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Curbside Classics – American Brands Archive
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![When it comes to being cynical about GM, I probably rank only slightly below our boss himself. In fact, long before Paul took on the 1971 models and the 1976 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/329492_10150973193417201_2124370849_o.jpg "General Motors Greatest Hit #13: Were The 1963-64 Cadillacs the Greatest Postwar Cadillacs?")
General Motors Greatest Hit #13: Were The 1963-64 Cadillacs the Greatest Postwar Cadillacs?
Posted on November 24, 2012 | 53 CommentsWhen it comes to being cynical about GM, I probably rank only slightly below our boss himself. In fact, long before Paul took on the 1971 models and the 1976 […] -
![The origins of the term CUV (“crossover utility vehicle”) are a bit vague. According to one source, it was used to describe the market segment of some AMC/Jeep vehicles (Eagle, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CC-89-062-800.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1998 Toyota RAV4 Two-Door – The First Modern CUV, And Electric One Too")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Toyota RAV4 Two-Door – The First Modern CUV, And Electric One Too
Posted on November 18, 2012 | 33 CommentsThe origins of the term CUV (“crossover utility vehicle”) are a bit vague. According to one source, it was used to describe the market segment of some AMC/Jeep vehicles (Eagle, […] -
![NB: The car pictured here is a 1959 Thunderbird, but my article is about its near-identical 1958 predecessor due to its historical significance. As a kid, I could never tell them […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CC-42-063-800.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1958 Ford Thunderbird – The Most Revolutionary American Car Of The Fifties")
Curbside Classic: 1958 Ford Thunderbird – The Most Revolutionary American Car Of The Fifties
Posted on November 16, 2012 | 55 CommentsNB: The car pictured here is a 1959 Thunderbird, but my article is about its near-identical 1958 predecessor due to its historical significance. As a kid, I could never tell them […] -
![In the IAMMMMW post, Tom Klockau mentioned not seeing a fifties’ vintage Ford F-600 in decades. This isn’t a cab-forward model like the one in the movie, but it is […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CC-180-066-1200.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford F-600 – Every Neighborhood Should Have A CC Community Truck")
Curbside Classic: 1956 Ford F-600 – Every Neighborhood Should Have A CC Community Truck
Posted on November 4, 2012 | 11 CommentsIn the IAMMMMW post, Tom Klockau mentioned not seeing a fifties’ vintage Ford F-600 in decades. This isn’t a cab-forward model like the one in the movie, but it is […] -
![Back in June, Jason Shafer shared with us a CC on the 1986 Thunderbird Elan. While it elicited many positive comments, the one most repeated was that even though this […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Summer-Oh-Eleven-017-e1348604090504.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe – Ask And You Shall Receive")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe – Ask And You Shall Receive
Posted on September 26, 2012 | 61 CommentsBack in June, Jason Shafer shared with us a CC on the 1986 Thunderbird Elan. While it elicited many positive comments, the one most repeated was that even though this […] -
![(This is the chronological first chapter of the eventual CC Complete GM Coach Chronicles “CCCGMCC”. The GM Transit Coach TDH-5105 “Old Look” is here) This GM bus revolutionized the industry, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-121-096-800.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1947 GM PD-3751 “Silversides” Greyhound Bus – The First Modern Diesel Bus (GM’s Greatest Hit #11)")
Curbside Classic: 1947 GM PD-3751 “Silversides” Greyhound Bus – The First Modern Diesel Bus (GM’s Greatest Hit #11)
Posted on September 23, 2012 | 30 Comments(This is the chronological first chapter of the eventual CC Complete GM Coach Chronicles “CCCGMCC”. The GM Transit Coach TDH-5105 “Old Look” is here) This GM bus revolutionized the industry, […] -
![With the exception of the 1967-69s, Camaro models tend to be long-lived; in fact, there have been only five Camaro generations in 45 years. Even after taking into account its […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09-16-2012-022-e1347829052926.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro – Conspicuously Purple")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro – Conspicuously Purple
Posted on September 19, 2012 | 111 CommentsWith the exception of the 1967-69s, Camaro models tend to be long-lived; in fact, there have been only five Camaro generations in 45 years. Even after taking into account its […] -
