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Question Archive
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Which Cadillac Convertible is The Fairest Of Them All?
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 61 CommentsEveryone loves a Cadillac convertible, right? It’s the All-American dream boat, or certainly used to be. So today’s question is which one (post war) would most fulfill your personal dream? […] -
Black Car Day Question: Do You Like Black Cars?
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 73 CommentsThere’s no question that black can look really classy, on the right car. Obviously, this isn’t one of them, and if I was to drive a Smart, I’d prefer it […] -
Can Anyone ID These Old Cars From The Vatican In The Thirties?
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 8 CommentsA Facebook friend who is also a license plate collector recently found some old images from the Vatican, and would like to identify the cars in these two enclosed photos. […] -
Curbside Question: What Is The Most Uncomfortable Vehicle You Have Ever Driven?
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 158 CommentsIf you think about it, the person who designs seats in automobiles has a difficult job as people come in so many shapes and sizes. -
Curbside Engine Swap? Have You Ever Done One?
Posted on April 21, 2013 | 41 CommentsI assume that’s what this sidewalk tableau represents, but I make no guarantees. Maybe they were just wanting to show off their freshly-painted Y-block. But it brings back memories of […] -
The Color Of Money: What’s The Most Expensive Repair Bill You’ve Ever Paid?
Posted on April 14, 2013 | 84 CommentsI shot this TT roadster because of its glowing color. But it reminded my that a (female) friend of ours in the Bay Area recently mentioned to me that she […] -
Diesel Week Finale: Diesels On The Upsurge? Would You Buy One?
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 76 CommentsDiesels are trying hard to make a comeback in the US, but it’s clearly a bit of an uphill battle. Hybrids are already well established and more are on the […] -
Curbside Curmudgeon: Which Car Would You Most Hate To Be Forced To Drive For A Year?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 174 CommentsLet’s face it: cars are like clothes and other accessories. They’re our most visible tip off to the world about how we see ourselves. And since modern cars pretty much […] -
Curbside Question: When Does a Curbside Classic Become Just an Old Junker?
Posted on March 9, 2013 | 66 CommentsMy parents bought their home in 1976, when I was nine. One set of next-door neighbors were salt-of-the-earth types. The mother went to Mass every single morning; they’d give you […] -
Curbside Question: Automotive Recycling?
Posted on March 1, 2013 | 24 CommentsAfter reading Jim Grey’s Curbside Classic on the 1968 Plymouth Valiant over the weekend, I continued thinking about the frontal styling on the car. I never liked this style of […] -
Curbside Question: Final B-Body Convertibles – Decisions, Decisions…
Posted on February 28, 2013 | 68 CommentsAfter I showed you a nice blue Caprice Classic convertible a couple of days ago, mention of the other 1975 B-body convertibles was made in the comments, and I recalled that […] -
Curbside Curmudgeon: What Bugs You Most On The Road?
Posted on January 29, 2013 | 129 Commentsimage: imcdb.org We all see it: clueless drivers. They come in all shapes, sizes and ages, and drive everything from genuine Curbside Classics to the latest silver, multi-airbagged blandmobile. For […] -
CC Question: What’s Been Your Most Annoying Auto Repair?
Posted on January 17, 2013 | 73 CommentsToday has led to my saying more derogatory things than usual about front-wheel drive automobiles and General Motors. -
And What’s Your Automotive Christmas Wish?
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 105 CommentsMy Xb is perfect for all the many little errands I run around town, and is fun on two-lane back-roads, but it’s a miserable freeway car for longer trips. It’s […]
![Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Which Cadillac Convertible is The Fairest Of Them All? Everyone loves a Cadillac convertible, right? It’s the All-American dream boat, or certainly used to be. So today’s question is which one (post war) would most fulfill your personal dream? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cadillac-1955-conv-crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Black Car Day Question: Do You Like Black Cars? There’s no question that black can look really classy, on the right car. Obviously, this isn’t one of them, and if I was to drive a Smart, I’d prefer it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CC-198-042-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Can Anyone ID These Old Cars From The Vatican In The Thirties? A Facebook friend who is also a license plate collector recently found some old images from the Vatican, and would like to identify the cars in these two enclosed photos. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Vatican-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Engine Swap? Have You Ever Done One? I assume that’s what this sidewalk tableau represents, but I make no guarantees. Maybe they were just wanting to show off their freshly-painted Y-block. But it brings back memories of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-35-038-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Color Of Money: What’s The Most Expensive Repair Bill You’ve Ever Paid? I shot this TT roadster because of its glowing color. But it reminded my that a (female) friend of ours in the Bay Area recently mentioned to me that she […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-196-100-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Diesel Week Finale: Diesels On The Upsurge? Would You Buy One? Diesels are trying hard to make a comeback in the US, but it’s clearly a bit of an uphill battle. Hybrids are already well established and more are on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Diesel-refuel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Curmudgeon: Which Car Would You Most Hate To Be Forced To Drive For A Year? Let’s face it: cars are like clothes and other accessories. They’re our most visible tip off to the world about how we see ourselves. And since modern cars pretty much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Buick-Rendezvous.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Question: When Does a Curbside Classic Become Just an Old Junker? My parents bought their home in 1976, when I was nine. One set of next-door neighbors were salt-of-the-earth types. The mother went to Mass every single morning; they’d give you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/72PlymouthSatellite1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Question: Automotive Recycling? After reading Jim Grey’s Curbside Classic on the 1968 Plymouth Valiant over the weekend, I continued thinking about the frontal styling on the car. I never liked this style of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/66Plymouth68Valiant.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Question: Final B-Body Convertibles – Decisions, Decisions… After I showed you a nice blue Caprice Classic convertible a couple of days ago, mention of the other 1975 B-body convertibles was made in the comments, and I recalled that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/07-27-2012-023-e1362000020988.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Curmudgeon: What Bugs You Most On The Road? image: imcdb.org We all see it: clueless drivers. They come in all shapes, sizes and ages, and drive everything from genuine Curbside Classics to the latest silver, multi-airbagged blandmobile. For […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/i046824-e1359154598632.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Question: A New Lincoln Pushbutton Transmission? Not too many folks under fifty have memories of automatic transmissions with pushbutton controls in lieu of a shift lever. The pushbuttons became somewhat of a fad in the mid […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pushbutton_trans.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![And What’s Your Automotive Christmas Wish? My Xb is perfect for all the many little errands I run around town, and is fun on two-lane back-roads, but it’s a miserable freeway car for longer trips. It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Pictography-3-091-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


