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QOTD Archive
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QOTD: You’re Going To Be Appointed CEO Of An Automaker Next Week. What’s Your Plan?
Posted on February 26, 2018 | 100 CommentsBy my estimation, approximately 43.2% of the internet is dedicated to armchair quarterbacking. Everyone has an idea about what they would do if put in a position of power. When […] -
QOTD: What Was Your Best Automotive Repair Diagnosis?
Posted on February 15, 2018 | 54 CommentsSome here at CC are accomplished mechanics, whether as professionals or as hobbyists. Others of us, while mechanically inclined souls, are no threat to those who keep our cars running […] -
QOTD: For $10, What Car Do Those Headlights Belong To? – The Makings of a New Game Show?
Posted on February 10, 2018 | 56 CommentsIf you’re a bit confused by the title of this post, I’ll explain below. But in the meantime, take a good look at the headlight of this car from a […] -
QOTD: Can You ID This Vintage Hot Rod? And Its Engine?
Posted on January 25, 2018 | 24 CommentsTim Finn posted a couple of shots of a fine vintage hot rod, and it’s not a Ford for a change. I’m inclined to say it’s a Plymouth, but the […] -
QOTD: Can You Identify The Mysterious, Broken-Down Cars In This Commercial?
Posted on January 18, 2018 | 23 CommentsI like to include vintage TV commercials in my articles and so, naturally, I went looking on YouTube for a Holden Camira ad for today’s post. I selected the launch […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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, […] -
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. -
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 […]
![QOTD: You’re Going To Be Appointed CEO Of An Automaker Next Week. What’s Your Plan? By my estimation, approximately 43.2% of the internet is dedicated to armchair quarterbacking. Everyone has an idea about what they would do if put in a position of power. When […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/logos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Was Your Best Automotive Repair Diagnosis? Some here at CC are accomplished mechanics, whether as professionals or as hobbyists. Others of us, while mechanically inclined souls, are no threat to those who keep our cars running […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mercury-marquis-wagon-07-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: For $10, What Car Do Those Headlights Belong To? – The Makings of a New Game Show? If you’re a bit confused by the title of this post, I’ll explain below. But in the meantime, take a good look at the headlight of this car from a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/WOF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Can You ID This Vintage Hot Rod? And Its Engine? Tim Finn posted a couple of shots of a fine vintage hot rod, and it’s not a Ford for a change. I’m inclined to say it’s a Plymouth, but the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/35252330624_682918e55c_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Can You Identify The Mysterious, Broken-Down Cars In This Commercial? I like to include vintage TV commercials in my articles and so, naturally, I went looking on YouTube for a Holden Camira ad for today’s post. I selected the launch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/holden_gemini_1975_pictures_1_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Do You Know About External “Drum” Thermometers? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s The Most Infuriating Visual Afterthought? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Flavor Of F-Body? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s Your Winter Project? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule/QOTD: 1960’s Gerstenslager Bookmobile – When Was the Last Time You Saw a Bookmobile? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Was the Record Low Peak HP RPM in the Malaise Era? And Why? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Is This the Golden Age of Station Wagon Styling? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Which Car Did You Want Your Parents To Get When You Were A Child? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)

![QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Generation Of Toyota Celica? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)


