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Blog Archive
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CC Outtake: A Very Jetta Christmas
Posted on December 21, 2012 | 8 CommentsChristmas is fast approaching–where did the time go? That recently reminded me of two MK III Jettas I spotted during a long walk back in September; a matched set, in […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 5 CommentsChristmas is over and it’s time to return to regular daily activities. So, with that in mind, here’s a snippet of tomorrow’s Curbside Classic. It’s baby blue with a dash […] -
And What’s Your Automotive Christmas Wish?
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 105 CommentsMy Xb is perfect for all the many little errands I run around town, and is fun on two-lane back-roads, but it’s a miserable freeway car for longer trips. It’s […] -
Late-Model Wagon Comparison: Separated At Birth?
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 20 CommentsThe other day I went to the library during lunch hour. Parked right behind my wagon I found another wagon, a late-model Jetta. I enjoy comparing and contrasting cars parked […] -
Through The Windshield Wordless Outtake: Two Very Disparate Yellow Pickups
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 16 Comments -
Another Obscure Little Wagon From Toyota: Probox
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 18 CommentsHere’s another obscure oddity from Toyota: The Probox. The Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) has always been a Pandora’s Box of unique cars and JDM-exclusive versions of more well-known cars, so […] -
CC Clue
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 12 CommentsWho can id this vertical smile? -
Curbside Classico Outtake: Toyota HiAce Van–Look How I’ve Grown!
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 24 CommentsFor years, the Toyota HiAce van has come in a variety of sizes, but I hadn’t fully taken in its growth until I saw the latest generation HiAce parked next […] -
CCOTY Nomination: 1966 Chrysler
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 27 CommentsElwood Engel left Ford in 1961 to succeed Virgil Exner as head of styling at Chrysler. The 1965 Chrysler–which essentially evolved the Engel’s design language for the 1961 Lincoln Continental–was […] -
CCOTY Nomination: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado–Coincidence or Clairvoyance?
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 50 CommentsThese days, the introduction of an automobile usually includes the timeworn phrase “all-new” in its advertising. However, there was a whole lot of truth to those words when Oldsmobile introduced the […] -
Craigslist Classic: Ever Seen This Top On A ’75 Bonnie?
Posted on December 17, 2012 | 39 CommentsAs your resident CC B-Body Pontiac fan, I wanted to share this intriguing 1975 Bonneville I ran across on Houston Craigslist. The 1971-76 B-Body Pontiacs are quite rare these days […] -
The Curbside Classicos Of Tulum, Mexico – Old, New And Just Different
Posted on December 16, 2012 | 54 CommentsThere are three Tulums in Mexico. The superb Mayan ruins are the only ones that are on the coast, overlooking the turquoise Caribbean. To the south, the Zona Hotelera is […] -
CC Clue: Peacemobile
Posted on December 16, 2012 | 2 CommentsI had a tiny bit of doubt as to whether anyone would get the Avenza, but I shouldn’t have had. We have so many master sleuths all over the world, […] -
Curbside Clueless: Why Does My Caddy Ride Like A Truck?
Posted on December 15, 2012 | 43 CommentsCurbside reader cadiman67 writes; Hello: I have a 1969 Cadillac Deville (Convertible) and am not happy with the ride – it feels very harsh when I go over […] -
CC Clue: Newish
Posted on December 14, 2012 | 12 CommentsNZ Skyliner gets the win for the Zephyr Mk2. Not only old cars catch our roving attention; sometimes it’s something new(ish), as long as it has what it takes to […]
![CC Outtake: A Very Jetta Christmas Christmas is fast approaching–where did the time go? That recently reminded me of two MK III Jettas I spotted during a long walk back in September; a matched set, in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/09-24-2012-001-e1355869101610.jpg)
![CC Clue Christmas is over and it’s time to return to regular daily activities. So, with that in mind, here’s a snippet of tomorrow’s Curbside Classic. It’s baby blue with a dash […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/PB180205.jpg)
![And What’s Your Automotive Christmas Wish? My Xb is perfect for all the many little errands I run around town, and is fun on two-lane back-roads, but it’s a miserable freeway car for longer trips. It’s […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Pictography-3-091-800.jpg)
![Late-Model Wagon Comparison: Separated At Birth? The other day I went to the library during lunch hour. Parked right behind my wagon I found another wagon, a late-model Jetta. I enjoy comparing and contrasting cars parked […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12-17-2012-001-e1355867080776.jpg)

![Another Obscure Little Wagon From Toyota: Probox Here’s another obscure oddity from Toyota: The Probox. The Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) has always been a Pandora’s Box of unique cars and JDM-exclusive versions of more well-known cars, so […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Toyota-Probox_01.jpg)
![Curbside Classico Outtake: Toyota HiAce Van–Look How I’ve Grown! For years, the Toyota HiAce van has come in a variety of sizes, but I hadn’t fully taken in its growth until I saw the latest generation HiAce parked next […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-184-003-1200.jpg)
![CCOTY Nomination: 1966 Chrysler Elwood Engel left Ford in 1961 to succeed Virgil Exner as head of styling at Chrysler. The 1965 Chrysler–which essentially evolved the Engel’s design language for the 1961 Lincoln Continental–was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Chrysler-1966-conv.jpg)
![CCOTY Nomination: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado–Coincidence or Clairvoyance? These days, the introduction of an automobile usually includes the timeworn phrase “all-new” in its advertising. However, there was a whole lot of truth to those words when Oldsmobile introduced the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1966-Oldsmobile-Toronado-Foldout-03.jpg)
![Craigslist Classic: Ever Seen This Top On A ’75 Bonnie? As your resident CC B-Body Pontiac fan, I wanted to share this intriguing 1975 Bonneville I ran across on Houston Craigslist. The 1971-76 B-Body Pontiacs are quite rare these days […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/front-quarter.jpg)
![The Curbside Classicos Of Tulum, Mexico – Old, New And Just Different There are three Tulums in Mexico. The superb Mayan ruins are the only ones that are on the coast, overlooking the turquoise Caribbean. To the south, the Zona Hotelera is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-184-002-1200.jpg)
![CC Clue: Peacemobile I had a tiny bit of doubt as to whether anyone would get the Avenza, but I shouldn’t have had. We have so many master sleuths all over the world, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Clue-12-20-12.png)
![Curbside Clueless: Why Does My Caddy Ride Like A Truck? Curbside reader cadiman67 writes; Hello: I have a 1969 Cadillac Deville (Convertible) and am not happy with the ride – it feels very harsh when I go over […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1969bluecadillac-e1355035287787.jpg)
![CC Clue: Newish NZ Skyliner gets the win for the Zephyr Mk2. Not only old cars catch our roving attention; sometimes it’s something new(ish), as long as it has what it takes to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-184-071-clue.jpg)


