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![(first posted 8/30/2017) One of the more forgotten engines is the Pontiac 215 six, available on the Tempest and LeMans in 1964 and 1965. It has of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Pontiac-215-1964-br.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Forgotten Engines: 1964-1965 Pontiac 215 Six – Built by Pontiac or Chevrolet?")
Forgotten Engines: 1964-1965 Pontiac 215 Six – Built by Pontiac or Chevrolet?
Posted on September 1, 2023 | 98 Comments(first posted 8/30/2017) One of the more forgotten engines is the Pontiac 215 six, available on the Tempest and LeMans in 1964 and 1965. It has of course […] -
![John Deere the reaper, model 7380i ProDrive, is sitting quietly on top of the hill, eagerly waiting for the next job. This machine is used to pick up and chop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1616.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2023 Oogstdagen (Harvest Days) – You Gotta Reap What You Sow")
CC Global: 2023 Oogstdagen (Harvest Days) – You Gotta Reap What You Sow
Posted on September 1, 2023 | 18 CommentsJohn Deere the reaper, model 7380i ProDrive, is sitting quietly on top of the hill, eagerly waiting for the next job. This machine is used to pick up and chop […] -
![Here’s a nice bunch of Larks at the Whattoff Motor Co. in Ames, Iowa. And if this image from 1959 compels you to shout ‘fleet cars,’ you’d be right. These […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230815-035806.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: Lots Of Larks In Iowa – The Whattoff Motor Co.")
Vintage Dealers: Lots Of Larks In Iowa – The Whattoff Motor Co.
Posted on September 1, 2023 | 20 CommentsHere’s a nice bunch of Larks at the Whattoff Motor Co. in Ames, Iowa. And if this image from 1959 compels you to shout ‘fleet cars,’ you’d be right. These […] -
![Let’s visit a few Pontiac owners from yesteryear. Their models range from the ‘suspenders-streaks’ era, to the cool ’60s wide-trackers that gave the marque its everlasting fame. But regardless of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230831-170117.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Pontiac Owners Gallery – From Streaks To Wide-Track")
Vintage Snapshots: A Pontiac Owners Gallery – From Streaks To Wide-Track
Posted on September 1, 2023 | 24 CommentsLet’s visit a few Pontiac owners from yesteryear. Their models range from the ‘suspenders-streaks’ era, to the cool ’60s wide-trackers that gave the marque its everlasting fame. But regardless of […] -
![If there’s a city meant to have a large temple devoted to automotive history, that is car-crazy Los Angeles. And that obligatory shrine is none other than the Petersen Automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1934.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Museum Visit: Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles – Detroit Dream Cars and Automotive Icons")
CC Museum Visit: Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles – Detroit Dream Cars and Automotive Icons
Posted on September 1, 2023 | 17 CommentsIf there’s a city meant to have a large temple devoted to automotive history, that is car-crazy Los Angeles. And that obligatory shrine is none other than the Petersen Automotive […] -
![(first posted 9/25/2013) The Audi Fox, called the Audi 80 in Europe, was a milestone car for both Audi and Volkswagen. Introduced in 1972 in Europe and sold in North […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1-Rear-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Audi Fox/80 (B1) – The Foxy Mother Of The Modern VW/Audi Era")
Curbside Classic: Audi Fox/80 (B1) – The Foxy Mother Of The Modern VW/Audi Era
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 101 Comments(first posted 9/25/2013) The Audi Fox, called the Audi 80 in Europe, was a milestone car for both Audi and Volkswagen. Introduced in 1972 in Europe and sold in North […] -
![There’s a lot of Dodge in this shot. A Dodge truck carrying at least six CHP ’74 Dodge Monacos, while passing an old Dodge Dart (a ’63?). However, the Dodge […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230808-143054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Carriers: ’74 Dodge Monacos Carried by a Dodge – A Load Of Bluesmobiles")
Vintage Carriers: ’74 Dodge Monacos Carried by a Dodge – A Load Of Bluesmobiles
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 30 CommentsThere’s a lot of Dodge in this shot. A Dodge truck carrying at least six CHP ’74 Dodge Monacos, while passing an old Dodge Dart (a ’63?). However, the Dodge […] -
![Just a few days ago, we posted a ‘65 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible found by Eric Clem at the Cohort. And here’s its nearby American partner. Or so I think. I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53145708097_e09f69cda7_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Another Vintage Drop Top In Finland")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Another Vintage Drop Top In Finland
