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![(first posted in 2011, and expanded in 2013) Perhaps the Belgian comic books Tintin by Hergé were not so big in most American households, but they certainly played a significant […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/tintin-Lincoln2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Cars Of Tintin: Can You Identify Them All?")
The Cars Of Tintin: Can You Identify Them All?
Posted on June 24, 2024 | 60 Comments(first posted in 2011, and expanded in 2013) Perhaps the Belgian comic books Tintin by Hergé were not so big in most American households, but they certainly played a significant […] -
![Alas, when I arrived at the show nearby my place, many participants had already left. Some guys were already vacuuming up the steel road plates (used as temporary pavement) from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_2572.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtakes: Too Late To The Party – The Guys Are Already Vacuuming")
Truck Show Outtakes: Too Late To The Party – The Guys Are Already Vacuuming
Posted on June 24, 2024 | 4 CommentsAlas, when I arrived at the show nearby my place, many participants had already left. Some guys were already vacuuming up the steel road plates (used as temporary pavement) from […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2013) For those of you out of the loop, I have a thing for 1950s to 1970s “big old American cars” in aqua. Whether the bright turquoise of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/79towncaraqua224_zps7537c788-e1360620014696.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Triple Aqua 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car – I’m In Love!")
Triple Aqua 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car – I’m In Love!
Posted on June 23, 2024 | 132 Comments(first posted 2/19/2013) For those of you out of the loop, I have a thing for 1950s to 1970s “big old American cars” in aqua. Whether the bright turquoise of […] -
![I’m always drawn to old photos of GMC’s “Crackerbox” COE units, although I’m not quite sure why. Maybe it’s because I rode in one once when hitchhiking and the deafening […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0750.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck of the Day: GMC DFR8000 “Crackerbox” With Tiny Dual Exhaust Stacks And No Mufflers – Let That Jimmy Scream")
Vintage Truck of the Day: GMC DFR8000 “Crackerbox” With Tiny Dual Exhaust Stacks And No Mufflers – Let That Jimmy Scream
Posted on June 22, 2024 | 27 CommentsI’m always drawn to old photos of GMC’s “Crackerbox” COE units, although I’m not quite sure why. Maybe it’s because I rode in one once when hitchhiking and the deafening […] -
![posted at the Cohort by nifticus A 1960s Chevelle coupe is one the most recognizable “classic” cars. Everyone knows a Chevelle; or they think they do. It would be fun […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53795079682_1874c3a8ca_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Find of the Day: “No Dude, It’s Not A Chevelle; It’s A Beaumont” – What I’d Like To Take To A Car Show")
CC Find of the Day: “No Dude, It’s Not A Chevelle; It’s A Beaumont” – What I’d Like To Take To A Car Show
Posted on June 21, 2024 | 28 Commentsposted at the Cohort by nifticus A 1960s Chevelle coupe is one the most recognizable “classic” cars. Everyone knows a Chevelle; or they think they do. It would be fun […] -
![Reviving a classic long distance truck and trailer combination with a conventional MAN model that was never used in that category of on-highway trucking. The additional fun factor is its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_2462.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1988 MAN 19.321 And 1992 Floor Trailer – Unconventional Re-Creation And Recreation")
Truck Stop Classic: 1988 MAN 19.321 And 1992 Floor Trailer – Unconventional Re-Creation And Recreation
Posted on June 21, 2024 | 6 CommentsReviving a classic long distance truck and trailer combination with a conventional MAN model that was never used in that category of on-highway trucking. The additional fun factor is its […] -
![(Mostly Dad related memories, with a few Jeeps thrown in) It was the early ’80s and Dad was as usual dealing with some agribusiness start-up. What it was on that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240519_154035031_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Jeep Cherokee And Wagoneer SJ – Brief Initiation Into Jeep’s 4×4 Might")
Curbside Classics: Jeep Cherokee And Wagoneer SJ – Brief Initiation Into Jeep’s 4×4 Might
Posted on June 21, 2024 | 8 Comments(Mostly Dad related memories, with a few Jeeps thrown in) It was the early ’80s and Dad was as usual dealing with some agribusiness start-up. What it was on that […] -
![Photos from the Cohort by Hyperpack. About ten days ago I shared some photos from the Cohort with a bunch of junked ’63-’64 Dodge Darts on a field. What I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53717348778_8cf06552d4_ka.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Find Of The Day: 1964 Dodge Dart GT Convertible – One Of Less Than 2,500 Built")
