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Blog Archive
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![Curbside Classic has probably said most of what one can say about the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible by discussing other Oldsmobiles. We’ve seen much of Oldsmobile’s history in the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/olds-98-dr-front-3-4.jpg "CC Capsule: 1955 Oldsmobile Starfire – The Convertible Clubroom?")
CC Capsule: 1955 Oldsmobile Starfire – The Convertible Clubroom?
Posted on June 14, 2015 | 21 CommentsCurbside Classic has probably said most of what one can say about the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible by discussing other Oldsmobiles. We’ve seen much of Oldsmobile’s history in the […] -
![It is easy to fall into “The Trap”– worrying that our hobby, and the objects of our affection, will wither away in the hands of upcoming generations. We have been […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150612_075830.jpg "CC Outtake: Gen2 Corvair Convertible – Hope in the High School Parking Lot")
CC Outtake: Gen2 Corvair Convertible – Hope in the High School Parking Lot
Posted on June 14, 2015 | 38 CommentsIt is easy to fall into “The Trap”– worrying that our hobby, and the objects of our affection, will wither away in the hands of upcoming generations. We have been […] -
![Melbourne seems awash with classic Alfa Romeos. This Pinin Farina bodied Giulietta makes for an interesting counterpoint to yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz 190SL. As with the 190SL, US importer Max Hoffman played a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Alfa-Giulietta1.jpg "In Motion Outtake. 1959-65 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider.")
In Motion Outtake. 1959-65 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider.
Posted on June 14, 2015 | 17 CommentsMelbourne seems awash with classic Alfa Romeos. This Pinin Farina bodied Giulietta makes for an interesting counterpoint to yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz 190SL. As with the 190SL, US importer Max Hoffman played a […] -
![We had a lively debate here the other day about our preferences for the ’65 or ’66 Chevrolet. I’m solidly in the ’65 camp, as it shows that there was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CC-242-199-1200.jpg "CC Outtake: 1967 Chevelle Malibu Convertible – Another Second Year Second-Stringer")
CC Outtake: 1967 Chevelle Malibu Convertible – Another Second Year Second-Stringer
Posted on June 13, 2015 | 36 CommentsWe had a lively debate here the other day about our preferences for the ’65 or ’66 Chevrolet. I’m solidly in the ’65 camp, as it shows that there was […] -
![The term convertible covers a huge range. Paul Niedermayer’s original proposal to the CC team mentioned “Anything that has a top that goes down or comes off.” So, here is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1939-Rover-Tickford.1.jpg "Carshow Outtake: The Convertibles Of Europe")
Carshow Outtake: The Convertibles Of Europe
Posted on June 13, 2015 | 18 CommentsThe term convertible covers a huge range. Paul Niedermayer’s original proposal to the CC team mentioned “Anything that has a top that goes down or comes off.” So, here is […] -
![“Corvette Sting Ray Convertible.” If there are four automotive words that can elicit a stronger visceral reaction on a nice day like today, I’m not sure what they are. And the second generation […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/65vetteconv_fronthigh.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1965 Corvette – Clean C2 Caps Convertible Cavalcade")
Curbside Capsule: 1965 Corvette – Clean C2 Caps Convertible Cavalcade
Posted on June 13, 2015 | 41 Comments“Corvette Sting Ray Convertible.” If there are four automotive words that can elicit a stronger visceral reaction on a nice day like today, I’m not sure what they are. And the second generation […] -
![The 1989 Ford Capri, exported to North America as the Mercury Capri, is a curious car that deserves a more thorough write-up. These were a victim of timing, given […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ford-capri-2.jpg "CC Outtake: The Aisle of Capri")
CC Outtake: The Aisle of Capri
Posted on June 13, 2015 | 35 CommentsThe 1989 Ford Capri, exported to North America as the Mercury Capri, is a curious car that deserves a more thorough write-up. These were a victim of timing, given […] -
![Buy a convertible cheaply in the fall or winter, and enjoy it in the spring and summer. This formula for open-air classic motoring for less has been around for a long time, and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/900-Engine.jpg "CC Capsule: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible — Winter Is Coming, Plan Ahead")
