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![Christmas shopping inevitably yields the ‘present for myself’ when perusing the options for my nephews. This year I found this Hot Wheels version of a barely recognisable Nissan Laurel, ‘Mad […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mad-Manga-1.jpg "CC Global: Bosozoku-style")
CC Global: Bosozoku-style
Posted on February 20, 2015 | 49 CommentsChristmas shopping inevitably yields the ‘present for myself’ when perusing the options for my nephews. This year I found this Hot Wheels version of a barely recognisable Nissan Laurel, ‘Mad […] -
![Before we talk about the virtues of the Peugeot 407 Coupe, we need to address the elephant in the room. Or is it a shark? Peugeot, in the 2000s, had […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/peugeot-407-coupe-1.jpg "Curbside Capsule: 2006 – 2010 Peugeot 407 Coupe – Polarizing Pug")
Curbside Capsule: 2006 – 2010 Peugeot 407 Coupe – Polarizing Pug
Posted on February 19, 2015 | 20 CommentsBefore we talk about the virtues of the Peugeot 407 Coupe, we need to address the elephant in the room. Or is it a shark? Peugeot, in the 2000s, had […] -
![In an article on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2014, about the primary American military motorcycle of the Second World War–the Harley-Davidson WLA–I mentioned that the photographs and information […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1945-China-cropped.jpg "New Motorcycle Book: Liberator – The Harley-Davidson WLA in the Second World War")
New Motorcycle Book: Liberator – The Harley-Davidson WLA in the Second World War
Posted on February 19, 2015 | 39 CommentsIn an article on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2014, about the primary American military motorcycle of the Second World War–the Harley-Davidson WLA–I mentioned that the photographs and information […] -
![Even though I am not affected by it, I can’t pass up another chance to mock the ridiculous 25-year old importation restriction that vexes every gearhead in America. It was born […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PQ_800.jpg "eBay Find: 1990 Land Rover Defender: Are You A Gambling Man?")
eBay Find: 1990 Land Rover Defender: Are You A Gambling Man?
Posted on February 19, 2015 | 10 CommentsEven though I am not affected by it, I can’t pass up another chance to mock the ridiculous 25-year old importation restriction that vexes every gearhead in America. It was born […] -
![“Mine’s called Fifi” Those were the exact words a former coworker of mine used to describe her car on one of those weird occasions in which coworkers decide to amuse […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SLF-C3500xi-Turbo.png "QOTD: Does Your Car Have a Name?")
QOTD: Does Your Car Have a Name?
Posted on February 18, 2015 | 125 Comments“Mine’s called Fifi” Those were the exact words a former coworker of mine used to describe her car on one of those weird occasions in which coworkers decide to amuse […] -
![R.I.P vans with seats; long live… just what is the new Espace exactly? It started off so simply: the design of the first generation in 1984 made us understand that there was more […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1280,height=960,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Renault-Espace_2015_1280x960_wallpaper_03.jpg "Future Classic: Renault Espace – The French Up Their Game")
Future Classic: Renault Espace – The French Up Their Game
Posted on February 18, 2015 | 30 CommentsR.I.P vans with seats; long live… just what is the new Espace exactly? It started off so simply: the design of the first generation in 1984 made us understand that there was more […] -
Vintage Cohort Outtake: Bugatti Type 57 – Shot Curbside in NYC, 1959
Posted on February 18, 2015 | 48 Commentsposted at the Cohort by monteverde3 Ever wonder what curbside car spotters noticed and shot in 1959? -
![Although a great decline was looming on the horizon, Oldsmobile was on a remarkable high in the mid-1980s. From 1984-1986, the Olds division posted consecutive output of over 1 million cars each […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Firenza1.jpg "Cohort Capsule: Oldsmobile Firenza – Should They Have Called It A Cutlass?")
Cohort Capsule: Oldsmobile Firenza – Should They Have Called It A Cutlass?
Posted on February 17, 2015 | 55 CommentsAlthough a great decline was looming on the horizon, Oldsmobile was on a remarkable high in the mid-1980s. From 1984-1986, the Olds division posted consecutive output of over 1 million cars each […] -
![canadiancatgreen has found a car I’ve been on the lookout for, but with no luck. And a Gran Sport version at that. This was an odd car for Buick to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Buick-1992-skylark.png "Cohort Outtake: 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Coupe – Gran, But Not Grand")
Cohort Outtake: 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Coupe – Gran, But Not Grand
Posted on February 17, 2015 | 46 Commentscanadiancatgreen has found a car I’ve been on the lookout for, but with no luck. And a Gran Sport version at that. This was an odd car for Buick to […] -
![Chrysler has gone back to the 300 well numerous times, but probably the least successful attempt was this one in 1979, which chasglyn found in San Francisco. It was just […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Chrysler-1979-300-fq.png "Cohort Outtake: 1979 Chrysler 300 – The Almost Forgotten 300")
Cohort Outtake: 1979 Chrysler 300 – The Almost Forgotten 300
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 74 CommentsChrysler has gone back to the 300 well numerous times, but probably the least successful attempt was this one in 1979, which chasglyn found in San Francisco. It was just […] -
CL Find: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser – The California Car
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 44 Comments$12,500 is the asking price. If it’s truly a California car with North Carolina license plates for sale in Virginia, is it worth it? -
![Since I’ve been visiting the annual auto show in Detroit since 1988, I feel inclined to offer my opinions of some of the highlights, but please allow me to qualify […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/007.jpg "The 2015 North American International Auto Show: A Biased Viewpoint from a Midwestern Old Car Guy")
The 2015 North American International Auto Show: A Biased Viewpoint from a Midwestern Old Car Guy
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 89 CommentsSince I’ve been visiting the annual auto show in Detroit since 1988, I feel inclined to offer my opinions of some of the highlights, but please allow me to qualify […] -
![Staxman from Seattle sent this picture shot on a pub wall, and wonders if we can identify it. Although I have a few hunches, I’m a bit tied up at […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mystery-car-seattle.jpg "Can Anyone ID This Car?")
Can Anyone ID This Car?
Posted on February 15, 2015 | 46 CommentsStaxman from Seattle sent this picture shot on a pub wall, and wonders if we can identify it. Although I have a few hunches, I’m a bit tied up at […] -
![A couple of weeks ago, we looked at a VW Beetle daily driver. I mentioned then that there’s still a healthy number of old air-cooled Veedubs in front line service, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/CC-240-121-1200.jpg "CC Outtake: Another Vintage VW (Squareback) Daily Driver – Hardware")
CC Outtake: Another Vintage VW (Squareback) Daily Driver – Hardware
Posted on February 15, 2015 | 34 CommentsA couple of weeks ago, we looked at a VW Beetle daily driver. I mentioned then that there’s still a healthy number of old air-cooled Veedubs in front line service, […] -
![In July 1967, a Morris Minor saloon was delivered to its new owner. We can be sure he was pleased with it, as he allowed it to accumulate just 190 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1968-morris-minor.6.jpg "Auction Capsule: 1967 Morris Minor 1100 – With 190 Miles And One (Very) Careful Owner")
Auction Capsule: 1967 Morris Minor 1100 – With 190 Miles And One (Very) Careful Owner
Posted on February 15, 2015 | 31 CommentsIn July 1967, a Morris Minor saloon was delivered to its new owner. We can be sure he was pleased with it, as he allowed it to accumulate just 190 […]
