafer got the year off to a great start here on Curbside Classic with a splendid post on the Pontiac […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3rd-gen-camaro-and-firebird.jpg "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Flavor Of F-Body?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Flavor Of F-Body?
Posted on January 8, 2018 | 63 CommentsOne week ago today, it was New Year’s Day. Jason Shafer got the year off to a great start here on Curbside Classic with a splendid post on the Pontiac […] -
![At the time I had put pen to paper to draft this piece, I was on a plane to spend the December holidays with family in southwest Florida. This was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1966-Pontiac-Tempest-LeMans-5-CC.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1966 Pontiac Tempest LeMans – One Perfect Storm")
Curbside Capsule: 1966 Pontiac Tempest LeMans – One Perfect Storm
Posted on January 8, 2018 | 32 CommentsAt the time I had put pen to paper to draft this piece, I was on a plane to spend the December holidays with family in southwest Florida. This was […] -
![(Note: This is the first of five parts; all were taken on the road trip editor Jim Klein and I made to Indianapolis, then adding JPCavanaugh to our steed for […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_7375.jpg "The Road To Detroit Outtakes, Part 1: Lake St. Louis, Missouri")
The Road To Detroit Outtakes, Part 1: Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Posted on January 8, 2018 | 57 Comments(Note: This is the first of five parts; all were taken on the road trip editor Jim Klein and I made to Indianapolis, then adding JPCavanaugh to our steed for […] -
![Typically a double cab panel van like this Hyundai is called an aannemersbus in the Netherlands, translated a building contractors van. Usually the cargo is in the van (all burly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5253.jpg "CC Outtake: 2006 Hyundai H200 DC 2.5 TCI – “Can We Fix It? Yes We Can!”")
CC Outtake: 2006 Hyundai H200 DC 2.5 TCI – “Can We Fix It? Yes We Can!”
Posted on January 7, 2018 | 10 CommentsTypically a double cab panel van like this Hyundai is called an aannemersbus in the Netherlands, translated a building contractors van. Usually the cargo is in the van (all burly […] -
![While eighth generation Oldsmobile 88s are getting a bit thin on the ground it is still possible to spot the occasional single example out and about still earning its keep. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Oldsmobile-Delta-88.jpg "CC Outtake: Oldsmobile Delta 88 – Two for One")
CC Outtake: Oldsmobile Delta 88 – Two for One
Posted on January 6, 2018 | 28 CommentsWhile eighth generation Oldsmobile 88s are getting a bit thin on the ground it is still possible to spot the occasional single example out and about still earning its keep. […] -
![Here’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5249.jpg "CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows
Posted on January 5, 2018 | 12 CommentsHere’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […] -
![Looking at this Accord Aerodeck made me ponder: when was the last mid-sized station wagon sold in the North American market with a manual transmission? Hell, I had to stop […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/honda-accord-aerodeck-manual.jpg "CC Outtake: 1994-97 Honda Accord Aerodeck – Remember The Manual, Mid-Sized Wagon?")
CC Outtake: 1994-97 Honda Accord Aerodeck – Remember The Manual, Mid-Sized Wagon?
Posted on January 4, 2018 | 46 CommentsLooking at this Accord Aerodeck made me ponder: when was the last mid-sized station wagon sold in the North American market with a manual transmission? Hell, I had to stop […] -
![I’ve been trying to get CCognoscento jim to start writing his own pieces for CC. For one thing, his head is filled with fully-arcane automotive arcana. For another thing, he […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dodgedetail.jpg "CC Outtakes: Jim, From On High")
CC Outtakes: Jim, From On High
Posted on January 3, 2018 | 27 CommentsI’ve been trying to get CCognoscento jim to start writing his own pieces for CC. For one thing, his head is filled with fully-arcane automotive arcana. For another thing, he […] -
![After a week off work spent with family and friends over Christmas and New Year’s, it’s time to get back to the reality of everyday life. This past week has […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Kid-working-on-Pedal-Car.jpg "QOTD: What’s Your Winter Project?")
QOTD: What’s Your Winter Project?
Posted on January 3, 2018 | 73 CommentsAfter a week off work spent with family and friends over Christmas and New Year’s, it’s time to get back to the reality of everyday life. This past week has […] -
![It’s one thing to drive a beater close to home, but would you risk driving one across the entire continental United States from coast to coast? Our own David Saunders […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Miata.jpg "CC Feature/QOTD: Would You Drive A Beater Miata From Boston To LA?")
CC Feature/QOTD: Would You Drive A Beater Miata From Boston To LA?
Posted on January 2, 2018 | 63 CommentsIt’s one thing to drive a beater close to home, but would you risk driving one across the entire continental United States from coast to coast? Our own David Saunders […] -
![Even during my early years as a kid, my father always tried to include me in all of his “automotive related” adventures. From fixing cars to motorcycle rides, he would […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/222.jpg "Junk Yard Reflections")
Junk Yard Reflections
Posted on January 1, 2018 | 43 CommentsEven during my early years as a kid, my father always tried to include me in all of his “automotive related” adventures. From fixing cars to motorcycle rides, he would […] -
![Whilst on my way back home, this time driving my father-in-law’s ‘orrible 2012 Corolla (an ex-company car abomination), I stumbled upon a Volvo rarely seen when new, let alone some […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017_1223_134717_010.MP4_snapshot_02.26_2017.12.30_12.22.31.jpg "Dash-Cam Capsule: Volvo C70 Coupé")
Dash-Cam Capsule: Volvo C70 Coupé
Posted on January 1, 2018 | 6 CommentsWhilst on my way back home, this time driving my father-in-law’s ‘orrible 2012 Corolla (an ex-company car abomination), I stumbled upon a Volvo rarely seen when new, let alone some […] -
![You don’t see many of these anymore. Hard to imagine in today’s online, interconnected world that there was a time when libraries were the main source of non-electronic information and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/195ail4j1hzeejpg-1.jpg "CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile?")
CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile?
Posted on January 1, 2018 | 64 CommentsYou don’t see many of these anymore. Hard to imagine in today’s online, interconnected world that there was a time when libraries were the main source of non-electronic information and […]
