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![I’ve chosen a long, slender shot to add an element of challenge, but I’m sure someone will still get this quickly. The commentariat is sharp, and nlpnt got the last Clue […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/CC-clue-2.jpg?resize=63%2C85&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on April 14, 2014 | 14 CommentsI’ve chosen a long, slender shot to add an element of challenge, but I’m sure someone will still get this quickly. The commentariat is sharp, and nlpnt got the last Clue […] -
![If, for some reason, you’re unfamiliar with why Lancia’s post-Fiat cars are generally met with indifference or disdain, this Aurelia convertible will provide you with some perspective. This Pininfarina-designed convertible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-13-17.54.39.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Lancia Aurelia B24 Spyder – So Beautiful, It Hurts")
Cohort Sighting: Lancia Aurelia B24 Spyder – So Beautiful, It Hurts
Posted on April 14, 2014 | 29 CommentsIf, for some reason, you’re unfamiliar with why Lancia’s post-Fiat cars are generally met with indifference or disdain, this Aurelia convertible will provide you with some perspective. This Pininfarina-designed convertible […] -
![My ’65 Mustang multiplied after I left it in the spectator parking lot at the 2013 Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Race. There’s just no leaving that thing alone. I actually […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mustang-Alley.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Mustang Alley")
CC Outtake: Mustang Alley
Posted on April 14, 2014 | 22 CommentsMy ’65 Mustang multiplied after I left it in the spectator parking lot at the 2013 Pure Stock Musclecar Drag Race. There’s just no leaving that thing alone. I actually […] -
![The tenants who occupied my house prior my moving in warned me that our next door neighbor was a reclusive woman who hated loud music. That turned out not to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-07-16.27.11.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1977 Ford LTDs – “Trim and Sporty”")
Vintage Ad: 1977 Ford LTDs – “Trim and Sporty”
Posted on April 11, 2014 | 49 CommentsThe tenants who occupied my house prior my moving in warned me that our next door neighbor was a reclusive woman who hated loud music. That turned out not to […] -
![I’ve finally had a chance to mess around with project Dirty Dart, and it’s softly whispering to me: cut bait! cut bait! To put things in perspective, it only stalled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Dart-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: Dirty Dart Update One: Ugh.")
COAL: Dirty Dart Update One: Ugh.
Posted on April 10, 2014 | 49 CommentsI’ve finally had a chance to mess around with project Dirty Dart, and it’s softly whispering to me: cut bait! cut bait! To put things in perspective, it only stalled […] -
![This BMW 2002, which sits across the street from the Porsche I wrote about two weeks ago, needs no introduction as it’s possibly the company’s most famous model. It’s been a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-03-24-16.53.55.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 BMW 2002tii – In Need Of Rescue")
Curbside Classic: 1973 BMW 2002tii – In Need Of Rescue
Posted on April 7, 2014 | 16 CommentsThis BMW 2002, which sits across the street from the Porsche I wrote about two weeks ago, needs no introduction as it’s possibly the company’s most famous model. It’s been a […] -
![What do you do when your favorite automaker doesn’t update their convertible? You simply slap the new model’s front end onto the old car! That, at least, was the solution […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5045cabriolet2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: DIY Model Change")
Cohort Sighting: DIY Model Change
Posted on April 6, 2014 | 25 CommentsWhat do you do when your favorite automaker doesn’t update their convertible? You simply slap the new model’s front end onto the old car! That, at least, was the solution […] -
CC Clue
Posted on April 4, 2014 | 11 CommentsIt,s been a while since I did a CC Clue; so what do you think this is? -
![(Submitted by Stephane) Ever wonder what form the Alliance would’ve taken if AMC survived? If so, say bonjour to the Renault 19! Though disappearing in number, this late production cabriolet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/6-renault-cabriolet-1997.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Renault 19 – La Regie’s Final Number")
Curbside Classic: Renault 19 – La Regie’s Final Number
Posted on April 4, 2014 | 19 Comments(Submitted by Stephane) Ever wonder what form the Alliance would’ve taken if AMC survived? If so, say bonjour to the Renault 19! Though disappearing in number, this late production cabriolet […] -
![Bloomington is the Eugene of the midwest and is a fitting place for me to have spotted a truck likely sold on the West coast. One simply doesn’t see Mitsubishi […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-01-13-16.53.11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max – Nagoya Homeboy")
CC Capsule: 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max – Nagoya Homeboy
Posted on April 3, 2014 | 26 CommentsBloomington is the Eugene of the midwest and is a fitting place for me to have spotted a truck likely sold on the West coast. One simply doesn’t see Mitsubishi […] -
![Early last Saturday morning, I threw a bunch of tools into the back of my friend “Madman” Mike’s pickup and we headed north. Our destination was Sudbury, over 4 hours […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSCN2505.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Parts Chasing Road Trip: Sudbury Saturday Night")
Parts Chasing Road Trip: Sudbury Saturday Night
Posted on April 1, 2014 | 26 CommentsEarly last Saturday morning, I threw a bunch of tools into the back of my friend “Madman” Mike’s pickup and we headed north. Our destination was Sudbury, over 4 hours […] -
![In my years as an ad agency copywriter, I have seen just about every kind of automotive marketing scheme in the proverbial book. Some have been brilliant and quite successful; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/piss.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Catastrophes: From the Pages of Contemptible Automobile")
Curbside Catastrophes: From the Pages of Contemptible Automobile
Posted on April 1, 2014 | 32 CommentsIn my years as an ad agency copywriter, I have seen just about every kind of automotive marketing scheme in the proverbial book. Some have been brilliant and quite successful; […] -
![Growing up just north of Flint, MI, my psyche has been permeated by Buicks for much of my cognizant life, so it makes sense that I regularly shop for their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Riv-T-Type-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Cars I Never Bought–1984/5 Buick Riviera T-Type")
CC Capsule: Cars I Never Bought–1984/5 Buick Riviera T-Type
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 64 CommentsGrowing up just north of Flint, MI, my psyche has been permeated by Buicks for much of my cognizant life, so it makes sense that I regularly shop for their […] -
![(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P4090187.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts")
Curbside Parody: I Only Need Some New Parts
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 32 Comments(My apologies to Bonnie Tyler and whomever wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart”) Every now and then I get mighty peeved that you never drive me ’round […] -
![It was late afternoon and I was needing both fuel and a pitstop. With fueling locations being so few and far between in most rural areas, I was quite happy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_1804.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Road Trip Classics: A Surreal Stop for Fuel")
Road Trip Classics: A Surreal Stop for Fuel
Posted on March 28, 2014 | 36 CommentsIt was late afternoon and I was needing both fuel and a pitstop. With fueling locations being so few and far between in most rural areas, I was quite happy […]
