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![Chevrolet advertised the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as a “gentleman’s car,” a budget-priced personal luxury coupe laden with styling cues reminiscent of more upscale rivals. Yet, it was also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1970-Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-SS-Mecum-Auctions-T159-front-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Review: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 – “A Gentleman’s Bomb”")
Vintage Car Life Review: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 – “A Gentleman’s Bomb”
Posted on May 5, 2025 | 22 CommentsChevrolet advertised the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as a “gentleman’s car,” a budget-priced personal luxury coupe laden with styling cues reminiscent of more upscale rivals. Yet, it was also […] -
![(first posted 5/3/2019) Toyota is often a cautious company, generally focused on maintaining their reputation for quality and reliability and avoiding costly mistakes and unnecessary risks. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/toyota-rav4-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994-2000 Toyota RAV4 – Light Trail Blazer")
Curbside Classic: 1994-2000 Toyota RAV4 – Light Trail Blazer
Posted on May 4, 2025 | 28 Comments(first posted 5/3/2019) Toyota is often a cautious company, generally focused on maintaining their reputation for quality and reliability and avoiding costly mistakes and unnecessary risks. […] -
![(first posted 5/1/2019) I’ve written the story of how my life might have been had I absconded with a 1971 Econoline from my employer, Towson Ford. That was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CC-389-082.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Lite: 1970 Ford Club Wagon Camper Van – Here’s What I Really Wanted in 1971")
Curbside Classic Lite: 1970 Ford Club Wagon Camper Van – Here’s What I Really Wanted in 1971
Posted on May 4, 2025 | 34 Comments(first posted 5/1/2019) I’ve written the story of how my life might have been had I absconded with a 1971 Econoline from my employer, Towson Ford. That was […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. Our feature today is a gallery of vehicles in camping mode. There is a good assortment of images to view, so grab your sleeping bag and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tumblr_7e87d7eb707e488d16ab627f22c9733e_9fe55290_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cars In Parks And Camping Grounds – 1950s-1970s")
Vintage Snapshots: Cars In Parks And Camping Grounds – 1950s-1970s
Posted on May 4, 2025 | 20 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Our feature today is a gallery of vehicles in camping mode. There is a good assortment of images to view, so grab your sleeping bag and […] -
![In Part I, we read of how I met Olga and came to buy her 43 year old ’77 Monte Carlo. In 2004, Olga and her husband bought a Mercury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-04-30-23.27.12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS – Olga’s Cars of a Lifetime, Part II")
My 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis GS – Olga’s Cars of a Lifetime, Part II
Posted on May 4, 2025 | 4 CommentsIn Part I, we read of how I met Olga and came to buy her 43 year old ’77 Monte Carlo. In 2004, Olga and her husband bought a Mercury […] -
Truck Stop Classics: MAN (Diesel) 19.361, 10.212, And 13.215 – Rolling Exhibition
Posted on May 4, 2025 | 12 CommentsA trio of classic, heavy-duty MAN vehicles with friendly, rounded shapes. Toughness masked by soft looks, this especially applies to the duo sitting on the semi-low loader. -
![In the early 1960s, GM’s Oldsmobile and Pontiac divisions responded to the burgeoning personal luxury market with re-trimmed B-body hardtops, the Oldsmobile Starfire and Pontiac Grand Prix. Both were restyled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1963-Pontiac-Grand-Prix-vs-1963-Oldsmobile-Starfire-front-composite-1.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Vs. 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe – How Did These Sporty Luxury Hardtops Compare?")
1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Vs. 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe – How Did These Sporty Luxury Hardtops Compare?
