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Vintage Snapshot: 1962 Pontiac Tempest – Want To See My Rope Drive?
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 15 Comments -
![Found this 1957 “Studebaker Clipper” on Craigslist, located in Westminster, MD. First I thought it was a ’57 Studebaker wagon, but then I looked at the back . . […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/00v0v_lhXy2T1zGQX_0ak06Q_1200x9001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: Ultimate Packardbaker–Really!")
CC For Sale: Ultimate Packardbaker–Really!
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 43 CommentsFound this 1957 “Studebaker Clipper” on Craigslist, located in Westminster, MD. First I thought it was a ’57 Studebaker wagon, but then I looked at the back . . […] -
![The ride had been going for a little while and we had already exhausted small pleasantries. It was now time to catch up on what each were actually doing with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230408_134017486.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice – Old Beater")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice – Old Beater
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 19 CommentsThe ride had been going for a little while and we had already exhausted small pleasantries. It was now time to catch up on what each were actually doing with […] -
![1944 Willys in California (2004) As part of the Return to Flight effort after OV-102 Columbia was lost Boeing Space Systems got authorization to add to their System Safety staff […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CA-20041116.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1944 Willys MB – Chapter 16, My Real Jeep – Part 2")
COAL: 1944 Willys MB – Chapter 16, My Real Jeep – Part 2
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 18 Comments1944 Willys in California (2004) As part of the Return to Flight effort after OV-102 Columbia was lost Boeing Space Systems got authorization to add to their System Safety staff […] -
![(Originally published May 17, 2013) We Midwestern CC contributors are still recovering from our Iowa confab, but are back nonetheless, with the latest installment of our Indianapolis 500 Pace Car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1979MustangPaceCar05.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 7, 1975-79)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 7, 1975-79)
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 39 Comments(Originally published May 17, 2013) We Midwestern CC contributors are still recovering from our Iowa confab, but are back nonetheless, with the latest installment of our Indianapolis 500 Pace Car […] -
![(first posted 5/26/2023) When we think of this second generation Tercel (L20) the tendency is to focus on the wagon, especially the 4WD version. We’ve covered it here and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CC-319-016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1986 Toyota Tercel – Eugene-Mobile of Yesteryear")
Curbside Capsule: 1986 Toyota Tercel – Eugene-Mobile of Yesteryear
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 43 Comments(first posted 5/26/2023) When we think of this second generation Tercel (L20) the tendency is to focus on the wagon, especially the 4WD version. We’ve covered it here and […] -
Vintage Ad: 1987 Hyundai Excel – Better Get a Spare?
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 25 CommentsThose early Hyundai US days were not very stellar reliability wise. Was the company telling their customers something with this copy? -
Cohort Pic(K) Of The Day: 1974 Dodge Charger SE – Before And After
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 38 CommentsMatt Wilda recently captured this ’74 Charger SE at the Cohort. A project in the midst of eventual completion? A long-term labor of love? -
![Time to revisit a GM model that gets little love. An offering that seemed to click a few right buttons while missing on its ultimate mission; to bring new buyers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Scan-220812-0007-copia.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale – Personality Crisis")
Vintage Car And Driver Review: 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale – Personality Crisis
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 48 CommentsTime to revisit a GM model that gets little love. An offering that seemed to click a few right buttons while missing on its ultimate mission; to bring new buyers […] -
![Boy, was this tough. Ten times I’ve tried to write an opening sentence for this post, but they all sounded inane or pompous. How could one write something silly when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230331_091821-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental DHC by Carlton Carriage – Seeing Ghosts")
Curbside Classic: 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental DHC by Carlton Carriage – Seeing Ghosts
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 10 CommentsBoy, was this tough. Ten times I’ve tried to write an opening sentence for this post, but they all sounded inane or pompous. How could one write something silly when […] -
![(Originally published May 10, 2013) The 1970s marked a beginning of a change in Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. As the ’70s unfolded, the undertaking of supplying a Pace Car, along […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1971DodgePaceCar051.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 6, 1970-74)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 6, 1970-74)
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 54 Comments(Originally published May 10, 2013) The 1970s marked a beginning of a change in Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars. As the ’70s unfolded, the undertaking of supplying a Pace Car, along […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2017) Welcome once again to our journey into the world of shockingly low volume production cars. Today, we are moving out of the low-priced field a smidgeon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1971-Pontiac-Performance-Cars-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Pontiac Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Pontiac Edition
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 60 Comments(first posted 5/25/2017) Welcome once again to our journey into the world of shockingly low volume production cars. Today, we are moving out of the low-priced field a smidgeon […] -
![hood not closed all the way from our ogling the engine (first posted 5/25/2017) What guy my age hasn’t wanted to take a 327/350 4-speed Corvette Sting Ray convertible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Corvette-1967-engine-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Driving Impressions: 1967 Corvette L79 327/350 Convertible – A 50 Year-Old Dream Fulfilled")
Curbside Classic Driving Impressions: 1967 Corvette L79 327/350 Convertible – A 50 Year-Old Dream Fulfilled
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 41 Commentshood not closed all the way from our ogling the engine (first posted 5/25/2017) What guy my age hasn’t wanted to take a 327/350 4-speed Corvette Sting Ray convertible […] -
![(First posted 7 February, 2017. Reposting today in honour of Tina Turner, who died yesterday.) The American half of yesterday’s Chrysler/Dodge Spirit CCC raised eyebrows with its yeah-no-that-didn’t-happen factor. Plymouth, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Commercial: I Can’t Stand Acclaim…")
CC Commercial: I Can’t Stand Acclaim…
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 49 Comments(First posted 7 February, 2017. Reposting today in honour of Tina Turner, who died yesterday.) The American half of yesterday’s Chrysler/Dodge Spirit CCC raised eyebrows with its yeah-no-that-didn’t-happen factor. Plymouth, […] -
![“This new Nash Flying Lady was created especially for the 1950 Airflyte (both Ambassador and Statesman models) by the famous George Petty of Petty Girl renown… You can get this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Scan-230519-0006.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Promo Shot: George Petty and Nash’s Flying Lady – The Least Expensive Date You Ever Had!")
Vintage Promo Shot: George Petty and Nash’s Flying Lady – The Least Expensive Date You Ever Had!
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 11 Comments“This new Nash Flying Lady was created especially for the 1950 Airflyte (both Ambassador and Statesman models) by the famous George Petty of Petty Girl renown… You can get this […]
