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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![(first posted 8/4/2011) Lots of ink has been spilled in lament of the Mustang’s “lost decade” that stretched from circa 1970 to 1979, when a new Fox platform revived a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/71-Capri-mk-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 – 1978 Capri – Ponycar Reborn")
Curbside Classic: 1971 – 1978 Capri – Ponycar Reborn
Posted on January 26, 2025 | 128 Comments(first posted 8/4/2011) Lots of ink has been spilled in lament of the Mustang’s “lost decade” that stretched from circa 1970 to 1979, when a new Fox platform revived a […] -
![(first posted 3/28/2012) The discontinued Panther platform Ford Crown Victoria had some serious staying power. The styling of the car you see above would last all the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3-23-2012-001-e1332628615794.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX – Beginning Of The End")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX – Beginning Of The End
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 74 Comments(first posted 3/28/2012) The discontinued Panther platform Ford Crown Victoria had some serious staying power. The styling of the car you see above would last all the […] -
![(first posted 10/6/2011) If we are honest with ourselves, much of what we do is in the nature of reaction to the forces swirling around us, rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1995EagleVision08-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Eagle Vision – DeSoto 2.0")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Eagle Vision – DeSoto 2.0
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 100 Comments(first posted 10/6/2011) If we are honest with ourselves, much of what we do is in the nature of reaction to the forces swirling around us, rather […] -
![(first posted 3/27/2014) A couple of weeks ago, we covered the Dodge Colt lineup of Chrysler’s captive Mitsubishi products with a nine part series on the many variations available (describing both the Galant and Lancer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Plymouth-Arrow-Front-3-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Plymouth Arrow GS – Celeste Before the Fire")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Plymouth Arrow GS – Celeste Before the Fire
Posted on January 22, 2025 | 85 Comments(first posted 3/27/2014) A couple of weeks ago, we covered the Dodge Colt lineup of Chrysler’s captive Mitsubishi products with a nine part series on the many variations available (describing both the Galant and Lancer […] -
![(first posted 1/1/2012) For most of us, the turn of the calendar represents a new (hopeful) beginning. A fresh start, if you will, to take stock, begin anew, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/70-ford-falcon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1970½ Ford Falcon: Mission Implausible")
1970½ Ford Falcon: Mission Implausible
Posted on January 16, 2025 | 148 Comments(first posted 1/1/2012) For most of us, the turn of the calendar represents a new (hopeful) beginning. A fresh start, if you will, to take stock, begin anew, […] -
![(first posted 7/19/2014) The Ford flathead V8 is one of the icons of the American automotive era. And it bridged two others: the Ford Model T and the Chevrolet small-block […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/CC-230-038-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria: The End Of The Road For The Flathead V8")
Curbside Classic: 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria: The End Of The Road For The Flathead V8
Posted on January 13, 2025 | 69 Comments(first posted 7/19/2014) The Ford flathead V8 is one of the icons of the American automotive era. And it bridged two others: the Ford Model T and the Chevrolet small-block […] -
![(first posted 1/11/2019) Long ago I wrote a CC for a 1982 Lincoln Town Car. It was written specifically for a theme week and, perhaps due to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_4246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Lincoln Town Car – What A Luxury Car Should Be?")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Lincoln Town Car – What A Luxury Car Should Be?
Posted on January 11, 2025 | 89 Comments(first posted 1/11/2019) Long ago I wrote a CC for a 1982 Lincoln Town Car. It was written specifically for a theme week and, perhaps due to […] -
![(first posted 1/10/2019) What is there to say about GM’s Colonnade cars of the mid 1970’s that we have not already said here at CC? Sometimes, however, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1976BuickRegalSedan12Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Buick Regal Sedan – The End-Stage Beater")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Buick Regal Sedan – The End-Stage Beater
Posted on January 10, 2025 | 113 Comments(first posted 1/10/2019) What is there to say about GM’s Colonnade cars of the mid 1970’s that we have not already said here at CC? Sometimes, however, […] -
![(first posted 3/22/2012) The 3rd Generation Subaru Leone was a car of many names during its run from 1984 to 1994. In the US market, it was known […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Tan-GL-Glenshire-Dr-2-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984-94 Subaru – Loyale with Cheese")
Curbside Classic: 1984-94 Subaru – Loyale with Cheese
Posted on January 8, 2025 | 43 Comments(first posted 3/22/2012) The 3rd Generation Subaru Leone was a car of many names during its run from 1984 to 1994. In the US market, it was known […] -
![(first posted 6/9/2011. What’s not noted by the author of this post is that the featured car is a relatively rare short deck version. These cars with their truncated rear […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/i002921.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Town Sedan – Don Draper’s Dream")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Town Sedan – Don Draper’s Dream
Posted on January 4, 2025 | 80 Comments(first posted 6/9/2011. What’s not noted by the author of this post is that the featured car is a relatively rare short deck version. These cars with their truncated rear […] -
Curbside Classic: Cadillac Cimarron D’Oro Convertible – This Little Piggy Went To Market
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 76 Comments(first posted 7/16/2014) Once upon a time, there was a little car called Cimarron. -
![(first posted 4/9/2012) The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3-13-and-3-14-2012-001-e1333403619601.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III – Pininfarina Redux
Posted on January 3, 2025 | 29 Comments(first posted 4/9/2012) The Jaguar XJ6 set the motoring world afire when introduced in late 1968, and was considered the most beautiful sedan at the time. It arguably […] -
![(first posted 4/2/2012) Is it a stretch to say that finding this beater Corolla AE86 GT-S on the street is the equivalent of finding an original and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CC-103-036-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S – The Legendary AE86")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S – The Legendary AE86
Posted on January 2, 2025 | 32 Comments(first posted 4/2/2012) Is it a stretch to say that finding this beater Corolla AE86 GT-S on the street is the equivalent of finding an original and […] -
![(first posted 12/21/2011) Before hitting a performance bonanza with the Turbo’d Imprezas that cheerfully embarrass performance cars costing twice as much, Fuji Heavy Industries drilled a dry hole […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SVX-TV-Drv-3_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Subaru SVX – A Price Point Too Far")
Curbside Classic: Subaru SVX – A Price Point Too Far
Posted on December 21, 2024 | 56 Comments(first posted 12/21/2011) Before hitting a performance bonanza with the Turbo’d Imprezas that cheerfully embarrass performance cars costing twice as much, Fuji Heavy Industries drilled a dry hole […] -
![(first posted 12/23/2018) Well, this was about the last car I expected to see parked outside a local burger joint on a Monday afternoon in December. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181217_143208.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Audi 100 LS – Ingolstadt’s Table-Setter")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Audi 100 LS – Ingolstadt’s Table-Setter
Posted on December 20, 2024 | 72 Comments(first posted 12/23/2018) Well, this was about the last car I expected to see parked outside a local burger joint on a Monday afternoon in December. I […]
