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![(first posted 11/28/2012) A few months back, I showed a stretch ’65 Pontiac posted at the Cohort. Mike Lindholm, from Sweden, found my post and has added pictures of his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Pontiac-1965-stretch-rq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Reader’s Curbside Classic: 1965 Pontiac Embassy Nine-Passenger Limo by Superior – Now In Sweden")
Reader’s Curbside Classic: 1965 Pontiac Embassy Nine-Passenger Limo by Superior – Now In Sweden
Posted on July 17, 2024 | 61 Comments(first posted 11/28/2012) A few months back, I showed a stretch ’65 Pontiac posted at the Cohort. Mike Lindholm, from Sweden, found my post and has added pictures of his […] -
![I shared a photo report from the recently opened Great British Car Journey museum, and teased that there was something else, other than a great collection of memorable British cars, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Minor.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer – Driving Dad’s Car, Almost")
Museum Classic: 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer – Driving Dad’s Car, Almost
Posted on July 17, 2024 | 39 CommentsI shared a photo report from the recently opened Great British Car Journey museum, and teased that there was something else, other than a great collection of memorable British cars, […] -
![posted at the Cohort by William Rubano We’ve covered Honda’s brilliant S500/600/800 sports car, which had tiny high-winding DOHC fours that revved up to 9,500rpm and made up to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/27852047977_07ebfb0cc9_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: Toyota Sports 800 – Toyota’s First Sports Car")
Cohort Capsule: Toyota Sports 800 – Toyota’s First Sports Car
Posted on July 16, 2024 | 15 Commentsposted at the Cohort by William Rubano We’ve covered Honda’s brilliant S500/600/800 sports car, which had tiny high-winding DOHC fours that revved up to 9,500rpm and made up to […] -
![Quick! Think of a four-door convertible vehicle. The first answer that most people think of is the 1961-67 Lincoln Continental convertible, or perhaps the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited if you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_7376.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible – Four Doors Out Of Necessity, Not Virtue")
Auction Classic: 1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible – Four Doors Out Of Necessity, Not Virtue
Posted on July 16, 2024 | 41 CommentsQuick! Think of a four-door convertible vehicle. The first answer that most people think of is the 1961-67 Lincoln Continental convertible, or perhaps the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited if you […] -
![Let’s pay a few minutes of attention to this elusive fuselage model, which has never properly appeared at CC. A ’72-’73 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon, with a face that boldly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/01515_30PdlADAlak_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "For Sale Finds: 1972 & 1973 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon – Bold Fuselage")
For Sale Finds: 1972 & 1973 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon – Bold Fuselage
Posted on July 16, 2024 | 17 CommentsLet’s pay a few minutes of attention to this elusive fuselage model, which has never properly appeared at CC. A ’72-’73 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon, with a face that boldly […] -
![My ongoing quest to see more of my city led me through Chicago’s tony Gold Coast neighborhood to get to North Avenue Beach, a stretch of waterfront I had seen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/038-1989-Ford-Tempo-GL-2.3L-built-Kansas-City-MO-for-CC-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1989 Ford Tempo GL – Gold-Coasting")
Curbside Musings: 1989 Ford Tempo GL – Gold-Coasting
Posted on July 16, 2024 | 34 CommentsMy ongoing quest to see more of my city led me through Chicago’s tony Gold Coast neighborhood to get to North Avenue Beach, a stretch of waterfront I had seen […] -
![I have to admit that when doing For Sale searches for CC posts, my brain goes back and forth with the results I come across. Should I pick a pristine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/00E0E_8cEUmW6C92H_0CI0lM_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1972 Mercury Montego MX – Back To The ’70s!")
CC For Sale: 1972 Mercury Montego MX – Back To The ’70s!