Posted on May 4, 2025 | 33 CommentsIn the early 1960s, GM’s Oldsmobile and Pontiac divisions responded to the burgeoning personal luxury market with re-trimmed B-body hardtops, the Oldsmobile Starfire and Pontiac Grand Prix. Both were restyled […] -
![(first posted 5/2/2014) I’m a big believer in five speed manual transmissions, and have been for years. When I was a kid, my father introduced me to the advantages of five speed gear […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Primary-pattern.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Toyota 5 Speed Transmission Takes Over the World")
Automotive History: The Toyota 5 Speed Transmission Takes Over the World
Posted on May 3, 2025 | 173 Comments(first posted 5/2/2014) I’m a big believer in five speed manual transmissions, and have been for years. When I was a kid, my father introduced me to the advantages of five speed gear […] -
![Good things have a funny way of happening when you least expect them. Much to my frustration, I’ve recently been going through somewhat of a drought when it comes to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IMG_2257.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Plymouth Fury III – The Long Search For A Fuselage Fury Finally Pays Off")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Plymouth Fury III – The Long Search For A Fuselage Fury Finally Pays Off
Posted on May 3, 2025 | 34 CommentsGood things have a funny way of happening when you least expect them. Much to my frustration, I’ve recently been going through somewhat of a drought when it comes to […] -
![I’ve seen these two Maximas parked around town over the years, but never together. Is this a new thing? Did the owner of one buy the other? Is one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2991.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: Two Generations Of Maximas, One A Datsun 810 Diesel – Does A Max Live Here?")
Curbside Finds: Two Generations Of Maximas, One A Datsun 810 Diesel – Does A Max Live Here?
Posted on May 3, 2025 | 15 CommentsI’ve seen these two Maximas parked around town over the years, but never together. Is this a new thing? Did the owner of one buy the other? Is one […] -
Vintage Postcards: Oldsmobile Dealers In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on May 3, 2025 | 23 CommentsPitcaim Oldsmobile, Langhorne, PA. -
![Foxes! In 1993 I was working full-time at the airport and on the verge of getting married. I felt like I needed a more “grown-up” car than my ‘72 Bus. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/449682122_10233248328128662_888733197948242392_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Foxes! – My 1987, 1990, 1993 VW Foxes")
Foxes! – My 1987, 1990, 1993 VW Foxes
Posted on May 3, 2025 | 33 CommentsFoxes! In 1993 I was working full-time at the airport and on the verge of getting married. I felt like I needed a more “grown-up” car than my ‘72 Bus. […] -
![It’s an article of faith among Lincoln fans that what the early 1960s Continental lacked in sales volume against Cadillac, it made up in prestige. However, even Lincoln-Mercury management didn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1961-Lincoln-Continental-sedan-and-1961-Cadillac-Sedan-de-Ville-composite.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Lincoln Continental Vs. Cadillac Sedan De Ville – Which Held Its Value Better In The Early 1960s?")
Lincoln Continental Vs. Cadillac Sedan De Ville – Which Held Its Value Better In The Early 1960s?
Posted on May 3, 2025 | 32 CommentsIt’s an article of faith among Lincoln fans that what the early 1960s Continental lacked in sales volume against Cadillac, it made up in prestige. However, even Lincoln-Mercury management didn’t […] -
![(first posted 12/26/2014) With depreciation and cars like the Porsche Boxster and the Lotus Elise keeping mid-engined cars from being completely unreachable for anyone below Fortune 500 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CC-202-099-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Fiat X1/9 – The Mid-Engine Revolution Arrives On Main Street")
Curbside Classic: Fiat X1/9 – The Mid-Engine Revolution Arrives On Main Street
Posted on May 2, 2025 | 54 Comments(first posted 12/26/2014) With depreciation and cars like the Porsche Boxster and the Lotus Elise keeping mid-engined cars from being completely unreachable for anyone below Fortune 500 […] -
![(First posted 7/22/2014) When pictures of this Citroen CX were uploaded to the cohort by Triborough some weeks ago, I noticed them immediately but let them […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screenshot-2014-07-08-15.33.47.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Citroen CX Pallas D – Modernism’s Last Stand")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Citroen CX Pallas D – Modernism’s Last Stand
Posted on May 2, 2025 | 84 Comments(First posted 7/22/2014) When pictures of this Citroen CX were uploaded to the cohort by Triborough some weeks ago, I noticed them immediately but let them […]
