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![The “odd man hypothesis” was first advanced in Michael Crichton’s 1969 seminal techno-thriller novel The Andromeda Strain. Crichton presented it so convincingly that for decades afterward, I believed it to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Volvo-240-Green-Books-e1714077045766.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: Volvo and the Odd Man Hypothesis")
Auto-Biography: Volvo and the Odd Man Hypothesis
Posted on April 28, 2024 | 15 CommentsThe “odd man hypothesis” was first advanced in Michael Crichton’s 1969 seminal techno-thriller novel The Andromeda Strain. Crichton presented it so convincingly that for decades afterward, I believed it to […] -
![(first posted 4/17/2013) Deception–and self deception–is a very significant factor in the automobile business, maybe the biggest. Unless we buy a stripper Corolla (so conveniently parked here) or the like, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-P80-087-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Lincoln Versailles – Pig In A Poke")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Lincoln Versailles – Pig In A Poke
Posted on April 27, 2024 | 93 Comments(first posted 4/17/2013) Deception–and self deception–is a very significant factor in the automobile business, maybe the biggest. Unless we buy a stripper Corolla (so conveniently parked here) or the like, […] -
![(first posted 4/27/2018) Jason Shafer recently wrote an excellent post on the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst and in it he included an early historical account about George Hurst. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/George-Hurst-with-Continental.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1946 Lincoln Continental – Customized and Updated by George Hurst")
Automotive History: 1946 Lincoln Continental – Customized and Updated by George Hurst
Posted on April 27, 2024 | 29 Comments(first posted 4/27/2018) Jason Shafer recently wrote an excellent post on the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst and in it he included an early historical account about George Hurst. […] -
Vintage Snapshots: Cities And Towns Across America In The ’60s & ’70s
Posted on April 27, 2024 | 22 Comments -
![This has taken ages to write. What an experience! Just the program ran to eight pages. What to include? What to leave out? I had just got a new phone, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Program2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classics: Steamrail Victoria Newport Workshops — Open Days 2024")
Trackside Classics: Steamrail Victoria Newport Workshops — Open Days 2024
Posted on April 27, 2024 | 16 CommentsThis has taken ages to write. What an experience! Just the program ran to eight pages. What to include? What to leave out? I had just got a new phone, […] -
COAL: 1980 Datsun 310GX – North, Miss Teschmacher, North!
Posted on April 27, 2024 | 13 CommentsMy first COAL made passing reference to my 1980 Datsun 310GX, so I might as well close the loop and write that car up, too. -
![(Former Ford CEO Donald Petersen passed away this April 24th. We’re running this profile covering his crucial period at Ford’s helm. Originally posted 12/29/11) Oil prices have just hit record […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Petersen-Donald.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Ford’s Déjà Vu Moment – How Donald Petersen Saved Ford In The Eighties")
Automotive History: Ford’s Déjà Vu Moment – How Donald Petersen Saved Ford In The Eighties
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 83 Comments(Former Ford CEO Donald Petersen passed away this April 24th. We’re running this profile covering his crucial period at Ford’s helm. Originally posted 12/29/11) Oil prices have just hit record […] -
![(first posted 4/26/2018) Death, taxes and compact Alfa Romeo hatchbacks: three constants in life, at least since 1981. While readers outside of Europe may not be familiar with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/alfa-romeo-33-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1983-95 Alfa Romeo 33 – Sudsy, But Not Enough For Some")
Car Show Classic: 1983-95 Alfa Romeo 33 – Sudsy, But Not Enough For Some
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 20 Comments(first posted 4/26/2018) Death, taxes and compact Alfa Romeo hatchbacks: three constants in life, at least since 1981. While readers outside of Europe may not be familiar with […] -
![(first posted 4/26/2018) Yesterday, in the first part of this series we took you through Paul Bracq’s beginnings with Philippe Charbonneaux and his ten years at Daimler-Benz. Today, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bracqturboportrait.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Paul Bracq – Neither A Knife Nor A Potato; Part Two")
Automotive History: Paul Bracq – Neither A Knife Nor A Potato; Part Two
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 41 Comments(first posted 4/26/2018) Yesterday, in the first part of this series we took you through Paul Bracq’s beginnings with Philippe Charbonneaux and his ten years at Daimler-Benz. Today, […] -
![Today’s post is part of a series celebrating the station wagon as we used to know them. And unlike my Life In The Station Wagon series, these showcase snapshots where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-04-25-16.20.45.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Station Wagons In The 1970s")
Vintage Snapshots: Station Wagons In The 1970s
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 42 CommentsToday’s post is part of a series celebrating the station wagon as we used to know them. And unlike my Life In The Station Wagon series, these showcase snapshots where […] -
![With big dreams come big falls. And while this car is a rather humble-looking one, those who lived through its launch know there’s more to it than meets the eye. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240304_170238212.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1998-2002 Daewoo Lanos – Humble Remnant Of Lofty Ambitions")
CC Capsule: 1998-2002 Daewoo Lanos – Humble Remnant Of Lofty Ambitions
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 10 CommentsWith big dreams come big falls. And while this car is a rather humble-looking one, those who lived through its launch know there’s more to it than meets the eye. […] -
![The Volvo 240 series is certainly no stranger to Curbsiders, with 9 separate COAL entries and numerous other pieces on the site covering the model quite comprehensively. So is there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240218_082921.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1988 Volvo 240GL – Brick Loving")
CC Driving Impressions: 1988 Volvo 240GL – Brick Loving
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 6 CommentsThe Volvo 240 series is certainly no stranger to Curbsiders, with 9 separate COAL entries and numerous other pieces on the site covering the model quite comprehensively. So is there […] -
![All aboooooard! The final port of call for this ‘70s Detroit Barge Week will take place on the vast deck of the good ship Continental. Look, it even has a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20230129_131933_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car – USS Lincoln Docks In Central Tokyo")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car – USS Lincoln Docks In Central Tokyo
Posted on April 26, 2024 | 26 CommentsAll aboooooard! The final port of call for this ‘70s Detroit Barge Week will take place on the vast deck of the good ship Continental. Look, it even has a […] -
![(first posted 4/26/2018) This is going to be a short one. I recovered these photos recently, after having forgotten about them for about four years. In the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMAG1473.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1935 MG Magnette NA Roadster — Archetypal British Roadster")
CC Capsule: 1935 MG Magnette NA Roadster — Archetypal British Roadster
Posted on April 25, 2024 | 13 Comments(first posted 4/26/2018) This is going to be a short one. I recovered these photos recently, after having forgotten about them for about four years. In the […] -
![(first posted 4/25/2018) What’s in a name? Often times plenty. It’s why many actors, musicians and other persons of note have been known to the world by names […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1979-Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-2-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Exotic Destinations")
CC Capsule: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Exotic Destinations
Posted on April 25, 2024 | 85 Comments(first posted 4/25/2018) What’s in a name? Often times plenty. It’s why many actors, musicians and other persons of note have been known to the world by names […]
