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QOTD Archive
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QOTD: What Was the Last Great American Luxury Car?
Posted on February 1, 2017 | 187 CommentsYou knew it was coming, right? I gave you my argument for my pick of the 1961-1965 Continental this morning. Now it’s your turn to convince us about your pick […] -
QOTD: What’s On Your Short List?
Posted on January 29, 2017 | 92 CommentsWelcome to winter in the Northern Hemisphere, where car guys with unheated garages hide indoors to drink hot beverages and consider what to do when the weather warms up. -
QOTD: Do I Buy a (cough cough) “New” Car?
Posted on January 16, 2017 | 92 CommentsThe subtitle of this might be: Or, In Which the Author Recognizes Her Needs May Have Shifted But Isn’t Sure Whether She Should Pull an Irv Gordon…. -
QOTD: Any Love For The Full-Size, FWD Sedan?
Posted on January 13, 2017 | 95 CommentsPhoto courtesy of L Deren Sedans like Ford’s Panther lines and the GM B-Bodies get a lot of love around these parts. Much of that is due to their traditional […] -
QOTD: Identify this “Car”
Posted on January 3, 2017 | 15 CommentsMy brother Andy and I are regular attendees at the Fall AACA meet in Hershey, PA. While we are walking around, one of our favorite pastimes is trying to find […] -
QOTD: Of The Cars You’ve Driven in 2016, Which One Was Your Favorite?
Posted on December 31, 2016 | 75 CommentsWell folks, it’s that time of year again, the close of one year and the dawn of a new one. Time to take down the Christmas decorations, pledge the same […] -
Advertising Outtake/QOTD: The 1979 Pontiac Range – Which One Do You Want?
Posted on December 23, 2016 | 82 CommentsA while ago, I came into possession of a 1979 Pontiac foldout, each page measuring 8×11 inches. When you fold it out and flip it over, you have this wonderful […] -
CC Outtake/QOTD: The Lights Are (Barely) On But Nobody’s Home/Why Did Manufacturers Allow One To Leave The Lights On Without The Key?
Posted on December 9, 2016 | 98 CommentsThere’s just the faintest bit of light coming from the headlights of this VW Squareback that moved into my neighborhood a couple of blocks away recently. It’s going to need […] -
QOTD: What Mid-1980s GM Car Would You Buy?
Posted on December 2, 2016 | 177 CommentsEarlier this week we looked at a 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. In that article’s discussion, CC reader Lokki commented that if he were at his “current age and station” in 1985, […] -
GM DS Fest QOTD: What Was Your Worst GM Car Experience?
Posted on November 26, 2016 | 162 CommentsIn our GM DS series, we’ve mainly focused on their products from a market-competitive viewpoint. Obviously, quality issues and the ownership experience were a huge factor too in the demise […] -
QOTD: Can Anyone ID This VW-Based Convertible?
Posted on November 8, 2016 | 33 CommentsThis is a very familiar scene, except for the car. It’s the bell tower of the former village of Graun (Südtirol, Italy), which was submerged when the Reschensee was created […] -
QOTD: What’s Your All-Time Favorite Cadillac?
Posted on November 3, 2016 | 145 CommentsSince we’re going to be ragging on poor GM all month, let’s also find a little love for the General. I actually started a series titled GM’s Greatest Hits, as […] -
QOTD: What’s The Weirdest Modification You’ve Seen Or Heard About?
Posted on October 21, 2016 | 151 CommentsA couple weeks ago my employer had a three-day meeting about an hour south of where I live. Instead of staying at the hotel, I opted to commute. The gentleman […] -
Curbside Comments & a QOTD
Posted on October 17, 2016 | 39 CommentsRegular commenters here at Curbside Classics may have noticed occasional comments to the effect that we’ve been testing the comment notification system – if you check the boxes when you comment, […] -
QOTD: What New 1997 Vehicle Would You Have Bought?
Posted on October 14, 2016 | 117 CommentsThis week we’ve taken a look at buff book coverage on the new cars–and trucks–rolling out for the 1997 model year. This post also marks the last installment in our “7 […]
![QOTD: What Was the Last Great American Luxury Car? You knew it was coming, right? I gave you my argument for my pick of the 1961-1965 Continental this morning. Now it’s your turn to convince us about your pick […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lincoln-1961-_continental.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


![QOTD: Any Love For The Full-Size, FWD Sedan? Photo courtesy of L Deren Sedans like Ford’s Panther lines and the GM B-Bodies get a lot of love around these parts. Much of that is due to their traditional […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/buick-lesabre-lincoln-continental.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Identify this “Car” My brother Andy and I are regular attendees at the Fall AACA meet in Hershey, PA. While we are walking around, one of our favorite pastimes is trying to find […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_5103.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Of The Cars You’ve Driven in 2016, Which One Was Your Favorite? Well folks, it’s that time of year again, the close of one year and the dawn of a new one. Time to take down the Christmas decorations, pledge the same […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_7927-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Advertising Outtake/QOTD: The 1979 Pontiac Range – Which One Do You Want? A while ago, I came into possession of a 1979 Pontiac foldout, each page measuring 8×11 inches. When you fold it out and flip it over, you have this wonderful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1979-pontiac-foldout.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake/QOTD: The Lights Are (Barely) On But Nobody’s Home/Why Did Manufacturers Allow One To Leave The Lights On Without The Key? There’s just the faintest bit of light coming from the headlights of this VW Squareback that moved into my neighborhood a couple of blocks away recently. It’s going to need […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CC-310-041-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Mid-1980s GM Car Would You Buy? Earlier this week we looked at a 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. In that article’s discussion, CC reader Lokki commented that if he were at his “current age and station” in 1985, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/GM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![GM DS Fest QOTD: What Was Your Worst GM Car Experience? In our GM DS series, we’ve mainly focused on their products from a market-competitive viewpoint. Obviously, quality issues and the ownership experience were a huge factor too in the demise […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/gm-lemon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Can Anyone ID This VW-Based Convertible? This is a very familiar scene, except for the car. It’s the bell tower of the former village of Graun (Südtirol, Italy), which was submerged when the Reschensee was created […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/VW-Italy-1953s-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s Your All-Time Favorite Cadillac? Since we’re going to be ragging on poor GM all month, let’s also find a little love for the General. I actually started a series titled GM’s Greatest Hits, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cadillac-1954-eldo-Marilyn_Monroe_Cadillac_54.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s The Weirdest Modification You’ve Seen Or Heard About? A couple weeks ago my employer had a three-day meeting about an hour south of where I live. Instead of staying at the hotel, I opted to commute. The gentleman […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1972-Dodge-Dart-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Comments & a QOTD Regular commenters here at Curbside Classics may have noticed occasional comments to the effect that we’ve been testing the comment notification system – if you check the boxes when you comment, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/wireroute.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What New 1997 Vehicle Would You Have Bought? This week we’ve taken a look at buff book coverage on the new cars–and trucks–rolling out for the 1997 model year. This post also marks the last installment in our “7 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/German-5-Series.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


