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Curbside Classics Archives
QOTD Archive
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![In a past article, I noted that it was amazing to me that Chrysler was using great names from the past to market their products. The 8-speed automatic gearbox that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/upload1-626x382.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Name Do You Want Back?")
QOTD: What Name Do You Want Back?
Posted on February 14, 2015 | 167 CommentsIn a past article, I noted that it was amazing to me that Chrysler was using great names from the past to market their products. The 8-speed automatic gearbox that […] -
![(My grandmother, circa 1949) Most of you know how I like to bring up my grandfather and his Oldsmobiles, but you may notice how I rarely mention my grandmother when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Nana-c.1940s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Kind Of Car Did Your Grandmother Drive?")
QOTD: What Kind Of Car Did Your Grandmother Drive?
Posted on February 5, 2015 | 178 Comments(My grandmother, circa 1949) Most of you know how I like to bring up my grandfather and his Oldsmobiles, but you may notice how I rarely mention my grandmother when […] -
![I spent a pleasant two hours digging us out from about a foot of snow this morning (drifts were in the two foot range), and given that this system treated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_4208.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Most Harrowing Winter Weather Travel Story?")
QOTD: What’s Your Most Harrowing Winter Weather Travel Story?
Posted on February 2, 2015 | 68 CommentsI spent a pleasant two hours digging us out from about a foot of snow this morning (drifts were in the two foot range), and given that this system treated […] -
![We’ve been slagging pretty hard on GM lately, so let’s try something a bit different today. Obviously, Japanese cars overall have a better than average rep for reliability (although I’m […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/40-030-800-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Were The Worst Japanese Cars?")
QOTD: What Were The Worst Japanese Cars?
Posted on January 21, 2015 | 311 CommentsWe’ve been slagging pretty hard on GM lately, so let’s try something a bit different today. Obviously, Japanese cars overall have a better than average rep for reliability (although I’m […] -
![The W-Body is not a platform that gets a lot of love from enthusiasts, but it is one that, for better or for worse, has been in constant production since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2002_pontiac_grand-prix_sedan_se_fq_oem_1_500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite W-Body?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite W-Body?
Posted on January 20, 2015 | 84 CommentsThe W-Body is not a platform that gets a lot of love from enthusiasts, but it is one that, for better or for worse, has been in constant production since […] -
![I was at lunch with my coworkers the other day, most of whom are also industrial designers. The topic of cars inevitably came up and we got to talking about the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/eeyorebonnet.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Many Tools Do You Carry With You?")
QOTD: How Many Tools Do You Carry With You?
Posted on January 11, 2015 | 68 CommentsI was at lunch with my coworkers the other day, most of whom are also industrial designers. The topic of cars inevitably came up and we got to talking about the […] -
![While I’m sure some of you regularly top this (my hat’s off to you!), I set a ‘personal best’ of over 32,000 miles on the road in 2014. Besides my normal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/driving.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Technique Do You Use To Stay Awake On Long Road Trips?")
QOTD: What Technique Do You Use To Stay Awake On Long Road Trips?
Posted on January 3, 2015 | 85 CommentsWhile I’m sure some of you regularly top this (my hat’s off to you!), I set a ‘personal best’ of over 32,000 miles on the road in 2014. Besides my normal […] -
![2014 really hasn’t been a bad year for cars at all. Dare I say we find ourselves in the middle of what some people will call “the good old days” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: The Future CC of 2014?")
QOTD: The Future CC of 2014?
Posted on December 31, 2014 | 81 Comments2014 really hasn’t been a bad year for cars at all. Dare I say we find ourselves in the middle of what some people will call “the good old days” […] -
![That’s easy for me: my 1000 mile trip to pick up our new Acura in Boise, and bring it home, quickly (Full story here). It’s now got 12k miles on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CC-222-078-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was Your Most Memorable Automotive Experience In 2014?")
QOTD: What Was Your Most Memorable Automotive Experience In 2014?
Posted on December 28, 2014 | 140 CommentsThat’s easy for me: my 1000 mile trip to pick up our new Acura in Boise, and bring it home, quickly (Full story here). It’s now got 12k miles on […] -
![I am not going to lie to you. When I heard that the U.S and Cuba were going to begin diplomatic relations again, I did a literal spit take. After […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Will Happen to the Cuba Clasicos?")
QOTD: What Will Happen to the Cuba Clasicos?
Posted on December 23, 2014 | 53 CommentsI am not going to lie to you. When I heard that the U.S and Cuba were going to begin diplomatic relations again, I did a literal spit take. After […] -
![This QOTD was suggested by Robert Swartz, and it’s a good one (even if it’s a bit late in the day). Of course, these kind of questions are hard to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cadillac-1953-ghiabt8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Car From Your Year Of Birth Do You Most Desire?")
QOTD: What Car From Your Year Of Birth Do You Most Desire?
Posted on December 22, 2014 | 238 CommentsThis QOTD was suggested by Robert Swartz, and it’s a good one (even if it’s a bit late in the day). Of course, these kind of questions are hard to […] -
![Great news! The Vauxhall Viva is back! The Viva was one of Vauxhall’s two best selling model names of the 1960s, starting with the Viva HA series in 1963 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/4_1stcaroffthelineatellesmereport_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: The Vauxhall Viva Is Back With Us! Which Other Old Nameplate Should Follow?")
QOTD: The Vauxhall Viva Is Back With Us! Which Other Old Nameplate Should Follow?
Posted on December 18, 2014 | 110 CommentsGreat news! The Vauxhall Viva is back! The Viva was one of Vauxhall’s two best selling model names of the 1960s, starting with the Viva HA series in 1963 and […] -
QOTD: Patina?
Posted on December 16, 2014 | 67 CommentsYes, I believe it’s about time that I express my true feelings about patina and ask about yours. It was a pleasure meeting you all and sharing my stories. -
![I was walking to the deli in the office building next to mine (actually it’s a sushi/teriyaki shop: this is California!) when I saw a sporty – dare I say […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_20140917_142108_545.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Will There Ever Be An eCC?")
QOTD: Will There Ever Be An eCC?
Posted on December 15, 2014 | 69 CommentsI was walking to the deli in the office building next to mine (actually it’s a sushi/teriyaki shop: this is California!) when I saw a sporty – dare I say […] -
QOTD: And What Car Will Santa Bring You?
Posted on December 13, 2014 | 143 CommentsIt’s time to give Santa your automotive wish list. What will be gracing your driveway on Christmas morning with a big red bow on it? Me?