CC Capsule: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible — Winter Is Coming, Plan Ahead
Posted on June 12, 2015 | 18 CommentsBuy a convertible cheaply in the fall or winter, and enjoy it in the spring and summer. This formula for open-air classic motoring for less has been around for a long time, and […] -
![I have mixed feelings about this big red Chevy. The ’68 Impala is my favorite car of all time. And top-down driving can be such a pleasure. But so much […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1968-Chevrolet-Impala-a-rawproc.jpg "CC Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible – Enormous(ly Powerful)")
CC Capsule: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible – Enormous(ly Powerful)
Posted on June 12, 2015 | 35 CommentsI have mixed feelings about this big red Chevy. The ’68 Impala is my favorite car of all time. And top-down driving can be such a pleasure. But so much […] -
![I suspect the orthodox approach to this problem is replacement of the window regulators. Sometimes you know rain’s coming in time to plug a hole, but not in time to get […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/camaro-vert.jpg "CC Outtake: Rain on Convertible Week")
CC Outtake: Rain on Convertible Week
Posted on June 12, 2015 | 26 CommentsI suspect the orthodox approach to this problem is replacement of the window regulators. Sometimes you know rain’s coming in time to plug a hole, but not in time to get […] -
![If I had to guess, I’d say the total number of Triumph TR7 convertibles that had been street-parked at this particular intersection in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood could be counted with the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/036-Triumph-TR7-convertible-CC.jpg "CC Outtake: 1979 Triumph TR7 Drophead – Hot Stuff")
CC Outtake: 1979 Triumph TR7 Drophead – Hot Stuff
Posted on June 11, 2015 | 30 CommentsIf I had to guess, I’d say the total number of Triumph TR7 convertibles that had been street-parked at this particular intersection in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood could be counted with the […] -
![The very first Mercury Cougar had a style that was exactly the right combination of feral and debonair, rife with classy details like hidden headlights, sequential turn signals, and smoothly sculptured flanks. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/947-1967-Mercury-Cougar-convertible-CC.jpg "Car Show Outtake: 1967 Mercury Cougar Convertible – Cheshire Cat")
Car Show Outtake: 1967 Mercury Cougar Convertible – Cheshire Cat
Posted on June 10, 2015 | 39 CommentsThe very first Mercury Cougar had a style that was exactly the right combination of feral and debonair, rife with classy details like hidden headlights, sequential turn signals, and smoothly sculptured flanks. […] -
![Can I really call the Last-generation Miata pudgy? No, no I can’t, nobody can when cars that are around the same weight include the Mini and the Honda Fit. However, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mazda-mx5-nd-officiel.jpg "Future Classic: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata – The Gift That Keeps on Giving")
Future Classic: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata – The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Posted on June 10, 2015 | 32 CommentsCan I really call the Last-generation Miata pudgy? No, no I can’t, nobody can when cars that are around the same weight include the Mini and the Honda Fit. However, […] -
![Bonjour mesdames et messieurs, I hope Curbside Classic’s convertible celebration is suitably salubrious for you! Celebrations such as this generally call for fine French champagne, but this is Curbside Classic, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1989-Peugeot-205-CL-convertible-white-bl.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 1989 Peugeot 205 Convertible – Fun in the Sun or Snooze in the Shade?")
Curbside Capsule: 1989 Peugeot 205 Convertible – Fun in the Sun or Snooze in the Shade?
Posted on June 10, 2015 | 17 CommentsBonjour mesdames et messieurs, I hope Curbside Classic’s convertible celebration is suitably salubrious for you! Celebrations such as this generally call for fine French champagne, but this is Curbside Classic, […] -
![You never know what you are going to see out and about, and while it may not strictly be a ‘convertible’ it certainly has a rag top and I don’t […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_59451.jpg "Curbside Outtake: Seagrave Fire Truck")
Curbside Outtake: Seagrave Fire Truck
Posted on June 10, 2015 | 16 CommentsYou never know what you are going to see out and about, and while it may not strictly be a ‘convertible’ it certainly has a rag top and I don’t […]
