Curbside Classic Archives
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Curbside Classics – American Brands Archive
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Curbside Classic: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series – What A Name; What A Car!
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 109 Comments(first posted 6/19/2013) Since I have decreed this week Lincoln Continental Week, I would be remiss in not mentioning what is perhaps the most collectible four-door Lincoln of the Seventies: […] -
Curbside Classic: 1942 Hudson Six – Up Against the Clock
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 9/4/2015) Seeing this 1942 Hudson sitting for sale next to the road caused a panic of sorts. Painfully eager to stop and take pictures, I was up against […] -
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible – The Name On The Title Starts With The Letter “N”
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 116 Comments(first posted 6/21/2013) (Author’s Note: Sometimes these articles literally write themselves, as evidenced by these e-mails.) June 2, 2013 Jason, I was looking in your draft folder on the back end […] -
Curbside Classic: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS – Going Out in Style
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 106 Comments(first posted 9/3/2015) It’s unfortunate that GM has a history of giving brands some of their best cars in the years right before the automaker goes ahead and discontinues that […] -
Curbside Classic: 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII – A Vision In Evergreen Frost
Posted on September 2, 2021 | 62 Comments(first posted 6/23/2013) Today we celebrate the last Mark. Despite teasing us with intriguing Mark IX and Mark X concepts, Lincoln has seen fit to give us luxurious but identity-free […] -
Curbside Classic: 1964 Chrysler 300 K – Smile When You Say K Car
Posted on September 2, 2021 | 76 Comments(first posted 9/2/2015) From the very first Chrysler C-300 in 1955, the Chrysler 300 was something special. From a land that begat lots of mighty cars, the Letter Series 300 […] -
Curbside Classic: 1980-85 Cadillac Seville – How to Lose Momentum (In More Ways Than One)
Posted on August 31, 2021 | 94 Comments(first posted 8/31/2015) In many ways, the second generation Seville looked good on paper. The continued availability of a diesel engine seemed wise, given the popularity of Mercedes’ oilers and […] -
Curbside Classic: 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental – In Pursuit of the Pursuer
Posted on August 30, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 8/30/2015) Lincoln had somewhat of a surprise hit with the 1988 Continental. Thoroughly modern, with front-wheel-drive and air suspension, the Continental offered the six-passenger comfort and smooth ride […] -
Curbside Classic: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 Coupe – Lean Mean Green Pleasure Machine
Posted on August 30, 2021 | 24 CommentsAccording to family lore, my car obsession started pretty early – as it must have for many of you. I had learned to read by age three and liked to […] -
Curbside Classic: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX – Right On Target
Posted on August 29, 2021 | 61 Comments(first posted 8/29/2015) I love Michigan. Our state goes car-crazy pretty much the entire month of August. There are many noteworthy shows occurring that month, including the Woodward Dream Cruise […] -
Curbside Classic: 1960 Chevrolet Nomad – Out on Parole
Posted on August 28, 2021 | 36 Comments(first posted 8/28/2015) Even though Jefferson City is one of only a handful of state capitals in the United States not serviced by an interstate, there are still a whole […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977 Buick Regal Landau – Cape Cod Colonnade
Posted on August 26, 2021 | 110 Comments(first posted 8/26/2015) I recently took a couple of days off work for some much needed rest, relaxation, and a quick trip to the Cape with some of my friends […] -
Curbside Classic: 1971-ish Ford Econoline 200 – Keep On Keeping On
Posted on August 26, 2021 | 27 CommentsEarlier this spring, my daughter rekindled her relationship with Miss Carol, her dance teacher from when we lived in Hannibal. Miss Carol’s dance school seems to be as well known […] -
Carshow Classic: 1963 Imperial Crown Four-Door Hardtop – America’s Most Carefully Built Car
Posted on August 24, 2021 | 131 Comments(first posted 8/24/2015) Poor Imperial. Despite Chrysler’s efforts, the automaker’s flagship luxury division never seemed to get both feet off the ground and pose a serious threat to Cadillac and […] -
Curbside Classic: 1977-79 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – Grandest Torino
Posted on August 24, 2021 | 74 Comments(first posted 8/24/2015) I get it. I understand why personal luxury coupes were so darn popular in 1970s America. The days of high-performance were an increasingly distant memory, with rising […]
