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Curbside Classics Archives
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![(first posted 8/19/2011) The Hillman Imp shares much more with the Corvair than its obviously cribbed styling. It’s a classic tale: a maker of very conventional front engine-rear wheel drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/immpp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Sunbeam (Hillman) Imp – The British Corvair")
Curbside Classic: Sunbeam (Hillman) Imp – The British Corvair
Posted on June 6, 2022 | 29 Comments(first posted 8/19/2011) The Hillman Imp shares much more with the Corvair than its obviously cribbed styling. It’s a classic tale: a maker of very conventional front engine-rear wheel drive […] -
![“Automotive royalty” is an appropriate term for the W112. We haven’t had too many of them on CC, but then they are a rare thing – this was probably the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220529_115228-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W112) Coupé – Bottom’s Up, Your Majesty")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W112) Coupé – Bottom’s Up, Your Majesty
Posted on June 3, 2022 | 20 Comments“Automotive royalty” is an appropriate term for the W112. We haven’t had too many of them on CC, but then they are a rare thing – this was probably the […] -
![As an ardent RWD Peugeotphile and having spent a lot of time in the early days of CC sharing with you all the unmitigated joys of 404s, the highs and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_9042.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Peugeot 505 SD – Waiting Patiently For Its CC Ever Since It Broke Down Here In 1994")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Peugeot 505 SD – Waiting Patiently For Its CC Ever Since It Broke Down Here In 1994
Posted on June 1, 2022 | 47 CommentsAs an ardent RWD Peugeotphile and having spent a lot of time in the early days of CC sharing with you all the unmitigated joys of 404s, the highs and […] -
![I can’t in all good conscience pretend that this post merits more than the CC Outtake tag, because it was one of those cars that was damn near impossible to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220410_114309-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1963 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8 Litre – Finally, A Non-Mitsuoka!")
CC Outtake: 1963 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8 Litre – Finally, A Non-Mitsuoka!
Posted on May 31, 2022 | 19 CommentsI can’t in all good conscience pretend that this post merits more than the CC Outtake tag, because it was one of those cars that was damn near impossible to […] -
![On paper, everything about the 1959 Austin A95 Westminster was simple – a uncomplicated steel monocoque construction, an overhead valve straight six engine and four speed gearbox lacking synchromesh on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WP_20160316_005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Austin A95 Westminster – Keep It Simple; Make It Complicated But Ultimately Sinful")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Austin A95 Westminster – Keep It Simple; Make It Complicated But Ultimately Sinful
Posted on May 31, 2022 | 25 CommentsOn paper, everything about the 1959 Austin A95 Westminster was simple – a uncomplicated steel monocoque construction, an overhead valve straight six engine and four speed gearbox lacking synchromesh on […] -
![(first posted 9/23/2013) Poor Volkswagen. Their relationship with the US has always been a bit complicated. Without resorting to stereotypes, let’s just say that it was undoubtedly painful for VW […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vwjetta-butt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 VW Jetta – Just Slap A Big Butt On The Back For Those Damn Amerikaner!")
Curbside Classic: 1980 VW Jetta – Just Slap A Big Butt On The Back For Those Damn Amerikaner!
Posted on May 29, 2022 | 68 Comments(first posted 9/23/2013) Poor Volkswagen. Their relationship with the US has always been a bit complicated. Without resorting to stereotypes, let’s just say that it was undoubtedly painful for VW […] -
![(first posted 5/26/2016) True story: I’ve never been more dumbfounded at finding a Curbside Classic than I was when I spotted this Merkur Scorpio two weeks ago. Ever since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_5700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Merkur Scorpio – Yes, I Finally Found One!")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Merkur Scorpio – Yes, I Finally Found One!
