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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![When most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Old-Toyotas-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 34 CommentsWhen most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […] -
![I was bopping down 19th Avenue, about ten blocks from our house, when I came across this scene. Oh oh; the Z7 is getting hauled off; must have broken down. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CC-207-033-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Mercury Zephyr Z7 – Another CC Bites The Dust. But There’s Plenty More In Reserve")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Mercury Zephyr Z7 – Another CC Bites The Dust. But There’s Plenty More In Reserve
Posted on August 17, 2013 | 54 CommentsI was bopping down 19th Avenue, about ten blocks from our house, when I came across this scene. Oh oh; the Z7 is getting hauled off; must have broken down. […] -
![For some unfathomable reason, this Mercedes is taunting me. Taunting me in the same fashion the ever-so unvirginal high-school girl would taunt the school’s biggest male geek in all those […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IMG_0514.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Mercedes 450 SE – Hello Darlin’; It’s Nice To See You")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Mercedes 450 SE – Hello Darlin’; It’s Nice To See You
Posted on August 16, 2013 | 66 CommentsFor some unfathomable reason, this Mercedes is taunting me. Taunting me in the same fashion the ever-so unvirginal high-school girl would taunt the school’s biggest male geek in all those […] -
Through The Windshield Classic: Panhard CD – Beauty Cannot Be Questioned
Posted on July 19, 2013 | 21 CommentsWhile crawling through city traffic on a rather dreadful and sun-less weekday morning, something caught my eye. Something grey, small and slippery. Something highly unusual. What on earth is that? -
![Sweden is well known to many people, including the writer of this piece, as a place that is in love with classic American cars. Nevertheless, during an ongoing trip to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Front-view-600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "International Dockside Classic – 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in Sweden")
International Dockside Classic – 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in Sweden
Posted on July 18, 2013 | 13 CommentsSweden is well known to many people, including the writer of this piece, as a place that is in love with classic American cars. Nevertheless, during an ongoing trip to […] -
![When we think of a 1980s or 1990s Honda, three things probably come to mind – the engine, wishbone front suspension and an identifiable engineering purity. Think NSX for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Concerto-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Honda Concerto TD – When Is a Honda Not a Honda?")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Honda Concerto TD – When Is a Honda Not a Honda?
Posted on July 1, 2013 | 25 CommentsWhen we think of a 1980s or 1990s Honda, three things probably come to mind – the engine, wishbone front suspension and an identifiable engineering purity. Think NSX for […] -
![Last weekend I was helping a friend reshingle the roof on his garage. While we were on the roof I heard a tough-sounding V8 fire-up out at the road. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130608_125614-Custom.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1978 Chevy Corvette Silver Anniversary Edition")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1978 Chevy Corvette Silver Anniversary Edition
Posted on June 15, 2013 | 19 CommentsLast weekend I was helping a friend reshingle the roof on his garage. While we were on the roof I heard a tough-sounding V8 fire-up out at the road. It […] -
![A sports car, with nothing complicated, is enough for the huge majority of sports car drivers and owners – we want a car that is above all, enjoyable to drive. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC03141.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata – Nothing Complicated; But Done Properly")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata – Nothing Complicated; But Done Properly
Posted on June 15, 2013 | 30 CommentsA sports car, with nothing complicated, is enough for the huge majority of sports car drivers and owners – we want a car that is above all, enjoyable to drive. […] -
![It’s now time to return to the account of my recent road trip to visit my father in Central Georgia. When we last left the story, I was being Passed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/desotos_03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Classics: 1957 DeSotos – Still Riding in Chrysler’s Shadow")
Road Trip Classics: 1957 DeSotos – Still Riding in Chrysler’s Shadow
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 33 CommentsIt’s now time to return to the account of my recent road trip to visit my father in Central Georgia. When we last left the story, I was being Passed […] -
![What is it with my fascination with these little trucks? Sheer perversity? Or cold logic? More like an overstimulated imagination. But there’s something about a tiny 543cc truck with four […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CC-196-082.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Suzuki Carry KC 4WD – The Kei-sons Go Rolling Along")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Suzuki Carry KC 4WD – The Kei-sons Go Rolling Along
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 29 CommentsWhat is it with my fascination with these little trucks? Sheer perversity? Or cold logic? More like an overstimulated imagination. But there’s something about a tiny 543cc truck with four […] -
![These do tend to blend into the background. They are around in reasonably decent numbers, but only the observant and eagle-eyed people will spot them. While they do tend to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P5220207.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Curbside Classic: 2004 Chevrolet Entervan – Not Your Typical Business Venture")
Future Curbside Classic: 2004 Chevrolet Entervan – Not Your Typical Business Venture
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 31 CommentsThese do tend to blend into the background. They are around in reasonably decent numbers, but only the observant and eagle-eyed people will spot them. While they do tend to […] -
![This is long overdue. When I attended this show last August, I was very happy with my finds and planned on running a post within a week or so. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/08-19-2012-023-1024x768-e1368931252616.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The 2012 Bi-State VW Club Show – Hope You Like Beetles And Buses…")
Car Show Classics: The 2012 Bi-State VW Club Show – Hope You Like Beetles And Buses…
Posted on June 3, 2013 | 31 CommentsThis is long overdue. When I attended this show last August, I was very happy with my finds and planned on running a post within a week or so. I […] -
![Sunday is a good day for CC spotting. Not only do many babied oldsters make appearances for pleasure cruises, trips to the grocery store and the like, but all the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-5-2013-032-800x550-e1369512955208.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Rambling: CCs For Every Taste")
Sunday Rambling: CCs For Every Taste
Posted on June 2, 2013 | 50 CommentsSunday is a good day for CC spotting. Not only do many babied oldsters make appearances for pleasure cruises, trips to the grocery store and the like, but all the […] -
![It is by no means a new phenomenon, but it seems there are more and more “big wheels” running about my area. Some are very over-the-top (Sunkist or Crown Royal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-14-and-3-15-2013-007-1024x675-e1368913684896.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "’70s Chevy Classics: Attack Of The Big Wheels")
’70s Chevy Classics: Attack Of The Big Wheels
Posted on May 28, 2013 | 55 CommentsIt is by no means a new phenomenon, but it seems there are more and more “big wheels” running about my area. Some are very over-the-top (Sunkist or Crown Royal […] -
![I have developed a reputation as the Broughamy go-to author here on CC (along with Richard Bennett, natch), but the plain truth is I can find just about anything on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/356B-Roadsters-e1367280724814.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Imported CCs: Ich Mag Deutsche Bordsteinkante Klassiker – Wirklich!")
Imported CCs: Ich Mag Deutsche Bordsteinkante Klassiker – Wirklich!
Posted on May 13, 2013 | 28 CommentsI have developed a reputation as the Broughamy go-to author here on CC (along with Richard Bennett, natch), but the plain truth is I can find just about anything on […]
