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Curbside Classics Archives
tv ads and videos Archive
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![I came across this ad and could not pass up sharing it. It opens with a promo from none other than Mr. Ed (the talking horse for those of you too […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Automotive History: Selling the Studebaker Wagonaire on TV")
Automotive History: Selling the Studebaker Wagonaire on TV
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 12 CommentsI came across this ad and could not pass up sharing it. It opens with a promo from none other than Mr. Ed (the talking horse for those of you too […] -
The Corvair Struts Its Stuff: Handling, Offroading, River Fording, Braking, And Crash Tests
Posted on August 16, 2011 | 23 CommentsThis 1960 Chevrolet advertising short isn’t exactly a new find, but I never get tired of watching it do some of the similar tortures I put my Corvair through. And […] -
![I find ways to abuse my old ’66 F-100 in endless ways. But I had a little job this weekend that needed a bit more muscle than its 240 cubic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CC-139-093-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What Is This Ram Doing? There Are Some Jobs My ’66 F-100 Just Isn’t Up To Anymore")
What Is This Ram Doing? There Are Some Jobs My ’66 F-100 Just Isn’t Up To Anymore
Posted on June 13, 2011 | 8 CommentsI find ways to abuse my old ’66 F-100 in endless ways. But I had a little job this weekend that needed a bit more muscle than its 240 cubic […] -
DDR Day: A Brief Music Video Interlude Featuring Trabants, A Valiant, and Hot Girls (And Guys)
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 5 CommentsIt’s DDR morning. I’m hoping to get up a fastback CC later here, but in the meantime, enjoy this somewhat-automotive related video sent to me by CCer Peter Atkinson (English […] -
Time Warp Theater: 1974 Cougar vs Cutlass – The Battle Of The Bulge
Posted on April 20, 2011 | 13 CommentsHere’s another vintage Car and Track test to put our CC in perspective. This time its a back-to-back comparison with a big fat Cougar. I would have expected the results […] -
1973 Buick Century GS455 C&T Video: The Best Performing Colonnade?
Posted on April 15, 2011 | 13 CommentsThe debate about seventies cars and their ills and vices never ends. And, yes, like all old cars, they have to be evaluated in the context of their times. GM’s […] -
Time Warp Theater: C & T Dodge Challenger 383 Road Test
Posted on April 4, 2011 | 2 Comments -
No, It Wasn’t Really A Ferrari 275 GTB (Except For The Soundtrack)…It Was A 6.9
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 2 Comments -
Tractor Weekend Theater Classic: Tractor Music
Posted on March 26, 2011 | 8 Comments -
Tractor Weekend Cinema: Puffer Billies – Two Field Marshalls Chug Away In Tractor Pull
Posted on March 26, 2011 | No Comments -
Video: Tercel 4WD Wagon Conquers The Snow And Mountains Of ?
Posted on March 18, 2011 | 3 Comments -
The Famous 1965 LTD Quieter Than A Rolls Royce TV Ad
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 4 Comments -
Saturday Matinee: Holden Monaros Stunting And Dancing
Posted on March 12, 2011 | 4 CommentsIt’s a bit cruder than the classic ” Saab Suite” stunt video, but then hey, it’s older too. I never get tire of looking at these Monaros, because of all […] -
Honda 600 TV Ad: Not Quite So Relevant Anymore
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 1 Comment -
![The unexpected thrust of the Olds Cutlass Jetfire turbocharged V8 was thrilling, especially or such a small little engine. Its graphic effect on female passengers has been captured so perfectly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Jetfire-ad-2-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Prelude To CCCCC Part 2: Jetfire Turbo Has Unexpected Thrust")
Prelude To CCCCC Part 2: Jetfire Turbo Has Unexpected Thrust
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 7 CommentsThe unexpected thrust of the Olds Cutlass Jetfire turbocharged V8 was thrilling, especially or such a small little engine. Its graphic effect on female passengers has been captured so perfectly […]
