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Blog Archive
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![The other evening I was reading Paul’s post about the 1983 Dodge Rampage he ran across and the apparent rebirth of the small truck market. In that post he mentioned […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5343.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT – Challenge Met!")
Junkyard Classic: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT – Challenge Met!
Posted on September 23, 2025 | 29 CommentsThe other evening I was reading Paul’s post about the 1983 Dodge Rampage he ran across and the apparent rebirth of the small truck market. In that post he mentioned […] -
![I like what I observe to be a trend toward increased appreciation for vehicles that are unrestored, low-spec, or otherwise seem to be considered unremarkable in some way. As much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1214-1977-Pontiac-Grand-Prix-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix – Linda")
Curbside Musings: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix – Linda
Posted on September 23, 2025 | 48 CommentsI like what I observe to be a trend toward increased appreciation for vehicles that are unrestored, low-spec, or otherwise seem to be considered unremarkable in some way. As much […] -
![Yes, it’s hard to keep ones eyes from a BMW E0 coupe, especially such a fine example as this one. But there’s something much more exotic across the street, that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-auto4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9!")
Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9!
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 7 CommentsYes, it’s hard to keep ones eyes from a BMW E0 coupe, especially such a fine example as this one. But there’s something much more exotic across the street, that […] -
![If there is one constant in the automotive world it is that the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré are the biggest pieces of junk ever foisted on the American public. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-vol.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – How Did This Survive 42 Years In the Wild?")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – How Did This Survive 42 Years In the Wild?
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 19 CommentsIf there is one constant in the automotive world it is that the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré are the biggest pieces of junk ever foisted on the American public. […] -
![Simon White is back with a new gallery of his superb shots of vintage cars and trucks on the go. I particularly love this one of a 1959 Oldsmobile as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-sw7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "A New Gallery Of Vintage Car And Truck Photos By Simon White")
A New Gallery Of Vintage Car And Truck Photos By Simon White
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 11 CommentsSimon White is back with a new gallery of his superb shots of vintage cars and trucks on the go. I particularly love this one of a 1959 Oldsmobile as […] -
![I have a good friend at work who is about fifteen years younger than I am, and he regularly asks me and another work friend outlandish “would you rather?” questions. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-13-073510.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Finds: Would You Rather Have A Restored Or An Untouched 1928 Pontiac 6-28 Sport Landau Sedan?")
Car Show Finds: Would You Rather Have A Restored Or An Untouched 1928 Pontiac 6-28 Sport Landau Sedan?
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 17 CommentsI have a good friend at work who is about fifteen years younger than I am, and he regularly asks me and another work friend outlandish “would you rather?” questions. […] -
![Hyperpack at the CC Cohort recently shot this well-preserved late example of the Chrysler LeBaron convertible, that budget-priced ragtop so beloved of rental car agencies. These run-out LeBarons were dated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1995-Chrysler-LeBaron-GTC-Bright-White-Hyperpack-CC-front-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "1994–1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible – A Rental Car Favorite Nears Its Final Curtain")
1994–1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible – A Rental Car Favorite Nears Its Final Curtain
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 20 CommentsHyperpack at the CC Cohort recently shot this well-preserved late example of the Chrysler LeBaron convertible, that budget-priced ragtop so beloved of rental car agencies. These run-out LeBarons were dated […] -
![(updated September 21, 2025) This morning as I was pulling into the local Wal-Mart parking lot in search of some items for the household, I was greeted by this sight! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Jeep6-e1377989432336.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1957 Jeep FC-150 Forward Control")
Curbside Find: 1957 Jeep FC-150 Forward Control
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 43 Comments(updated September 21, 2025) This morning as I was pulling into the local Wal-Mart parking lot in search of some items for the household, I was greeted by this sight! […] -
![Whenever I get that annoying pop-up on my iPhone, I know it’s time to offload a few car photos. They build up so fast and I’m darned if I’m going […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-dft.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: The Odds and Sods of Summer")
Curbside Finds: The Odds and Sods of Summer
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 17 CommentsWhenever I get that annoying pop-up on my iPhone, I know it’s time to offload a few car photos. They build up so fast and I’m darned if I’m going […] -
![Just sitting in a corner, unnoted and completely ignored by the crowd at the yearly held truck-mounted cranes fest. In other words, the conditions for taking photobomb-free pictures of this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_4557.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2024 Iveco Daily 40-180 (40C18) Hi-Matic – Keepin’ a Lo-Profile")
CC Global: 2024 Iveco Daily 40-180 (40C18) Hi-Matic – Keepin’ a Lo-Profile
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 13 CommentsJust sitting in a corner, unnoted and completely ignored by the crowd at the yearly held truck-mounted cranes fest. In other words, the conditions for taking photobomb-free pictures of this […] -
![While doing a little motorcoach research, I came across this leviathan. I initially thought it was one of those massive arctic glacier tour buses, but discovered it’s something quite different. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lauster_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Military Classics: Lauster MF60 – Impressive Tank Towing Titan")
Military Classics: Lauster MF60 – Impressive Tank Towing Titan
Posted on September 20, 2025 | 9 CommentsWhile doing a little motorcoach research, I came across this leviathan. I initially thought it was one of those massive arctic glacier tour buses, but discovered it’s something quite different. […] -
![Ten years ago I shot and posted a Rampage and titled it “Losing The Battle To Big Pickups (and Moss)“. That clearly seemed to be the way things were going […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_4039.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1983 Dodge Rampage – Is The Compact Truck Making A Comeback?")
Curbside Find: 1983 Dodge Rampage – Is The Compact Truck Making A Comeback?
Posted on September 19, 2025 | 18 CommentsTen years ago I shot and posted a Rampage and titled it “Losing The Battle To Big Pickups (and Moss)“. That clearly seemed to be the way things were going […] -
![Streamlining did not come naturally to most UK carmakers. The square shapes of the ‘20s had been ideal for British designers’ propensity to fashion quite staid and narrow machines. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_1638_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1936 MG PB Airline Coupé – Economy Plush")
Car Show Classic: 1936 MG PB Airline Coupé – Economy Plush
Posted on September 19, 2025 | 14 CommentsStreamlining did not come naturally to most UK carmakers. The square shapes of the ‘20s had been ideal for British designers’ propensity to fashion quite staid and narrow machines. But […] -
![The second-generation Camaro and the Fox-body Mustang have one fundamental similarity–their unlikely longevity. Both cars trembled under the long ax of their respective corporations at some point during their tenures, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/030.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra–Two Right Answers to the Same Question")
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra–Two Right Answers to the Same Question
Posted on September 18, 2025 | 14 CommentsThe second-generation Camaro and the Fox-body Mustang have one fundamental similarity–their unlikely longevity. Both cars trembled under the long ax of their respective corporations at some point during their tenures, […] -
![(Updated 9/18/2019) It’s fascinating to discover the bigger JDM cars, but there are many, many kei cars, vans and trucks around that also want a little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190825_151000-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1985 Honda Acty 4WD Pickup – ¡Kei Suerte!")
Curbside Find: 1985 Honda Acty 4WD Pickup – ¡Kei Suerte!
Posted on September 17, 2025 | 16 Comments(Updated 9/18/2019) It’s fascinating to discover the bigger JDM cars, but there are many, many kei cars, vans and trucks around that also want a little […]
