Curbside Classic Archives
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American Brands: GM 
American Brands: Ford 
American Brands: Chrysler 
American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others 
Automotive Histories and Misc. 
Asian Brands 
UK Brands 
Australian Brands 
European Brands 
Cars Of A Lifetime & Auto-Biography 
Buses 
Trucks, Pickups and Vans 
Design 
Trains, Planes & Ships 
Motorcycles, Trikes, Bicycles 
Engines, Transmissions and other Tech 
Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment 
RVs, Motorhomes, Trailers, Campers Privacy
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Cars On The Waves – Car Ferry Scenes Of The 1950s, 1960s, And 1970s
Posted on September 23, 2025 | 31 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. We have something different today with a nice selection of cars traveling by water. Ferries do an excellent job of moving cars and trucks, but you […] -
Museum Classics: 1934 DeSoto Airflow & 1938 Peugeot 402 – Take A Sad Car And Make It Better
Posted on September 23, 2025 | 25 CommentsWe’re back at the Toyota Automobile Museum and we’re going to sink out teeth into the main event of the Streamliners section here. We’ve seen a number of the exhibits […] -
Junkyard Classic: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT – Challenge Met!
Posted on September 23, 2025 | 29 CommentsThe other evening I was reading Paul’s post about the 1983 Dodge Rampage he ran across and the apparent rebirth of the small truck market. In that post he mentioned […] -
Curbside Musings: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix – Linda
Posted on September 23, 2025 | 48 CommentsI like what I observe to be a trend toward increased appreciation for vehicles that are unrestored, low-spec, or otherwise seem to be considered unremarkable in some way. As much […] -
Curbside Classic: 1960 Comet – Orphan Looking For A Home
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 90 Comments(updated 9/22/2025) If this goofy-assed little car showed up at your premium brand’s doorstep and told you it was an unwanted orphan, would you let it in? And keep it […] -
Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9!
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 7 CommentsYes, it’s hard to keep ones eyes from a BMW E0 coupe, especially such a fine example as this one. But there’s something much more exotic across the street, that […] -
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – How Did This Survive 42 Years In the Wild?
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 19 CommentsIf there is one constant in the automotive world it is that the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré are the biggest pieces of junk ever foisted on the American public. […] -
A New Gallery Of Vintage Car And Truck Photos By Simon White
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 11 CommentsSimon White is back with a new gallery of his superb shots of vintage cars and trucks on the go. I particularly love this one of a 1959 Oldsmobile as […] -
Car Show Finds: Would You Rather Have A Restored Or An Untouched 1928 Pontiac 6-28 Sport Landau Sedan?
Posted on September 22, 2025 | 17 CommentsI have a good friend at work who is about fifteen years younger than I am, and he regularly asks me and another work friend outlandish “would you rather?” questions. […] -
Curbside Find: 1957 Jeep FC-150 Forward Control
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 43 Comments(updated September 21, 2025) This morning as I was pulling into the local Wal-Mart parking lot in search of some items for the household, I was greeted by this sight! […] -
Curbside Classic: 1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop Sedan – Forecourt Queen
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 14 Comments(Updated 9/21/2025) I found something rather rare and interesting the other day: a used car dealer specialized in “Premium Used Cars,” i.e. old luxury barges in various state of disrepair. […] -
