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Curbside Classics Archives
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![(first posted 4/11/2016) Although it always lived in the shadows of its more popular Ford Taurus sibling, the Mercury Sable was nonetheless a significant and successful model in itself, helping […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_4621.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classics: 2008-2009 Mercury Sable – New Doors Closed")
Future Curbside Classics: 2008-2009 Mercury Sable – New Doors Closed
Posted on April 11, 2022 | 52 Comments(first posted 4/11/2016) Although it always lived in the shadows of its more popular Ford Taurus sibling, the Mercury Sable was nonetheless a significant and successful model in itself, helping […] -
![The original Ghostbusters was the first movie I saw at a real cinema, so it kind of made an impression on me. And thanks to countless subsequent viewings (in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_20220226_102302-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Lot Classic: 1962 Cadillac Futura Limousine By Miller-Meteor – Only 4800")
Storage Lot Classic: 1962 Cadillac Futura Limousine By Miller-Meteor – Only 4800
Posted on April 11, 2022 | 23 CommentsThe original Ghostbusters was the first movie I saw at a real cinema, so it kind of made an impression on me. And thanks to countless subsequent viewings (in the […] -
![(First published 6/27/2012) The nine years from 1970 to 1978 may have been the golden age of the “mid sized” sedan in America. In those days, “mid sized” was a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1978AMCMatador05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona – The Bullfighter Dies in Full Costume")
Curbside Classic: 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona – The Bullfighter Dies in Full Costume
Posted on April 8, 2022 | 170 Comments(First published 6/27/2012) The nine years from 1970 to 1978 may have been the golden age of the “mid sized” sedan in America. In those days, “mid sized” was a […] -
![(first posted 4/7/2016) This generation Imperial has already been extensively covered here at CC (including a 1963 Crown four-door hardtop parked just a few yards away), but this 1962 Imperial […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_0103.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Coupe – For Those Who Want Attention And Exclusivity")
Car Show Classic: 1962 Imperial Crown Convertible Coupe – For Those Who Want Attention And Exclusivity
Posted on April 7, 2022 | 58 Comments(first posted 4/7/2016) This generation Imperial has already been extensively covered here at CC (including a 1963 Crown four-door hardtop parked just a few yards away), but this 1962 Imperial […] -
![I found this heavily patina’d 1961 Chrysler New Yorker on the north side of Denver in unincorporated Adams County. Despite Chrysler offering four distinct models that year, this appears to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Front-View.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Chrysler New Yorker- Neither First nor Fowl")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Chrysler New Yorker- Neither First nor Fowl
Posted on April 7, 2022 | 35 CommentsI found this heavily patina’d 1961 Chrysler New Yorker on the north side of Denver in unincorporated Adams County. Despite Chrysler offering four distinct models that year, this appears to […] -
![(first posted 10/16/2013) She’s real fine, my 409... Well, I guess I rather blew it with my ’64 Chevy CC, seeing as I used only the lyrics of a song […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/409.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Giddyup, Giddyup 409")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 – Giddyup, Giddyup 409
Posted on April 5, 2022 | 64 Comments(first posted 10/16/2013) She’s real fine, my 409... Well, I guess I rather blew it with my ’64 Chevy CC, seeing as I used only the lyrics of a song […] -
![(first posted 10/18/2013) Before we discuss this “Little Dodge Coupe,” a little history- In the late seventies and early eighties, Chrysler stuck gold in the Personal Luxury Coupe segment with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/opening-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Dodge 400 – Dodge Does Not Do Personal Luxury")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Dodge 400 – Dodge Does Not Do Personal Luxury
Posted on April 2, 2022 | 85 Comments(first posted 10/18/2013) Before we discuss this “Little Dodge Coupe,” a little history- In the late seventies and early eighties, Chrysler stuck gold in the Personal Luxury Coupe segment with […] -
![(first posted 3/31/2016) Most cars are representative of their times. This Cadillac Fleetwood is an example of one that is not. It was built to be nostalgic – to harken […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/L-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe – Turning The Clock Back")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe – Turning The Clock Back
Posted on March 31, 2022 | 91 Comments(first posted 3/31/2016) Most cars are representative of their times. This Cadillac Fleetwood is an example of one that is not. It was built to be nostalgic – to harken […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2012) The 1930s were the greatest decade of automotive innovation and change. At its beginning, cars looked like tea tins with wheels sticking out; by its end, some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ssssws.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1936 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe – Is It Too Early For A Dubonnet?")
Curbside Classic: 1936 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe – Is It Too Early For A Dubonnet?
Posted on March 30, 2022 | 74 Comments(first posted 11/1/2012) The 1930s were the greatest decade of automotive innovation and change. At its beginning, cars looked like tea tins with wheels sticking out; by its end, some […] -
![(first posted 3/30/2016) In the late 1940’s, Henry J. Kaiser had an idea. This idea was to create a car for the “less affluent”; those that usually could only afford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/aallj.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic – 1952-54 Sears Allstate: The American Dream, As Sold Through A Sears Store")
Car Show Classic – 1952-54 Sears Allstate: The American Dream, As Sold Through A Sears Store
Posted on March 30, 2022 | 131 Comments(first posted 3/30/2016) In the late 1940’s, Henry J. Kaiser had an idea. This idea was to create a car for the “less affluent”; those that usually could only afford […] -
![(first posted 3/29/2016) At the outdoor display area at last year’s Motorclassica show there were a few cars in a ‘park and sell’ area, including this 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hghgk.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3")
Car Show Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
Posted on March 29, 2022 | 75 Comments(first posted 3/29/2016) At the outdoor display area at last year’s Motorclassica show there were a few cars in a ‘park and sell’ area, including this 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna […] -
![CC loves the old Wagoneer. Who doesn’t? They have a very keen following in Japan too; I keep seeing them about quite regularly. It was only a matter of time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220320_162514-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited – Unlimited Appeal")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited – Unlimited Appeal
Posted on March 28, 2022 | 32 CommentsCC loves the old Wagoneer. Who doesn’t? They have a very keen following in Japan too; I keep seeing them about quite regularly. It was only a matter of time […] -
![(first posted 3/25/2016) As soon as I pulled up to Sam Bond’s Garage last night, I knew that at least someone else had shown up for our little local […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/jhjhiop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 – But Where’s The Fastback?")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 – But Where’s The Fastback?
Posted on March 25, 2022 | 47 Comments(first posted 3/25/2016) As soon as I pulled up to Sam Bond’s Garage last night, I knew that at least someone else had shown up for our little local […] -
![(first posted 3/25/2016) Considering the grave situation Chrysler was in by the late-1970s, it was nothing short of a miracle (and a little help from Uncle Sam) that the automaker […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Dodge Omni – Brighter Days Are On The Horizon")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Dodge Omni – Brighter Days Are On The Horizon
Posted on March 25, 2022 | 82 Comments(first posted 3/25/2016) Considering the grave situation Chrysler was in by the late-1970s, it was nothing short of a miracle (and a little help from Uncle Sam) that the automaker […] -
![It’s easy to forget just what a milestone–or grave stone–these cars represent: the end of the road of almost a hundred years of traditional big American RWD cars from General […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_8471.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice – The Sun Sets On GM’s Big RWD Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice – The Sun Sets On GM’s Big RWD Cars
Posted on March 22, 2022 | 40 CommentsIt’s easy to forget just what a milestone–or grave stone–these cars represent: the end of the road of almost a hundred years of traditional big American RWD cars from General […]
