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![The Magic Year of 1957 must have been a wonderful time to shop for a car! Chrysler had its dynamic Forward Look; Ford was all-new and graceful; Chevy had a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/571-17.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser–Wowing Prospects on the Showroom Floor!")
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser–Wowing Prospects on the Showroom Floor!
Posted on May 13, 2025 | 30 CommentsThe Magic Year of 1957 must have been a wonderful time to shop for a car! Chrysler had its dynamic Forward Look; Ford was all-new and graceful; Chevy had a […] -
![It has occurred to me lately that each of my new acquisitions of a diecast scale model has been of a car or truck that has personal significance to me. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/024-2002-Ford-Thunderbird-3.9L-V8-Wixom-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 2002 Ford Thunderbird – Selling Things")
Curbside Musings: 2002 Ford Thunderbird – Selling Things
Posted on May 13, 2025 | 46 CommentsIt has occurred to me lately that each of my new acquisitions of a diecast scale model has been of a car or truck that has personal significance to me. […] -
![(first posted 7/10/2013) There’s an adage in the car industry – if a car is good enough, it’ll sell. It’s not the only way to successfully sell a car, of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC03305.4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier Sportshatch – If It’s Good Enough, It’ll Sell")
Car Show Classic: 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier Sportshatch – If It’s Good Enough, It’ll Sell
Posted on May 12, 2025 | 60 Comments(first posted 7/10/2013) There’s an adage in the car industry – if a car is good enough, it’ll sell. It’s not the only way to successfully sell a car, of […] -
![The role of the traditional large, rear-wheel-drive American car had changed by the mid-1980s. We’d been through the gas crisis, which led to the Japanese successfully wooing us with fuel-sipping, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/85ChevyImpala1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Chevrolet Impala – Going Out in Style")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Chevrolet Impala – Going Out in Style
Posted on May 12, 2025 | 7 CommentsThe role of the traditional large, rear-wheel-drive American car had changed by the mid-1980s. We’d been through the gas crisis, which led to the Japanese successfully wooing us with fuel-sipping, […] -
Vintage Snapshots: Lodging In The US, 1970s-1980s – Sights & Cars
Posted on May 12, 2025 | 33 CommentsCowboy Motel, Amarillo, TX. -
![(This is one of my favorite car photos ever. It’s very much professional caliber. PN) See that young woman joyfully dancing down the steps outside the International House in Berkeley, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Image-7-31-20-at-5.11-PM.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Little Did I Know When I Shot This Lamborghini Miura In 1972 At Age Fifteen That It Would Become A Significant Part Of This Car’s History 50 Years Later")
Little Did I Know When I Shot This Lamborghini Miura In 1972 At Age Fifteen That It Would Become A Significant Part Of This Car’s History 50 Years Later
Posted on May 12, 2025 | 23 Comments(This is one of my favorite car photos ever. It’s very much professional caliber. PN) See that young woman joyfully dancing down the steps outside the International House in Berkeley, […] -
![For some, “front-engined Porsche” is one of those terms that borders on oxymoronic, like “generous billionaire,” “vegan burger” or “beautiful SUV.” You can picture it in your mind’s eye, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_2060_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Porsche 944 S2 – If It’s Not A Porsche, Then What Is It?")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Porsche 944 S2 – If It’s Not A Porsche, Then What Is It?
