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Curbside Classics Archives
1970s Archive
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![With its front-wheel drive, fully independent suspension, and optional turbocharged engine, the downsized 1979–1985 Buick Riviera was a huge step forward in sophistication, with improved road manners and crisp new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Road-Track-1979-03-p52-a.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R/T Review: 1979 Buick Riviera S Type – The “S” Stands For “Sharp,” Not “Sporty”")
Vintage R/T Review: 1979 Buick Riviera S Type – The “S” Stands For “Sharp,” Not “Sporty”
Posted on February 9, 2025 | 18 CommentsWith its front-wheel drive, fully independent suspension, and optional turbocharged engine, the downsized 1979–1985 Buick Riviera was a huge step forward in sophistication, with improved road manners and crisp new […] -
![In the fall of 1978, Cadillac rolled out the model that would become one of its greatest all-time hits: the 1979 Cadillac Eldorado — newly downsized and a half-ton lighter, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CD1979-05-vignette.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage C/D Review: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado – A Brilliant False Dawn")
Vintage C/D Review: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado – A Brilliant False Dawn
Posted on January 23, 2025 | 51 CommentsIn the fall of 1978, Cadillac rolled out the model that would become one of its greatest all-time hits: the 1979 Cadillac Eldorado — newly downsized and a half-ton lighter, […] -
![From 1968 through about 1979, the Cadillac Eldorado and Lincoln Continental Mark were at the top of the heap of American prestige cars. In July 1970, Motor Trend began what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1970-Cadillac-Eldorado-and-Lincoln-Continental-Mark-III-front-view-composite.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage M/T Review: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado Vs. Lincoln Continental Mark III – “Take Me To Beverly Hills”")
Vintage M/T Review: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado Vs. Lincoln Continental Mark III – “Take Me To Beverly Hills”
Posted on January 19, 2025 | 39 CommentsFrom 1968 through about 1979, the Cadillac Eldorado and Lincoln Continental Mark were at the top of the heap of American prestige cars. In July 1970, Motor Trend began what […] -
![Image from the Cohort by canadiancatgreen. As R&T’s text says early on, the arrival of the “new” ’77 Dodge Colt seemed like a throwback. After all, by the late ’70s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/49471484161_a14fcaeeea_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1977 Dodge Colt (Mitsubishi Lancer) – A “High-Spirited And Willing Little Workhorse”")
Vintage R&T Review: 1977 Dodge Colt (Mitsubishi Lancer) – A “High-Spirited And Willing Little Workhorse”
Posted on January 15, 2025 | 19 CommentsImage from the Cohort by canadiancatgreen. As R&T’s text says early on, the arrival of the “new” ’77 Dodge Colt seemed like a throwback. After all, by the late ’70s […] -
![What makes a luxury car? Is it size, power, gadgets, and prestige, or just a soft ride and a lofty price tag? Humorist Jean Shepherd and automotive iconoclast Brock Yates […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1972-02_CD_Viewpoint_Ford_Thunderbird_Brock_Yates_Jean_Shepherd_sepia-joined.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage C/D Review: 1972 Ford Thunderbird – Jean Shepherd And Brock Yates Ask, “What Would Gatsby Do?”")
Vintage C/D Review: 1972 Ford Thunderbird – Jean Shepherd And Brock Yates Ask, “What Would Gatsby Do?”
Posted on January 12, 2025 | 31 CommentsWhat makes a luxury car? Is it size, power, gadgets, and prestige, or just a soft ride and a lofty price tag? Humorist Jean Shepherd and automotive iconoclast Brock Yates […] -
![(first posted 12/12/2018) For those of you familiar with the alternative/new wave rock band The B-52’s and their iconic first hit, “Rock Lobster” from the late 1970s, one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RT0573-Caprice-Estate-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate – In A Giant Clam!")
Vintage Review: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate – In A Giant Clam!
Posted on December 12, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 12/12/2018) For those of you familiar with the alternative/new wave rock band The B-52’s and their iconic first hit, “Rock Lobster” from the late 1970s, one of […] -
![(first posted 11/19/2018) The Silver Shadow, which arrived in 1965, was the most radically-changed RR ever. It abandoned the classic design language and traditional BOF construction for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow LWB Saloon – A House or a RR?")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow LWB Saloon – A House or a RR?
