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BOAL: 1986 Honda VF500 Interceptor – Baby-ceptor
Posted on August 25, 2018 | 13 Comments“I’m pregnant, and I need a sport bike. We’d better hurry up before my tummy gets in the way of the gas tank.” -
![If you ever wondered why British cars were the best selling imports in the US in the early 50s and then quickly fell from grace, this film will explain it. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras-3.0.3/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: Mid 50s BMC Cars Exceed Expectations By Surviving 25,000 Miles at 60+MPH on the Autobahn")
CC Cinema: Mid 50s BMC Cars Exceed Expectations By Surviving 25,000 Miles at 60+MPH on the Autobahn
Posted on August 24, 2018 | 67 CommentsIf you ever wondered why British cars were the best selling imports in the US in the early 50s and then quickly fell from grace, this film will explain it. […] -
![I like me some honest patina, but this one that Tim Finn found in Portlandia is just a wee bit more than I prefer. I’m also not a fan of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/44005119762_abe2afe4b6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1965 VW Beetle – Got Patina?")
Cohort Outtake: 1965 VW Beetle – Got Patina?
Posted on August 19, 2018 | 35 CommentsI like me some honest patina, but this one that Tim Finn found in Portlandia is just a wee bit more than I prefer. I’m also not a fan of […] -
![In a world where manuals are a dying breed, so called “semi-automatic” transmissions have long become most automakers’ popular alternatives or even replacements for manuals. Often better known by various […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/thumb_IMG_3978_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "QOTD: To Paddle, Or Not To Paddle – Do You Ever Use Paddle Shifters?")
QOTD: To Paddle, Or Not To Paddle – Do You Ever Use Paddle Shifters?
Posted on August 17, 2018 | 96 CommentsIn a world where manuals are a dying breed, so called “semi-automatic” transmissions have long become most automakers’ popular alternatives or even replacements for manuals. Often better known by various […] -
![As I mentioned in my first post from this race meeting, the cars on display were fantastic, with some real rarities on show including some that I only noticed when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Land-Rover-Series-1-swb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: The Oval At 2018 Historic Winton, Part One")
Car Show Classics: The Oval At 2018 Historic Winton, Part One
Posted on August 17, 2018 | 44 CommentsAs I mentioned in my first post from this race meeting, the cars on display were fantastic, with some real rarities on show including some that I only noticed when […] -
![Some recent emails among us contributors generated conversation about a Midwest gathering for 2018. Thus we would like to invite you to a fun-filled gathering in the St. Louis area […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/stauntonfire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "2018 CC Midwest Gathering: Let’s Meet In St. Louis")
2018 CC Midwest Gathering: Let’s Meet In St. Louis
Posted on August 15, 2018 | 22 CommentsSome recent emails among us contributors generated conversation about a Midwest gathering for 2018. Thus we would like to invite you to a fun-filled gathering in the St. Louis area […] -
![With the recent passing of FCA boss Sergio Marchionne, it is likely many of us have been giving some thought to his contributions to Chrysler (FCA). Some professional automotive journalists […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk – Did Sergio “Save” Chrysler?")
CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk – Did Sergio “Save” Chrysler?
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 73 CommentsWith the recent passing of FCA boss Sergio Marchionne, it is likely many of us have been giving some thought to his contributions to Chrysler (FCA). Some professional automotive journalists […] -
![Tomorrow will feature my last (for now) Cars Of A Lifetime post, as I am once again up to date. Thank you for bearing with me for the last almost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL Clue: Are You Better At This Than Jason Shafer?")
COAL Clue: Are You Better At This Than Jason Shafer?
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 37 CommentsTomorrow will feature my last (for now) Cars Of A Lifetime post, as I am once again up to date. Thank you for bearing with me for the last almost […] -
![Brendan’s recent post prompted me to get writing again, about a car that doesn’t get seen too often. CC’s archives contain only a few second generation Accord features, and even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1985-Honda-Accord-hatch-Holden-ute.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Accord Hatch")
CC Capsule: 1985 Honda Accord Hatch
Posted on August 9, 2018 | 48 CommentsBrendan’s recent post prompted me to get writing again, about a car that doesn’t get seen too often. CC’s archives contain only a few second generation Accord features, and even […] -
![The Baltimore area CC Meet-up in Hunt Valley on this past Saturday was terrific. There were ten of us that showed up for car watching and car talking. The names […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CC-367-042.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Baltimore CC Meet-Up Postscript: Cars and Car Lovers")
Baltimore CC Meet-Up Postscript: Cars and Car Lovers
Posted on August 7, 2018 | 41 CommentsThe Baltimore area CC Meet-up in Hunt Valley on this past Saturday was terrific. There were ten of us that showed up for car watching and car talking. The names […] -
Rental Car Review: 2017 Nissan X-Trail
Posted on August 3, 2018 | 27 CommentsAfter 16 days and about 4800 kilometers (2,976 miles), I still can’t tell you for sure what an X-Trail is. But I know I liked it, a lot! -
![At the suggestion of RetroStang Rick, we’re going to have a little impromptu Meet-Up at the Hunt Valley Horsepower weekly Saturday morning car show on August 4. Here’s the updated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Hunt-valley-horsepower.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Baltimore CC Meet Up Details (Updated)")
Baltimore CC Meet Up Details (Updated)
Posted on August 2, 2018 | 17 CommentsAt the suggestion of RetroStang Rick, we’re going to have a little impromptu Meet-Up at the Hunt Valley Horsepower weekly Saturday morning car show on August 4. Here’s the updated […] -
Portland CC Meet-Up Details
Posted on July 27, 2018 | 6 CommentsI know this is a bit last minute, but maybe a few of you in the area will show up. Here’s the final itinerary: -
![We have moved servers. There seems to be a few users whose avatars did not come across. You will likely have to re-log in. If you see anything else comment […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Movingtruck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "We Have Moved (Servers)")
We Have Moved (Servers)
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 41 CommentsWe have moved servers. There seems to be a few users whose avatars did not come across. You will likely have to re-log in. If you see anything else comment […] -
![Having personally experience a couple of 503 Time Outs today, I thought you should know that our new server has been ordered, and David Saunders is deep into the migration […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/server-ovh-racks.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Our New Server Is Up and Running, In Test Mode For Now – And a Solution For a Common Initial Log-In Issue")
Our New Server Is Up and Running, In Test Mode For Now – And a Solution For a Common Initial Log-In Issue
Posted on July 25, 2018 | 14 CommentsHaving personally experience a couple of 503 Time Outs today, I thought you should know that our new server has been ordered, and David Saunders is deep into the migration […]
