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My Curbside Classic Archive
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![(first posted 4/25/2011) Picture this: Mid 1976. A young man just out of high school. Landing a good job that requires a 50 mile round trip every day. And he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/AMC-pacer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Pacer Of A Lifetime: 1976 AMC Pacer")
Pacer Of A Lifetime: 1976 AMC Pacer
Posted on June 19, 2019 | 70 Comments(first posted 4/25/2011) Picture this: Mid 1976. A young man just out of high school. Landing a good job that requires a 50 mile round trip every day. And he […] -
![(first posted 7/5/2013. The Peugeot 404 continued to be made in South Africa until 1978, and as a result of further development have same unique features, like a larger engine […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DSC04065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 1974-1978 South African Peugeot 404 GL – The Ultimate 404")
My Curbside Classic: 1974-1978 South African Peugeot 404 GL – The Ultimate 404
Posted on May 17, 2019 | 79 Comments(first posted 7/5/2013. The Peugeot 404 continued to be made in South Africa until 1978, and as a result of further development have same unique features, like a larger engine […] -
![(first posted 11/4/2013) In 1991 México reopened their border to new cars built in the United States and Canada, which meant that beginning that year, Mexican citizens were once […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0493.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Mi Curbside Classico: 1991 Cadillac DeVille – Bought New For 154 Million Pesos")
Mi Curbside Classico: 1991 Cadillac DeVille – Bought New For 154 Million Pesos
Posted on May 1, 2019 | 41 Comments(first posted 11/4/2013) In 1991 México reopened their border to new cars built in the United States and Canada, which meant that beginning that year, Mexican citizens were once […] -
![Growing up, I never saw myself as a truck guy or a wagon guy – always Mister Sedan deVille. I usually looked upon with scorn anyone driving around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Photo-Feb-14-4-18-13-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT – The OG Tony Soprano-mobile")
COAL: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT – The OG Tony Soprano-mobile
Posted on February 22, 2019 | 27 CommentsGrowing up, I never saw myself as a truck guy or a wagon guy – always Mister Sedan deVille. I usually looked upon with scorn anyone driving around […] -
![We welcome first-time contributor Jake Kaywell. Not yet having reached the age of twenty, he now counts among our youngest contributors. We oldsters lament that teenagers have no interest in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/62KaywellHawkFeature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – A Boy And His Hawk")
My Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – A Boy And His Hawk
Posted on September 23, 2018 | 54 CommentsWe welcome first-time contributor Jake Kaywell. Not yet having reached the age of twenty, he now counts among our youngest contributors. We oldsters lament that teenagers have no interest in […] -
![After the recent report on a decade with my Honda Fit, I realized that I am coming upon another milestone: six years with a Kia Sedona. Alright, before you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2012KiaSedona01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Long Term: 2012 Kia Sedona LX – Six Years With M-M-M-My Sedona")
Curbside Long Term: 2012 Kia Sedona LX – Six Years With M-M-M-My Sedona
Posted on October 23, 2017 | 71 CommentsAfter the recent report on a decade with my Honda Fit, I realized that I am coming upon another milestone: six years with a Kia Sedona. Alright, before you […] -
![A few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170507_145344.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Project Beater B: Transmission Swap")
Project Beater B: Transmission Swap
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 34 CommentsA few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […] -
My Garage Classic: 1977 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 – Sigh…
Posted on February 18, 2017 | 39 CommentsGood things come to those who wait. A wise saying, especially when shopping for a somewhat rare and unique vehicle (nowadays, anyway ) like a GM H-Body. -
![[first posted 7/1/2011. CC commentator principaldan/Dan Fruchey sent us this love letter after having been reunited with his father’s ’67 Mustang convertible It was a 90 degree day, the sun […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Time-To-Go-7-Take-Your-Top-OFF.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My Dad’s Curbside Classic: The One Dollar 1967 Mustang Convertible")
My Dad’s Curbside Classic: The One Dollar 1967 Mustang Convertible
Posted on July 1, 2016 | 50 Comments[first posted 7/1/2011. CC commentator principaldan/Dan Fruchey sent us this love letter after having been reunited with his father’s ’67 Mustang convertible It was a 90 degree day, the sun […] -
![Regular readers may recall that I recently bought a ’74 Firebird Esprit from that most dangerous of online rabbit holes, eBay. It’s the second car I’ve bought sight unseen, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/010.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL Repair: 1974 Pontiac Firebird–Repairing the Classic GM Saggy Headliner")
COAL Repair: 1974 Pontiac Firebird–Repairing the Classic GM Saggy Headliner
Posted on February 22, 2016 | 45 CommentsRegular readers may recall that I recently bought a ’74 Firebird Esprit from that most dangerous of online rabbit holes, eBay. It’s the second car I’ve bought sight unseen, the […] -
![There’s nothing like that old car smell, at least to someone addicted to dilapidated vintage machinery. One of the formative moments in my bonding with said machinery is “decoding day,” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Mystery Monday: Getting to Know Your New Junker – VIN and Fender Tag Decoding")
Mystery Monday: Getting to Know Your New Junker – VIN and Fender Tag Decoding
Posted on January 4, 2016 | 41 CommentsThere’s nothing like that old car smell, at least to someone addicted to dilapidated vintage machinery. One of the formative moments in my bonding with said machinery is “decoding day,” […] -
![It has been awhile since I have written about any of my own cars, and some other updates will be in order. But for today, the topic is my 2007 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2007HondaFit01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Update/QOTD – 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Lacking Clarity")
Curbside Update/QOTD – 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Lacking Clarity
Posted on September 28, 2015 | 52 CommentsIt has been awhile since I have written about any of my own cars, and some other updates will be in order. But for today, the topic is my 2007 […] -
![I am fighting a rust monster. I haven’t seen it, but the signs of its voracious appetite are everywhere. The monster’s corrosive, salty venom has taken its toll on my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/collage1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My 1966 Chrysler Windsor, Part 2: Fighting A Rust Monster")
My 1966 Chrysler Windsor, Part 2: Fighting A Rust Monster
Posted on August 27, 2015 | 37 CommentsI am fighting a rust monster. I haven’t seen it, but the signs of its voracious appetite are everywhere. The monster’s corrosive, salty venom has taken its toll on my […] -
![(first posted 3/3/2012) Automotive passions are unpredictable, and once unleashed, can lead to unexpected outcomes. In 1995 I was driving a 1992 Saturn SL1. Great mileage, but not that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Trinity-all-three.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classics: 1996 Impala SS, 1996 Buick Roadmaster Woody, 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – The LT1 Holy Trinity")
My Curbside Classics: 1996 Impala SS, 1996 Buick Roadmaster Woody, 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – The LT1 Holy Trinity
Posted on June 7, 2015 | 92 Comments(first posted 3/3/2012) Automotive passions are unpredictable, and once unleashed, can lead to unexpected outcomes. In 1995 I was driving a 1992 Saturn SL1. Great mileage, but not that […] -
![(first posted 3/2/2012) Jaguar. The name conjures up many images. Classic luxury cars like the Mark II and XJ6. Memorable sports cars like the XK 120, D-Type and E-Type. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/profile-e1330543037460.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Mom’s Curbside Classic: 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible – T-Bird Substitute")
Mom’s Curbside Classic: 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible – T-Bird Substitute
Posted on May 10, 2015 | 39 Comments(first posted 3/2/2012) Jaguar. The name conjures up many images. Classic luxury cars like the Mark II and XJ6. Memorable sports cars like the XK 120, D-Type and E-Type. It […]
