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Blog Archive
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CC Capsule: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT & 2008 BMW 535Xi- The 5-Series And The Poor Man’s 5-Series
Posted on August 25, 2016 | 51 CommentsI remember among all the hoopla circulating over the Pontiac G8 when it was released back in 2008, the phrase used to describe it by some media publications such as MotorTrend, […] -
Cohort Outtake: Mercury LN7 Third Eye Edition
Posted on August 25, 2016 | 40 CommentsThe Cohort is chock-full of splendid finds, but this one, posted by cjcz92, really grabbed me. Not only have I never found a curbside LN7, but this is the ultra-rare […] -
CC Outtake/QOTD: This Was My Favorite Shitbox This Past Weekend. What’s Your Favorite Shitbox?
Posted on August 23, 2016 | 86 CommentsAfter sitting forlorn in the back lot for three years, I decided to get the old ’77 Dodge Chinook out on the road again. I fixed the brakes and and […] -
In Motion Classic: 1999 – ’01 Isuzu VehiCROSS – What’s In A Name?
Posted on August 23, 2016 | 26 CommentsThis intersection at Jackson and Clark in Chicago’s Loop district, along with a stretch of North Sheridan Road in my neighborhood, has been responsible for more of my CC sightings than […] -
CC Outtake: Datsun 1200 Ute – Australian Enthusiasts’ Favorite Datsun?
Posted on August 23, 2016 | 12 CommentsI can’t think of the last time I saw a 1200 ute that wasn’t painted in electric yellow, lime green or bright red, sporting shiny new wheels. In fact, I […] -
QOTD: Are There Any Ladies In The House?
Posted on August 22, 2016 | 175 CommentsWomen make up approximately 49.5 of the world’s population, but they don’t appear to make up 49.5 of the automotive enthusiast community. One of the greatest things about this website, unlike […] -
CC Outtake: The Creamsicle Nova
Posted on August 22, 2016 | 28 CommentsThere’s one car on this block that really knows how to stand out. Let’s take a closer look. -
CC Outtake: Twilight Valiants
Posted on August 21, 2016 | 19 CommentsJust a few days ago, J.P. Cavanagh shared with us an immaculate 1961 Ford Falcon. The Falcon was a tremendous success for Ford and, while it wasn’t the first domestic compact, […] -
CC Outtake: Moto Guzzi
Posted on August 20, 2016 | 11 CommentsEver since I was introduced to a high school friend of my sister’s Moto Guzzi, of the same vintage as this one, I’ve always had a special fondness for them. […] -
Car Show Classic: 2015 Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 1
Posted on August 20, 2016 | 26 CommentsLike many CC readers I’m sure, I am a fan of Lancia cars, and after many years I finally made it to the Lancia Register rally which is held in […] -
CC Outtake: Old And New Minis
Posted on August 19, 2016 | 29 CommentsThese aren’t the newest or the oldest, but still provide quite a contrast. I would estimate that the new(er) Mini is twice as far from the camera than the old […] -
Car Show Outtake: 1988 Pontiac Parisienne Safari – Custom Cruiser Crossover?
