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  • 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 […]

    Cars On The Waves – Car Ferry Scenes Of The 1950s, 1960s, And 1970s

    Posted on September 23, 2025 | 31 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Museum Classics: 1934 DeSoto Airflow & 1938 Peugeot 402 – Take A Sad Car And Make It Better

    Posted on September 23, 2025 | 25 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Junkyard Classic: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT – Challenge Met!

    Posted on September 23, 2025 | 29 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Curbside Musings: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix – Linda

    Posted on September 23, 2025 | 48 Comments
    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 […]

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  • (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 […]

    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica – Hey! Look At Me and Not That BMW E9!

    Posted on September 22, 2025 | 7 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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.  […]

    Junkyard Classic: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Coupe – How Did This Survive 42 Years In the Wild?

    Posted on September 22, 2025 | 19 Comments
    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.  […]

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  • 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 […]

    A New Gallery Of Vintage Car And Truck Photos By Simon White

    Posted on September 22, 2025 | 11 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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. […]

    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 Comments
    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. […]

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  • 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 […]

    1994–1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible – A Rental Car Favorite Nears Its Final Curtain

    Posted on September 22, 2025 | 20 Comments
    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 […]

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  • (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 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!  […]

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  • (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. […]

    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. […]

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  • 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 […]

    2005 Buick Park Avenue – The Last Real Buick?

    Posted on September 21, 2025 | 19 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Curbside Finds: The Odds and Sods of Summer

    Posted on September 21, 2025 | 17 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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; […]

    The Only Two-Door Hardtop Wagons Ever: The Unique 1957-1959 Mercury Commuter & Voyager

    Posted on September 21, 2025 | 21 Comments
    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; […]

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