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![(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 | 21 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 […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2018) “Pull up to the…” bumper? I love the artistry and persona of Grace Jones. Earlier this year, I had gone to see “Bloodlight and Bami”, a biographical film […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_6400-1979-Lincoln-Continental-Town-Car-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Built To Last")
CC Capsule: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Built To Last
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 41 Comments(first posted 9/6/2018) “Pull up to the…” bumper? I love the artistry and persona of Grace Jones. Earlier this year, I had gone to see “Bloodlight and Bami”, a biographical film […] -
Vintage Postcards: Street Scenes Across The US – ’50s-’60s
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 44 Comments -
![Photos from the Cohort by robadr. Here’s another creative curbside find, stuffed with what seems like every single Canadian trope one could think of. Being that the car was found […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/53967363671_7e5d330f1c_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Austin A40 Van – Far Out “Moose On The Roof” Special")
Curbside Find: Austin A40 Van – Far Out “Moose On The Roof” Special
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 10 CommentsPhotos from the Cohort by robadr. Here’s another creative curbside find, stuffed with what seems like every single Canadian trope one could think of. Being that the car was found […] -
![In the United States today, cab-over-engine long haul trucks are basically non-existent. COEs thrive in the light duty commercial truck market and manage to hang on in the medium duty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/coe7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cabovers: Long Haul COEs Still in Use")
Curbside Cabovers: Long Haul COEs Still in Use
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 22 CommentsIn the United States today, cab-over-engine long haul trucks are basically non-existent. COEs thrive in the light duty commercial truck market and manage to hang on in the medium duty […] -
![Having recovered from a litany of dramas, faux-pas and catastrophes (allied bombings, the loss of the Eisenach factory, the V8 debacle, etc.) in the post-war years, BMW spent the ‘60s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_20240901_085011_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 BMW M1 – There Can Be Only 1")
Curbside Classic: 1980 BMW M1 – There Can Be Only 1
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 16 CommentsHaving recovered from a litany of dramas, faux-pas and catastrophes (allied bombings, the loss of the Eisenach factory, the V8 debacle, etc.) in the post-war years, BMW spent the ‘60s […] -
![(first posted 9/2/2018) Constantine Hannaher, who was at the Baltimore CC Meet-up and posted a raft of great pictures from the event that I haven’t gotten to yet, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/30541017878_05b2ce520f_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Last Call for Wagon-Only Names (For a Few Years Anyway)")
Cohort Outtake: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Last Call for Wagon-Only Names (For a Few Years Anyway)
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 76 Comments(first posted 9/2/2018) Constantine Hannaher, who was at the Baltimore CC Meet-up and posted a raft of great pictures from the event that I haven’t gotten to yet, […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2018) “More.” The word can be a double-edged sword. “Extra” can easily become “excess.” That certainly was the case with Mercedes-Benz’s W140 S-Class. In 1991, the automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RT1291-500SEL-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600SEL, 500SEL And 400SE – Landing With A Heavy Thud")
Vintage Reviews: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600SEL, 500SEL And 400SE – Landing With A Heavy Thud
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 36 Comments(first posted 9/5/2018) “More.” The word can be a double-edged sword. “Extra” can easily become “excess.” That certainly was the case with Mercedes-Benz’s W140 S-Class. In 1991, the automotive […] -
![(first posted 9/5/2018) Here at CC we’ve seen lots of American cars, especially muscular ones from the 60s and 70s, now prowling about Europe. But here’s one that made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/67GP1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Wide Tracking It Down Under")
Auction Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix – Wide Tracking It Down Under
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 34 Comments(first posted 9/5/2018) Here at CC we’ve seen lots of American cars, especially muscular ones from the 60s and 70s, now prowling about Europe. But here’s one that made […]