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 7 CommentsJust a few days ago, we posted a ‘65 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible found by Eric Clem at the Cohort. And here’s its nearby American partner. Or so I think. I’ve […] -
![While GM can lay claim to inventing the pantheon of automotive brands that Alfred P. Sloan gathered into his eponymous ladder, that didn’t stop other manufacturers from also trying to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/39frd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: 1939 Ford Motor Company – Ford Attempts to Build Their Own Sloanian Ladder with Mercury")
Vintage Ads: 1939 Ford Motor Company – Ford Attempts to Build Their Own Sloanian Ladder with Mercury
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 16 CommentsWhile GM can lay claim to inventing the pantheon of automotive brands that Alfred P. Sloan gathered into his eponymous ladder, that didn’t stop other manufacturers from also trying to […] -
![In 1967 a new Barracuda appeared, this time in three body styles; fastback, hardtop, and convertible. For its March issue, Car Life chose to test a fastback and a hardtop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Review: 1967 Barracuda Comparison – The Tame 6 cyl. Hardtop and The Brisk V-8 Fastback")
Vintage Car Life Review: 1967 Barracuda Comparison – The Tame 6 cyl. Hardtop and The Brisk V-8 Fastback
Posted on August 31, 2023 | 24 CommentsIn 1967 a new Barracuda appeared, this time in three body styles; fastback, hardtop, and convertible. For its March issue, Car Life chose to test a fastback and a hardtop […] -
![(first posted 7/29/2017) One of the good things about life in Portland is our 24/7 non-commercial classical radio station, “All Classical” KQAC. They use this pristine 1954 Chevy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19050588_1860575727600316_453976612963090432_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classical: 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck")
Curbside Classical: 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 37 Comments(first posted 7/29/2017) One of the good things about life in Portland is our 24/7 non-commercial classical radio station, “All Classical” KQAC. They use this pristine 1954 Chevy […] -
![(first posted 8/30/2017) This Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire was parked outside the Great Australian Rally in Mornington two and a half years ago. We have featured most of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346 – Peak Siddeley?")
Curbside Classic: Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346 – Peak Siddeley?
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 37 Comments(first posted 8/30/2017) This Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire was parked outside the Great Australian Rally in Mornington two and a half years ago. We have featured most of […] -
![Let’s pay a visit to these vintage dealers and see what’s for sale. So far, I’ve only located two of them. The Buick All Square -above- was located in Virginia, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_20230811-040815.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealers: Shopping For Some Used Wheels")
Vintage Dealers: Shopping For Some Used Wheels
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 26 CommentsLet’s pay a visit to these vintage dealers and see what’s for sale. So far, I’ve only located two of them. The Buick All Square -above- was located in Virginia, […] -
![For today, I’ll share a few more shots from A. T. Burke’s Flickr page. By all appearances, Mr. Burke was a satisfied Imperial owner. On his post, a brief caption […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/12164325915_5f74b9a529_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot: 1961 Imperial – With User Review")
Vintage Snapshot: 1961 Imperial – With User Review
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 17 CommentsFor today, I’ll share a few more shots from A. T. Burke’s Flickr page. By all appearances, Mr. Burke was a satisfied Imperial owner. On his post, a brief caption […] -
![As far as I know, cars have no will of their own. Whether a car remains ‘true’ to its original self is not up to its non-existent desires, but rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_20230427_155444053_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1970 Datsun 510 Wagon – Staying True")
CC Capsule: 1970 Datsun 510 Wagon – Staying True
Posted on August 30, 2023 | 7 CommentsAs far as I know, cars have no will of their own. Whether a car remains ‘true’ to its original self is not up to its non-existent desires, but rather […]
