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Vintage Dealers: Lincoln-Mercury Dealers 1950s-1960s
Posted on March 5, 2025 | 36 CommentsTrinity Lincoln Mercury, Inc. -
![The 1955 – 1957 Chevy Nomad was a bold exercise to build the first sports wagon, and it quickly became iconic. Station wagons were the hot new trend (along with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nomad-64-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1964 Chevelle 300 2-Door Station Wagon: It Should Have Been Called Nomad – Why Did They Build These Anyway?")
1964 Chevelle 300 2-Door Station Wagon: It Should Have Been Called Nomad – Why Did They Build These Anyway?
Posted on March 5, 2025 | 31 CommentsThe 1955 – 1957 Chevy Nomad was a bold exercise to build the first sports wagon, and it quickly became iconic. Station wagons were the hot new trend (along with […] -
![Back in the spring of 1963, GM’s now-defunct Oldsmobile division introduced a new version of its F-85 compact sedan called Jetfire, which added a turbocharger to its lightweight aluminum V-8 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1962-Oldsmobile-Jetfire-featured-MT-1962-09.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1962–1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire – How Powerful (And How Fast) Was This Early Turbocharged Car?")
1962–1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire – How Powerful (And How Fast) Was This Early Turbocharged Car?
Posted on March 5, 2025 | 9 CommentsBack in the spring of 1963, GM’s now-defunct Oldsmobile division introduced a new version of its F-85 compact sedan called Jetfire, which added a turbocharger to its lightweight aluminum V-8 […] -
![So Long Jaaag Our 2004 Jaguar XJ8 was starting to exhibit its true nature and began breaking down with increasing frequency. Despite several “Ford” stampings on parts, the costs were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Van-to-Car-e1740839285459.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2009 VW CC: A Hooker, A Conversion Van & A Ditch")
My 2009 VW CC: A Hooker, A Conversion Van & A Ditch
Posted on March 5, 2025 | 11 CommentsSo Long Jaaag Our 2004 Jaguar XJ8 was starting to exhibit its true nature and began breaking down with increasing frequency. Despite several “Ford” stampings on parts, the costs were […] -
![(first posted 1/29/2014) Those who follow the auto industry know of all the lazily rebadged cars used to fill different manufacturers’ model line-ups. The derisive term “badge engineering” was coined […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/800px-MITSUBISHI_PROUDIA_BY51_01_ceficefi.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Obscure Rebadges From Around the World")
Obscure Rebadges From Around the World
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 143 Comments(first posted 1/29/2014) Those who follow the auto industry know of all the lazily rebadged cars used to fill different manufacturers’ model line-ups. The derisive term “badge engineering” was coined […] -
![Mercedes Bionic (2005) Cd: 0.19 (first posted 1/30/2012) For most of the fifties, sixties and into the early seventies, automotive aerodynamicists were mostly non-existent, or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mercedes-bionic-2005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 3 (1960 – 2012)")
An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 3 (1960 – 2012)
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 60 CommentsMercedes Bionic (2005) Cd: 0.19 (first posted 1/30/2012) For most of the fifties, sixties and into the early seventies, automotive aerodynamicists were mostly non-existent, or […] -
![The Pontiac GTO generally gets bragging rights as the first of its kind: the classic intermediate-sized Detroit muscle car. The GTO first appeared in 1964, and pretty much defined the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CC-109-080-925.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 — A Hot Number")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 — A Hot Number
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 18 CommentsThe Pontiac GTO generally gets bragging rights as the first of its kind: the classic intermediate-sized Detroit muscle car. The GTO first appeared in 1964, and pretty much defined the […] -
![The inspiration for this feature came from Paul’s story a few days back about the AI-generated images in a certain repro parts company’s website. From the comments, I’m sure we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/62Dodge5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC In Scale: Model Cars In Purple – Purple Mania")
CC In Scale: Model Cars In Purple – Purple Mania
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 33 CommentsThe inspiration for this feature came from Paul’s story a few days back about the AI-generated images in a certain repro parts company’s website. From the comments, I’m sure we […] -
![Welcome to the month of March, which I have decided will be placed under the auspices of the 1960s – my favourite postwar decade. Even if you know nothing about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_20241103_120011_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1965 Nissan Silvia (CSP311) – Japan’s First PLC")
Car Show Classic: 1965 Nissan Silvia (CSP311) – Japan’s First PLC
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 16 CommentsWelcome to the month of March, which I have decided will be placed under the auspices of the 1960s – my favourite postwar decade. Even if you know nothing about […] -
![Welcome to March. Only a couple of weeks ago, I was back in Las Vegas for what had been something of a last-minute decision to spend time there both with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/011-1966-Chevrolet-Impala-Convertible-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – Don’t Blink")
Curbside Musings: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – Don’t Blink
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 33 CommentsWelcome to March. Only a couple of weeks ago, I was back in Las Vegas for what had been something of a last-minute decision to spend time there both with […] -
![(originally posted 7/31/2011) Follow your own path. Have the courage of your convictions. Haste makes waste. Ford would prove each of these adages with its 1960 full-size cars, although not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Greg_pictures_Dec_2010_-_June_2011_131.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Ford Starliner – Haste Makes Waste")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Ford Starliner – Haste Makes Waste
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 162 Comments(originally posted 7/31/2011) Follow your own path. Have the courage of your convictions. Haste makes waste. Ford would prove each of these adages with its 1960 full-size cars, although not […] -
![(first posted 1/29/2012) [Like Part 1, this has been expanded and updated] In the “streamlined decade” of the thirties, automotive aerodynamics was promoted as the great breakthrough […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CC-146-087-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 2 (1940 – 1959)")
An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 2 (1940 – 1959)
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 33 Comments(first posted 1/29/2012) [Like Part 1, this has been expanded and updated] In the “streamlined decade” of the thirties, automotive aerodynamics was promoted as the great breakthrough […] -
![Photos from the CC Cohort by Corey Behrens. Followers of the American Motors saga know that during its brief quarter-century existence, the company’s history was a mix of a couple […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/54314962825_7daf9f9672_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1969 AMC Ambassador DPL Wagon – Long Nose Survivor In The Snow")
1969 AMC Ambassador DPL Wagon – Long Nose Survivor In The Snow
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 7 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by Corey Behrens. Followers of the American Motors saga know that during its brief quarter-century existence, the company’s history was a mix of a couple […] -
![Kit cars use all sorts of vehicles as donors; for example, with Cobras and seven-esque roadsters (Lotus, Caterham, etc.) being among the most popular, there are bound to be a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Austin-Mini-based-Cobra-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Strangest Cobra like Replica Ever? Front Wheel Drive Classic Mini Based")
Strangest Cobra like Replica Ever? Front Wheel Drive Classic Mini Based
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 21 CommentsKit cars use all sorts of vehicles as donors; for example, with Cobras and seven-esque roadsters (Lotus, Caterham, etc.) being among the most popular, there are bound to be a […] -
![Text and photos by riveranotario. I had just a couple of weeks’ notice before taking a short trip to Abu Dhabi for work. Just a little under 48 hours in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-03-02-15.31.12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carspotting In Abu Dhabi – Leave The Excess To Dubai")
Carspotting In Abu Dhabi – Leave The Excess To Dubai
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 12 CommentsText and photos by riveranotario. I had just a couple of weeks’ notice before taking a short trip to Abu Dhabi for work. Just a little under 48 hours in […]
