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![This week we will explore a category of cars that is relatively difficult to find nowadays, despite there being many examples of their occurrence. “French Four-door (or Five-door, in this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC_0265_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1981 Renault 14 TL – Why Don’t You Grow A Pear")
Car Show Classic: 1981 Renault 14 TL – Why Don’t You Grow A Pear
Posted on September 9, 2024 | 38 CommentsThis week we will explore a category of cars that is relatively difficult to find nowadays, despite there being many examples of their occurrence. “French Four-door (or Five-door, in this […] -
![(first posted 9/8/2018) Most major Japanese manufacturers had a small minibus in their lineup in the 1960s and 70’s; Toyota’s Coaster, Nissan’s Civilian, Mitsubishi’s Rosa, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/parkway-rotary-26-750x562-e1535176253653.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1974-76 Mazda Parkway 26 Minibus – Does That Thing Have a Rotary?")
Bus Stop Classics: 1974-76 Mazda Parkway 26 Minibus – Does That Thing Have a Rotary?
Posted on September 8, 2024 | 33 Comments(first posted 9/8/2018) Most major Japanese manufacturers had a small minibus in their lineup in the 1960s and 70’s; Toyota’s Coaster, Nissan’s Civilian, Mitsubishi’s Rosa, and […] -
![“Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. That’s the only way to become what you were meant to be.” (First posted 9/9/2018) Star […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180516_104113.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2007 Ford Fusion SEL V6 AWD – Perhaps The Most Appropriately Named Car In Automotive History")
Curbside Classic: 2007 Ford Fusion SEL V6 AWD – Perhaps The Most Appropriately Named Car In Automotive History
Posted on September 8, 2024 | 65 Comments“Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. That’s the only way to become what you were meant to be.” (First posted 9/9/2018) Star […] -
![shot and posted at the Cohort by Constantine Hannaher (first posted 9/9/2018) For lovers of classic VW beetles, the 1952 stands out as the most desirable, or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/30541013118_2251f844ee_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1952 VW 1100 – The Most Desirable VW")
Cohort Classic: 1952 VW 1100 – The Most Desirable VW
Posted on September 8, 2024 | 45 Commentsshot and posted at the Cohort by Constantine Hannaher (first posted 9/9/2018) For lovers of classic VW beetles, the 1952 stands out as the most desirable, or […] -
Curbside Find: 1980s Dodge Ram – Looking Sharp In Georgia
Posted on September 8, 2024 | 9 CommentsFound in Gainesville, GA. Photos submitted by Harry Case. -
![shot and posted at the Cohort by canadiancatgreen As the decades roll by and the automotive landscape slowly but surely evolves and we become acculturated to the contemporary forms and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53911603939_dff2c54e32_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Find: Gen2 Javelin – Was This Really Made? And They Really Were Used By The Alabama Highway Patrol??")
Cohort Find: Gen2 Javelin – Was This Really Made? And They Really Were Used By The Alabama Highway Patrol??
Posted on September 8, 2024 | 17 Commentsshot and posted at the Cohort by canadiancatgreen As the decades roll by and the automotive landscape slowly but surely evolves and we become acculturated to the contemporary forms and […] -
![I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never had much use for four-door sedans; all of my collector cars have been two-doors, whether convertibles, coupes, or sedans. And sure, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/745-Turbo-from-Volvo-75-Years.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: Serial Swedish Station Wagons")
Auto-Biography: Serial Swedish Station Wagons
Posted on September 8, 2024 | 26 CommentsI’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never had much use for four-door sedans; all of my collector cars have been two-doors, whether convertibles, coupes, or sedans. And sure, […] -
![(first posted 9/7/2018) When Lee Iacocca was promoted to Ford Division General Manager in 1960, his disdain for the boxy and dull Falcon was palpable. It was eating big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-367-002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Dodge Aries – Lee Iacocca’s Second Falcon")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Dodge Aries – Lee Iacocca’s Second Falcon
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 50 Comments(first posted 9/7/2018) When Lee Iacocca was promoted to Ford Division General Manager in 1960, his disdain for the boxy and dull Falcon was palpable. It was eating big […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2018) Newton’s 3rd law of physics relays that “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In the case of cars, that premise could be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/AM1298-S500-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 – Slim Fast S-Class")
Vintage Reviews: 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 – Slim Fast S-Class
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 41 Comments(first posted 9/6/2018) Newton’s 3rd law of physics relays that “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In the case of cars, that premise could be […] -
![We recently finished the first two series of the Netflix series “Dark Winds”, set on the Navajo reservation, based loosely on Tony Hillerman’s books and written and produced by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/a-nav-1-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Netflix’ Dark Winds Blows Its Automotive Casting – No, The Navajo Tribal Police Did Not Drive Jacked-Up 4x4s; Here’s What They Actually Drove")
Netflix’ Dark Winds Blows Its Automotive Casting – No, The Navajo Tribal Police Did Not Drive Jacked-Up 4x4s; Here’s What They Actually Drove
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 20 CommentsWe recently finished the first two series of the Netflix series “Dark Winds”, set on the Navajo reservation, based loosely on Tony Hillerman’s books and written and produced by […] -
![It’s the weekend, and I would think some of you out there are planning on doing some mechanical work. If so, this gallery will probably speak to you. And to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tumblr_o34m1kt6Q91t5pdaio1_640.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Under The Hood – Tune Ups And Repairs")
Vintage Snapshots: Under The Hood – Tune Ups And Repairs
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 13 CommentsIt’s the weekend, and I would think some of you out there are planning on doing some mechanical work. If so, this gallery will probably speak to you. And to […] -
![As I drove by this apartment parking lot, it was the Sentra that first caught my eye. But I quickly noticed it was in good company; three other CC’s all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_18481.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Four Curbside Classics Found At The CC Manor Apartments")
Four Curbside Classics Found At The CC Manor Apartments
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 5 CommentsAs I drove by this apartment parking lot, it was the Sentra that first caught my eye. But I quickly noticed it was in good company; three other CC’s all […] -
![Those of you who follow my posts will recall that early in the year, I published an update of the previous cars making up the family fleet, and how these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20230802_143445.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.0 ‘Executive’ – The All ‘Round Man")
My 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.0 ‘Executive’ – The All ‘Round Man
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 22 CommentsThose of you who follow my posts will recall that early in the year, I published an update of the previous cars making up the family fleet, and how these […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2018) There’s few things that make my day more than being exposed to a car that I never knew existed. CC reader Julieta L. sent me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Siata-750-dash.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1960 Siata Ampurias 750 – A Notchback Fiat/SEAT 600")
Cohort Outtake: 1960 Siata Ampurias 750 – A Notchback Fiat/SEAT 600
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 30 Comments(first posted 9/6/2018) There’s few things that make my day more than being exposed to a car that I never knew existed. CC reader Julieta L. sent me […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2018) If the 1958 Studebaker Scotsman wagon from last week was all about honest basic transportation, then its platform-mate 1958 Packard Station Wagon is all about faking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_7752.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1958 Packard Station Wagon – The OG Escalade?")
Auction Classic: 1958 Packard Station Wagon – The OG Escalade?
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 63 Comments(first posted 9/6/2018) If the 1958 Studebaker Scotsman wagon from last week was all about honest basic transportation, then its platform-mate 1958 Packard Station Wagon is all about faking […]
