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QOTD Archive
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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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. […] -
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 […] -
QOTD: Is There A Car That You Once Found Repulsive That Has Grown On You?
Posted on October 30, 2017 | 128 CommentsI used to mock the BMW X6. You may have noticed that, in some of my earlier pieces on this site, it was my go-to example of an ugly car. […] -
QOTD: What Car Did You Most Want When You Reached Driving Age?
Posted on October 27, 2017 | 153 CommentsFor most people, the day they get their driver’s license is a huge milestone. But for car enthusiasts in particular, the achievement tends to spark especially bad cases of automotive […] -
QOTD: Is Black The New Chrome?
Posted on October 17, 2017 | 104 CommentsFor as far back as the memory can go, just like jewelry on a person, chrome trim has signified a car’s prestige and prominence, whether it be among lower trim […] -
QOTD: Does Brown Do It For You?
Posted on October 16, 2017 | 127 CommentsOne automotive paint color seems to be more polarizing than any other. You either love brown cars or you hate them. Which camp do you fall in? -
QOTD: Does Anyone Recognize This Mystery Concept?
Posted on October 10, 2017 | 98 CommentsI’ve been spending too much time at the concept car section of Pinterest. When I ran into this one there, I drew a blank. I wanted to say Chevy, as […] -
CC Outtake/QOTD: Dry-Docked, Permanently – Have You Ever Been Afflicted With Boatitis?
Posted on October 9, 2017 | 76 CommentsIn my explorations of Eugene’s alleys, I often stumble into old cars left to rot with the blackberries threatening to engulf them. But at the dead end of this little […] -
QOTD: What’s the Craziest Craigslist Kook You’ve Ever Encountered?
Posted on October 7, 2017 | 50 CommentsOne minute after meeting him, it was clear that Van-Man was nuttier than squirrel turd. So why did I get into the van with him? To humor him? Because I’m […] -
QOTD: What Was GM’s Best Design During The Irv Rybicki Era?
Posted on October 4, 2017 | 111 CommentsJoseph Dennis recently posted a CC Capsule on the C4 generation Corvette, which prompted discussions on the relative merits of that car’s design. General Motor’s Design Chief at the time […] -
QOTD: Have You Ever Special Ordered A New Car?
Posted on September 28, 2017 | 126 CommentsWorking for a brand like MINI, where there literally are over 10 million possible combinations when it comes to customizing a MINI down to the bodystyle, trim level, body color, […] -
QOTD: “Has Anyone Actually Had a Good Dealership Experience?”
Posted on September 24, 2017 | 117 CommentsA CC commenter posed this question yesterday at the Camry COAL, and it made me realize that with one exception, my experiences with buying four new cars in the past […]
![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 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Would You Like More “CC For Sale” Posts? Anybody Willing To Do Them? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Best Paint/Stripe Color Combo? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Which Aftermarket Modifications Grind Your Gears The Most? 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&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Is There A Car That You Once Found Repulsive That Has Grown On You? I used to mock the BMW X6. You may have noticed that, in some of my earlier pieces on this site, it was my go-to example of an ugly car. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bmw_x6_2008_pictures_9_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Car Did You Most Want When You Reached Driving Age? For most people, the day they get their driver’s license is a huge milestone. But for car enthusiasts in particular, the achievement tends to spark especially bad cases of automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Supra-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Is Black The New Chrome? For as far back as the memory can go, just like jewelry on a person, chrome trim has signified a car’s prestige and prominence, whether it be among lower trim […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brendans_228_Maddoxs_A4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![QOTD: Does Anyone Recognize This Mystery Concept? I’ve been spending too much time at the concept car section of Pinterest. When I ran into this one there, I drew a blank. I wanted to say Chevy, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Mystery-concept.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake/QOTD: Dry-Docked, Permanently – Have You Ever Been Afflicted With Boatitis? In my explorations of Eugene’s alleys, I often stumble into old cars left to rot with the blackberries threatening to engulf them. But at the dead end of this little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CC-339-035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s the Craziest Craigslist Kook You’ve Ever Encountered? One minute after meeting him, it was clear that Van-Man was nuttier than squirrel turd. So why did I get into the van with him? To humor him? Because I’m […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/computer-guy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Was GM’s Best Design During The Irv Rybicki Era? Joseph Dennis recently posted a CC Capsule on the C4 generation Corvette, which prompted discussions on the relative merits of that car’s design. General Motor’s Design Chief at the time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1984-Chevrolet-Corvette-Prestige-Brochure-04-05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Have You Ever Special Ordered A New Car? Working for a brand like MINI, where there literally are over 10 million possible combinations when it comes to customizing a MINI down to the bodystyle, trim level, body color, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_3151.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: “Has Anyone Actually Had a Good Dealership Experience?” A CC commenter posed this question yesterday at the Camry COAL, and it made me realize that with one exception, my experiences with buying four new cars in the past […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Used-car-dealer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


