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Curbside Classics Archives
QOTD Archive
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![As I was driving my daughter to school last week, we pulled up behind a late 1990’s white Toyota Land Cruiser, basically the same as the one we used to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/GoldPackage1Lexus.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: The Gold Package – Is All That Glitters Gold Or Not?")
QOTD: The Gold Package – Is All That Glitters Gold Or Not?
Posted on September 3, 2017 | 93 CommentsAs I was driving my daughter to school last week, we pulled up behind a late 1990’s white Toyota Land Cruiser, basically the same as the one we used to […] -
Bus Stop QOTD: Can You ID All These Buses?
Posted on September 2, 2017 | 18 CommentsAfter all of those bus stop classics by Jim Brophy, you should be able to ID all of them. Should. -
![As this site’s resident gadget geek, I loves me some buttons (see my paeans to Apple CarPlay and autonomous cars for just two examples). However, I think this dashboard (that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_5309.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Car Does This Button Brigade Belong To?")
QOTD: What Car Does This Button Brigade Belong To?
Posted on August 30, 2017 | 92 CommentsAs this site’s resident gadget geek, I loves me some buttons (see my paeans to Apple CarPlay and autonomous cars for just two examples). However, I think this dashboard (that […] -
QOTD: Who Can ID the Mystery Motor?
Posted on August 28, 2017 | 40 CommentsI found this while strolling through the neighborhood. It’s straight six, but I don’t know enough about engines to determine what kind of car or truck it came out of. -
![When I discovered Curbside Classic, it awakened a long dormant interest in cars that had been slumbering since childhood. Having never taken an auto shop class nor having any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DSC00397.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Next DIY Project?")
QOTD: What’s Your Next DIY Project?
Posted on August 27, 2017 | 89 CommentsWhen I discovered Curbside Classic, it awakened a long dormant interest in cars that had been slumbering since childhood. Having never taken an auto shop class nor having any […] -
![There’s a prolific mistruth that has been spread far and wide. I’ve read it in magazines, on automotive blogs, I’ve even read it in university text books. The legend goes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1977-chevrolet-nova-range-mexico.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s An Automotive Urban Legend Or Misconception You’d Like To Clear Up?")
QOTD: What’s An Automotive Urban Legend Or Misconception You’d Like To Clear Up?
Posted on August 18, 2017 | 263 CommentsThere’s a prolific mistruth that has been spread far and wide. I’ve read it in magazines, on automotive blogs, I’ve even read it in university text books. The legend goes […] -
![Redesigning a luxury car is no easy task for any automaker. On the one hand, a redesign must not be too radical and extreme, risking the loss of loyal buyers, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/FullSizeRender-19.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: 2003 BMW 530i (E39) – What Is The Most Gracefully Aged Luxury Car Of The Past Two Decades?")
QOTD: 2003 BMW 530i (E39) – What Is The Most Gracefully Aged Luxury Car Of The Past Two Decades?
Posted on August 16, 2017 | 98 CommentsRedesigning a luxury car is no easy task for any automaker. On the one hand, a redesign must not be too radical and extreme, risking the loss of loyal buyers, […] -
![My piece on the Oldsmobile Toronado XS yesterday revealed a high level of appreciation for personal luxury coupes from Curbivores – a lot of us are Brougham fans here, after […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1979-cadillac-eldorado.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which 1970s Personal Luxury Coupe Would You Buy?")
QOTD: Which 1970s Personal Luxury Coupe Would You Buy?
Posted on July 26, 2017 | 181 CommentsMy piece on the Oldsmobile Toronado XS yesterday revealed a high level of appreciation for personal luxury coupes from Curbivores – a lot of us are Brougham fans here, after […] -
![the options are not limited to these four examples (Submitted by Gonzo) I will be living in Germany for the next six months. I’ve just decided that buying a cheap […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/aba1-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Which Beater Would You Buy For Six Months in Germany?")
QOTD: Which Beater Would You Buy For Six Months in Germany?
Posted on July 21, 2017 | 98 Commentsthe options are not limited to these four examples (Submitted by Gonzo) I will be living in Germany for the next six months. I’ve just decided that buying a cheap […] -
![Two-tone paint enjoyed widespread popularity in the 1950s and a minor resurgence in the 1970s. Vinyl roofs haven’t been available from a factory in several years and yet, perplexingly, they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/chrysler-300-vinyl-roof.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Are There Any Modern Cars That Look Good With Two-Tone Paint or Vinyl Roofs?")
QOTD: Are There Any Modern Cars That Look Good With Two-Tone Paint or Vinyl Roofs?
Posted on July 20, 2017 | 91 CommentsTwo-tone paint enjoyed widespread popularity in the 1950s and a minor resurgence in the 1970s. Vinyl roofs haven’t been available from a factory in several years and yet, perplexingly, they […] -
![We all know about blank panels (also known as knockout plugs, or blanking plugs): Those placeholder trim pieces and caps that serve as a constant reminder of all options that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_7338.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s the Worst Blank Panel You’ve Ever Seen?")
QOTD: What’s the Worst Blank Panel You’ve Ever Seen?
Posted on July 17, 2017 | 173 CommentsWe all know about blank panels (also known as knockout plugs, or blanking plugs): Those placeholder trim pieces and caps that serve as a constant reminder of all options that […] -
![Automotive fandom is different than other hobbies because non-enthusiasts generally dictate how the industry reacts to consumer tastes. An individual who doesn’t like playing video games isn’t going to purchase […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/200-Touring_Deep-Cherry-Red-Pearl-Coat.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD/Rant: What’s Your Malfunction?")
QOTD/Rant: What’s Your Malfunction?
Posted on July 14, 2017 | 126 CommentsAutomotive fandom is different than other hobbies because non-enthusiasts generally dictate how the industry reacts to consumer tastes. An individual who doesn’t like playing video games isn’t going to purchase […] -
![In the case of my ’66 F-100, it’s been 30 years exactly, when I replaced the ancient bias ply spare with this also quite venerable Michelin X 700R 15 radial, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CC-332-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: When Was The Last Time You Removed or Used Your Spare Tire?")
QOTD: When Was The Last Time You Removed or Used Your Spare Tire?
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 105 CommentsIn the case of my ’66 F-100, it’s been 30 years exactly, when I replaced the ancient bias ply spare with this also quite venerable Michelin X 700R 15 radial, […] -
![I’ve been blogging here at Curbside Classic for six months now (and loving every minute of it, BTW), but I still don’t feel quite like a true auto journalist. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_7226.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Kind of Car is This?")
QOTD: What Kind of Car is This?
Posted on June 26, 2017 | 45 CommentsI’ve been blogging here at Curbside Classic for six months now (and loving every minute of it, BTW), but I still don’t feel quite like a true auto journalist. It […] -
![If you like achromatic 1 and 2-box vehicles, this is the automotive golden age. Take this picture I shot above the other day as proof. For the rest of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_7016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Will Minivans and SUVs ever be Considered Collectible?")
QOTD: Will Minivans and SUVs ever be Considered Collectible?
Posted on June 5, 2017 | 108 CommentsIf you like achromatic 1 and 2-box vehicles, this is the automotive golden age. Take this picture I shot above the other day as proof. For the rest of […]
