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Curbside Classics Archives
QOTD Archive
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![CC reader Donny B sent the following question: I recently discovered that luxury vehicles from the 1970’s had “drum” style thermometers on the driver-side mirror. When did these disappear? I’d […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/113896-500-0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Do You Know About External “Drum” Thermometers?")
QOTD: What Do You Know About External “Drum” Thermometers?
Posted on January 15, 2018 | 48 CommentsCC reader Donny B sent the following question: I recently discovered that luxury vehicles from the 1970’s had “drum” style thermometers on the driver-side mirror. When did these disappear? I’d […] -
![Mitsubishi remains one of Australia’s best-selling brands and has a better image here than in other markets such as the US and Canada. As a result, I see a lot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mitsubishi-backup-cameras.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s The Most Infuriating Visual Afterthought?")
QOTD: What’s The Most Infuriating Visual Afterthought?
Posted on January 12, 2018 | 166 CommentsMitsubishi remains one of Australia’s best-selling brands and has a better image here than in other markets such as the US and Canada. As a result, I see a lot […] -
![One week ago today, it was New Year’s Day. Jason Shafer got the year off to a great start here on Curbside Classic with a splendid post on the Pontiac […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3rd-gen-camaro-and-firebird.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Flavor Of F-Body?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Flavor Of F-Body?
Posted on January 8, 2018 | 63 CommentsOne week ago today, it was New Year’s Day. Jason Shafer got the year off to a great start here on Curbside Classic with a splendid post on the Pontiac […] -
![After a week off work spent with family and friends over Christmas and New Year’s, it’s time to get back to the reality of everyday life. This past week has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Kid-working-on-Pedal-Car.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Winter Project?")
QOTD: What’s Your Winter Project?
Posted on January 3, 2018 | 73 CommentsAfter a week off work spent with family and friends over Christmas and New Year’s, it’s time to get back to the reality of everyday life. This past week has […] -
![You don’t see many of these anymore. Hard to imagine in today’s online, interconnected world that there was a time when libraries were the main source of non-electronic information and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/195ail4j1hzeejpg-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile?")
CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile?
Posted on January 1, 2018 | 64 CommentsYou don’t see many of these anymore. Hard to imagine in today’s online, interconnected world that there was a time when libraries were the main source of non-electronic information and […] -
![The Vintage Review of the 1979 AMC Spirit brought home just how badly strangled the American car engines were in the so-called Malaise Era. Its 304 (5.0 L) V8 engine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/peak-power.jpg?resize=115%2C106&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was the Record Low Peak HP RPM in the Malaise Era? And Why?")
QOTD: What Was the Record Low Peak HP RPM in the Malaise Era? And Why?
Posted on December 23, 2017 | 61 CommentsThe Vintage Review of the 1979 AMC Spirit brought home just how badly strangled the American car engines were in the so-called Malaise Era. Its 304 (5.0 L) V8 engine […] -
![I’m old….AARP eligible old. So maybe that’s why I’ve been casting an approving eye at some of the new station wagon models that have recently hit the scene. I mean, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/01072017-IMG_8120.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Is This the Golden Age of Station Wagon Styling?")
QOTD: Is This the Golden Age of Station Wagon Styling?
Posted on December 16, 2017 | 113 CommentsI’m old….AARP eligible old. So maybe that’s why I’ve been casting an approving eye at some of the new station wagon models that have recently hit the scene. I mean, […] -
![It’s no secret that I’ve possessed a sizable affinity for the third generation (1996-2000) NS Chrysler minivans ever since they debuted when I was a very small child. To the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/020.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Car Did You Want Your Parents To Get When You Were A Child?")
QOTD: Which Car Did You Want Your Parents To Get When You Were A Child?
Posted on December 14, 2017 | 93 CommentsIt’s no secret that I’ve possessed a sizable affinity for the third generation (1996-2000) NS Chrysler minivans ever since they debuted when I was a very small child. To the […] -
QOTD: What Was Your Most Frustrating Automotive Wrenching Experience?
Posted on December 9, 2017 | 58 CommentsIf you ever turned your own wrenches you probably had some swear worthy moments. -
![I’d been slowly amassing photos of each of the seven generations of Toyota Celica in Brisbane when I finally completed my collection. With today’s article on the seventh-generation Celica, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/toyota-celica-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Generation Of Toyota Celica?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Generation Of Toyota Celica?
Posted on November 27, 2017 | 93 CommentsI’d been slowly amassing photos of each of the seven generations of Toyota Celica in Brisbane when I finally completed my collection. With today’s article on the seventh-generation Celica, I […] -
![Ah the power of advertising… Like just about anything in life, advertising that is clear, concise, and straight to the point is likely to offend no one. While it may […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "QOTD: Which Car Commercial Do You Remember For Its Ridiculousness?")
QOTD: Which Car Commercial Do You Remember For Its Ridiculousness?
Posted on November 22, 2017 | 99 CommentsAh the power of advertising… Like just about anything in life, advertising that is clear, concise, and straight to the point is likely to offend no one. While it may […] -
![I ask this because I encounter posts here from time to time where I click on the image (like this one on Sunday) to get a closer look at some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/attachment-setings-off-boxes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD/Housekeeping: Do You Click On CC’s Images To Enlarge Them? Here’s a Note To All Our Contributors On Making Sure They Will Do So")
QOTD/Housekeeping: Do You Click On CC’s Images To Enlarge Them? Here’s a Note To All Our Contributors On Making Sure They Will Do So
Posted on November 20, 2017 | 27 CommentsI ask this because I encounter posts here from time to time where I click on the image (like this one on Sunday) to get a closer look at some […] -
![The occasional “CC For Sale” posts here always seem to generate quite a bit of interest. So how about a regular/daily CC For Sale post? All we need is someone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/for-sale-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Would You Like More “CC For Sale” Posts? Anybody Willing To Do Them?")
QOTD: Would You Like More “CC For Sale” Posts? Anybody Willing To Do Them?
Posted on November 9, 2017 | 44 CommentsThe occasional “CC For Sale” posts here always seem to generate quite a bit of interest. So how about a regular/daily CC For Sale post? All we need is someone […] -
![This E9 sat patiently for me the other day as I pulled out my phone for CC posterity. I love this shape, but more particularly I love this color combination. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HQorange.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Best Paint/Stripe Color Combo?")
QOTD: Best Paint/Stripe Color Combo?
Posted on November 8, 2017 | 107 CommentsThis E9 sat patiently for me the other day as I pulled out my phone for CC posterity. I love this shape, but more particularly I love this color combination. […] -
![There’s nothing wrong with wanting to add a personal touch to your vehicle, giving it a little something extra to stand out from the crowd. However, this is best done […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_8600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Aftermarket Modifications Grind Your Gears The Most?")
QOTD: Which Aftermarket Modifications Grind Your Gears The Most?
Posted on November 6, 2017 | 221 CommentsThere’s nothing wrong with wanting to add a personal touch to your vehicle, giving it a little something extra to stand out from the crowd. However, this is best done […]
