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![It was a bright and sunny day, and I was going home. While on the way, I saw a few neat cars at a used-car lot, so I decided to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image1-e1365109543234.jpg "CC Capsule: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham Convertible By Hess & Eisenhardt – There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute")
CC Capsule: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham Convertible By Hess & Eisenhardt – There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 42 CommentsIt was a bright and sunny day, and I was going home. While on the way, I saw a few neat cars at a used-car lot, so I decided to […] -
![After yesterday’s 1957 Chrysler 300 clay buck post, I cracked open my book on Virgil Exner (“Visioneer”), and was reminded that that buck was not some far-out design that never […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Chrysler-300-1957-prototype-001-900.jpg "Concept Classic: The 1957 Chrysler 300 Almost Did End Up Looking Like That Wild Styling Clay")
Concept Classic: The 1957 Chrysler 300 Almost Did End Up Looking Like That Wild Styling Clay
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 17 CommentsAfter yesterday’s 1957 Chrysler 300 clay buck post, I cracked open my book on Virgil Exner (“Visioneer”), and was reminded that that buck was not some far-out design that never […] -
![Since we have a Lancer CC today, it might be useful to examine the origins of the Valiant and Lancer’s “fuselage” design, which originated here. The Imperial D’Elegance dates […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Chrysler-Imperial-dElegance.jpg "Concept Classic: 1958 Imperial D’Elegance – The Origin Of The Valiant’s Roof, Among Other Things")
Concept Classic: 1958 Imperial D’Elegance – The Origin Of The Valiant’s Roof, Among Other Things
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 15 CommentsSince we have a Lancer CC today, it might be useful to examine the origins of the Valiant and Lancer’s “fuselage” design, which originated here. The Imperial D’Elegance dates […] -
![We haven’t done much with concept cars and styling proposals. So a visit to glen.h’s Photostream collection of Concept Cars, Prototypes and Show Cars provides plenty of fodder. Like this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Chrysler-57-styling-buck.jpg "Styling Buck For The 1957 Chrysler 300 – You Think Virgil Exner Liked Fins And Toilet Lids?")
Styling Buck For The 1957 Chrysler 300 – You Think Virgil Exner Liked Fins And Toilet Lids?
Posted on April 9, 2013 | 33 CommentsWe haven’t done much with concept cars and styling proposals. So a visit to glen.h’s Photostream collection of Concept Cars, Prototypes and Show Cars provides plenty of fodder. Like this […] -
CC Outtake: Two-Tone Camry
Posted on April 9, 2013 | 23 CommentsNot exactly earth-shattering, but when was the last time you saw a two-tone Camry? -
![Speaking of transmission-challenged mini-vans in taxi duty, here’s another example. Well, maybe by the time this one was built, the infamous A604 was improved some. Our 1992 Caravan’s fourth transmission […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-189-018-900.jpg "Taxis Of Eugene: Dodge Caravan SWB – Ultradriver?")
Taxis Of Eugene: Dodge Caravan SWB – Ultradriver?
