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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics Archive
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![Say what you will about Mercury, but they at least tried to make some interesting cars here and there. One of the more interesting cars from The Sign of The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/100_7563-1024x7681-e1337648220718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Birds Of A Feather")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Mercury Capri – Birds Of A Feather
Posted on May 26, 2012 | 57 CommentsSay what you will about Mercury, but they at least tried to make some interesting cars here and there. One of the more interesting cars from The Sign of The […] -
![Recently in the 1960 Lincoln CC, there was some talk in the comments about how wild the 1957 Mercury was, especially the Turnpike Cruiser. Well guys, unfortunately there aren’t any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-21-2012-004-e1337636471369.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruisers")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruisers
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 17 CommentsRecently in the 1960 Lincoln CC, there was some talk in the comments about how wild the 1957 Mercury was, especially the Turnpike Cruiser. Well guys, unfortunately there aren’t any […] -
![It’s rare when all the major automakers come up with a great new idea at the same time. The Age Of The SUV in the late 1980s and early 1990s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/front-quarter-800x600-e1337220932454.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Four Door – You Can’t Blame A Guy For Trying")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Four Door – You Can’t Blame A Guy For Trying
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 43 CommentsIt’s rare when all the major automakers come up with a great new idea at the same time. The Age Of The SUV in the late 1980s and early 1990s […] -
![Today I’m going to take you on a tour of my assigned company vehicle, a front loading refuse truck. C-32 is the 2nd oldest piece of equipment my company operates […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/320-Woodpile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Curbside Pickup Classic: 1988 Peterbilt 320")
The Curbside Pickup Classic: 1988 Peterbilt 320
Posted on May 16, 2012 | 30 CommentsToday I’m going to take you on a tour of my assigned company vehicle, a front loading refuse truck. C-32 is the 2nd oldest piece of equipment my company operates […] -
![When I met my wife she drove a muscle car. Specifically this 1964 Mercury Marauder. It looked for all the world like a dolled up version of the car Parnelli […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/front-view-800x633-e1340736425585.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Ex-Curbside Classic: 1964 Mercury Marauder – Hello, Old Friend")
My Ex-Curbside Classic: 1964 Mercury Marauder – Hello, Old Friend
Posted on May 12, 2012 | 22 CommentsWhen I met my wife she drove a muscle car. Specifically this 1964 Mercury Marauder. It looked for all the world like a dolled up version of the car Parnelli […] -
![This week’s miniature CC is a model that is tied very closely to my childhood, the Stahlberg Volvo dealer promotional. As frequent visitors to CC know, I grew up with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-07-2012-017-800x615-e1340485773649.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1983 Volvo 245GLT Promotional By Stahlberg")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1983 Volvo 245GLT Promotional By Stahlberg
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 14 CommentsThis week’s miniature CC is a model that is tied very closely to my childhood, the Stahlberg Volvo dealer promotional. As frequent visitors to CC know, I grew up with […] -
![Today’s mini CC is for early Porsche fans. How many scale models have been made of the Porsche 911? Who knows for sure, but ‘a lot’ would be a good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-25-2012-001-e1335497412803.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Porsche 912 By Mebetoys")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Porsche 912 By Mebetoys
Posted on April 27, 2012 | 11 CommentsToday’s mini CC is for early Porsche fans. How many scale models have been made of the Porsche 911? Who knows for sure, but ‘a lot’ would be a good […] -
![It almost seems natural that the youthful rebellious mission of Pony Cars and the isolationist nature of Personal Luxury Coupes would eventually meld somewhere in the brougham seepage of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/6906167020_7c0c229311_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar – Mercury’s Pony Car Goes Brougham")
Curbside Classic: 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar – Mercury’s Pony Car Goes Brougham
Posted on April 23, 2012 | 74 CommentsIt almost seems natural that the youthful rebellious mission of Pony Cars and the isolationist nature of Personal Luxury Coupes would eventually meld somewhere in the brougham seepage of the […] -
Miniature Curbside Classic: Volga Ambulance – Enter ‘In Soviet Russia…’ Joke Here
Posted on April 20, 2012 | 20 CommentsTime for another Miniature Curbside Classic. Today’s model is pretty unique, a Volga ambulance from the ’80s, complete with Cyrillic graphics and removable stretcher! -
![The Volvo GL was a stroke of genius for Volvo. Adding a little luxury and exclusivity to its tough-as-nails 240 series gave you the option of a luxury Volvo without […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/aa-4-15-2012-028.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Volvo 240GL – Sensible Luxury")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Volvo 240GL – Sensible Luxury
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 45 CommentsThe Volvo GL was a stroke of genius for Volvo. Adding a little luxury and exclusivity to its tough-as-nails 240 series gave you the option of a luxury Volvo without […] -
![When talking to older people one common theme is how times used to be simpler. In many ways they are right: cell phones, personal computers, and I-pods were a Buck […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/P7240054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: What Happened to Regular Cab Pickups?")
Curbside Classic: What Happened to Regular Cab Pickups?
Posted on April 18, 2012 | 72 CommentsWhen talking to older people one common theme is how times used to be simpler. In many ways they are right: cell phones, personal computers, and I-pods were a Buck […] -
![What do you get when a British toy manufacturer decides to make a scale version of what is arguably GM’s best family car since the 1964 Chevelle or 1955-57 Chevrolet? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-15-2012-008-e1342475137224.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Caprice By Corgi")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Chevrolet Caprice By Corgi
Posted on April 16, 2012 | 7 CommentsWhat do you get when a British toy manufacturer decides to make a scale version of what is arguably GM’s best family car since the 1964 Chevelle or 1955-57 Chevrolet? […] -
![I have had this car affliction since I was about two or three. As a result, I had dozens of diecast 1/64 scale cars as a kid. At the time, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-8-2012-003-e1333913547701.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: Spotlight On Majorette")
Miniature Curbside Classic: Spotlight On Majorette
Posted on April 13, 2012 | 24 CommentsI have had this car affliction since I was about two or three. As a result, I had dozens of diecast 1/64 scale cars as a kid. At the time, […] -
![Time for another installment of Miniature Curbside Classic, a special division of CC recognizing some of the great scale cars of the distant and not so distant past. Today we’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-11-2012-003-e1342475927755.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: VW and Studebaker Campers")
Miniature Curbside Classic: VW and Studebaker Campers
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 38 CommentsTime for another installment of Miniature Curbside Classic, a special division of CC recognizing some of the great scale cars of the distant and not so distant past. Today we’re […] -
![While I was writing the CC on the 220D, I couldn’t help but remember the silver Corgi 240D I had as a kid. I still have it, in fact, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-4-2012-001-e1342486911821.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes 240D By Corgi")
Miniature Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercedes 240D By Corgi
Posted on April 6, 2012 | 20 CommentsWhile I was writing the CC on the 220D, I couldn’t help but remember the silver Corgi 240D I had as a kid. I still have it, in fact, and […]
