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Vintage Reviews Archive
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![In 1967 a new Imperial was released and Car Life magazine was there to test it. This time the Imperial carried unibody construction, in keeping with the way all other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage CL Review: 1967 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop – A Renewed Imperial To Battle In The Luxury Leagues")
Vintage CL Review: 1967 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop – A Renewed Imperial To Battle In The Luxury Leagues
Posted on August 13, 2023 | 36 CommentsIn 1967 a new Imperial was released and Car Life magazine was there to test it. This time the Imperial carried unibody construction, in keeping with the way all other […] -
![(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Chevette-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions")
Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions
Posted on August 11, 2023 | 94 Comments(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […] -
![The arrival of the T40 Corona in 1964 placed Toyota in the eye of many, and the E20 1970 Corolla established the carmaker for good in the world scene. Conservative […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Toyota Corolla 1600 – The Fun Hemi-Powered Toyota")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Toyota Corolla 1600 – The Fun Hemi-Powered Toyota
Posted on August 10, 2023 | 18 CommentsThe arrival of the T40 Corona in 1964 placed Toyota in the eye of many, and the E20 1970 Corolla established the carmaker for good in the world scene. Conservative […] -
![(first posted 7/8/2017) Back in 1967, the core of the U.S. market was still full-sized cars (54% of total sales), and the jumbo models from the “Low Priced […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1967LowPriceThreeFrontMain.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Comparison Test: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS, Ford Galaxie 500, Plymouth Sport Fury – Sampling 2-door Hardtops From The “Low Priced Three”")
Vintage Comparison Test: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS, Ford Galaxie 500, Plymouth Sport Fury – Sampling 2-door Hardtops From The “Low Priced Three”
Posted on August 8, 2023 | 121 Comments(first posted 7/8/2017) Back in 1967, the core of the U.S. market was still full-sized cars (54% of total sales), and the jumbo models from the “Low Priced […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rt-7-750015-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation")
R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation
Posted on August 7, 2023 | 48 Comments(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […] -
![It’s 1971 and the economy class is heating up. After lots of plot twists, Detroit’s Big 2 have launched new models to stave off the imports’ ascendance. Meanwhile, the Japanese […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Economy Sedans Comparison – The Vega and the Pinto Face the Corona, the 510 and the Beetle; Mediocre and Crude Vs. Comfortable, Entertaining and Antique")
Vintage R&T Review: 1971 Economy Sedans Comparison – The Vega and the Pinto Face the Corona, the 510 and the Beetle; Mediocre and Crude Vs. Comfortable, Entertaining and Antique
Posted on August 6, 2023 | 66 CommentsIt’s 1971 and the economy class is heating up. After lots of plot twists, Detroit’s Big 2 have launched new models to stave off the imports’ ascendance. Meanwhile, the Japanese […] -
![Chevrolet’s Mustang fighter had taken long enough to reach the market but its Shelby counterpart wouldn’t wait so long; just a few months after the Camaro’s launch, the Z28 was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1967-03-CAR-and-DRIVER-1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-Z28-Test-1-6-1a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Chevy’s Shelby Fighter Reaches The Streets")
Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Chevy’s Shelby Fighter Reaches The Streets
Posted on August 4, 2023 | 5 CommentsChevrolet’s Mustang fighter had taken long enough to reach the market but its Shelby counterpart wouldn’t wait so long; just a few months after the Camaro’s launch, the Z28 was […] -
![It’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car")
Vintage R & T Review: 1977 AMC Gremlin 2.0 Four Cylinder – A (Porsche) Engine Waiting For A Better Car
