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![My lovely bride buys me old car brochures as gifts, and this Christmas I found a catalog for the full line of 1963 Buicks under the tree, in honor of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1963-Buick-05-amp-06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: 1963 Buick Electra(s) – What’s The Story Behind These Pictures?")
QOTD: 1963 Buick Electra(s) – What’s The Story Behind These Pictures?
Posted on March 20, 2023 | 75 CommentsMy lovely bride buys me old car brochures as gifts, and this Christmas I found a catalog for the full line of 1963 Buicks under the tree, in honor of […] -
![Who in 1962 could have imagined that the Buick 90 degree V6 would still be powering new Buicks in 2008? No one, especially back then when technology was still changing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/v-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Tech: Buick’s New V6 Engine (1962) – The Beginning Of A Very Long Life")
Vintage Car Life Tech: Buick’s New V6 Engine (1962) – The Beginning Of A Very Long Life
Posted on March 20, 2023 | 35 CommentsWho in 1962 could have imagined that the Buick 90 degree V6 would still be powering new Buicks in 2008? No one, especially back then when technology was still changing […] -
![This 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix sedan was offered for sale in October 2022 in Hawthorne, New Jersey (just 25 miles from me), but I just found out about it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image.jpg.76e19f5670647b68471f5e9b74bba7ef1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix – How Did I Miss This?")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix – How Did I Miss This?
Posted on March 20, 2023 | 46 CommentsThis 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix sedan was offered for sale in October 2022 in Hawthorne, New Jersey (just 25 miles from me), but I just found out about it […] -
![(first posted 3/18/2017) In the mid to late 1970s, intercity motor coach operators in North America had several options to choose from as they looked to recapitalize their fleets. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/707left-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: 1976 – 2006 Prevost Le Mirage – It’s All In The Windows")
Bus Stop Classics: 1976 – 2006 Prevost Le Mirage – It’s All In The Windows
Posted on March 19, 2023 | 18 Comments(first posted 3/18/2017) In the mid to late 1970s, intercity motor coach operators in North America had several options to choose from as they looked to recapitalize their fleets. As […] -
![(first posted 3/19/2017) Car museums come in many shapes and sizes, from the full professional experience at the newly revamped British Car Museum south of Birmingham to the immense collection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC06471.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Report – The British Car Museum, Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand")
Museum Report – The British Car Museum, Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Posted on March 19, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 3/19/2017) Car museums come in many shapes and sizes, from the full professional experience at the newly revamped British Car Museum south of Birmingham to the immense collection […] -
![“You will approve of its dignity, stature and economy…” especially the latter, for you cheapskates who want a limo with dog dish “poverty” hub caps. But it’s got trim rings! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5642226967_18ef1fcfb3_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1963 Cotington-Oldsmobile 9-Passenger Limo – With Dog Dish Hub Caps?")
Vintage Ad: 1963 Cotington-Oldsmobile 9-Passenger Limo – With Dog Dish Hub Caps?
Posted on March 19, 2023 | 19 Comments“You will approve of its dignity, stature and economy…” especially the latter, for you cheapskates who want a limo with dog dish “poverty” hub caps. But it’s got trim rings! […] -
![The Jetstar I confused eleven-year old me when it arrived in 1964. Hmm, looks so much like a Starfire, why do they have two similar big sporty coupes? Pontiac just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/j-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I – A Loaded Stripper")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I – A Loaded Stripper
Posted on March 19, 2023 | 26 CommentsThe Jetstar I confused eleven-year old me when it arrived in 1964. Hmm, looks so much like a Starfire, why do they have two similar big sporty coupes? Pontiac just […] -
![canadiancatgreen found, shot and posted this rusty Concord resting somewhere in the cold Canadian winter. I saw an Eagle just yesterday, but have not seen a Concord in a while. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52662377870_026e792dce_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: AMC Concord")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: AMC Concord
Posted on March 19, 2023 | 23 Commentscanadiancatgreen found, shot and posted this rusty Concord resting somewhere in the cold Canadian winter. I saw an Eagle just yesterday, but have not seen a Concord in a while. […] -
![The Green Mini Frank, my old school friend, had a thing with Minis. He was 6 months older so, as a car enthusiast wanting to get the drivers’ license […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/voor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL #4: Classic Mini")
COAL #4: Classic Mini
Posted on March 19, 2023 | 27 CommentsThe Green Mini Frank, my old school friend, had a thing with Minis. He was 6 months older so, as a car enthusiast wanting to get the drivers’ license […] -
![(first posted 3/18/2017) Welcome to the third and final installment of the ‘60s British Deadly Sins. The term “globalization” may be a more recent coinage, but half a century ago, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GBDS-GK.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 3): Gordon-Keeble")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 3): Gordon-Keeble
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 28 Comments(first posted 3/18/2017) Welcome to the third and final installment of the ‘60s British Deadly Sins. The term “globalization” may be a more recent coinage, but half a century ago, […] -
![(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1970-Dodge-Challenger-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Dodge Challenger – Vanishing Paint")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Dodge Challenger – Vanishing Paint
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 44 Comments(first posted 8/18/2011) I suspect it takes a special sort of person to drive a ratty Dodge Challenger. I’d imagine the owner is a gruff, no nonsense sort of guy. […] -
![In a small shopping center in Atlanta, there is an independent coffee shop. They also sell books and magazines, and the business is good. They’re in a nice neighborhood, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Diablo_SE30_Back.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: A Diablo SE30 To Get The Morning Espresso In Style")
Curbside Outtake: A Diablo SE30 To Get The Morning Espresso In Style
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 8 CommentsIn a small shopping center in Atlanta, there is an independent coffee shop. They also sell books and magazines, and the business is good. They’re in a nice neighborhood, […] -
![Roshake found these tow vintage VWs snuggling up in Budapest. The Golf may interest you more, but not me, as I have Beetlitis, especially so for the European “Standard” 1200, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52753798543_673969814a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1969 VW 1200 & 1993 VW Golf 1.6 – Two Old VWs")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1969 VW 1200 & 1993 VW Golf 1.6 – Two Old VWs
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 12 CommentsRoshake found these tow vintage VWs snuggling up in Budapest. The Golf may interest you more, but not me, as I have Beetlitis, especially so for the European “Standard” 1200, […] -
![Small sales volume does not mean failure or insignificance. This car, a 2015 VW XL1 posted on the Cohort, may be one of only 28 sold in the UK and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/buyers_guide_-_xl1_-_front_quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 2015 Volkswagen XL1 – This Was The Future, Once")
Cohort Classic: 2015 Volkswagen XL1 – This Was The Future, Once
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 13 CommentsSmall sales volume does not mean failure or insignificance. This car, a 2015 VW XL1 posted on the Cohort, may be one of only 28 sold in the UK and […] -
![DOD July 11, 1944, Acquired Fall 1985 This is my COAL I let it go once but got it back. It will be my daughters when I pass. Above photo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5tt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1944 Willys MB – Chapter 7, My Real Jeep – Part 1 AZ & CA")
COAL: 1944 Willys MB – Chapter 7, My Real Jeep – Part 1 AZ & CA
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 7 CommentsDOD July 11, 1944, Acquired Fall 1985 This is my COAL I let it go once but got it back. It will be my daughters when I pass. Above photo […]
