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Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’76 – ’77 Chevy Vega – A Nice Looking One
Posted on August 4, 2023 | 22 CommentsWhen a Vega is found nowadays, they tend to appear as car show queens (mostly the Cosworth version), or in junked condition. William Garrett at the Cohort found this ’76-’77 […] -
Aviation Classic: 1962 Vickers VC-10 – A Great Step Backwards In Aviation
Posted on August 3, 2023 | 72 Comments(first posted 8/3/2017) After the disappointment of the pioneering Comet, how was the British aircraft industry to compete with the Boeing 707 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8? The […] -
Vintage Postcards: Neat Modernist Signs And Cool Vintage Rides
Posted on August 3, 2023 | 31 CommentsI wish I could say that when I moved to Los Angeles in 1994, I developed a fascination with ’50s modernist commercial buildings. But it would be a lie. I […] -
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: A ’59 Studebaker Lark & A ’50 Meteor Meet In A Lot
Posted on August 3, 2023 | 15 CommentsHere are a couple of more finds from canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. First, a 4-door Studebaker Lark, which could be a ’59 or a ’60. Oddly, the windshield chalk marks […] -
Vintage Snapshots: 1972 VW Beetle – A Hunter’s Preferred Ride?
Posted on August 2, 2023 | 13 CommentsActually, probably not the preferred ride, but it got the job done. After all, hunters were known for being rather resourceful and sticking to basics; qualities a Beetle complements perfectly. -
Once More, CC Is In Search Of Some COALers
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 21 CommentsOnce again, we’re on the lookout for some COAL contributors. Go on, and share with us your car-related anecdotes, with the joys and pains that come with them. We all […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS – The Truck Sports Car Pays Another Visit
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 11 CommentsA lot of El Caminos have appeared at CC, but not many in SS guise. Here is a 1970 one, captured by nifticus392 at the Cohort. This generation of El […] -
Vintage Snapshots: Junkyards Of Yore – Done In The US, Bound For Japan
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 50 CommentsA few more shots from the US National Archives. The images were taken near Portland, in 1974. According to the caption: ‘Stacked autos are scrapped and shipped to Japan, to […] -
Auction Classic: Arizona 2023 – Best Of The Rest: GM (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on August 1, 2023 | 18 CommentsI’ve been occasionally writing on the best cars I saw at the Arizona classic car auctions in January since I got back from the trip and my list of […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1966 Acadian Canso Sport Deluxe
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 16 CommentsToday’s images were posted at the Cohort by nifticus392. Now, when you look at these pictures, do you see a nice Acadian? Or a weird Chevy II? -
Vintage Snapshots: Time To Be Outdoors
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 33 CommentsThese images come from the US National Archives, with a series of activities that make me feel like stepping out for a while. Obviously, there are some nice cars as […] -
Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2020 Kia Stinger GT AWD
Posted on July 31, 2023 | 28 CommentsNow here’s a machine to catch the eye. I didn’t know something like this was allowed to exist in 2023. It’s striking. It’s unconventional. It’s not a crossover and it’s […] -
Vintage Dealer Postcards: Sunshine Pontiac
Posted on July 29, 2023 | 20 CommentsSunshine Pontiac, Miami FL, in 1964; with a Googie architecture sign and umbrella decor. -
Cohort Memories: Jaguar E-Type – The Jaguar Next Door
Posted on July 29, 2023 | 18 CommentsImages from the Cohort, taken by Stanislav Alexeneyev in 2016. I had lived in the neighborhood for a few months and was still getting acquainted with the neighbors. Just in […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’67-’70 Chevy Van – One Fiery Van!
Posted on July 28, 2023 | 8 CommentsToday’s image is a holdover from a recent post that featured used car picks from the Little Lot in Alberta. Just one shot on this occasion; a very fiery 2nd […]
![Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’76 – ’77 Chevy Vega – A Nice Looking One When a Vega is found nowadays, they tend to appear as car show queens (mostly the Cosworth version), or in junked condition. William Garrett at the Cohort found this ’76-’77 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53086618972_96f0d5b076_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Aviation Classic: 1962 Vickers VC-10 – A Great Step Backwards In Aviation (first posted 8/3/2017) After the disappointment of the pioneering Comet, how was the British aircraft industry to compete with the Boeing 707 and McDonnell Douglas DC-8? The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00-GARVC_VC10_goldenSB-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Vintage Postcards: Neat Modernist Signs And Cool Vintage Rides I wish I could say that when I moved to Los Angeles in 1994, I developed a fascination with ’50s modernist commercial buildings. But it would be a lie. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20160866271_c14ea272c2_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: A ’59 Studebaker Lark & A ’50 Meteor Meet In A Lot Here are a couple of more finds from canadiancatgreen at the Cohort. First, a 4-door Studebaker Lark, which could be a ’59 or a ’60. Oddly, the windshield chalk marks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53085023071_580ab13315_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Once More, CC Is In Search Of Some COALers Once again, we’re on the lookout for some COAL contributors. Go on, and share with us your car-related anecdotes, with the joys and pains that come with them. We all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3906427411_f266107fd1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS – The Truck Sports Car Pays Another Visit A lot of El Caminos have appeared at CC, but not many in SS guise. Here is a 1970 one, captured by nifticus392 at the Cohort. This generation of El […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53015787760_ad2b2cc658_k-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Vintage Snapshots: Junkyards Of Yore – Done In The US, Bound For Japan A few more shots from the US National Archives. The images were taken near Portland, in 1974. According to the caption: ‘Stacked autos are scrapped and shipped to Japan, to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/4271784875_c7ae3d1c9e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Auction Classic: Arizona 2023 – Best Of The Rest: GM (Part 1 of 2) I’ve been occasionally writing on the best cars I saw at the Arizona classic car auctions in January since I got back from the trip and my list of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230126_154815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Vintage Snapshots: Time To Be Outdoors These images come from the US National Archives, with a series of activities that make me feel like stepping out for a while. Obviously, there are some nice cars as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7065673893_701dcfd3d2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Used Car Shopping, Yuppiemobile Edition: 2020 Kia Stinger GT AWD Now here’s a machine to catch the eye. I didn’t know something like this was allowed to exist in 2023. It’s striking. It’s unconventional. It’s not a crossover and it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/c9a20f0ff5cf4ceba6de32caf732c6a1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Cohort Memories: Jaguar E-Type – The Jaguar Next Door Images from the Cohort, taken by Stanislav Alexeneyev in 2016. I had lived in the neighborhood for a few months and was still getting acquainted with the neighbors. Just in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/28832737304_24d3645616_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: ’67-’70 Chevy Van – One Fiery Van! Today’s image is a holdover from a recent post that featured used car picks from the Little Lot in Alberta. Just one shot on this occasion; a very fiery 2nd […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/52835039638_3c638b1199_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


