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 
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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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Mercedes-Benz Actros 3358 – A Triple Of Three-Pointed Stars
Posted on October 3, 2026 | 12 CommentsA trio of identical Mercedes-Benz Actros 6×4 tractors, neatly arranged at a September 2026 truck show in the east of the Netherlands. The one on the right was first registered […] -
Classic Cars And Family Pets In Vintage Photos — 1950s-1970s
Posted on October 3, 2026 | 8 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Pets are part of the family for most people, and that is what we are featuring today along with their cars. Take a look and see […] -
My 1991 Nissan Maxima: 4 Door Sports Car? Give Me a Brake
Posted on October 3, 2026 | 10 CommentsAfter about three years in New York City, initially in Astoria, Queens and then Roosevelt Island, cabin fever was setting in. I found New York an exhilarating place to work […] -
1994 Ford Thunderbird LX: As Teal As You Remember It, But A Little Rustier
Posted on October 3, 2026 | 20 CommentsDo you remember when these big MN12 Thunderbirds were all over the road, many of them painted the same Teal Clearcoat Metallic as this 1994 model? You weren’t imagining it. […] -
Looking For A Couple Of New COALers
Posted on October 2, 2026 | No CommentsSome of our current Cars Of A Lifetime (COAL) series are getting close to the end, which means it’s once again COAL contributor recruitment season. COAL has been a Curbside […] -
1971 (Vauxhall) Firenza – Viva, Canada
Posted on October 2, 2026 | 77 Comments(Updated 10/2/2026) This find, by canadiancatgreen, is quite impressive. While one might expect to find a rare car like this Firenza (Vauxhall Viva HC) in a context where uncommon, […] -
Car Show Classic: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – When A DeVille Isn’t Big Enough
Posted on October 2, 2026 | 162 Comments(Updated 10/2/2026) The 1970s was a decade of some of the biggest shakeups in the automobile industry. Two energy crises, increased federal safety standards, and a flood of imports […] -
Before the Mall: Mid-Century Department Stores In Vintage Postcards – 1950s, 1960s
Posted on October 2, 2026 | 20 CommentsDuring their heyday, there was nothing quite like a large department store. The adult equivalent of staring into a cookie jar—endless treats and possibilities on display, from practical necessities to […] -
1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster: A Fun Winter Project With A Pile Of Spare Parts
Posted on October 2, 2026 | 14 CommentsI’m on the fence when it comes to having a winter project. Sure, it’s good to ride out the storm by cozying up in the house and reading a book, […] -
My 1995 Honda Accord LX Coupe — A Perfectly Executed Mistake
Posted on October 2, 2026 | 15 CommentsIs it ever a bad idea to buy a Honda Accord? Yes. It was a bad idea because I still liked the car I had, one that would be paid […] -
1955 Buick Special Riviera: This Buick Was As Popular In 1955 As A Camry Is Today — And It Has Only 5,000 Miles
Posted on October 2, 2026 | 18 CommentsBuick sold fewer than 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2025, but seven decades earlier, they were one of America’s top automotive brands, accounting for more than one in every […] -
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro — A Luxury Sedan Worth Bragging About
Posted on October 1, 2026 | 13 CommentsBack in 1999, showing up at your wife’s high school reunion in an Audi A8 4.2 Quattro was not a bad way to make an entrance. With its aluminum construction, […] -
