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![(first posted 10/8/2017) Thirty-five years ago the Bova Futura surprised the bus and coach world with its aerodynamic, clean design and huge windshield; a smooth coach, tightly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_4890.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1987 Bova Futura FHD 12.280 – A 21st Century Coach, Introduced In 1982")
Bus Stop Classic: 1987 Bova Futura FHD 12.280 – A 21st Century Coach, Introduced In 1982
Posted on October 8, 2023 | 17 Comments(first posted 10/8/2017) Thirty-five years ago the Bova Futura surprised the bus and coach world with its aerodynamic, clean design and huge windshield; a smooth coach, tightly […] -
![I’m a big fan of the Samurai and all the other related members of its family (Jimny, etc.). I’d like to find one in good condition, and possibly flat tow […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1499.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Suzuki Samurai With Large Front Cargo Rack")
Curbside Outtake: Suzuki Samurai With Large Front Cargo Rack
Posted on October 8, 2023 | 11 CommentsI’m a big fan of the Samurai and all the other related members of its family (Jimny, etc.). I’d like to find one in good condition, and possibly flat tow […] -
![Here’s a find by L. Seddon at the Cohort, up for auction in the UK. This Series 62 Extended Deck sedan is one of 20,952 examples built in 1958, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/53241913229_2792421600_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 – Up For Auction, Any Takers?")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 – Up For Auction, Any Takers?
Posted on October 8, 2023 | 21 CommentsHere’s a find by L. Seddon at the Cohort, up for auction in the UK. This Series 62 Extended Deck sedan is one of 20,952 examples built in 1958, and […] -
![I generally equate the weekend with car servicing. Either maintenance or repairs. Or visits to spare parts stores or junkyards. Depending on the work to be done, those are hours […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tumblr_pz17asbjsp1qcdxvpo1_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Under the Hood – Tune Ups And Repairs")
Vintage Snapshots: Under the Hood – Tune Ups And Repairs
Posted on October 8, 2023 | 28 CommentsI generally equate the weekend with car servicing. Either maintenance or repairs. Or visits to spare parts stores or junkyards. Depending on the work to be done, those are hours […] -
![In the early 2010s, my wife and I enjoyed an idyllic life by San Francisco Bay. We both lived and worked in a compact midcentury cottage in Corte Madera and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2016-Volkswagen-Golf-SportWagen-2022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen SEL – Aus Liebe zum Automobil (#7)")
COAL: 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen SEL – Aus Liebe zum Automobil (#7)
Posted on October 8, 2023 | 58 CommentsIn the early 2010s, my wife and I enjoyed an idyllic life by San Francisco Bay. We both lived and worked in a compact midcentury cottage in Corte Madera and […] -
![(first posted 5/9/2013) The Fuego has become almost mythical in the US. It seems to typify all of the issues that plagued Renault in its final years in the US: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Renault-Fuego-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: Renault Fuego – Invites You To Enter The Turbo Zone")
Cohort Classic: Renault Fuego – Invites You To Enter The Turbo Zone
Posted on October 7, 2023 | 84 Comments(first posted 5/9/2013) The Fuego has become almost mythical in the US. It seems to typify all of the issues that plagued Renault in its final years in the US: […] -
![I’ve had a thing for British trials since first reading about them in the 1960s. In a nutshell, it’s driving century old cars on grueling “roads”, often wet, and always […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: Exmoor Fringe Trial 2023 – Century-Old Cars Pushed To Their Limits")
CC Video: Exmoor Fringe Trial 2023 – Century-Old Cars Pushed To Their Limits
Posted on October 7, 2023 | 12 CommentsI’ve had a thing for British trials since first reading about them in the 1960s. In a nutshell, it’s driving century old cars on grueling “roads”, often wet, and always […] -
![To say the Gremlin was odd-looking is a bit of an understatement. It was after all, a polarizing proposal from beleaguered AMC, in need of calling for attention in any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/screenshot_20231001-114145.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Gremlin Owners Gallery – Quirky Devotion")
Vintage Snapshots: A Gremlin Owners Gallery – Quirky Devotion
Posted on October 7, 2023 | 43 CommentsTo say the Gremlin was odd-looking is a bit of an understatement. It was after all, a polarizing proposal from beleaguered AMC, in need of calling for attention in any […] -
![Photos by J.C. from the Cohort. This is a rather tranquil-looking “Advanced Design” Chevy truck, found in a setting that’s quite fitting. In a placid, yet business-like environment. It mixes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/53107016192_29ec6810fc_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1954 Chevrolet 3600 Truck – Placid Advanced Design")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1954 Chevrolet 3600 Truck – Placid Advanced Design
Posted on October 7, 2023 | 12 CommentsPhotos by J.C. from the Cohort. This is a rather tranquil-looking “Advanced Design” Chevy truck, found in a setting that’s quite fitting. In a placid, yet business-like environment. It mixes […] -
![A Bit of Background on the Lexus LS It’s no secret that Lexus enjoys much more success than its Japanese luxury cohorts (Acura, Infiniti), and the brand owes much of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_3968-2.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2011 Lexus LS 460L AWD – A Taste of the Finer Things in Life")
COAL: 2011 Lexus LS 460L AWD – A Taste of the Finer Things in Life
Posted on October 7, 2023 | 32 CommentsA Bit of Background on the Lexus LS It’s no secret that Lexus enjoys much more success than its Japanese luxury cohorts (Acura, Infiniti), and the brand owes much of […] -
![(first posted 10/5/2017) I’ve always had at least a passing interest in astronomy. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a city with its own planetarium, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/015-1962-Ford-Galaxie-500-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria – Top Hat")
In-Motion Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria – Top Hat
Posted on October 6, 2023 | 67 Comments(first posted 10/5/2017) I’ve always had at least a passing interest in astronomy. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a city with its own planetarium, the […] -
![(first posted 10/6/2017) Is there an efficiency gene? Why do some people intrinsically (or compulsively) turn off the lights when they leave a room, keep the thermostat at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CC-337-007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Geo Metro Three Axle Ultra-High-Efficiency Motor Home – 45 MPG?")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Geo Metro Three Axle Ultra-High-Efficiency Motor Home – 45 MPG?
Posted on October 6, 2023 | 32 Comments(first posted 10/6/2017) Is there an efficiency gene? Why do some people intrinsically (or compulsively) turn off the lights when they leave a room, keep the thermostat at […] -
Wordless Vintage Snapshot: Let’s Bring The Spare Car Too, Just In Case…
Posted on October 6, 2023 | 19 Comments -
![We’ve visited a few GM dealers recently and noticed we have yet to see some Pontiacs in the showroom. Let’s deal with that omission and check out a few Pontiac […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/9499764fdbefcba49c880661f30401d8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: Pontiac In The ’60s – Snapshots & Promo Shots")
Vintage Dealers: Pontiac In The ’60s – Snapshots & Promo Shots
Posted on October 6, 2023 | 29 CommentsWe’ve visited a few GM dealers recently and noticed we have yet to see some Pontiacs in the showroom. Let’s deal with that omission and check out a few Pontiac […] -
![I’m going to level with you all, right from the get-go: this vehicle is kind of a blank slate to me. And reading online reviews, both from the time and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_20220601_090150_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1992 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe – Different Tacks")
CC Capsule: 1992 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe – Different Tacks
Posted on October 6, 2023 | 13 CommentsI’m going to level with you all, right from the get-go: this vehicle is kind of a blank slate to me. And reading online reviews, both from the time and […]