Posted on July 15, 2024 | 27 CommentsI have to admit that when doing For Sale searches for CC posts, my brain goes back and forth with the results I come across. Should I pick a pristine […] -
![The number of UK car museums –with heavily revised and expanded collections such as British Motor Museum (BMM)– available seems to be increasing and has inevitably led to some interesting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20240616_125627.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Photo Report: The Great British Car Journey, Ambergate, England – For The Memories, Not The Glamour")
Museum Photo Report: The Great British Car Journey, Ambergate, England – For The Memories, Not The Glamour
Posted on July 15, 2024 | 19 CommentsThe number of UK car museums –with heavily revised and expanded collections such as British Motor Museum (BMM)– available seems to be increasing and has inevitably led to some interesting […] -
![Running on diesel fuel and transporting diesel fuel, given the numbers on the orange front and rear signs. A trio of identical Volvo FM 4×2 tractors, each towing a tridem […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2304.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtakes: Three Fuel Tanker Semis – LAG Behind The Volvo Tractors")
Truck Show Outtakes: Three Fuel Tanker Semis – LAG Behind The Volvo Tractors
Posted on July 14, 2024 | 20 CommentsRunning on diesel fuel and transporting diesel fuel, given the numbers on the orange front and rear signs. A trio of identical Volvo FM 4×2 tractors, each towing a tridem […] -
![(first posted 2/3/2013) I’m pretty sure this is our first Cohort posting (by RiveraNotario) from Chile, and it’s a car that’s a long way from home; in fact, short of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Polski-Fiat-125.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: Polski Fiat 125p Spotted In Chile – A Long Way From Home")
Cohort Classic: Polski Fiat 125p Spotted In Chile – A Long Way From Home
Posted on July 13, 2024 | 31 Comments(first posted 2/3/2013) I’m pretty sure this is our first Cohort posting (by RiveraNotario) from Chile, and it’s a car that’s a long way from home; in fact, short of […] -
![(first posted 7/13/2018) Time for another Painted Cars of Eugene chapter. Here we have a gen1 Altima, which are becoming a bit thin in the roads of Havana, Oregon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-341-072.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Painted Cars of Eugene: 1997 Nissan Altima – Circles")
The Painted Cars of Eugene: 1997 Nissan Altima – Circles
Posted on July 13, 2024 | 9 Comments(first posted 7/13/2018) Time for another Painted Cars of Eugene chapter. Here we have a gen1 Altima, which are becoming a bit thin in the roads of Havana, Oregon […] -
![(first posted 7/13/2018) Back in 1968, BLMC launched a car that took the Mini concept to a larger size, offering generous space for five and hatchback practicality. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WP_20180503_15_48_07_Pro_LI.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper 2.0D Automatic – If You Scratch The Surface, There’s A Capable Car")
Future Curbside Classic: 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper 2.0D Automatic – If You Scratch The Surface, There’s A Capable Car
Posted on July 13, 2024 | 51 Comments(first posted 7/13/2018) Back in 1968, BLMC launched a car that took the Mini concept to a larger size, offering generous space for five and hatchback practicality. […] -
![Here are some belated uploads by canadiancatgreen that recently showed up at the CC Cohort. Clearly, all were taken during last winter. Now, if you must know, it’s 90-degree weather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/53499429601_6a673f7e95_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Finds: ’60s, ’70s & ’80s Vintage Iron At The Junkyard")
Cohort Finds: ’60s, ’70s & ’80s Vintage Iron At The Junkyard
Posted on July 13, 2024 | 17 CommentsHere are some belated uploads by canadiancatgreen that recently showed up at the CC Cohort. Clearly, all were taken during last winter. Now, if you must know, it’s 90-degree weather […] -
Curbside Follow-Up: 1960 Plymouth Belvedere – Spaceship, Caught In Town
Posted on July 12, 2024 | 41 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by Slant Six. -
![This was once one of the most expensive and desirable cars. For almost twenty years (1971-1989) the R107 SL was the default choice for someone who was obviously more interested […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_0844.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mercedes 450 SL Found Abandoned – How The Mighty Have Fallen")
Mercedes 450 SL Found Abandoned – How The Mighty Have Fallen
Posted on July 12, 2024 | 31 CommentsThis was once one of the most expensive and desirable cars. For almost twenty years (1971-1989) the R107 SL was the default choice for someone who was obviously more interested […]