Posted on July 30, 2023 | 33 CommentsIt’s 1977 and the Gremlin gets its first redesign, with revised sheet metal, shorter front fenders, new bumpers, a new grille, and other cosmetic details. Bodywise, the revisions meant 4 […] -
![(first posted 7/26/2017) Once upon a time, there was a phenomenally popular TV show called Charlie’s Angels, about three very attractive female sleuths who worked at the L.A.-based […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Pinto-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews & Commentary: 1977 Ford Pinto – Sabrina Duncan, Your New Company Car Has Arrived")
Vintage Reviews & Commentary: 1977 Ford Pinto – Sabrina Duncan, Your New Company Car Has Arrived
Posted on July 26, 2023 | 133 Comments(first posted 7/26/2017) Once upon a time, there was a phenomenally popular TV show called Charlie’s Angels, about three very attractive female sleuths who worked at the L.A.-based […] -
![For the February of 1967 issue, Motor Trend tested two versions of the Cutlass Supreme. While these A-Body Olds were reaching their final year of production, MT wanted to try […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Motor Trend Comparison: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Turnpike Cruiser And 4-4-2 — Performance And Economy")
Vintage Motor Trend Comparison: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Turnpike Cruiser And 4-4-2 — Performance And Economy
Posted on July 23, 2023 | 19 CommentsFor the February of 1967 issue, Motor Trend tested two versions of the Cutlass Supreme. While these A-Body Olds were reaching their final year of production, MT wanted to try […] -
![It’s November ’66 and Car And Driver tests two new models in the burgeoning Personal Luxury Car market. ‘It seems appropriate to compare the Thunderbird and Cadillac… the T-Bird is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver Comparison: 1967 Ford Thunderbird And Cadillac Eldorado – A New Contender Enters The Personal Luxury Car Wars")
Vintage Car And Driver Comparison: 1967 Ford Thunderbird And Cadillac Eldorado – A New Contender Enters The Personal Luxury Car Wars
Posted on July 16, 2023 | 43 CommentsIt’s November ’66 and Car And Driver tests two new models in the burgeoning Personal Luxury Car market. ‘It seems appropriate to compare the Thunderbird and Cadillac… the T-Bird is […] -
1957 Imperial Crown Southhampton — Maybe the Best Summertime Illustration Ever
Posted on July 15, 2023 | 75 CommentsI’m going to keep this short. Sparse like the illustration that this whole post is about. -
![‘A counterpart to the Barracuda’ is Car And Driver’s assessment of the Dodge Dart. Not an outlandish conclusion, since both models shared plenty of components. However, in this case, Car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1965 Dodge Dart GT – A Counterpart To The Barracuda")
Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1965 Dodge Dart GT – A Counterpart To The Barracuda
Posted on July 14, 2023 | 16 Comments‘A counterpart to the Barracuda’ is Car And Driver’s assessment of the Dodge Dart. Not an outlandish conclusion, since both models shared plenty of components. However, in this case, Car […] -
![(first posted 7/5/2017) A few weeks ago, J P Cavanaugh penned this great “compare and contrast” post on the 1961 Dodge Dart and the 1961 Chevrolet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ChevyDodgeFord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Comparison Test: 1961 Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Dart, Ford Galaxie – Which One Of These Does Not Belong?")
Vintage Comparison Test: 1961 Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Dart, Ford Galaxie – Which One Of These Does Not Belong?
Posted on July 10, 2023 | 111 Comments(first posted 7/5/2017) A few weeks ago, J P Cavanaugh penned this great “compare and contrast” post on the 1961 Dodge Dart and the 1961 Chevrolet […] -
![Let’s revisit the father of the brougham epoch, as it’s known at CC; the Ford LTD. As it often happens with successful ideas, it’s educational to look at its foundations; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1965-02-CD-FORD-Ltd-Test-1-5-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: Car And Driver’s 1965 Ford LTD – Possibly The Best Ford Ever Built")
Vintage Review: Car And Driver’s 1965 Ford LTD – Possibly The Best Ford Ever Built
Posted on July 9, 2023 | 26 CommentsLet’s revisit the father of the brougham epoch, as it’s known at CC; the Ford LTD. As it often happens with successful ideas, it’s educational to look at its foundations; […]