Posted on May 12, 2025 | 17 CommentsFor some, “front-engined Porsche” is one of those terms that borders on oxymoronic, like “generous billionaire,” “vegan burger” or “beautiful SUV.” You can picture it in your mind’s eye, but […] -
![If there was one cardinal rule for Dodge Division in the 1960s, it was, “Whatever Plymouth had, Dodge dealers wanted.” Not long after Plymouth introduced the Road Runner, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1969-Dodge-Super-Bee-Bright-Green-Fast-Lane-Classic-Cars-front-3q-right.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Review: 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 – “Lives Up To Its Decals”")
Vintage Car Life Review: 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 – “Lives Up To Its Decals”
Posted on May 12, 2025 | 24 CommentsIf there was one cardinal rule for Dodge Division in the 1960s, it was, “Whatever Plymouth had, Dodge dealers wanted.” Not long after Plymouth introduced the Road Runner, a […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2019) Flxible is mostly remembered for its classic Clipper models of the 1950’s, but it also built some other well-regarded intercity coaches. Starting in 1954 through […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Flxible-vistaliner-2-1-e1557628658562.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Flxible VistaLiner (VL) 100, Hi-Level, and FlxLiner – The Last Ones From Loudonville")
Bus Stop Classics: Flxible VistaLiner (VL) 100, Hi-Level, and FlxLiner – The Last Ones From Loudonville
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 22 Comments(first posted 5/11/2019) Flxible is mostly remembered for its classic Clipper models of the 1950’s, but it also built some other well-regarded intercity coaches. Starting in 1954 through […] -
![(first posted 8/8/2012) The story of the star-crossed MGC is sad indeed, about as sad as seeing this one sit here immobile for the last eighteen years. At least it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-174-020.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: MGC GT – Woulda’ Shoulda’ Coulda’ Had The Rover V8")
Curbside Classic: MGC GT – Woulda’ Shoulda’ Coulda’ Had The Rover V8
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 26 Comments(first posted 8/8/2012) The story of the star-crossed MGC is sad indeed, about as sad as seeing this one sit here immobile for the last eighteen years. At least it […] -
![“That leather really did come from the town of Corinth, Italy…” That comment left by CC reader Rando may seem innocuous—it’s actually quite funny, given the facts about “Corinthian Leather” […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Housekeeping: A Clarification Of Our Commenting Policy Regarding False Facts And A Specific Warning To Commenter Rando")
Housekeeping: A Clarification Of Our Commenting Policy Regarding False Facts And A Specific Warning To Commenter Rando
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 33 Comments“That leather really did come from the town of Corinth, Italy…” That comment left by CC reader Rando may seem innocuous—it’s actually quite funny, given the facts about “Corinthian Leather” […] -
![(first posted 5/10/2019) The GM N-body cars of the ’80’s have been covered several times over the years here at Curbside Classic, usually when a tired, can’t-believe-this-is-still-on-the-road […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190505_185610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Supreme – A Happy Baby")
Car Show Classic: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Supreme – A Happy Baby
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 64 Comments(first posted 5/10/2019) The GM N-body cars of the ’80’s have been covered several times over the years here at Curbside Classic, usually when a tired, can’t-believe-this-is-still-on-the-road […] -
![It’s all too obvious that Mr. John van Limpt and his latest 26-wheeler prefer to travel heavy. The whole combination -from front to back- exudes sturdiness, it’s unyielding without being […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4037.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Scania-Vabis Magistralis – The Certified Floor Manager")
CC Global: Scania-Vabis Magistralis – The Certified Floor Manager
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 1 CommentIt’s all too obvious that Mr. John van Limpt and his latest 26-wheeler prefer to travel heavy. The whole combination -from front to back- exudes sturdiness, it’s unyielding without being […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. In honor of all mothers on this Mother’s Day, we have a gallery mostly focused on ladies who were traveling, and their means of travel. Some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/610.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: A Gallery Of Traveling Ladies & Cars — ’50s-’60s-’70s")
Vintage Snapshots: A Gallery Of Traveling Ladies & Cars — ’50s-’60s-’70s
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 19 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. In honor of all mothers on this Mother’s Day, we have a gallery mostly focused on ladies who were traveling, and their means of travel. Some […] -
![I was looking to make an easy drive to relax the nerves. In southern California it can be tough to find an area with minimal traffic. My go to is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bombay-Beach-Drive-in.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of the Salton Sea – No Rust Despite The Name")
Cars of the Salton Sea – No Rust Despite The Name
Posted on May 11, 2025 | 21 CommentsI was looking to make an easy drive to relax the nerves. In southern California it can be tough to find an area with minimal traffic. My go to is […]
