Curbside Classic Archives
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American Brands: Chrysler 
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Cars Of A Lifetime & Auto-Biography 
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Design 
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Motorcycles, Trikes, Bicycles 
Engines, Transmissions and other Tech 
Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment 
RVs, Motorhomes, Trailers, Campers Privacy
Blog Archive
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CC Going Into Year Two: Success, And Changes Ahead – It’s The Curbside Collaborative
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 37 CommentsIn one year, CC has become a lively forum for sharing our diverse interests in all things automotive. CC is growing strongly, and currently some 50,000 Unique Visitors across the […] -
CC: 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 – She Has a Great Personality
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 22 CommentsThese days, it’s rare for me to spot a 164 in my part of the Midwest, but when I do, I smile. Those Italians may not be able to make […] -
CC: DKW Schnellaster – Found In Australia
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 23 CommentsJohn H found this DKW Schnellaster in Australia, reputedly the only one there. Of course you’re all experts on these, having read the piece we did on these cute little […] -
Curbside Caption – It’s DeBackwards
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 19 CommentsEver have a day where things seem to be going the wrong way? OK, please be generous and tell me that my attempt at a caption is at least mildly […] -
CC: 1991 Oldsmobile 98 – 1961 Revisited
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 82 CommentsI’ve been wanting to find a really nice Olds 98 of this vintage for some time. But then two of them suddenly appear at the CC Cohort, as if by […] -
CC: 1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Posted on January 24, 2012 | 84 CommentsCC Cohort mobilene spotted this ’87 Turbo Coupe recently. His comment: Or maybe an ’88; hard to be sure. But you don’t see them on the road much anymore, especially […] -
Making It In America: An In-Depth Look At Manufacturing (Car Parts) In America, And The Challenges Of America’s Jobs Crisis
Posted on January 24, 2012 | 47 CommentsContrary to popular myth, manufacturing output in the US has increased by over 30% in the past decade, and we’re still either number one or two (depending on the stats […] -
CC Outtake: The Only Honda CRX With Rear-Wheel Steering
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 26 CommentsHonda was a major adopter of all-wheel steering, during that technology’s brief heyday. But it was the the Prelude, that Honda normally showered that feature on, to pretty good advantage. […] -
Curbside Caption (Updated): M Stands For…”Molestors”
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 27 CommentsNo, it’s not something they were required to wear as punishment by the Juvenile Corrections Dept., or to warn off the public. These boys were members of the Molestors Club, […] -
CC Clue
Posted on January 21, 2012 | 6 CommentsHere we are again, after being Clueless for a few days. Codylikesit got the Olds Omega, if not the year. Close enough. Who’s going to get this one? -
CC Outtake: An Eclectic Collection – Can You ID Them All?
Posted on January 21, 2012 | 16 CommentsI go by this place everyday and everyday I see something I didn’t notice before. Take a look and see what you can find! -
Rampside Classic: Simca Vedette And?
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 17 CommentsThe Simca Vedette has a fascinating story. It started out as the Ford Vedette, built in Ford’s French subsidiary, and using a revised version of the V8 60 flat head […] -
Curbside Caption: The Happy Driver
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 32 CommentsI’m off to Portland for the day, but not just in my imagination. Bonus points for identifying the year and make “car” this happy driver is piloting. -
CC Outtake: Skylark Lovers And Haters
Posted on January 19, 2012 | 20 CommentsI’ve been reaching so much into the CC Cohort’s finds, my own backlog needs a bit of reduction, so I’ll share a couple of street-side views from our recent walks. […] -
Why The 2013 Toyota Prius C EPA Combined Ratings Are No Higher Than The Prius III
Posted on January 19, 2012 | 31 CommentsHaving immersed myself in nineteen fifties-tech frames, I need a breath of fresh air: Like the new 2013 Prius C. OK, not exactly a CC (only half-way there), but the […]
![CC Going Into Year Two: Success, And Changes Ahead – It’s The Curbside Collaborative In one year, CC has become a lively forum for sharing our diverse interests in all things automotive. CC is growing strongly, and currently some 50,000 Unique Visitors across the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/collaboration.jpg)
![CC: 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 – She Has a Great Personality These days, it’s rare for me to spot a 164 in my part of the Midwest, but when I do, I smile. Those Italians may not be able to make […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/164Side.jpg)
![CC: DKW Schnellaster – Found In Australia John H found this DKW Schnellaster in Australia, reputedly the only one there. Of course you’re all experts on these, having read the piece we did on these cute little […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DKW-Schnellaster.jpg)
![Curbside Caption – It’s DeBackwards Ever have a day where things seem to be going the wrong way? OK, please be generous and tell me that my attempt at a caption is at least mildly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/AQ1930s_AI_f_Img_1440.jpg)
![CC: 1991 Oldsmobile 98 – 1961 Revisited I’ve been wanting to find a really nice Olds 98 of this vintage for some time. But then two of them suddenly appear at the CC Cohort, as if by […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Olds-98-1991-by-Laurence-Jones.jpg)
![CC: 1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe CC Cohort mobilene spotted this ’87 Turbo Coupe recently. His comment: Or maybe an ’88; hard to be sure. But you don’t see them on the road much anymore, especially […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ford-Turbo-Coupe-87-by-mobilene.jpg)
![Making It In America: An In-Depth Look At Manufacturing (Car Parts) In America, And The Challenges Of America’s Jobs Crisis Contrary to popular myth, manufacturing output in the US has increased by over 30% in the past decade, and we’re still either number one or two (depending on the stats […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/davidson-wide.jpg)
![CC Outtake: The Only Honda CRX With Rear-Wheel Steering Honda was a major adopter of all-wheel steering, during that technology’s brief heyday. But it was the the Prelude, that Honda normally showered that feature on, to pretty good advantage. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CC-158-135-800.jpg)
![Curbside Caption (Updated): M Stands For…”Molestors” No, it’s not something they were required to wear as punishment by the Juvenile Corrections Dept., or to warn off the public. These boys were members of the Molestors Club, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Life-Model-T-M.jpg)


![Rampside Classic: Simca Vedette And? The Simca Vedette has a fascinating story. It started out as the Ford Vedette, built in Ford’s French subsidiary, and using a revised version of the V8 60 flat head […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Simca_Vedette.jpg)

![CC Outtake: Skylark Lovers And Haters I’ve been reaching so much into the CC Cohort’s finds, my own backlog needs a bit of reduction, so I’ll share a couple of street-side views from our recent walks. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CC-158-021-800.jpg)
![Why The 2013 Toyota Prius C EPA Combined Ratings Are No Higher Than The Prius III Having immersed myself in nineteen fifties-tech frames, I need a breath of fresh air: Like the new 2013 Prius C. OK, not exactly a CC (only half-way there), but the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/toyota-prius-2013c.jpg)


