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Blog Archive
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Imagining the Stories Behind Old Photographs of Cars That Weren’t That Old Yet
Posted on July 9, 2014 | 65 CommentsEven for a non-car-loving person, a new car can be a point of pride or pleasure. How many of us have photographs of ourselves with our new cars shortly after […] -
CC For Sale: 1979 Buick Skyhawk – Dropping A V6 In This Vega Derivative Was A Lark
Posted on July 9, 2014 | 99 CommentsWhen my friend sent me the link to this eBay listing during an online chat, I knew I had to share it with everyone. Naturally, it’s been found in Oregon […] -
CC Clue: Unwanted Reflections
Posted on July 8, 2014 | 12 CommentsShooting in the bright summer sun is not my favorite thing; too many reflections, shadows and hot spots. What car am I trying to shoot here? -
CC Capsule: 1949 Ford Pilot V8 And 1961 Ford Consul – A Little Bit Of Dearborn, From Dagenham
Posted on July 8, 2014 | 29 CommentsEven curbside classics have to fill up. When I was filling the MX-5 a few weeks ago, I was joined by a 1949 Ford Pilot V8 and a 1961 Ford Consul, starting […] -
Curbside Credibility: Is This a Real Cobra?
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 40 CommentsJust saw this spectacular machine out in the parking lot of the office complex at work. I’ve seen a number of replica Cobras, licensed and otherwise, on the street. But […] -
QOTD: What Car And Powertrain Would You Marry?
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 120 CommentsOn a nice warm summer day when I should be working outside, I am typing away on the computer. Doing so does allow one to refocus their otherwise addled brain. […] -
CC Outtake: “Mark”-ing its Territory
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 65 CommentsI was coming out of work the other day when I noticed this brilliant black-on-black Lincoln Mark VIII, glistening in the hot summer sun. Given the car’s pristine condition, Lord […] -
Curbside Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1973
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 43 CommentsI spotted this Plymouth Duster wearing what appears to be a fresh coat of “Basin Street Blues” about a mile ahead on the interstate, and caught up with him just as […] -
CC Clue: Not Common!
Posted on July 6, 2014 | 22 CommentsSo what do you think of this? -
Cohort Outtake: Lotus Elan – A Study In Extremes
Posted on July 6, 2014 | 36 CommentsI’m not going to be able to do the brilliant little Elan proper justice today; that may have to wait until I catch up with the one that has eluded […] -
Fourth of July Weekend Capsule: 1974 Nova Spirit of America Hatchback – When Hatchbacks Roamed The Land Without Disdain!
Posted on July 5, 2014 | 25 CommentsYesterday Aaron65 favored us with some delectable ’70s U.S.-themed Curbside Classics. As mentioned, there were three Spirit of America Chevrolets available in MY 1974: Impala, Nova and Vega. However much […] -
eBay Find: 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Diesel – Those Brown Diesel Wagons Are So Yesterday
Posted on July 5, 2014 | 109 CommentsA lot is made on the web of that unicorn, the brown diesel manual wagon. Despite the fact that I know a lot of gearheads–online and in real life–who have […] -
CC Road Trip: Climbing the Mountain to Steamboat in an X-Code 390 ’68 Mustang
Posted on July 5, 2014 | 30 CommentsThis Father’s Day, I had hoped to drive my 1974 Mustang II (the Soul Survivor) up to the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Regrettably, a major oil […] -
CC Wishes 69.24% Of You A Happy Independence Day
Posted on July 4, 2014 | 22 CommentsOn our walk last night, we came across this Suburban, and it just begged to be used for a 4th of July post. Is there a more quintessential all-American vehicle? […] -
Cohort Sighting: 1947 Chrysler Town and Country – The Termite Taxi
Posted on July 3, 2014 | 25 CommentsGood timing for this old woodie Town and Country to appear on the Cohort (by roadabr). Just yesterday, I saw Dick Romm driving his splendidly gleaming ’46 T&C, the one […]
![Imagining the Stories Behind Old Photographs of Cars That Weren’t That Old Yet Even for a non-car-loving person, a new car can be a point of pride or pleasure. How many of us have photographs of ourselves with our new cars shortly after […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/50Chevrolet.jpg)
![CC For Sale: 1979 Buick Skyhawk – Dropping A V6 In This Vega Derivative Was A Lark When my friend sent me the link to this eBay listing during an online chat, I knew I had to share it with everyone. Naturally, it’s been found in Oregon […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/577.jpg)

![CC Capsule: 1949 Ford Pilot V8 And 1961 Ford Consul – A Little Bit Of Dearborn, From Dagenham Even curbside classics have to fill up. When I was filling the MX-5 a few weeks ago, I was joined by a 1949 Ford Pilot V8 and a 1961 Ford Consul, starting […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1949-ford-pilot-v8-1.jpg)
![Curbside Credibility: Is This a Real Cobra? Just saw this spectacular machine out in the parking lot of the office complex at work. I’ve seen a number of replica Cobras, licensed and otherwise, on the street. But […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo1.jpg)
![QOTD: What Car And Powertrain Would You Marry? On a nice warm summer day when I should be working outside, I am typing away on the computer. Doing so does allow one to refocus their otherwise addled brain. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_2214.jpg)
![CC Outtake: “Mark”-ing its Territory I was coming out of work the other day when I noticed this brilliant black-on-black Lincoln Mark VIII, glistening in the hot summer sun. Given the car’s pristine condition, Lord […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_4868.jpg)
![Curbside Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1973 I spotted this Plymouth Duster wearing what appears to be a fresh coat of “Basin Street Blues” about a mile ahead on the interstate, and caught up with him just as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/73duster.jpg)
![Cohort Outtake: Lotus Elan – A Study In Extremes I’m not going to be able to do the brilliant little Elan proper justice today; that may have to wait until I catch up with the one that has eluded […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Lotus-Elan-Sprint-rq.jpg)
![Fourth of July Weekend Capsule: 1974 Nova Spirit of America Hatchback – When Hatchbacks Roamed The Land Without Disdain! Yesterday Aaron65 favored us with some delectable ’70s U.S.-themed Curbside Classics. As mentioned, there were three Spirit of America Chevrolets available in MY 1974: Impala, Nova and Vega. However much […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/6-20-2014-121-e1404507446900.jpg)
![eBay Find: 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Diesel – Those Brown Diesel Wagons Are So Yesterday A lot is made on the web of that unicorn, the brown diesel manual wagon. Despite the fact that I know a lot of gearheads–online and in real life–who have […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/01-e1403381643547.jpg)
![CC Road Trip: Climbing the Mountain to Steamboat in an X-Code 390 ’68 Mustang This Father’s Day, I had hoped to drive my 1974 Mustang II (the Soul Survivor) up to the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Regrettably, a major oil […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/9-1968-Mustang-High-Country-Special-1.jpg)
![CC Wishes 69.24% Of You A Happy Independence Day On our walk last night, we came across this Suburban, and it just begged to be used for a 4th of July post. Is there a more quintessential all-American vehicle? […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CC-230-018-1200.jpg)
![Cohort Sighting: 1947 Chrysler Town and Country – The Termite Taxi Good timing for this old woodie Town and Country to appear on the Cohort (by roadabr). Just yesterday, I saw Dick Romm driving his splendidly gleaming ’46 T&C, the one […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Chrysler-TC-1947-rq.jpg)


