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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![The Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1972LincContMkIV01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – Fathers, Sons and Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – Fathers, Sons and Cars
Posted on June 19, 2016 | 48 CommentsThe Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […] -
![Mazda’s RX-7 FD was developed during the heady days of the Japanese real-estate bubble. The Japanese were flush with cash and their domestic automakers catered to this new-found affluence with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0906.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cartoon Character: Mazda RX-7 FD Drift Racer")
Curbside Cartoon Character: Mazda RX-7 FD Drift Racer
Posted on June 14, 2016 | 21 CommentsMazda’s RX-7 FD was developed during the heady days of the Japanese real-estate bubble. The Japanese were flush with cash and their domestic automakers catered to this new-found affluence with […] -
![A couple of weeks ago, Jim Brophy visited the lemon lot at Yokota Airbase and provided a good overview of the kinds of cars that are often purchased by American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0919.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Japanese Classic: Subaru B4 “Blitzen”")
Japanese Classic: Subaru B4 “Blitzen”
Posted on June 6, 2016 | 26 CommentsA couple of weeks ago, Jim Brophy visited the lemon lot at Yokota Airbase and provided a good overview of the kinds of cars that are often purchased by American […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2011. Updated 5/26/2016) These Chevy Loadmaster trucks are the greatest trucks ever made! Am I biased? Damn straight. How could I not be, when it come to my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CC-141-063-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truckstop Classic: 1949 Chevrolet Loadmaster Tow Truck – My Bias Is Showing, And Feel Free To Say So")
Truckstop Classic: 1949 Chevrolet Loadmaster Tow Truck – My Bias Is Showing, And Feel Free To Say So
Posted on May 26, 2016 | 74 Comments(first posted 7/7/2011. Updated 5/26/2016) These Chevy Loadmaster trucks are the greatest trucks ever made! Am I biased? Damn straight. How could I not be, when it come to my […] -
![It is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0887.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120")
Curbside Cute-Ute: The Nissan Sunny GB120
Posted on May 26, 2016 | 20 CommentsIt is proving to be harder than I ever imagined to find great curbside classics in Japan. I’ve thought a lot about the reasons why and the only reasonable explanation […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2011) Here in Havana, Oregon, in addition to the Official CC Car Sales Lot we also have the Official CC Truck Sales Lot for every trucking need. Facing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CC-141-037-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truckstop Classics Festival Kick-Off: The Official Curbside Classic Truck Sales Lot And 1941 Ford COE")
Truckstop Classics Festival Kick-Off: The Official Curbside Classic Truck Sales Lot And 1941 Ford COE
Posted on May 23, 2016 | 34 Comments(first posted 7/1/2011) Here in Havana, Oregon, in addition to the Official CC Car Sales Lot we also have the Official CC Truck Sales Lot for every trucking need. Facing […] -
![Last Thursday I had the Corsa serviced. As it’s still on Opel warranty, I took it to the dealer’s service center in Tel Aviv (that photo above showing the entrance […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13300005.MOV_snapshot_02.25_2016.05.20_12.13.17.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Service Center Classics: Not New; Not Classic Just Yet")
Service Center Classics: Not New; Not Classic Just Yet
Posted on May 23, 2016 | 11 CommentsLast Thursday I had the Corsa serviced. As it’s still on Opel warranty, I took it to the dealer’s service center in Tel Aviv (that photo above showing the entrance […] -
![(first posted 3/27/2011) For some odd reason’ I find myself drawn to summer time shots this morning, despite their strong shadows. Before the advent of factory extended cab small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-45-057-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1977 Toyota Cortez Sleeper Cab Pickup")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1977 Toyota Cortez Sleeper Cab Pickup
Posted on May 17, 2016 | 17 Comments(first posted 3/27/2011) For some odd reason’ I find myself drawn to summer time shots this morning, despite their strong shadows. Before the advent of factory extended cab small […] -
![(first posted 7/5/2012) 1931. Just to say it out loud is almost like saying 1896 or 1744. For most of us (though not for the eldest among us), 1931 lacks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1931Buick12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1931 Buick 96 Country Club Coupe – The Eight As Buick Built It")
Curbside Classic: 1931 Buick 96 Country Club Coupe – The Eight As Buick Built It
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 62 Comments(first posted 7/5/2012) 1931. Just to say it out loud is almost like saying 1896 or 1744. For most of us (though not for the eldest among us), 1931 lacks […] -
![(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1990DodgeRedWagon01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon
Posted on May 3, 2016 | 27 Comments(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […] -
![(first posted 7/31/2012) Fast, sexy, and exotic. None of these words have ever been used to describe the Datsun 210. Homely, reliable, and adequate have likely been used more often […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Datsun-210-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210")
Curbside Classic: The Humble But Well-Travelled Datsun 210
Posted on April 29, 2016 | 51 Comments(first posted 7/31/2012) Fast, sexy, and exotic. None of these words have ever been used to describe the Datsun 210. Homely, reliable, and adequate have likely been used more often […] -
![(first posted 8/7/2012) Unless you’re over a certain age, or have a kink for Midgets, or are not from the US, say the word “MG” and this is the car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-34-074-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 MGB – To B Or Not To B")
Curbside Classic: 1967 MGB – To B Or Not To B
Posted on April 26, 2016 | 65 Comments(first posted 8/7/2012) Unless you’re over a certain age, or have a kink for Midgets, or are not from the US, say the word “MG” and this is the car […] -
![It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since I wrote here about my “new” car. But four seasons have come and gone, and my little […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1997Miata09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic Update: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata – Wheeeee!")
My Curbside Classic Update: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata – Wheeeee!
Posted on April 19, 2016 | 48 CommentsIt is hard to believe that it has been over a year since I wrote here about my “new” car. But four seasons have come and gone, and my little […] -
![(first posted 9/13/2012) For years, the pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle type in the U.S. Even before that, pickups could be found across the country in the service […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1930FordTruck05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup – The Modern Pickup is Born?")
Curbside Classic: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup – The Modern Pickup is Born?
Posted on April 4, 2016 | 44 Comments(first posted 9/13/2012) For years, the pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle type in the U.S. Even before that, pickups could be found across the country in the service […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2012) I consider myself a well informed car nut, but this was a car I didn’t know existed until recently. Oh sure, I knew that Kaiser got started […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/aa-5-22-2012-005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1954 Kaiser Special Club Sedan – Some First Car!")
Curbside Classic: 1954 Kaiser Special Club Sedan – Some First Car!
Posted on March 31, 2016 | 62 Comments(first posted 6/1/2012) I consider myself a well informed car nut, but this was a car I didn’t know existed until recently. Oh sure, I knew that Kaiser got started […]
