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![The Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique are well known in this community as Ford Motor Company’s $6 billion replacements for the ancient and unloved bargain-basement Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1998-Mercury-Mystique-LS-1-scaled-e1791657134430-115x115.jpg "1998 Mercury Mystique LS: A Rare Survivor Of Ford’s Biggest ‘90s Disappointment, Still On The Road")
1998 Mercury Mystique LS: A Rare Survivor Of Ford’s Biggest ‘90s Disappointment, Still On The Road
Posted on October 11, 2026 | 31 CommentsThe Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique are well known in this community as Ford Motor Company’s $6 billion replacements for the ancient and unloved bargain-basement Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz. […] -
![(Updated 10/10/2026) Hindsight is 20-20 vision. And with that acuity, seeing the Rambler’s historical significance is easy: it was the St. John the Baptist of cars, crying in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CC-236-020-1200.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1959 Rambler Custom Six – The Prophet")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Rambler Custom Six – The Prophet
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 79 Comments(Updated 10/10/2026) Hindsight is 20-20 vision. And with that acuity, seeing the Rambler’s historical significance is easy: it was the St. John the Baptist of cars, crying in […] -
![(Updated 10/10/2026) In my review of the Chrysler Cirrus, James noted, “I don’t really get all the hate for the second gen Neon.” I’m not sure I can […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-10-05-15.29.31-115x115.png "Classic CARmentary: 2000 Dodge Neon ES – More Refined, But Still Missing Something")
Classic CARmentary: 2000 Dodge Neon ES – More Refined, But Still Missing Something
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 16 Comments(Updated 10/10/2026) In my review of the Chrysler Cirrus, James noted, “I don’t really get all the hate for the second gen Neon.” I’m not sure I can […] -
![Long before Toyota pickups became commonplace, there was the Stout. This 1960s example was recently spotted in a Washington driveway by CC Cohort contributor Ralf K (Don Kincl). It looks […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/55540329506_dc5d2291fa_k-115x115.jpg "1960s Toyota Stout by Ralf K: A Rare Toyota Pickup Waiting for Its Second Act")
1960s Toyota Stout by Ralf K: A Rare Toyota Pickup Waiting for Its Second Act
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 13 CommentsLong before Toyota pickups became commonplace, there was the Stout. This 1960s example was recently spotted in a Washington driveway by CC Cohort contributor Ralf K (Don Kincl). It looks […] -
![You’d be forgiven for thinking this actually is a full-sized Buick. Although Buick jumped whole-heartedly into the compact ring in 1961, it didn’t take long for them to realize that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CC-235-020-1200.jpg "1967 Buick Skylark: Big Little Car — The Mid-Size Buick With Full-Size Ambitions")
1967 Buick Skylark: Big Little Car — The Mid-Size Buick With Full-Size Ambitions
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 9 CommentsYou’d be forgiven for thinking this actually is a full-sized Buick. Although Buick jumped whole-heartedly into the compact ring in 1961, it didn’t take long for them to realize that […] -
![Several German bus manufacturers have tried in the past to crack the North American bus market. While having some success with intercity and touring coaches, they haven’t been able to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/norta_man887_canalandcarondelet_jan1995-115x115.jpg "1984-88 MAN “Americana” Urban Transit Bus – Promising Start, Quick Exit")
1984-88 MAN “Americana” Urban Transit Bus – Promising Start, Quick Exit
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 15 CommentsSeveral German bus manufacturers have tried in the past to crack the North American bus market. While having some success with intercity and touring coaches, they haven’t been able to […] -
![The compact Comet, the bigger, plusher version of the Ford Falcon, was Mercury’s only real hit in the early ’60s, appealing to buyers who wanted a slightly more upscale smaller […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1963-Mercury-Comet-4SD-Sultana-White-Orlando-Classic-Cars-front-3q-right-e1791455577911-115x115.webp "1963 Mercury Comet V-8 Sedan: “For Better Or For Worse, Something Different Under The Hood”")
1963 Mercury Comet V-8 Sedan: “For Better Or For Worse, Something Different Under The Hood”
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 14 CommentsThe compact Comet, the bigger, plusher version of the Ford Falcon, was Mercury’s only real hit in the early ’60s, appealing to buyers who wanted a slightly more upscale smaller […] -