Cohort Find Of The Day: 1964 Dodge Dart GT Convertible – One Of Less Than 2,500 Built
Posted on June 20, 2024 | 13 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by Hyperpack. About ten days ago I shared some photos from the Cohort with a bunch of junked ’63-’64 Dodge Darts on a field. What I […] -
![My phone reminded me this morning that a year ago I was in New York City, specifically midtown Manhattan. So now that the statute of limitations has (presumably? hopefully?) run […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_7452.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Travel: Like The Muppets, The Kleins Take Manhattan")
Curbside Travel: Like The Muppets, The Kleins Take Manhattan
Posted on June 20, 2024 | 46 CommentsMy phone reminded me this morning that a year ago I was in New York City, specifically midtown Manhattan. So now that the statute of limitations has (presumably? hopefully?) run […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2013) That the Russians were big fans of Packard’s designs is indisputable. The famous ZIS-110 was a heavily cribbed 1942 Packard Super (the story of Packard sending its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GAZ-Chayka-f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: GAZ 13 Chaika – Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery")
Cohort Classic: GAZ 13 Chaika – Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery
Posted on June 19, 2024 | 73 Comments(first posted 3/7/2013) That the Russians were big fans of Packard’s designs is indisputable. The famous ZIS-110 was a heavily cribbed 1942 Packard Super (the story of Packard sending its […] -
![(first posted 6/20/2018) The Prelude was a highly pragmatic move on Honda’s part to expand into the then large and lucrative sporty coupe market. The Celica was making […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CC-348-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Lite: 1981 Honda Prelude – A Prelude to Greater Things To Come")
Curbside Classic Lite: 1981 Honda Prelude – A Prelude to Greater Things To Come
Posted on June 19, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 6/20/2018) The Prelude was a highly pragmatic move on Honda’s part to expand into the then large and lucrative sporty coupe market. The Celica was making […] -
![Not many of these ’67-’70 Oldsmobile Delta 88s have appeared at CC, so I figured sharing this one for sale in Central America was a reasonable idea. A one-owner car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/440965315_2219207198449195_3474974632503712626_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Holiday Sedan – One Owner Since New, Garaged In Central America")
CC For Sale: 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Holiday Sedan – One Owner Since New, Garaged In Central America
Posted on June 19, 2024 | 14 CommentsNot many of these ’67-’70 Oldsmobile Delta 88s have appeared at CC, so I figured sharing this one for sale in Central America was a reasonable idea. A one-owner car […] -
![It’s a fair question as to whether these Mazda-built Couriers were as tough as the Toyota pickup back in the day, but this one seems up to the task of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0754.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1976 Ford Courier – As Tough As A Toyota?")
Curbside Find: 1976 Ford Courier – As Tough As A Toyota?
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 23 CommentsIt’s a fair question as to whether these Mazda-built Couriers were as tough as the Toyota pickup back in the day, but this one seems up to the task of […] -
![Photos from the Cohort by Hyperpack. Today, let’s look at some luxury fittings American Motors style. No, I’m not saying this Ambassador 990 Wagon is the equivalent of an upscale […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53723437582_f7f54886ff_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1963 Rambler Ambassador 990 Cross Country Wagon – Peak American Motors; Revisited")
Cohort Classic: 1963 Rambler Ambassador 990 Cross Country Wagon – Peak American Motors; Revisited
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 15 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by Hyperpack. Today, let’s look at some luxury fittings American Motors style. No, I’m not saying this Ambassador 990 Wagon is the equivalent of an upscale […] -
![I had sat down to write this on Friday, just two days before Father’s Day. There was a combination of semi-recent events that had contributed to my selection of today’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/4355651237_ae3e29d4bf_o-c.-1973-Plymouth-Road-Runner-for-CC-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: c. 1973 Plymouth Road Runner – Worth Beyond Appearance")
Curbside Musings: c. 1973 Plymouth Road Runner – Worth Beyond Appearance
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 26 CommentsI had sat down to write this on Friday, just two days before Father’s Day. There was a combination of semi-recent events that had contributed to my selection of today’s […]