Posted on November 18, 2024 | 61 Comments(first posted 11/19/2018) The Silver Shadow, which arrived in 1965, was the most radically-changed RR ever. It abandoned the classic design language and traditional BOF construction for […] -
![(first posted 11/15/2018) Let’s follow up our look at that Fiat X1/9 with its big brother (or sister, depending), the Lancia Scorpion (Monte Carlo in Europe). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Lancia Scorpio (Monte Carlo) – “…a Scorpion without its stinger”")
Vintage R&T Review: Lancia Scorpio (Monte Carlo) – “…a Scorpion without its stinger”
Posted on November 15, 2024 | 35 Comments(first posted 11/15/2018) Let’s follow up our look at that Fiat X1/9 with its big brother (or sister, depending), the Lancia Scorpion (Monte Carlo in Europe). […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2018) Here’s the final installment of Road and Track’s long term test of a first year 1975 Rabbit. The plan was to test it only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0018.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage 48,000 Mile Test: 1976 VW Rabbit – How VW Handed Over The US Import Market to the Japanese")
Vintage 48,000 Mile Test: 1976 VW Rabbit – How VW Handed Over The US Import Market to the Japanese
Posted on November 14, 2024 | 66 Comments(first posted 11/10/2018) Here’s the final installment of Road and Track’s long term test of a first year 1975 Rabbit. The plan was to test it only […] -
![(first posted 11/11/2018) Here’s something a bit different. Road and Track drove a Lada 1500 in the UK due to the expectation that it “… is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/scans0016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1975 Lada 1500 – “…soon to be imported to the US”")
Vintage R&T Review: 1975 Lada 1500 – “…soon to be imported to the US”
Posted on November 11, 2024 | 67 Comments(first posted 11/11/2018) Here’s something a bit different. Road and Track drove a Lada 1500 in the UK due to the expectation that it “… is […] -
![(first posted 10/15/2018) As the Pony Car Wars seen and experienced during the mid to late 1960’s-early 1970’s Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am race […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CCI08032018.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: Road & Track April 1973 – Testing Nine Showroom Stock Sports Cars As SCCA Racers")
Vintage Review: Road & Track April 1973 – Testing Nine Showroom Stock Sports Cars As SCCA Racers
Posted on October 19, 2024 | 14 Comments(first posted 10/15/2018) As the Pony Car Wars seen and experienced during the mid to late 1960’s-early 1970’s Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am race […] -
![Let’s return to a favorite polarizing topic at CC, the much beloved and maligned Mustang II. I’ve said my piece on it here, so I’m going to leave it mostly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cover.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions: Mustang II – Connecting The Dots With The Pinto And Disappointment With Its Dynamic Qualities")
Vintage R&T Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions: Mustang II – Connecting The Dots With The Pinto And Disappointment With Its Dynamic Qualities
Posted on October 14, 2024 | 16 CommentsLet’s return to a favorite polarizing topic at CC, the much beloved and maligned Mustang II. I’ve said my piece on it here, so I’m going to leave it mostly […] -
![Mazda was engaging in a bit of marketing hyperbole when their new GLC “Great Little Car” showed up in the marketplace in 1977. But when it came to the subcompact/compact […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/from-glc-to-mazda3_5-d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1977 Mazda GLC – A Pretty Good Little Car")
Vintage R&T Review: 1977 Mazda GLC – A Pretty Good Little Car
Posted on September 14, 2024 | 13 CommentsMazda was engaging in a bit of marketing hyperbole when their new GLC “Great Little Car” showed up in the marketplace in 1977. But when it came to the subcompact/compact […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2018) Pity poor Fiat. The 128 was a game changing car when it came out in 1969; its space efficiency and driving dynamics put it heads and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/scans0005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Review: 1976 Fiat 128 3P – Lots of Good Qualities; Not a Lot of Sales")
Vintage Road & Track Review: 1976 Fiat 128 3P – Lots of Good Qualities; Not a Lot of Sales
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 44 Comments(first posted 9/4/2018) Pity poor Fiat. The 128 was a game changing car when it came out in 1969; its space efficiency and driving dynamics put it heads and […] -
![(first posted 8/22/2018) Admittedly, the term “game changer” is easily overused and subject to debate in its application. But the all-new Honda Accord made a huge impact on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/top-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road & Track Vintage Review: 1976 Honda Accord – A True Game Changer")
Road & Track Vintage Review: 1976 Honda Accord – A True Game Changer
Posted on August 23, 2024 | 59 Comments(first posted 8/22/2018) Admittedly, the term “game changer” is easily overused and subject to debate in its application. But the all-new Honda Accord made a huge impact on […]