![(Updated 10/09/2026) This car was one of the nicer surprises I’ve had this year. The Fiat Abarth, the Renault Gordini and the Mini Cooper all had a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_20200930_091038-copy.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1968 Toyota 1600GT-5 – Corona Con Tequila")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Toyota 1600GT-5 – Corona Con Tequila
Posted on October 9, 2026 | 32 Comments(Updated 10/09/2026) This car was one of the nicer surprises I’ve had this year. The Fiat Abarth, the Renault Gordini and the Mini Cooper all had a […] -
![(Updated 10/09/2026) And now it’s an occasion to see one on the street. It was America’s sweetheart for such a long run, including several stints as the best […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CC-426-043.jpg "Curbside Find: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe – Once There Were Millions Of These Everywhere")
Curbside Find: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe – Once There Were Millions Of These Everywhere
Posted on October 9, 2026 | 80 Comments(Updated 10/09/2026) And now it’s an occasion to see one on the street. It was America’s sweetheart for such a long run, including several stints as the best […] -
![Quite a few young, light-hearted Twingo owners showcased their little Renault cult classic at the recently held, 2026 edition of the ‘Renaultoloog Meeting & Markt’ in the south of the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_5647-115x115.jpg "First Gen Renault Twingo Collection – In The Happy-Go-Lucky Zone")
First Gen Renault Twingo Collection – In The Happy-Go-Lucky Zone
Posted on October 9, 2026 | 27 CommentsQuite a few young, light-hearted Twingo owners showcased their little Renault cult classic at the recently held, 2026 edition of the ‘Renaultoloog Meeting & Markt’ in the south of the […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. The hardtop body style was an American idea that was all the rage beginning in the 1950’s. They were popular sellers in both the new and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/55519856904_b0aecedcd4_k-115x115.jpg "1950s Hardtops In Vintage Photos")
1950s Hardtops In Vintage Photos
Posted on October 9, 2026 | 10 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. The hardtop body style was an American idea that was all the rage beginning in the 1950’s. They were popular sellers in both the new and […] -
![Jeep made it easy for Buick guys to go four-wheeling for years to come, because for several years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it installed Buick V6s and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1970-Jeep-1-115x115.jpg "1970 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon With Its Original Toledo-Built Buick V-6 – And Its Original Paint")
1970 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon With Its Original Toledo-Built Buick V-6 – And Its Original Paint
Posted on October 9, 2026 | 20 CommentsJeep made it easy for Buick guys to go four-wheeling for years to come, because for several years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it installed Buick V6s and […] -
![It’s about time we had a deep dive into the 3rd generation Gloria. We’ve had a glimpse or two before, as I encountered a few in passing or some that […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG20260517083338_edited-115x115.jpg "1969 Nissan Gloria (A30) Wagon – A Dethroned Prince In All Its Glory")
1969 Nissan Gloria (A30) Wagon – A Dethroned Prince In All Its Glory
Posted on October 9, 2026 | 10 CommentsIt’s about time we had a deep dive into the 3rd generation Gloria. We’ve had a glimpse or two before, as I encountered a few in passing or some that […] -
![(Updated 10/08/2026) There was a time, in the halcyon days of the American auto industry – and, indeed, of America itself – when there were “Chevy families,” “Ford families,” […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a-maz.jpg "Curbside Classic: Mazda RX-7 FC3S – Middle Child Syndrome")
Curbside Classic: Mazda RX-7 FC3S – Middle Child Syndrome
Posted on October 8, 2026 | 37 Comments(Updated 10/08/2026) There was a time, in the halcyon days of the American auto industry – and, indeed, of America itself – when there were “Chevy families,” “Ford families,” […] -
![(Updated 10/08/2026) It’s easy to forget what an impact the Capri made in the US, never mind the huge one in Europe. It filled a perfect hole, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Capri-1.jpg "Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Capri 2600 V6 – “Our Enthusiasm For This Engine Is Almost Unbounded”")
Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Capri 2600 V6 – “Our Enthusiasm For This Engine Is Almost Unbounded”
Posted on October 8, 2026 | 45 Comments(Updated 10/08/2026) It’s easy to forget what an impact the Capri made in the US, never mind the huge one in Europe. It filled a perfect hole, […]
