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Curbside Classics Archives
QOTD Archive
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![(first posted 2/20/2017) Last week’s Citroen C6 article by William Stopford reminded me of how much I loved that model’s rear lights. My very positive response was not unanimously shared, which has led to today’s QOTD: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/t-bird-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Best Taillights Ever?")
QOTD: Best Taillights Ever?
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 401 Comments(first posted 2/20/2017) Last week’s Citroen C6 article by William Stopford reminded me of how much I loved that model’s rear lights. My very positive response was not unanimously shared, which has led to today’s QOTD: […] -
![With Christmas eve almost upon us, Santa and his elves are getting ready to deliver his toys to children all around the world. Santa has relied on his old trusty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ford-Truck-Santa.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Santa Needs a New Ride – What Curbside Classic Would You Choose for Him?")
QOTD: Santa Needs a New Ride – What Curbside Classic Would You Choose for Him?
Posted on December 23, 2022 | 62 CommentsWith Christmas eve almost upon us, Santa and his elves are getting ready to deliver his toys to children all around the world. Santa has relied on his old trusty […] -
The Easiest QOTD Ever: What’s Under The Car Cover?
Posted on December 16, 2022 | 31 Comments -
![my truck as rendered by dream.ai in “retro-futurism” style We’ve had several posts here of car images rendered by AI software, either changing their style or placing them in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ford-retro-futurism.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Is AI Ready To Replace Human Writers At CC?")
QOTD: Is AI Ready To Replace Human Writers At CC?
Posted on December 9, 2022 | 38 Commentsmy truck as rendered by dream.ai in “retro-futurism” style We’ve had several posts here of car images rendered by AI software, either changing their style or placing them in a […] -
![The other morning, I was browsing the online news bulletin that arrives daily from my son’s University. This day’s lead headline caught my eye due to the mentioning of cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2019tuscon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD — Auto Theft. Got Any Stories?")
QOTD — Auto Theft. Got Any Stories?
Posted on December 8, 2022 | 88 CommentsThe other morning, I was browsing the online news bulletin that arrives daily from my son’s University. This day’s lead headline caught my eye due to the mentioning of cars […] -
![Like many couples, my wife and I spend a fair amount of time every week commuting: she to the west of our home, I to the east. In doing so, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1200px-2019_Chevrolet_Equinox_front_3.24.19.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Do The Most Frustrating Drivers Drive?")
QOTD: What Do The Most Frustrating Drivers Drive?
Posted on November 26, 2022 | 101 CommentsLike many couples, my wife and I spend a fair amount of time every week commuting: she to the west of our home, I to the east. In doing so, […] -
![A recent entry in JP Cavanaugh’s COAL, about his 1968 Chrysler sparked some personal memories, and some comments, about subverted automotive safety features. In JPC’s case, that trigger had to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/s-l1600.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – What Auto Safety Devices are Most Often Bypassed or Ignored?")
QOTD – What Auto Safety Devices are Most Often Bypassed or Ignored?
Posted on November 25, 2022 | 129 CommentsA recent entry in JP Cavanaugh’s COAL, about his 1968 Chrysler sparked some personal memories, and some comments, about subverted automotive safety features. In JPC’s case, that trigger had to […] -
![My recent post on the AOD transmission brought out some unfavorable comments on that particular transmission. The AOD was designed during the time period not known for great transmissions. American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hydramatic-Ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Automatic Transmission?")
QOTD: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Automatic Transmission?
Posted on November 24, 2022 | 71 CommentsMy recent post on the AOD transmission brought out some unfavorable comments on that particular transmission. The AOD was designed during the time period not known for great transmissions. American […] -
![(first posted 11/20/2016) From the 50s through the early 90s, nothing said success like a fake woodie wagon in the driveway. Like the vinyl roof on a Brougham or Limited […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/68-Country-Squire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Who Had The Best – And Worst – Fake Woodie Treatment?")
QOTD: Who Had The Best – And Worst – Fake Woodie Treatment?
Posted on November 20, 2022 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/20/2016) From the 50s through the early 90s, nothing said success like a fake woodie wagon in the driveway. Like the vinyl roof on a Brougham or Limited […] -
![It’s no big secret used car prices are currently elevated. While some sources have observed the market is starting to soften due to higher interest rates and various other factors, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1994-ford-2.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Critique / QOTD: What’s The Craziest Price You’ve Seen Lately?")
Curbside Critique / QOTD: What’s The Craziest Price You’ve Seen Lately?
Posted on November 13, 2022 | 57 CommentsIt’s no big secret used car prices are currently elevated. While some sources have observed the market is starting to soften due to higher interest rates and various other factors, […] -
![We were driving along a Forest Road in the mountains when I caught sight of this. Somebody went off the road! And the car caught fire! But it must have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_9922.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Ditchside Mystery – What Car Is It?")
QOTD: Ditchside Mystery – What Car Is It?
Posted on November 9, 2022 | 24 CommentsWe were driving along a Forest Road in the mountains when I caught sight of this. Somebody went off the road! And the car caught fire! But it must have […] -
![The other day, as I engaged with my own personal Ship of Theseus – otherwise known as a 2001 Whirlpool Duet washing machine – I encountered the special frustration of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_1508.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Have You Been Stymied by “Special Tools”?")
QOTD: Have You Been Stymied by “Special Tools”?
Posted on October 24, 2022 | 133 CommentsThe other day, as I engaged with my own personal Ship of Theseus – otherwise known as a 2001 Whirlpool Duet washing machine – I encountered the special frustration of […] -
![This tasty pairing made me crave something sweet and gooey, perhaps with a sweet caramel center. Are you a member of the Brown Car Appreciation Society? Ever had some chocolate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_5292-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake / QOTD: Maximum Brownie Points")
Curbside Outtake / QOTD: Maximum Brownie Points
Posted on October 18, 2022 | 41 CommentsThis tasty pairing made me crave something sweet and gooey, perhaps with a sweet caramel center. Are you a member of the Brown Car Appreciation Society? Ever had some chocolate […] -
![Over my time reading and writing for CC, I have found that almost without exception the readership here is civil, considerate, and well-tempered. Part of this is likely due to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mazda1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – How Has Your Driving Behavior Changed With Age?")
QOTD – How Has Your Driving Behavior Changed With Age?
Posted on September 11, 2022 | 67 CommentsOver my time reading and writing for CC, I have found that almost without exception the readership here is civil, considerate, and well-tempered. Part of this is likely due to […] -
QOTD: Is One Ever Too Old To Start Driving?
Posted on July 8, 2022 | 53 CommentsI have a friend. Actually, I have several; but the one I’m thinking of recently presented me with an interesting pronouncement. He wants to learn how to drive.
