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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – European Brands Archive
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![(first posted 8/18/2012) Every good idea has its time in the sun, but the trick is to get out of it before skin cancer appears. The rear engine configuration was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VW-412.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 VW 412 – VW’s Deadly Sin #1")
Curbside Classic: 1974 VW 412 – VW’s Deadly Sin #1
Posted on March 23, 2022 | 111 Comments(first posted 8/18/2012) Every good idea has its time in the sun, but the trick is to get out of it before skin cancer appears. The rear engine configuration was […] -
![It doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about Tokyo, or the world at large, or even CC itself: the VW Type 2 is everywhere and it is universally loved. Perhaps even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20210421_100410-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer/QOTD: 1965 & 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter – The T1/T2 Kombilemma")
CC Twofer/QOTD: 1965 & 1977 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter – The T1/T2 Kombilemma
Posted on March 23, 2022 | 19 CommentsIt doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about Tokyo, or the world at large, or even CC itself: the VW Type 2 is everywhere and it is universally loved. Perhaps even […] -
![(first posted 3/21/2016) Fiat’s present day existence presents a rather inconsistent picture. On one hand, we see a multinational with the savvy to buy a gigantic presence in the all-important […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/128.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 – 1985 Fiat 128 – The Fiat We Must Remember")
Curbside Classic: 1969 – 1985 Fiat 128 – The Fiat We Must Remember
Posted on March 21, 2022 | 85 Comments(first posted 3/21/2016) Fiat’s present day existence presents a rather inconsistent picture. On one hand, we see a multinational with the savvy to buy a gigantic presence in the all-important […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2016) Americans don’t like hatchbacks. It’s sad, but it’s true. Oh, they will tolerate them on inexpensive subcompacts and compacts but beyond that they, and to a lesser […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bmw-3-series-compact-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995-99 BMW 3-Series Compact – The Bob-Tailed Bimmer")
Curbside Classic: 1995-99 BMW 3-Series Compact – The Bob-Tailed Bimmer
Posted on March 15, 2022 | 67 Comments(first posted 3/15/2016) Americans don’t like hatchbacks. It’s sad, but it’s true. Oh, they will tolerate them on inexpensive subcompacts and compacts but beyond that they, and to a lesser […] -
![”Well, at least it’s different.” As far as I can recall, that’s what almost everybody said when Fiat launched their Coupé in late 1993. It was just plain “Coupé,” nothing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20211219_142547-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo LE – Shock Therapy")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo LE – Shock Therapy
Posted on March 14, 2022 | 11 Comments”Well, at least it’s different.” As far as I can recall, that’s what almost everybody said when Fiat launched their Coupé in late 1993. It was just plain “Coupé,” nothing […] -
![(first posted 4/6/2012) The Mercedes W114/W115 ‘New Generation’ was the continuation of Mercedes’ new styling direction for the Sixties, which began with the finless 220SEb coupe and cabriolet in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CC-38-008-800-e1340481238403.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220D – Ride In Teutonic Luxury (With 65 HP)")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220D – Ride In Teutonic Luxury (With 65 HP)
Posted on March 12, 2022 | 81 Comments(first posted 4/6/2012) The Mercedes W114/W115 ‘New Generation’ was the continuation of Mercedes’ new styling direction for the Sixties, which began with the finless 220SEb coupe and cabriolet in […] -
![Not meaning to sound louche, but who can resist a well-groomed Minor? Of the Morris variety, of course, lest anyone reading this harbour any doubt. I came upon this one, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20210920_143515-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Morris Minor 1000 – Little Britain")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Morris Minor 1000 – Little Britain
Posted on March 10, 2022 | 16 CommentsNot meaning to sound louche, but who can resist a well-groomed Minor? Of the Morris variety, of course, lest anyone reading this harbour any doubt. I came upon this one, […] -
![Once again, the CC gods delivered. Who had “three-seater mid-engined ‘80s French orphan sports car in pristine nick” in their finds-of-2022 predictions? Nobody, that’s who! Least of all yours truly, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20220223_115544-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Talbot-Matra Murena “Préparation 142“ – The End Of The Wedge")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Talbot-Matra Murena “Préparation 142“ – The End Of The Wedge
Posted on March 8, 2022 | 14 CommentsOnce again, the CC gods delivered. Who had “three-seater mid-engined ‘80s French orphan sports car in pristine nick” in their finds-of-2022 predictions? Nobody, that’s who! Least of all yours truly, […] -
![There are generalists and there are specialists. Some carmakers can pretty much do anything well. Take Toyota, Ford or Mercedes: anything from taxis to racecars, no specific body style, etc. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_20210715_174107-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Volvo C70 – The Prancing Moose")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Volvo C70 – The Prancing Moose
Posted on March 3, 2022 | 10 CommentsThere are generalists and there are specialists. Some carmakers can pretty much do anything well. Take Toyota, Ford or Mercedes: anything from taxis to racecars, no specific body style, etc. […] -
![The “Heckflossen” (“fintail”) Mercedes sedans were controversial from day one. Why would such a traditional and classy company like Mercedes stoop to adding that American affectation? I heard that and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_8516-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Mercedes 250SE Coupe (W111) – Losing The Fins, Mostly")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Mercedes 250SE Coupe (W111) – Losing The Fins, Mostly
Posted on February 25, 2022 | 14 CommentsThe “Heckflossen” (“fintail”) Mercedes sedans were controversial from day one. Why would such a traditional and classy company like Mercedes stoop to adding that American affectation? I heard that and […] -
![The two-door Silver Shadow, for that is literally what we have here, was a puzzling proposition, within the Rolls-Royce range. Looking at it logically, it offered fewer doors and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20210520_085405-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche Two-Door Saloon – More Dough, Fewer Doors, Same Everything Else")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche Two-Door Saloon – More Dough, Fewer Doors, Same Everything Else
Posted on February 17, 2022 | 30 CommentsThe two-door Silver Shadow, for that is literally what we have here, was a puzzling proposition, within the Rolls-Royce range. Looking at it logically, it offered fewer doors and a […] -
![Old Alfas are like film stars. They wait until the sunset hour to go out and parade on the strada, basking in the adulation of the cognoscenti (and the occasional […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20211219_151641-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super – Ready For My Close-Up Now")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super – Ready For My Close-Up Now
Posted on February 14, 2022 | 25 CommentsOld Alfas are like film stars. They wait until the sunset hour to go out and parade on the strada, basking in the adulation of the cognoscenti (and the occasional […] -
Curbside Classic: 1972(?) Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF “Fanalino” Coupé – Rocket Lancia
Posted on February 11, 2022 | 23 CommentsTo the best of my research, this fine little blue car gives every appearance of being a 1972 Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF. -
![(first posted 10/27/2011) It seems Volvo has always had kind of a thing for Ford, although in the end, it didn’t work out all that well. And given the results […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bbbvv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Volvo Bertone Coupe: Lost In Translation")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Volvo Bertone Coupe: Lost In Translation
Posted on February 8, 2022 | 92 Comments(first posted 10/27/2011) It seems Volvo has always had kind of a thing for Ford, although in the end, it didn’t work out all that well. And given the results […] -
![CC is a funny place. Some cars were featured in dozens of posts, others are yet to grace these pages. As far as the 2nd generation Jetta is concerned though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_20211219_132749-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1986 Volkswagen Jetta (A2) – Booty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder")
CC Capsule: 1986 Volkswagen Jetta (A2) – Booty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Posted on February 8, 2022 | 39 CommentsCC is a funny place. Some cars were featured in dozens of posts, others are yet to grace these pages. As far as the 2nd generation Jetta is concerned though, […]