![Yes, it’s easy (and a bit cheap) to rip Ford a new anus for the Merkur fiasco; it’s been done here before exactly a year ago with the XR4TI. But […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-39-084-1200.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1988 Merkur (Ford) Scorpio – Nice Landing, Wrong Airport")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Merkur (Ford) Scorpio – Nice Landing, Wrong Airport
Posted on September 18, 2012 | 82 CommentsYes, it’s easy (and a bit cheap) to rip Ford a new anus for the Merkur fiasco; it’s been done here before exactly a year ago with the XR4TI. But […] -
![If you’ve been following this road trip series, you probably know that we’re now in Idaho, on our return leg, after having “rounded the horn” at Seattle with a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012_0910_clipperfrontgrill.jpg "Road Trip Classic: 1955 Packard Clipper Custom – Prairie Schooner On The Oregon Trail")
Road Trip Classic: 1955 Packard Clipper Custom – Prairie Schooner On The Oregon Trail
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 23 CommentsIf you’ve been following this road trip series, you probably know that we’re now in Idaho, on our return leg, after having “rounded the horn” at Seattle with a […] -
![Everyone has heard repeatedly the old admonition that one should not judge a book by its cover. Judging from the exterior styling of the 1956 Ford models, one could conclude that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/P8210002.jpg "Curbside Classic:1956 Ford Customline – A New and Safer Flavor In A Familiar Wrapper")
Curbside Classic:1956 Ford Customline – A New and Safer Flavor In A Familiar Wrapper
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 32 CommentsEveryone has heard repeatedly the old admonition that one should not judge a book by its cover. Judging from the exterior styling of the 1956 Ford models, one could conclude that […] -
![Oh, Chrysler, you had such a time in the ’70s. You axed the Challenger and ‘cuda after five model years of disappointing sales. Then came your all-new 1974 full-sizers–just in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08-23-2012-001-e1345940457484.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1979 Chrysler Newport – B Plus C Equals R")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Chrysler Newport – B Plus C Equals R
Posted on September 10, 2012 | 73 CommentsOh, Chrysler, you had such a time in the ’70s. You axed the Challenger and ‘cuda after five model years of disappointing sales. Then came your all-new 1974 full-sizers–just in […] -
![Have you ever grown weary of persons using adjectives that give a vague or inaccurate picture of what they want to describe? Have you ever heard someone say “My car […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1951-Crosley-Ad-01.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1951 Crosley Sedan Delivery – A Lot of Pop in a Small Package")
Curbside Classic: 1951 Crosley Sedan Delivery – A Lot of Pop in a Small Package
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 18 CommentsHave you ever grown weary of persons using adjectives that give a vague or inaccurate picture of what they want to describe? Have you ever heard someone say “My car […] -
![For those of you who weren’t around during the ’60s, this is the car The Beach Boys were singing about: the Chevy 409 V8. The ultimate ticket to bragging rights […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/aa-7-03-2012-015.jpg "Showroom Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Real Fine")
Showroom Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Real Fine
Posted on September 3, 2012 | 46 CommentsFor those of you who weren’t around during the ’60s, this is the car The Beach Boys were singing about: the Chevy 409 V8. The ultimate ticket to bragging rights […] -
![There are a lot of Corvair fans here at CC. And why not? They’re the most unique American car of their time, are fun to drive and readily available at […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/08-03-2012-061-e1344741285472.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder – Activate The Turbocharged Scat")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder – Activate The Turbocharged Scat
Posted on August 24, 2012 | 54 CommentsThere are a lot of Corvair fans here at CC. And why not? They’re the most unique American car of their time, are fun to drive and readily available at […] -
![It’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCN0283.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Monterey – Show Me Your Mercury
Posted on August 21, 2012 | 97 CommentsIt’s a dark night, in late 1968. Winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the air. You’re in your brand new ’68 Dodge Charger after having had a load of […]
