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![I had recently compared a ’97 Olds Achieva with my experience of having attended a gifted elementary school from grades two through six. My early education began, however, in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/049-Yellow-MG-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: c. 1979 MG MGB – How Associations Are Formed")
Curbside Musings: c. 1979 MG MGB – How Associations Are Formed
Posted on April 9, 2024 | 53 CommentsI had recently compared a ’97 Olds Achieva with my experience of having attended a gifted elementary school from grades two through six. My early education began, however, in a […] -
![(first posted 8/21/2017, Updated 4/8/2024) For a car named after a celestial event, Mitsubishi actually used surprisingly few pictures of solar eclipses in their print ads for their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/4884213_orig.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Advertising Classic: Mitsubishi Eclipse")
Advertising Classic: Mitsubishi Eclipse
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 27 Comments(first posted 8/21/2017, Updated 4/8/2024) For a car named after a celestial event, Mitsubishi actually used surprisingly few pictures of solar eclipses in their print ads for their […] -
![(first posted 8/21/2017) In case anyone missed the news, we are experiencing a total solar eclipse today. Depending upon where you might be in the world, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Moon-Ad-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Astronomy: Sun And Moon – A Safer Way To See A Total Eclipse")
Curbside Astronomy: Sun And Moon – A Safer Way To See A Total Eclipse
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 64 Comments(first posted 8/21/2017) In case anyone missed the news, we are experiencing a total solar eclipse today. Depending upon where you might be in the world, it […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1968-69 Buick Riviera by Ralf K – Project Car
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 7 CommentsPhoto from the Cohort by Ralf K. -
![When was the last time you saw a Yugo in the Western Hemisphere? I would think quite a while, for most. The latest sighting at CC was posted back in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240320_171814693_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1988 Yugo – One Happy Yugo, In Central America")
CC For Sale: 1988 Yugo – One Happy Yugo, In Central America
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 10 CommentsWhen was the last time you saw a Yugo in the Western Hemisphere? I would think quite a while, for most. The latest sighting at CC was posted back in […] -
![Apologies for stretching this “French Oddball Coupé Week” into more of a fortnight, but sometimes writing these posts takes a little longer than planned. Anyway, here’s two-door oddball numéro trois […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20230730_201740_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1954 Salmson 2300 S – Fat Lady Clears Her Throat")
Car Show Classic: 1954 Salmson 2300 S – Fat Lady Clears Her Throat
Posted on April 8, 2024 | 16 CommentsApologies for stretching this “French Oddball Coupé Week” into more of a fortnight, but sometimes writing these posts takes a little longer than planned. Anyway, here’s two-door oddball numéro trois […] -
![1977 (first posted 4/6/2018) I’ve been pointing out for years that the long decline of sedans and station wagons at the hands of SUVs and trucks goes way […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Jeep-wagoneer-1962.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Jeep Wagoneer Ads Through the Decades – These Explain America’s Love of SUVs Better Than Anything I Could Say")
Jeep Wagoneer Ads Through the Decades – These Explain America’s Love of SUVs Better Than Anything I Could Say
Posted on April 7, 2024 | 61 Comments1977 (first posted 4/6/2018) I’ve been pointing out for years that the long decline of sedans and station wagons at the hands of SUVs and trucks goes way […] -
![Over the years here I’ve shown you lots of Eugene-style customized cars. Many were just painted, others went quite a bit further. I need to do a gallery of them […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0050.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1992 Customized Nissan Sentra – Here’s Your Chance To Own A Little Bit Of Eugene For $500")
CC For Sale: 1992 Customized Nissan Sentra – Here’s Your Chance To Own A Little Bit Of Eugene For $500
Posted on April 7, 2024 | 11 CommentsOver the years here I’ve shown you lots of Eugene-style customized cars. Many were just painted, others went quite a bit further. I need to do a gallery of them […] -
![A telescopic crane mounted on a standard chassis-cab from a truck manufacturer, that’s something you don’t see often around here. Usually, the entire crane unit rests on a dedicated all-terrain/rough-terrain […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1860.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Scania P450 8×4 Crane Carrier – The Show’s Gatekeeper")
CC Global: 2018 Scania P450 8×4 Crane Carrier – The Show’s Gatekeeper
Posted on April 7, 2024 | 10 CommentsA telescopic crane mounted on a standard chassis-cab from a truck manufacturer, that’s something you don’t see often around here. Usually, the entire crane unit rests on a dedicated all-terrain/rough-terrain […] -
![(first posted 4/3/2018) During the filming of the ’70s TV detective drama “The Rockford Files”, lead actor James Garner, in the titular role of Jim Rockford, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1979-Pontiac-Firebird-1-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1979 Pontiac Firebird – Moves Like Rockford")
In-Motion Classic: 1979 Pontiac Firebird – Moves Like Rockford
Posted on April 6, 2024 | 63 Comments(first posted 4/3/2018) During the filming of the ’70s TV detective drama “The Rockford Files”, lead actor James Garner, in the titular role of Jim Rockford, […] -
![Photos from the Cohort by Hyperpack. Every decade has its memorable moments; events that bring joy, surprise, or shock. On the other hand, every era is filled with plenty of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/53626527480_afa8676ad3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1990-94 Chevrolet Lumina — Forgettable Nineties")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1990-94 Chevrolet Lumina — Forgettable Nineties
Posted on April 5, 2024 | 21 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by Hyperpack. Every decade has its memorable moments; events that bring joy, surprise, or shock. On the other hand, every era is filled with plenty of […] -
![Yes, it’s true–in the history of CC (except for a photo of a ’60 Matador police car), there has never been a post featuring the “big Dodges” of 1960! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-02-at-21-51-09-249837409_4565119450200445_2316977523285769933_n.jpg-JPEG-Image-960-%C3%97-531-pixels.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Dodge Matador & Polara—Incredible Cars Somehow Overlooked")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Dodge Matador & Polara—Incredible Cars Somehow Overlooked
Posted on April 5, 2024 | 32 CommentsYes, it’s true–in the history of CC (except for a photo of a ’60 Matador police car), there has never been a post featuring the “big Dodges” of 1960! […] -
![Is it a bonus week when you pay for a five-week course to learn how to drive a semi and actually get six weeks for the same price because you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Truck-Driver-12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Making A Truck Driver – Finale")
Making A Truck Driver – Finale
Posted on April 5, 2024 | 60 CommentsIs it a bonus week when you pay for a five-week course to learn how to drive a semi and actually get six weeks for the same price because you […] -
![I wistfully remember the good old days when our daily urban walks would yield numerous CCs to shoot. That’s not quite so much the case anymore; is it me or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1950.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Threefer: Mazda RX-7 (gen1), Datsun 720 Pickup, “Catfish” Mercury Sable – Suddenly It’s 2006")
Curbside Threefer: Mazda RX-7 (gen1), Datsun 720 Pickup, “Catfish” Mercury Sable – Suddenly It’s 2006
Posted on April 4, 2024 | 12 CommentsI wistfully remember the good old days when our daily urban walks would yield numerous CCs to shoot. That’s not quite so much the case anymore; is it me or […] -
![Part 3a? Yes, because although the R32-33-34 generations form a natural group of three, nicely bookended by totally different models, there really is far too much to cover in one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/R32Dgreen4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: Nissan Skyline Part 3 — The Godzilla Years")
CC In Scale: Nissan Skyline Part 3 — The Godzilla Years
Posted on April 4, 2024 | 20 CommentsPart 3a? Yes, because although the R32-33-34 generations form a natural group of three, nicely bookended by totally different models, there really is far too much to cover in one […]
