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![(first posted 2/18/2018) From the mid-seventies onwards, the LT -renamed Crafter in 2006- has been Volkswagen’s largest commercial vehicle in Europe. Bigger VAG Group trucks are available […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_5328.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 D And 2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5 TDI – VeeDub’s Handy Tools")
CC Global: 1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 D And 2003 Volkswagen LT 2.5 TDI – VeeDub’s Handy Tools
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 11 Comments(first posted 2/18/2018) From the mid-seventies onwards, the LT -renamed Crafter in 2006- has been Volkswagen’s largest commercial vehicle in Europe. Bigger VAG Group trucks are available […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2018) Over the years, the Toyota Corolla has been available in myriad permutations: front-, rear-, or four-wheel-drive; sedan, coupe, hatchback, liftback or wagon; and powered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/toyota-corolla-all-trac-10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1987-92 Toyota Corolla All-Trac/4WD Wagon – Wholesome Carib")
Curbside Capsule: 1987-92 Toyota Corolla All-Trac/4WD Wagon – Wholesome Carib
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 25 Comments(first posted 3/8/2018) Over the years, the Toyota Corolla has been available in myriad permutations: front-, rear-, or four-wheel-drive; sedan, coupe, hatchback, liftback or wagon; and powered […] -
![Curious to think that not long after most of these photos were taken, DeSoto was to disappear. Luckily, some owners thought it worth it to capture their DeSotos for posterity; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tumblr_bbe2c1564fc6686fa17668baa16c6253_289bebad_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: DeSotos Out In the Open, In The ’50s")
Vintage Snapshots: DeSotos Out In the Open, In The ’50s
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 41 CommentsCurious to think that not long after most of these photos were taken, DeSoto was to disappear. Luckily, some owners thought it worth it to capture their DeSotos for posterity; […] -
![A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract")
CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […] -
![I made it through the first week of school and was actually learning how to drive a tractor-trailer, big rig, semi truck, or whatever else you might want to call […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Truck-Driver-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Making A Truck Driver – Week 2")
Making A Truck Driver – Week 2
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 41 CommentsI made it through the first week of school and was actually learning how to drive a tractor-trailer, big rig, semi truck, or whatever else you might want to call […] -
![The Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB_IMG_1705943311721.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?")
CC Driving Impressions: 1980 Mercedes Benz W123 200D — What’s the Hurry, Anyway?
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 42 CommentsThe Mercedes Benz W123 is justifiably legendary in the car world because of its rational engineering, solid build, and exceptional durability and longevity. W123s are so overbuilt that they can […] -
![We had a pretty steady roster of COAL contributors these past few months, but it’s that time again to find new ones, ready to dig into their automotive memories and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/311565152_2558244541005852_7168176310991667626_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Time To Find Some New COALers!")
Time To Find Some New COALers!
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsWe had a pretty steady roster of COAL contributors these past few months, but it’s that time again to find new ones, ready to dig into their automotive memories and […] -
![(First published 8/1/2013) Do you remember 1954? It was quite some time ago. Billy Joel can sum it up quickly: “Roy Cohn, Juan Perón, Toscanini, Dacron, Dien Bien Phu […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2174.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1954 Plymouth Savoy – Unexpected Affection")
Curbside Classic: 1954 Plymouth Savoy – Unexpected Affection
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 59 Comments(First published 8/1/2013) Do you remember 1954? It was quite some time ago. Billy Joel can sum it up quickly: “Roy Cohn, Juan Perón, Toscanini, Dacron, Dien Bien Phu […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2018) CC’s Yohai Rodin posted shots of this gen1 Renault Espace at the Cohort, apparently shot in Vienna. Roger Carr did a very exhaustive CC on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/25661070497_c338728bc1_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Gen1 Renault Espace – The European Minivan Pioneer Was Going To Be Imported To the US by AMC")
Cohort Outtake: Gen1 Renault Espace – The European Minivan Pioneer Was Going To Be Imported To the US by AMC
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 3/7/2018) CC’s Yohai Rodin posted shots of this gen1 Renault Espace at the Cohort, apparently shot in Vienna. Roger Carr did a very exhaustive CC on […] -
![A nice grouping of Studebaker R-Series trucks is seen at Ed James Studebaker, at 1901 E. Anaheim Street in Long Beach. These light-duty trucks were built by Studebaker from 1948 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/53566094904_7ddeb3e560_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealer Snapshot: 1949 Studebaker Trucks In California")
Vintage Dealer Snapshot: 1949 Studebaker Trucks In California
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 10 CommentsA nice grouping of Studebaker R-Series trucks is seen at Ed James Studebaker, at 1901 E. Anaheim Street in Long Beach. These light-duty trucks were built by Studebaker from 1948 […] -
![Now that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes")
CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsNow that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […] -
![Nissan has always struck me as something of a peculiar company. There are excellent cars like the 510, the 240Z, and yes, those early Skylines. Then there are the dull […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c210LS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: Nissan Skyline Part 2 – The Lean Years")
CC In Scale: Nissan Skyline Part 2 – The Lean Years
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 22 CommentsNissan has always struck me as something of a peculiar company. There are excellent cars like the 510, the 240Z, and yes, those early Skylines. Then there are the dull […] -
![I’m always looking for the rare and unique. So when I saw this 1956 Ford Mainline for sale on eBay (listing now deleted) I felt compelled to preserve the photos […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-23-at-20-09-42-1956-Ford-Crown-Victoria-eBay.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CCs For Sale: 1956 and 1960 Bottom-of-the-Line Fords—Redefining ‘Rare’")
CCs For Sale: 1956 and 1960 Bottom-of-the-Line Fords—Redefining ‘Rare’
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 24 CommentsI’m always looking for the rare and unique. So when I saw this 1956 Ford Mainline for sale on eBay (listing now deleted) I felt compelled to preserve the photos […] -
Automotive History: NSU Prinz, The 4 Cylinder Models, Part 2: TT, TTS and derivatives
Posted on March 6, 2024 | 24 Comments(first posted 3/2/2018) With two Weber double barrel carburetors and bored to 1177 cc The NSU 1200TT made 65 hp (DIN). Now we are talking! -
![(first posted 3/6/2018) I was in college in the mid-1990s when something improbable happened. At many of the coffee houses, clothing stores and eating spots that I would frequent, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1963-Rambler-Classic-660-Cross-Country-1-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon – So Uncool, It’s Utterly Cool")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon – So Uncool, It’s Utterly Cool
Posted on March 6, 2024 | 77 Comments(first posted 3/6/2018) I was in college in the mid-1990s when something improbable happened. At many of the coffee houses, clothing stores and eating spots that I would frequent, […]
