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![It is said that Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, here in the U.S. Likewise, the beginning of summer always calls forth one of those AAA press releases where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sideview.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – Summer 2023 Roadtrip Plans?")
QOTD – Summer 2023 Roadtrip Plans?
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 55 CommentsIt is said that Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, here in the U.S. Likewise, the beginning of summer always calls forth one of those AAA press releases where […] -
![(first posted 5/29/2017) In honor of Memorial Day, let us take a look back at World War II through the eyes of U.S. Automakers, and specifically their advertisements. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1942-Buick-Ad-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: World War II Auto Advertisements")
Automotive History: World War II Auto Advertisements
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 5/29/2017) In honor of Memorial Day, let us take a look back at World War II through the eyes of U.S. Automakers, and specifically their advertisements. […] -
![(first posted 5/29/2017) Grüẞe, Kurbivoren! This is the second trilogy on German Deadly Sins, now focusing on the Baden-Württemberg town of Neckarsulm (though we will visit Bavaria again […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/GermanDS2_neckar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Neckarsulm Chronicles, Part 1) – Fiat Get Their Neckars In A Twist")
Automotive History: German Deadly Sins (The Neckarsulm Chronicles, Part 1) – Fiat Get Their Neckars In A Twist
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 25 Comments(first posted 5/29/2017) Grüẞe, Kurbivoren! This is the second trilogy on German Deadly Sins, now focusing on the Baden-Württemberg town of Neckarsulm (though we will visit Bavaria again […] -
![My brother moved about a year ago, a different town but still around two hours away from my house. Since our Father had not visited yet I took him last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3-cylinder.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Day Trip with Dad (and Eight Classics!)")
Day Trip with Dad (and Eight Classics!)
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 32 CommentsMy brother moved about a year ago, a different town but still around two hours away from my house. Since our Father had not visited yet I took him last […] -
1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona – Awake From Hibernation
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 38 CommentsThe CC Effect™ is real! I saw this ’63 Lark Daytona two days after -
![When it comes to automotive esthetics, a case could be made that there are three kinds of cars: some are beautiful all around, some are ugly through and through (looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230312_125856-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II (X20) GSS Coupé – Shocked And Peeved")
CC Capsule: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II (X20) GSS Coupé – Shocked And Peeved
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 26 CommentsWhen it comes to automotive esthetics, a case could be made that there are three kinds of cars: some are beautiful all around, some are ugly through and through (looking […] -
![Sui Generis is an old Latin legal term that means one-of-a-kind, or that there is nothing else like it. In other words, something that is unique. It is the term […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1974-Charger-coupe-07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "TOTGA: 1974 Dodge Charger Coupe – Sui Generis Stripper")
TOTGA: 1974 Dodge Charger Coupe – Sui Generis Stripper
Posted on May 29, 2023 | 26 CommentsSui Generis is an old Latin legal term that means one-of-a-kind, or that there is nothing else like it. In other words, something that is unique. It is the term […] -
![(first posted 28 May 2017) Think of Toyota and the first thing that’s likely to pop into your mind is a Corolla or a Camry. But the Toyota Group, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/e0192662_0305797-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Hino S’Elega • If Lexus Built a Bus")
Bus Stop Classics: Hino S’Elega • If Lexus Built a Bus
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 20 Comments(first posted 28 May 2017) Think of Toyota and the first thing that’s likely to pop into your mind is a Corolla or a Camry. But the Toyota Group, […] -
![(first posted 8/15/2012) Maybe I should start a new series: Psychedelic Outtakes. This is about the fourth or fifth time my camera has suddenly flipped out on me, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-174-050-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Hudson Hornet Convertible – The Mae West of Cars, In Psychedelic And Straight Versions")
CC Capsule: Hudson Hornet Convertible – The Mae West of Cars, In Psychedelic And Straight Versions
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 58 Comments(first posted 8/15/2012) Maybe I should start a new series: Psychedelic Outtakes. This is about the fourth or fifth time my camera has suddenly flipped out on me, but […] -
Vintage Photo: Swedish Saab-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Dealer
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 20 CommentsWell, Mercedeses were handled by Studebaker dealerships in the U.S. for awhile, so why not this in Sweden! Closest -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado – Perfect Lighting
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 34 CommentsRobadr at the Cohort recently captured this ’68 Eldorado, with the right amount of natural lighting to accentuate those nicely chiseled lines. -
![Welcome back to a journey through alternate universes where Studebaker not only survived but thrived into the 1970s. What would the Gran Turismo Hawk be? A personal luxury car? A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 1975 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk")
What If: 1975 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 28 CommentsWelcome back to a journey through alternate universes where Studebaker not only survived but thrived into the 1970s. What would the Gran Turismo Hawk be? A personal luxury car? A […] -
![Sorry, I had to write another chapter about Imps—this is about the Imp I have owned the longest and still do, 24 years already! and counting. When I bought the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gondelstraat-2017.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL № 14: 1968 Sunbeam Chamois Mk2 • Long Term Imp")
COAL № 14: 1968 Sunbeam Chamois Mk2 • Long Term Imp
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 18 CommentsSorry, I had to write another chapter about Imps—this is about the Imp I have owned the longest and still do, 24 years already! and counting. When I bought the […] -
![(first posted 5/27/2017) While reading JP Cavanaugh’s excellent series on Indy Pace cars, I noticed when writing about the 1979 Mustang pace car he also mentioned the 1979 Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/53531_1975_gmc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Indianapolis 500 Official Trucks: Special Editions 1974-1984")
Indianapolis 500 Official Trucks: Special Editions 1974-1984
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 26 Comments(first posted 5/27/2017) While reading JP Cavanaugh’s excellent series on Indy Pace cars, I noticed when writing about the 1979 Mustang pace car he also mentioned the 1979 Ford […] -
![(Originally published May 24, 2013) As we accelerate into “Turn One” of Race Weekend, we continue our look back at previous Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. We have reached a point […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1980TransAmPaceCar02.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 8, 1980-84)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 8, 1980-84)
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 56 Comments(Originally published May 24, 2013) As we accelerate into “Turn One” of Race Weekend, we continue our look back at previous Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. We have reached a point […]
