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![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 […] -
![Do I love Chevy Advance design pickups/trucks? I’ve called them America’s and my favorite truck before, and I haven’t changed my mind yet. We’ve seen dozens here before, but I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Chevrolet-pickup-1950-3100-red-rq..png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "1951 Chevrolet “Advance Design” 3804 1 Ton Pickup With 9′ Bed – Heavy Hauler")
1951 Chevrolet “Advance Design” 3804 1 Ton Pickup With 9′ Bed – Heavy Hauler
Posted on September 17, 2025 | 10 CommentsDo I love Chevy Advance design pickups/trucks? I’ve called them America’s and my favorite truck before, and I haven’t changed my mind yet. We’ve seen dozens here before, but I […] -
![Humans can certainly be cruel – how else could you explain the enjoyment so many of us derive from junkyard pictures? As sad as the subject matter always is, there’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/54765715888_260b48e5c3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Ralf K Junkyard Photos: To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before")
Ralf K Junkyard Photos: To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before
Posted on September 17, 2025 | 17 CommentsHumans can certainly be cruel – how else could you explain the enjoyment so many of us derive from junkyard pictures? As sad as the subject matter always is, there’s […] -
![I found the sale listing for this Turino Turquoise 1963 Cadillac Series 62 convertible by accident, the result of a very unhappy battle with unhelpful search engines. However, when I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1963-Cadillac-Series-62-convert-Turino-Turquoise-Orlando-Classic-Cars-side-right-trim-plate-2.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "1963 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible – Search Engine Snafu Returns A Magnificent Special Order Treat")
1963 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible – Search Engine Snafu Returns A Magnificent Special Order Treat
Posted on September 17, 2025 | 45 CommentsI found the sale listing for this Turino Turquoise 1963 Cadillac Series 62 convertible by accident, the result of a very unhappy battle with unhelpful search engines. However, when I […] -
![(Updated 9/16/2025) It’s difficult to make sweeping generalizations about Japanese cars, especially those that you actually find on the streets and parking lots of Japan. Take these two, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_143518-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: Daihatsu Copen / Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan, Land Of Paradoxes")
Curbside Finds: Daihatsu Copen / Toyota Crown Comfort – Japan, Land Of Paradoxes
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 27 Comments(Updated 9/16/2025) It’s difficult to make sweeping generalizations about Japanese cars, especially those that you actually find on the streets and parking lots of Japan. Take these two, […] -
![(Updated 9/17/2019) At one point in the very early 1990’s, I tried to convince my father that a Dodge Shadow or Plymouth Sundance would be a very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4366.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1994 Plymouth Sundance – Come On Down!")
Junkyard Classic: 1994 Plymouth Sundance – Come On Down!
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 49 Comments(Updated 9/17/2019) At one point in the very early 1990’s, I tried to convince my father that a Dodge Shadow or Plymouth Sundance would be a very […] -
![The Toyota Automobile Museum contains an excellent selection of ’30s cars – pretty much every important model of the decade can be found there. This includes a Bugatti 57, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_2600_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Museum Classic: 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Special – Suddenly, It’s 1940!")
Museum Classic: 1938 Cadillac Series 60 Special – Suddenly, It’s 1940!
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 10 CommentsThe Toyota Automobile Museum contains an excellent selection of ’30s cars – pretty much every important model of the decade can be found there. This includes a Bugatti 57, a […] -
![This is my favorite year (or two) for these Chevy pickups, because I’m particularly fond of that fine egg crate grille. It’s the best version of the three grille types […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CC-321-053.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1972 Chevrolet K20 4WD Pickup – Retired Camper Hauler")
Curbside Find: 1972 Chevrolet K20 4WD Pickup – Retired Camper Hauler
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 8 CommentsThis is my favorite year (or two) for these Chevy pickups, because I’m particularly fond of that fine egg crate grille. It’s the best version of the three grille types […] -
![Recently, Paul Niedermeyer showed us a Fiat 1100 pick up, which was derived at least in terms of bodywork from the 1956 1100 saloon. It was the mainstay of Fiat’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/54523696471_594ac6668d_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Fiat 1100D – From 1953 To 2001; From Turin To Mumbai")
Curbside Classic: Fiat 1100D – From 1953 To 2001; From Turin To Mumbai
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 6 CommentsRecently, Paul Niedermeyer showed us a Fiat 1100 pick up, which was derived at least in terms of bodywork from the 1956 1100 saloon. It was the mainstay of Fiat’s […] -
![I have noticed on some of my more challenging days, independent of anything else, how others will seem to pile on, so to speak. Sure, sure. I also believe that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/237-1961-Rambler-American-Custom-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1961 Rambler American Custom – Frowny Face")
Curbside Musings: 1961 Rambler American Custom – Frowny Face
Posted on September 16, 2025 | 55 CommentsI have noticed on some of my more challenging days, independent of anything else, how others will seem to pile on, so to speak. Sure, sure. I also believe that […] -
Curbside Find: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan – Call Me Vicky
Posted on September 15, 2025 | 16 CommentsWhat is it about a 2-door coupe that makes it inherently sexier than a 4-door sedan? Does having two fewer doors really change the entire personality of a vehicle?