Posted on May 26, 2022 | 171 Comments(first posted 5/26/2016) True story: I’ve never been more dumbfounded at finding a Curbside Classic than I was when I spotted this Merkur Scorpio two weeks ago. Ever since […] -
![How many times can one write about a particular model before the motivation runs dry? I’ve cooked up the Citroën CX in virtually every type of sauce: wagon, saloon, LWB […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220320_163520-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Citroën CX 25 TRI Wagon – Longing For A Break")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Citroën CX 25 TRI Wagon – Longing For A Break
Posted on May 26, 2022 | 16 CommentsHow many times can one write about a particular model before the motivation runs dry? I’ve cooked up the Citroën CX in virtually every type of sauce: wagon, saloon, LWB […] -
![The animal kingdom is alive and well in the northeastern Chicago neighborhood where I live. While maybe not as densely populated as other areas of the city that are closer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/034-1990-Volkswagen-Fox-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Volkswagen Fox – International Wildlife")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Volkswagen Fox – International Wildlife
Posted on May 24, 2022 | 45 CommentsThe animal kingdom is alive and well in the northeastern Chicago neighborhood where I live. While maybe not as densely populated as other areas of the city that are closer […] -
![“Bonjour, Monsieur, Madame; comment allez-vous? Bienvenue au garage du Boulevard Winston Churchill, agence Peugeot. We offer a full range of new Peugeot cars and autres grand marques, d’occasion. How can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20210903_184312.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classique: 1958 Peugeot 403 – A Vendre, Grand Choix de Voitures Neuves et d’Occasion, Petit Prix*")
Curbside Classique: 1958 Peugeot 403 – A Vendre, Grand Choix de Voitures Neuves et d’Occasion, Petit Prix*
Posted on May 21, 2022 | 24 Comments“Bonjour, Monsieur, Madame; comment allez-vous? Bienvenue au garage du Boulevard Winston Churchill, agence Peugeot. We offer a full range of new Peugeot cars and autres grand marques, d’occasion. How can […] -
![It’s always a bit of a delicate exercise to write a post about a car that one’s co-CContributors (or, dare one say, CColleagues?) is known to be keen on, to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20210523_161243-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 24V – Just Kidding, Rog!")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 24V – Just Kidding, Rog!
Posted on May 19, 2022 | 15 CommentsIt’s always a bit of a delicate exercise to write a post about a car that one’s co-CContributors (or, dare one say, CColleagues?) is known to be keen on, to […] -
![(first posted 3/30/2011) The Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 (just “6.9” in the US) is a pinnacle vehicle, of one sort or another. Writers gushed about it then. Writers gush about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-48-031-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 – Plenty Of Power But None For The Seats")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 – Plenty Of Power But None For The Seats
Posted on May 16, 2022 | 106 Comments(first posted 3/30/2011) The Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 (just “6.9” in the US) is a pinnacle vehicle, of one sort or another. Writers gushed about it then. Writers gush about […] -
![When it comes to Benzes of the company’s Panzer era (pre-W210 and pre-V6), when quality was the name of the spiel, it seems Japanese clients were really keen on their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20210612_121443-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 CE (W124) Cabriolet – Next Plus Ultra")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 CE (W124) Cabriolet – Next Plus Ultra
Posted on May 16, 2022 | 8 CommentsWhen it comes to Benzes of the company’s Panzer era (pre-W210 and pre-V6), when quality was the name of the spiel, it seems Japanese clients were really keen on their […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2016) I know many Americans may barely know know of the R4’s existence, and would be quite happy to go their graves without being enlightened to its Gallic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/rrrr4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Le Curbside Classic: Renault 4 – The First Modern Compact Hatchback")
Le Curbside Classic: Renault 4 – The First Modern Compact Hatchback
Posted on May 11, 2022 | 89 Comments(first posted 5/11/2016) I know many Americans may barely know know of the R4’s existence, and would be quite happy to go their graves without being enlightened to its Gallic […] -
![There is no easy way to write this, but I just don’t care for Triumph roadsters. Britain made dozens of sporty soft-tops back in the ‘50s and ‘60s – one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220121_141524-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1957 Triumph TR3 – My Cup Of TR")
CC Capsule: 1957 Triumph TR3 – My Cup Of TR
Posted on May 11, 2022 | 10 CommentsThere is no easy way to write this, but I just don’t care for Triumph roadsters. Britain made dozens of sporty soft-tops back in the ‘50s and ‘60s – one […]