Posted on April 9, 2013 | 45 CommentsSpeaking of transmission-challenged mini-vans in taxi duty, here’s another example. Well, maybe by the time this one was built, the infamous A604 was improved some. Our 1992 Caravan’s fourth transmission […] -
![The Subaru Justy was no mystery to Pshoar, who made the very first guess on the clue. And now, for what may be one of the most generous CC clues […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/130405Clue.jpg "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 12 CommentsThe Subaru Justy was no mystery to Pshoar, who made the very first guess on the clue. And now, for what may be one of the most generous CC clues […] -
![Charkle the 2nd found this Wildcat lurking at the campground next to his over the Easter Weekend. Turns out it’s a daily driver, and has been since it was bought […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Buick-Wildcat-1968-fr.jpg "Cohort Sighting: 1968 Buick Wildcat Found Lurking in Campground")
Cohort Sighting: 1968 Buick Wildcat Found Lurking in Campground
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 46 CommentsCharkle the 2nd found this Wildcat lurking at the campground next to his over the Easter Weekend. Turns out it’s a daily driver, and has been since it was bought […] -
![BigPapiC (CraigInNC) posted this shot at the Cohort. His comment: Took this one week ago. No less than 8, yes eight SUVs in driveway. Midweek daytime did not appear to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SUV-house.jpg "Cohort Sighting: Someone Loves SUVs")
Cohort Sighting: Someone Loves SUVs
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 33 CommentsBigPapiC (CraigInNC) posted this shot at the Cohort. His comment: Took this one week ago. No less than 8, yes eight SUVs in driveway. Midweek daytime did not appear to […] -
![It’s (well) time to retire the “Getting Passed On The Right” Series, and start a new one: Taxis of Eugene. There’s quite an eclectic fleet plying the streets here. I’ve […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-196-123-900.jpg "Taxis Of Eugene: This One is A Bit Of An Oddity")
Taxis Of Eugene: This One is A Bit Of An Oddity
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 13 CommentsIt’s (well) time to retire the “Getting Passed On The Right” Series, and start a new one: Taxis of Eugene. There’s quite an eclectic fleet plying the streets here. I’ve […] -
![The employee parking area at the lumberyard has a brand new addition. It makes a nice contrast to the other Japanese car that’s been parking there for a looong time. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-196-001-900.jpg "CC Outtake: Japanese Cars, Old And New")
CC Outtake: Japanese Cars, Old And New
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 28 CommentsThe employee parking area at the lumberyard has a brand new addition. It makes a nice contrast to the other Japanese car that’s been parking there for a looong time. […] -
![We’ve heard about the Cars Of A Lifetime of the Niedermeyers, and the “Not-Niedermeyers” as well. So may I present this fleet for the Mini-Niedermeyers? One will certainly look familiar […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=533,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3-31-2013-002-e1364767459199.jpg "Mini CC: Corvair Monza And F100 By Racing Champions – For The Mini-Niedermeyers")
Mini CC: Corvair Monza And F100 By Racing Champions – For The Mini-Niedermeyers
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 6 CommentsWe’ve heard about the Cars Of A Lifetime of the Niedermeyers, and the “Not-Niedermeyers” as well. So may I present this fleet for the Mini-Niedermeyers? One will certainly look familiar […] -
![A quick visit to Shorpy shows the extremes of Elvis’ rapidly growing collection of cars in 1956, when he was just 21. In this shot, on his Harley (looks like […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SHORPY-_Elvis_Presley_1956_83.jpg "Elvis Loved The Biggest And Smallest Cars In The World")
Elvis Loved The Biggest And Smallest Cars In The World
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 22 CommentsA quick visit to Shorpy shows the extremes of Elvis’ rapidly growing collection of cars in 1956, when he was just 21. In this shot, on his Harley (looks like […] -
![Diesels are trying hard to make a comeback in the US, but it’s clearly a bit of an uphill battle. Hybrids are already well established and more are on the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Diesel-refuel.jpg "Diesel Week Finale: Diesels On The Upsurge? Would You Buy One?")
Diesel Week Finale: Diesels On The Upsurge? Would You Buy One?
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 76 CommentsDiesels are trying hard to make a comeback in the US, but it’s clearly a bit of an uphill battle. Hybrids are already well established and more are on the […] -
![We were walking out the front door of Jerry’s Building Supplies when I saw it rolling down on Hw.99. I hadn’t seen an MC-7 in ages. “I wonder if I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-196-112-900.jpg "On The Go Bus Outtake: MCI MC-7 Bus")
On The Go Bus Outtake: MCI MC-7 Bus
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 19 CommentsWe were walking out the front door of Jerry’s Building Supplies when I saw it rolling down on Hw.99. I hadn’t seen an MC-7 in ages. “I wonder if I […]