1962 Ford Thunderbird SportsWagon Conversion – What’s Not To Like About The Vista-Bird Thunder Cruiser?
Posted on October 1, 2026 | 15 CommentsLoyal CC follower Big Paws spotted this Thunderbird on holiday in Sonoma, and what a good reason this is for having gone there. He was only able to get one shot, but […] -
T87 Singles Collection, Summer 2026 Edition – Part 3: French, Italian & Other Cars
Posted on October 1, 2026 | 13 CommentsNaturally, given that I travelled around southern and western Europe in August, the Italian and French contingent was always going to be a bit better represented than usual, especially the […]
![Mercedes-Benz Actros 3358 – A Triple Of Three-Pointed Stars A trio of identical Mercedes-Benz Actros 6×4 tractors, neatly arranged at a September 2026 truck show in the east of the Netherlands. The one on the right was first registered […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_5538-115x115.jpg)
![Classic Cars And Family Pets In Vintage Photos — 1950s-1970s Text by Patrick Bell. Pets are part of the family for most people, and that is what we are featuring today along with their cars. Take a look and see […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot_20251117-000517-115x115.png)
![My 1991 Nissan Maxima: 4 Door Sports Car? Give Me a Brake After about three years in New York City, initially in Astoria, Queens and then Roosevelt Island, cabin fever was setting in. I found New York an exhilarating place to work […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1991-Nissan-Maxima-Large-115x115.png)
![1994 Ford Thunderbird LX: As Teal As You Remember It, But A Little Rustier Do you remember when these big MN12 Thunderbirds were all over the road, many of them painted the same Teal Clearcoat Metallic as this 1994 model? You weren’t imagining it. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/55525003890_25729acd7e_k-e1790545096679-115x115.jpg)
![Looking For A Couple Of New COALers Some of our current Cars Of A Lifetime (COAL) series are getting close to the end, which means it’s once again COAL contributor recruitment season. COAL has been a Curbside […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10-coal-miners-ready-for-next-shift-mobile-e1790889300110-115x115.jpg)
![1971 (Vauxhall) Firenza – Viva, Canada (Updated 10/2/2026) This find, by canadiancatgreen, is quite impressive. While one might expect to find a rare car like this Firenza (Vauxhall Viva HC) in a context where uncommon, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vauxhall_HC_Viva_1300_GLS_Front.jpg)
![Car Show Classic: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – When A DeVille Isn’t Big Enough (Updated 10/2/2026) The 1970s was a decade of some of the biggest shakeups in the automobile industry. Two energy crises, increased federal safety standards, and a flood of imports […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a-cad.jpg)
![Before the Mall: Mid-Century Department Stores In Vintage Postcards – 1950s, 1960s During their heyday, there was nothing quite like a large department store. The adult equivalent of staring into a cookie jar—endless treats and possibilities on display, from practical necessities to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-09-29-22.49.41-115x115.png)
![1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster: A Fun Winter Project With A Pile Of Spare Parts I’m on the fence when it comes to having a winter project. Sure, it’s good to ride out the storm by cozying up in the house and reading a book, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/69-Datsun-1-115x115.jpg)
![My 1995 Honda Accord LX Coupe — A Perfectly Executed Mistake Is it ever a bad idea to buy a Honda Accord? Yes. It was a bad idea because I still liked the car I had, one that would be paid […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/95-Accord-LX-115x115.jpg)
![1955 Buick Special Riviera: This Buick Was As Popular In 1955 As A Camry Is Today — And It Has Only 5,000 Miles Buick sold fewer than 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2025, but seven decades earlier, they were one of America’s top automotive brands, accounting for more than one in every […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1955-Buick-Special-2HT-Dover-Gray-Cadet-Blue-RM-Sothebys-front-3q-left-115x115.webp)
![Classic CARmentary: 1999 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro — A Luxury Sedan Worth Bragging About Back in 1999, showing up at your wife’s high school reunion in an Audi A8 4.2 Quattro was not a bad way to make an entrance. With its aluminum construction, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-09-27-21.50.09-115x115.png)
![1962 Ford Thunderbird SportsWagon Conversion – What’s Not To Like About The Vista-Bird Thunder Cruiser? Loyal CC follower Big Paws spotted this Thunderbird on holiday in Sonoma, and what a good reason this is for having gone there. He was only able to get one shot, but […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSC_9291.crop_.jpg)
![T87 Singles Collection, Summer 2026 Edition – Part 3: French, Italian & Other Cars Naturally, given that I travelled around southern and western Europe in August, the Italian and French contingent was always going to be a bit better represented than usual, especially the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG20260805113052_edited-115x115.jpg)
![1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible: A One-Owner E-Body With A Slant Six The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is one of Mopar’s most cherished pony/muscle cars, and also one of its greatest mistakes; just when the pony car market began to deflate, here came […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/70-Barracuda-1-e1790425285720-115x115.webp)