2005 Buick Park Avenue – The Last Real Buick?
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 19 CommentsIt’s hard being last. People tend to celebrate firsts, but not so often lasts. The final generation of Buick Park Avenue was ably profiled by Brendan Saur a few years […] -
Curbside Finds: The Odds and Sods of Summer
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 17 CommentsWhenever I get that annoying pop-up on my iPhone, I know it’s time to offload a few car photos. They build up so fast and I’m darned if I’m going […] -
The Only Two-Door Hardtop Wagons Ever: The Unique 1957-1959 Mercury Commuter & Voyager
Posted on September 21, 2025 | 21 CommentsThe late fifties were peak automotive excess with over-the-top styling, fins, jet and rocket-inspired details and gimmicks of all sorts. One of the more outlandish ones were hardtop station wagons; […]
![Cars On The Waves – Car Ferry Scenes Of The 1950s, 1960s, And 1970s Text by Patrick Bell. We have something different today with a nice selection of cars traveling by water. Ferries do an excellent job of moving cars and trucks, but you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tumblr_6595e9d13c0a3d9887faebab30d9417c_c70d368d_1280.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Museum Classics: 1934 DeSoto Airflow & 1938 Peugeot 402 – Take A Sad Car And Make It Better We’re back at the Toyota Automobile Museum and we’re going to sink out teeth into the main event of the Streamliners section here. We’ve seen a number of the exhibits […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_2566_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Junkyard Classic: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT – Challenge Met! The other evening I was reading Paul’s post about the 1983 Dodge Rampage he ran across and the apparent rebirth of the small truck market. In that post he mentioned […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5343.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Musings: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix – Linda I like what I observe to be a trend toward increased appreciation for vehicles that are unrestored, low-spec, or otherwise seem to be considered unremarkable in some way. As much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1214-1977-Pontiac-Grand-Prix-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1960 Comet – Orphan Looking For A Home (updated 9/22/2025) If this goofy-assed little car showed up at your premium brand’s doorstep and told you it was an unwanted orphan, would you let it in? And keep it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/a-com-Screenshot-2025-09-20-154540.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9! Yes, it’s hard to keep ones eyes from a BMW E0 coupe, especially such a fine example as this one. But there’s something much more exotic across the street, that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-auto4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – How Did This Survive 42 Years In the Wild? If there is one constant in the automotive world it is that the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volaré are the biggest pieces of junk ever foisted on the American public. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-vol.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![A New Gallery Of Vintage Car And Truck Photos By Simon White Simon White is back with a new gallery of his superb shots of vintage cars and trucks on the go. I particularly love this one of a 1959 Oldsmobile as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-sw7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Finds: Would You Rather Have A Restored Or An Untouched 1928 Pontiac 6-28 Sport Landau Sedan? I have a good friend at work who is about fifteen years younger than I am, and he regularly asks me and another work friend outlandish “would you rather?” questions. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-13-073510.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1994–1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible – A Rental Car Favorite Nears Its Final Curtain Hyperpack at the CC Cohort recently shot this well-preserved late example of the Chrysler LeBaron convertible, that budget-priced ragtop so beloved of rental car agencies. These run-out LeBarons were dated […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1995-Chrysler-LeBaron-GTC-Bright-White-Hyperpack-CC-front-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1957 Jeep FC-150 Forward Control (updated September 21, 2025) This morning as I was pulling into the local Wal-Mart parking lot in search of some items for the household, I was greeted by this sight! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Jeep6-e1377989432336.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1980 Toyota Crown Super Saloon (S110) Hardtop Sedan – Forecourt Queen (Updated 9/21/2025) I found something rather rare and interesting the other day: a used car dealer specialized in “Premium Used Cars,” i.e. old luxury barges in various state of disrepair. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190831_160730-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![2005 Buick Park Avenue – The Last Real Buick? It’s hard being last. People tend to celebrate firsts, but not so often lasts. The final generation of Buick Park Avenue was ably profiled by Brendan Saur a few years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190808_103627.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Finds: The Odds and Sods of Summer Whenever I get that annoying pop-up on my iPhone, I know it’s time to offload a few car photos. They build up so fast and I’m darned if I’m going […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-dft.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The Only Two-Door Hardtop Wagons Ever: The Unique 1957-1959 Mercury Commuter & Voyager The late fifties were peak automotive excess with over-the-top styling, fins, jet and rocket-inspired details and gimmicks of all sorts. One of the more outlandish ones were hardtop station wagons; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/a-58-voyager-fq.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)