Posted on August 18, 2016 | 38 CommentsBy the 1980s, the big Pontiac wagons weren’t such big sellers, but that didn’t stop a few loyal Pontiac buyers from purchasing the brand’s final B-bodies, which by this point were […] -
CC Outtake: Life Imitating Art, Bullitt Style
Posted on August 18, 2016 | 32 CommentsHaving a look through the CC Cohort, this photo of a black 1968 Dodge Charger being followed by a Highland Green 1968 Mustang fastback by tbm3fan jumped out at me. […] -
CC Outtake: Landy At Full Chat
Posted on August 17, 2016 | 10 CommentsWhat does an early Land Rover sound like at full chat? A bit like a hopped up tractor. This one was out enjoying a beautiful summer evening, and its driver […] -
Street Scenes Part V: Midwesterners Liked Their Broughams
Posted on August 17, 2016 | 48 CommentsN. Henderson Street, Galesburg IL, 2/21/86 (first posted 5/2/2012) Here we go again, to Illinois in the mid-1980s (For those of you just joining us, previous Street Scenes posts can […]
![CC Capsule: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT & 2008 BMW 535Xi- The 5-Series And The Poor Man’s 5-Series I remember among all the hoopla circulating over the Pontiac G8 when it was released back in 2008, the phrase used to describe it by some media publications such as MotorTrend, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_7704.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Mercury LN7 Third Eye Edition The Cohort is chock-full of splendid finds, but this one, posted by cjcz92, really grabbed me. Not only have I never found a curbside LN7, but this is the ultra-rare […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mercury-LN7-fq.png)
![CC Outtake/QOTD: This Was My Favorite Shitbox This Past Weekend. What’s Your Favorite Shitbox? After sitting forlorn in the back lot for three years, I decided to get the old ’77 Dodge Chinook out on the road again. I fixed the brakes and and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC-299-022-2-1200.jpg)
![In Motion Classic: 1999 – ’01 Isuzu VehiCROSS – What’s In A Name? This intersection at Jackson and Clark in Chicago’s Loop district, along with a stretch of North Sheridan Road in my neighborhood, has been responsible for more of my CC sightings than […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/024-1999-Isuzu-VehiCROSS-CC.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Datsun 1200 Ute – Australian Enthusiasts’ Favorite Datsun? I can’t think of the last time I saw a 1200 ute that wasn’t painted in electric yellow, lime green or bright red, sporting shiny new wheels. In fact, I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/datsun-1200-ute-4.jpg)
![QOTD: Are There Any Ladies In The House? Women make up approximately 49.5 of the world’s population, but they don’t appear to make up 49.5 of the automotive enthusiast community. One of the greatest things about this website, unlike […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/takisha.jpg)

![CC Outtake: Twilight Valiants Just a few days ago, J.P. Cavanagh shared with us an immaculate 1961 Ford Falcon. The Falcon was a tremendous success for Ford and, while it wasn’t the first domestic compact, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chrysler-valiant-1.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Moto Guzzi Ever since I was introduced to a high school friend of my sister’s Moto Guzzi, of the same vintage as this one, I’ve always had a special fondness for them. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_4638-1200.jpg)
![Car Show Classic: 2015 Lancia Rally At Castlemaine Part 1 Like many CC readers I’m sure, I am a fan of Lancia cars, and after many years I finally made it to the Lancia Register rally which is held in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1982-Beta-HPE.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Old And New Minis These aren’t the newest or the oldest, but still provide quite a contrast. I would estimate that the new(er) Mini is twice as far from the camera than the old […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Old-New-Mini.jpg)
![Car Show Outtake: 1988 Pontiac Parisienne Safari – Custom Cruiser Crossover? By the 1980s, the big Pontiac wagons weren’t such big sellers, but that didn’t stop a few loyal Pontiac buyers from purchasing the brand’s final B-bodies, which by this point were […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0015.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Life Imitating Art, Bullitt Style Having a look through the CC Cohort, this photo of a black 1968 Dodge Charger being followed by a Highland Green 1968 Mustang fastback by tbm3fan jumped out at me. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bullitt-scene-tbm3fan.jpg)
![CC Outtake: Landy At Full Chat What does an early Land Rover sound like at full chat? A bit like a hopped up tractor. This one was out enjoying a beautiful summer evening, and its driver […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CC-297-028-1200.jpg)
![Street Scenes Part V: Midwesterners Liked Their Broughams N. Henderson Street, Galesburg IL, 2/21/86 (first posted 5/2/2012) Here we go again, to Illinois in the mid-1980s (For those of you just joining us, previous Street Scenes posts can […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Galesburg-IL-e1335909443600.jpg)


