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Curbside Classics Archives
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![(first posted 2/29/2016) From the formation of British Leyland in 1968 onwards, at almost every car launch we were told that the product was either central, critical, or crucial […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2004rover75.4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Rover 75 2.5V6 – High Expectations of Drinking In The Last Chance Saloon")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Rover 75 2.5V6 – High Expectations of Drinking In The Last Chance Saloon
Posted on February 29, 2024 | 64 Comments(first posted 2/29/2016) From the formation of British Leyland in 1968 onwards, at almost every car launch we were told that the product was either central, critical, or crucial […] -
![Back in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20231217_103158_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns")
CC Capsule: 2015 Maserati Mostro Zagato – The Monster Returns
Posted on February 27, 2024 | 8 CommentsBack in the old days – by which I mean up to the ‘50s/’60s, one-off or extremely limited-run coachbuilt cars were quite rare, by definition, but they did exist. Then […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins3_Lancia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 3) – The Many Sins Of Lancia
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 80 Comments(first posted 2/23/2018) Now that we nibbled some Autobianchi and had a good slice of Iso, how about we end this three-course Italian Deadly Sins menu with something […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins2_Iso.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 2) – Iso Rivolta, The Impossible Dream
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/22/2018) As we gather our thoughts from yesterday’s Autobianchi post and anticipate the sadness of tomorrow’s Lancia story (spoiler alert: Lancia dies at the beginning and […] -
![Peugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230528_133113_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Peugeot 1007 – The Faceplant Pug
Posted on February 22, 2024 | 13 CommentsPeugeot have a justly-earned reputation for being a very prudent and serious outfit – in a good way. The company was initially started in 1810 and is still thriving, so […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Italian_Deadly_Sins1_autobianchi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?")
Automotive History: Italian Deadly Sins (Part 1) – Autobianchi A111, Who Do You Think You Are?
Posted on February 21, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/21/2018) Welcome to another edition of our European Deadly Sins Tour, now in its seventh round after having visited France (twice), Britain (twice) and Germany (also twice). […] -
![NSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. (first posted 2/20/2018) In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EM_NSU_Prinz_5868.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz")
Automotive History: NSU Prinz – The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 1: Grocery Getters with Pizzaz
Posted on February 20, 2024 | 85 CommentsNSU 1000. The “Prinz” was dropped from the name in 1967. (first posted 2/20/2018) In 1963 NSU introduced the NSU Prinz 1000 and entered direct competition with the […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2018) I recently wrote about my Fiat Dino Spider which was featured here. I thought it might be interesting to put the Spider next to her beautiful […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_6086.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: 1970 Ferrari Dino 246GT and 1967 Fiat Dino Spider – Beautiful Sisters")
Curbside Comparison: 1970 Ferrari Dino 246GT and 1967 Fiat Dino Spider – Beautiful Sisters
Posted on February 19, 2024 | 23 Comments(first posted 2/19/2018) I recently wrote about my Fiat Dino Spider which was featured here. I thought it might be interesting to put the Spider next to her beautiful […] -
![(first posted 9/28/2013) The desire to distinguish ourselves from the masses with a bit of fashion, flair and style is irrepressible, one that automotive custom coach builders long exploited. Their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CC-140-079-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Karmann Ghia – The Fairest Volkswagen Of Them All")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Karmann Ghia – The Fairest Volkswagen Of Them All
Posted on February 18, 2024 | 96 Comments(first posted 9/28/2013) The desire to distinguish ourselves from the masses with a bit of fashion, flair and style is irrepressible, one that automotive custom coach builders long exploited. Their […] -
![Just like the Bluebird we saw a couple days ago, we’re going against type here and checking out a Tokyo find that is not the traditional trailer queen, to say […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20210520_100831_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Lorinser – Panzer In The Weeds")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Lorinser – Panzer In The Weeds
Posted on February 16, 2024 | 13 CommentsJust like the Bluebird we saw a couple days ago, we’re going against type here and checking out a Tokyo find that is not the traditional trailer queen, to say […] -
![This could have been a QOTD: what post (or posts) first got you hooked on CC? I confess I cannot recall the exact one, but among the very earliest ones […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20220223_165923_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Volvo 240 GL Wagon – Going Meta-CC")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Volvo 240 GL Wagon – Going Meta-CC
Posted on February 12, 2024 | 21 CommentsThis could have been a QOTD: what post (or posts) first got you hooked on CC? I confess I cannot recall the exact one, but among the very earliest ones […] -
![(first posted 9/27/2013) Is there is a more forgotten sedan of the late 1970s and early 1980s than the Fiat Brava? As a replacement for the more well known 124 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fiat-Brava-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat Brava 131")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Fiat Brava 131
Posted on February 10, 2024 | 87 Comments(first posted 9/27/2013) Is there is a more forgotten sedan of the late 1970s and early 1980s than the Fiat Brava? As a replacement for the more well known 124 […] -
![Attracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. (first posted 2/8/2018) This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_0987.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Putting the NSU Prinz on a Pedestal")
Curbside Classic: Putting the NSU Prinz on a Pedestal
Posted on February 8, 2024 | 45 CommentsAttracting customers to Hogeland Auto Plaza in Marshalltown, Iowa. (first posted 2/8/2018) This was the first NSU Prinz that I saw in the USA after coming to this […] -
![What is implied when describing a car as “very French”? One aspect is technical, i.e. a decidedly left-field approach to everything from how the wipers work or how the suspension […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_0280_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Renault 6 TL – The 4’s Uglier Sibling")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Renault 6 TL – The 4’s Uglier Sibling
Posted on February 1, 2024 | 40 CommentsWhat is implied when describing a car as “very French”? One aspect is technical, i.e. a decidedly left-field approach to everything from how the wipers work or how the suspension […] -
![(first posted 2/3/2014) Volkswagen has endlessly tried (and still is) to replicate the brilliant success of the gen1 Scirocco. Ironic too, since they can’t really take full credit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-210-049-950.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: VW Scirocco Mk1 – Irreplicable, Although VW Keeps Trying")
Curbside Classic: VW Scirocco Mk1 – Irreplicable, Although VW Keeps Trying
Posted on January 29, 2024 | 93 Comments(first posted 2/3/2014) Volkswagen has endlessly tried (and still is) to replicate the brilliant success of the gen1 Scirocco. Ironic too, since they can’t really take full credit […]