![Curbside Classic: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series – What A Name; What A Car! (first posted 6/19/2013) Since I have decreed this week Lincoln Continental Week, I would be remiss in not mentioning what is perhaps the most collectible four-door Lincoln of the Seventies: […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=800,height=500,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/x-09-30-2012-332-e1370815781126.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1942 Hudson Six – Up Against the Clock (first posted 9/4/2015) Seeing this 1942 Hudson sitting for sale next to the road caused a panic of sorts. Painfully eager to stop and take pictures, I was up against […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hudson-1942.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible – The Name On The Title Starts With The Letter “N” (first posted 6/21/2013) (Author’s Note: Sometimes these articles literally write themselves, as evidenced by these e-mails.) June 2, 2013 Jason, I was looking in your draft folder on the back end […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ford-1971-ltd-conv.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS – Going Out in Style (first posted 9/3/2015) It’s unfortunate that GM has a history of giving brands some of their best cars in the years right before the automaker goes ahead and discontinues that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_0750.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII – A Vision In Evergreen Frost (first posted 6/23/2013) Today we celebrate the last Mark. Despite teasing us with intriguing Mark IX and Mark X concepts, Lincoln has seen fit to give us luxurious but identity-free […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lincoln-1995-Mk-VIII-1995.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1964 Chrysler 300 K – Smile When You Say K Car (first posted 9/2/2015) From the very first Chrysler C-300 in 1955, the Chrysler 300 was something special. From a land that begat lots of mighty cars, the Letter Series 300 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chrysler-1964-300K.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1980-85 Cadillac Seville – How to Lose Momentum (In More Ways Than One) (first posted 8/31/2015) In many ways, the second generation Seville looked good on paper. The continued availability of a diesel engine seemed wise, given the popularity of Mercedes’ oilers and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cadillac-seville-diesel-4.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental – In Pursuit of the Pursuer (first posted 8/30/2015) Lincoln had somewhat of a surprise hit with the 1988 Continental. Thoroughly modern, with front-wheel-drive and air suspension, the Continental offered the six-passenger comfort and smooth ride […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1995-1997-lincoln-continental.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 Coupe – Lean Mean Green Pleasure Machine According to family lore, my car obsession started pretty early – as it must have for many of you. I had learned to read by age three and liked to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_20210524_105043-copy.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX – Right On Target (first posted 8/29/2015) I love Michigan. Our state goes car-crazy pretty much the entire month of August. There are many noteworthy shows occurring that month, including the Woodward Dream Cruise […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/939-1973-AMC-Javelin-AMX-CC.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1960 Chevrolet Nomad – Out on Parole (first posted 8/28/2015) Even though Jefferson City is one of only a handful of state capitals in the United States not serviced by an interstate, there are still a whole […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Chevrolet-1960-Nomad.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1977 Buick Regal Landau – Cape Cod Colonnade (first posted 8/26/2015) I recently took a couple of days off work for some much needed rest, relaxation, and a quick trip to the Cape with some of my friends […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_0545.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1971-ish Ford Econoline 200 – Keep On Keeping On Earlier this spring, my daughter rekindled her relationship with Miss Carol, her dance teacher from when we lived in Hannibal. Miss Carol’s dance school seems to be as well known […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_2080.jpeg)
![Carshow Classic: 1963 Imperial Crown Four-Door Hardtop – America’s Most Carefully Built Car (first posted 8/24/2015) Poor Imperial. Despite Chrysler’s efforts, the automaker’s flagship luxury division never seemed to get both feet off the ground and pose a serious threat to Cadillac and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_0146.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: 1977-79 Mercury Cougar XR-7 – Grandest Torino (first posted 8/24/2015) I get it. I understand why personal luxury coupes were so darn popular in 1970s America. The days of high-performance were an increasingly distant memory, with rising […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mercury-1977-XR-7.jpg)


