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![(first posted 9/7/2012) I saw this car on the way to work this morning, cruising out the Sunset Freeway towards the coast on this perfect summer day, and just had […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_6354-1953-Studebaker-Commander-Convertible.jpg "Rolling Classic: 1953 Studebaker Convertible – Stunning")
Rolling Classic: 1953 Studebaker Convertible – Stunning
Posted on September 26, 2016 | 59 Comments(first posted 9/7/2012) I saw this car on the way to work this morning, cruising out the Sunset Freeway towards the coast on this perfect summer day, and just had […] -
![A vehicle manufacturer. That’s the best way to describe the Renault company, founded in 1899 by Louis, Marcel and Fernand Renault. A solid collection of old, recent and new cars […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2330.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2016 Renaultoloog Festival – Part Two – The Vans, RVs, Trucks, And Farm Tractors")
Car Show Classics: 2016 Renaultoloog Festival – Part Two – The Vans, RVs, Trucks, And Farm Tractors
Posted on September 26, 2016 | 18 CommentsA vehicle manufacturer. That’s the best way to describe the Renault company, founded in 1899 by Louis, Marcel and Fernand Renault. A solid collection of old, recent and new cars […] -
![In the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bear.jpg "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb
Posted on September 25, 2016 | 31 CommentsIn the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […] -
![Judging by the license plates the Renault owners who visited the Renaultoloog Festival came from Belgium, Germany, France, the UK and -of course- the Netherlands. Maybe I’m forgetting a few. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_2437.jpg "Car Show Classics: 2016 Renaultoloog Festival – Part One – The Cars")
Car Show Classics: 2016 Renaultoloog Festival – Part One – The Cars
Posted on September 23, 2016 | 48 CommentsJudging by the license plates the Renault owners who visited the Renaultoloog Festival came from Belgium, Germany, France, the UK and -of course- the Netherlands. Maybe I’m forgetting a few. […] -
![After our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/roadagain.jpg "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character
Posted on September 23, 2016 | 27 CommentsAfter our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […] -
![It’s a common complaint among a certain crowd that many of today’s cars have overly complex instrument panels, with numerous buttons, controls, and screens galore. While there’s justifiable validity in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1986-Pontiac-6000STE-dash-brochure.jpg "Brochure Outtake: And People Say Only New Cars Have Overly Complex Controls")
Brochure Outtake: And People Say Only New Cars Have Overly Complex Controls
Posted on September 22, 2016 | 55 CommentsIt’s a common complaint among a certain crowd that many of today’s cars have overly complex instrument panels, with numerous buttons, controls, and screens galore. While there’s justifiable validity in […] -
![Hermine was the first hurricane to directly impact Florida in quite some time. Several weeks ago a similarly rare event occurred: my dad expressed interest in purchasing another car to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/0127131614d.jpg "QOTD: What Should Dad Buy To Replace His 2006 Taurus?")
QOTD: What Should Dad Buy To Replace His 2006 Taurus?
Posted on September 21, 2016 | 114 CommentsHermine was the first hurricane to directly impact Florida in quite some time. Several weeks ago a similarly rare event occurred: my dad expressed interest in purchasing another car to […] -
![Motorclassica is coming up again, and this time we’re going to try and formalise a get-together of curbivores. Up till now it’s been a bit informal, with convenor JohnH and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mcghia.jpg "CC Housekeeping: Melbourne Motorclassica Meetup Memo")
CC Housekeeping: Melbourne Motorclassica Meetup Memo
Posted on September 21, 2016 | 15 CommentsMotorclassica is coming up again, and this time we’re going to try and formalise a get-together of curbivores. Up till now it’s been a bit informal, with convenor JohnH and […] -
![In the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29759489536_f03c17269a_c.jpg "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start
Posted on September 21, 2016 | 44 CommentsIn the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […] -
![In August of 2016, Toyota’s RAV4 CUV outsold its long best-selling Camry sedan for the first time ever. For that matter, so did the Honda CRV and the Nissan Rogue. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CC-303-026-1200.jpg "CC Outtake: 1998 Toyota RAV4 Shorty Soft Top – The Very First CUV")
CC Outtake: 1998 Toyota RAV4 Shorty Soft Top – The Very First CUV
Posted on September 20, 2016 | 51 CommentsIn August of 2016, Toyota’s RAV4 CUV outsold its long best-selling Camry sedan for the first time ever. For that matter, so did the Honda CRV and the Nissan Rogue. […] -
![My first thought when I spotted this gorgeous, red Cadillac being piloted by this lady was to wonder under what circumstances this scene was made possible. Several scenarios came to mind. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/004-1967-Cadillac-Coupe-DeVille-Convertible-CC.jpg "In Motion Capsule: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible – Très Chic")
In Motion Capsule: 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible – Très Chic
Posted on September 20, 2016 | 52 CommentsMy first thought when I spotted this gorgeous, red Cadillac being piloted by this lady was to wonder under what circumstances this scene was made possible. Several scenarios came to mind. […] -
![A few weeks ago, my family and I headed to the Cape Girardeau area to visit family. Our second stop was to visit my grandparents, “Albert” and “Iris”. As always, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/grandpas-f150-1.jpg "QOTD: How Long Was Your Longest Vehicle Ownership?")
QOTD: How Long Was Your Longest Vehicle Ownership?
Posted on September 19, 2016 | 187 CommentsA few weeks ago, my family and I headed to the Cape Girardeau area to visit family. Our second stop was to visit my grandparents, “Albert” and “Iris”. As always, […] -
![Running into this 1975 Ford Corcel posted at the Cohort by Alberto Simon triggered the memory of a very vivid dream I had the other night, and which I’m hoping […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ford-Corcel-1975.png "Cohort Outtake: 1975 Ford Corcel – The Reverse Of What I Dreamed The Other Night")
Cohort Outtake: 1975 Ford Corcel – The Reverse Of What I Dreamed The Other Night
Posted on September 19, 2016 | 23 CommentsRunning into this 1975 Ford Corcel posted at the Cohort by Alberto Simon triggered the memory of a very vivid dream I had the other night, and which I’m hoping […] -
![As the maintenance and repair schedule of my six-car antique fleet approaches the rigors and requirements of a full-time job, I somehow find it therapeutic to imagine myself trading in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/002.jpg "Car Show Classics: A Cornucopia From The Local Cruise – Window Shopping For Greener Grass")
Car Show Classics: A Cornucopia From The Local Cruise – Window Shopping For Greener Grass
Posted on September 19, 2016 | 33 CommentsAs the maintenance and repair schedule of my six-car antique fleet approaches the rigors and requirements of a full-time job, I somehow find it therapeutic to imagine myself trading in […] -
![CC reader Curt v.P. sent this shot to me. That’s his Porsche 356, looking a bit small and feeling a bit boxed in by his neighbor’s McLaren and Corvette. ladies, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boxed-in.png "CC Outtake: My How You’ve All Grown!")
CC Outtake: My How You’ve All Grown!
Posted on September 18, 2016 | 25 CommentsCC reader Curt v.P. sent this shot to me. That’s his Porsche 356, looking a bit small and feeling a bit boxed in by his neighbor’s McLaren and Corvette. ladies, […]
