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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![(first posted 11/13/2011) A little while back, we took a hard look at hardtops, including the last affordable genuine hardtop sold in the US. And we touched on how the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CC-154-043-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 – 1994 Acura Vigor – The Closest Thing To A Real Four Door Hardtop")
Curbside Classic: 1992 – 1994 Acura Vigor – The Closest Thing To A Real Four Door Hardtop
Posted on September 16, 2014 | 62 Comments(first posted 11/13/2011) A little while back, we took a hard look at hardtops, including the last affordable genuine hardtop sold in the US. And we touched on how the […] -
![The 1990s were the last stand for the American Personal Luxury Coupe. At the beginning of the decade, there were luxo-coupes aplenty to choose from: Lincoln Mark VII (and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-17-2014-008-e1408319270466.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Lot Classic: 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC – Press Escape To Return To Main Menu")
Car Lot Classic: 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC – Press Escape To Return To Main Menu
Posted on September 15, 2014 | 54 CommentsThe 1990s were the last stand for the American Personal Luxury Coupe. At the beginning of the decade, there were luxo-coupes aplenty to choose from: Lincoln Mark VII (and the […] -
![I’ve ragged on about GM’s badge-engineering Deadly Sins, but like all sins, one has to learn to take advantage of them. Tired of your Chevy El Camino’s dull and boring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CC-8-022-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CC Capsule: 1981 El Oldsmopile")
Classic CC Capsule: 1981 El Oldsmopile
Posted on September 6, 2014 | 42 CommentsI’ve ragged on about GM’s badge-engineering Deadly Sins, but like all sins, one has to learn to take advantage of them. Tired of your Chevy El Camino’s dull and boring […] -
![(first posted 11/14/2012) If one reads (and believes) the various articles and reviews relating to the Dodge Aspen, it would be easy to conclude it was the biggest chunk of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IMG-20120928-00459.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Dodge Aspen Wagon – Defying Expectations Since the Carter Administration")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Dodge Aspen Wagon – Defying Expectations Since the Carter Administration
Posted on August 23, 2014 | 101 Comments(first posted 11/14/2012) If one reads (and believes) the various articles and reviews relating to the Dodge Aspen, it would be easy to conclude it was the biggest chunk of […] -
![To most observers, those who were there and those who were not, 1970 was the pinnacle of the muscle car era. In that one golden year, a consumer with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/015a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Buick GS Sport Coupe – The Strong, Silent Type")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Buick GS Sport Coupe – The Strong, Silent Type
Posted on August 18, 2014 | 58 CommentsTo most observers, those who were there and those who were not, 1970 was the pinnacle of the muscle car era. In that one golden year, a consumer with a […] -
![As you have read, the Beck 550 is well on its way to completion. But first, you need an engine, right? A lot of Becks get VW motivation, but a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_1041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Building A Beck 550 Part III – The Donor")
Building A Beck 550 Part III – The Donor
Posted on August 8, 2014 | 14 CommentsAs you have read, the Beck 550 is well on its way to completion. But first, you need an engine, right? A lot of Becks get VW motivation, but a […] -
![Volvo really went through some strange days between 1993 and 2003. So many things changed; so many new things were tried. First, you had the loss of tried-and-true, if long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/6-01-2014-001-800x533-e1401653430602.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mom’s Future Curbside Classic: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 – Yep, That’s Right, A V8!")
Mom’s Future Curbside Classic: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 – Yep, That’s Right, A V8!
Posted on August 2, 2014 | 37 CommentsVolvo really went through some strange days between 1993 and 2003. So many things changed; so many new things were tried. First, you had the loss of tried-and-true, if long […] -
![I got the car brochure bug very early in life. One reason was that I came from a family of gearheads, so it was partially due to genetics. At a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/aa-1974-Cadillac-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Brochure Classics: The Ladies of Broughamville")
Brochure Classics: The Ladies of Broughamville
Posted on July 28, 2014 | 179 CommentsI got the car brochure bug very early in life. One reason was that I came from a family of gearheads, so it was partially due to genetics. At a […] -
![(first posted 8/12/2011) One of the most unheralded but perpetually popular chassis designations in General Motors alphabet soup was the “C” Body cars. We’ve recently seen the praise of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/5991971173_6b56f8dfd3_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 & 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight – In the Key of C (Part 1)")
Curbside Classic: 1964 & 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight – In the Key of C (Part 1)
Posted on July 25, 2014 | 87 Comments(first posted 8/12/2011) One of the most unheralded but perpetually popular chassis designations in General Motors alphabet soup was the “C” Body cars. We’ve recently seen the praise of the […] -
![I guess it has been a while since my original Building a Beck post (read it here). How long? Too long; as I type this I saw the completed car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140225_111324.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Building A Beck 550 Part II – The Fundamentals Apply…")
Building A Beck 550 Part II – The Fundamentals Apply…
Posted on July 25, 2014 | 6 CommentsI guess it has been a while since my original Building a Beck post (read it here). How long? Too long; as I type this I saw the completed car […] -
![In an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1973-Mazda-808-Coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy")
COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy
Posted on July 20, 2014 | 41 CommentsIn an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […] -
![(first posted 5/27/2011) I drive past this car almost every day. I’ve gotten into a habit of quickly glancing in the direction where she’s usually parked. She’s almost always there. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado – On The Dark Side")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado – On The Dark Side
Posted on July 13, 2014 | 92 Comments(first posted 5/27/2011) I drive past this car almost every day. I’ve gotten into a habit of quickly glancing in the direction where she’s usually parked. She’s almost always there. […] -
![Is this 1934 Aston Martin the ultimate in gas station spotting? It has to be near the top of anyone’s list. I suppose all cars that are driven have to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/510081357_ad5980472c_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1934 Aston Martin Ulster At The Pumps – Ultra Rare Classics Need Gas Too")
Curbside Classic: 1934 Aston Martin Ulster At The Pumps – Ultra Rare Classics Need Gas Too
Posted on July 10, 2014 | 40 CommentsIs this 1934 Aston Martin the ultimate in gas station spotting? It has to be near the top of anyone’s list. I suppose all cars that are driven have to […] -
![True bliss in life is the ability to park your high dollar ’65 356 coupe on the street in early April during one of the worst winter/early spring seasons Michigan […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Porsche 356SC")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Porsche 356SC
Posted on July 8, 2014 | 43 CommentsTrue bliss in life is the ability to park your high dollar ’65 356 coupe on the street in early April during one of the worst winter/early spring seasons Michigan […] -
![There are advantages to being a licensed amateur radio operator. The obvious one: you have communication no matter what happens to the infrastructure. A not so obvious one: Most ham […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/front1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Curbside Classic: 1937 Packard Super Eight")
Classic Curbside Classic: 1937 Packard Super Eight
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 43 CommentsThere are advantages to being a licensed amateur radio operator. The obvious one: you have communication no matter what happens to the infrastructure. A not so obvious one: Most ham […]
