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![It’s time (once again) to step back from the helm and bring in some fresh blood. Effective immediately, Daniel Stern (left) and Rich Baron (right) are the Co-Executive Editors of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-dan-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Niedermeyer Retires (Once Again); Daniel Stern and Rich Baron Take the CC Wheel")
Niedermeyer Retires (Once Again); Daniel Stern and Rich Baron Take the CC Wheel
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 61 CommentsIt’s time (once again) to step back from the helm and bring in some fresh blood. Effective immediately, Daniel Stern (left) and Rich Baron (right) are the Co-Executive Editors of […] -
![(Originally published May 3, 2013) It is May in Indianapolis (again). Last year, we featured a retrospective look at some of the Official Pace Cars used at the annual Indianapolis […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1969CamaroPaceCar06-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 5 1965-1969)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 5 1965-1969)
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 39 Comments(Originally published May 3, 2013) It is May in Indianapolis (again). Last year, we featured a retrospective look at some of the Official Pace Cars used at the annual Indianapolis […] -
![(First posted 5/24/2017) (Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here) I have faith in the American automobile industry. General Motors emerged from bankruptcy a leaner, more disciplined company, focussed more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/New-Ford-Mustang-V8-GT-with-Performace-Pack-in-Orange-Fury-2-1200x744.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "27 Favorites: The Cars That Keep Me Loving American Cars – Part 3 (2011-now)")
27 Favorites: The Cars That Keep Me Loving American Cars – Part 3 (2011-now)
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 45 Comments(First posted 5/24/2017) (Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here) I have faith in the American automobile industry. General Motors emerged from bankruptcy a leaner, more disciplined company, focussed more […] -
![(First posted 5/24/2017) While most people are familiar that GM of Canada manufactured unique Pontiacs, the Chevrolets sold in Canada also had some special variations. I recently wrote an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1966-Chevelle-Malibu-SS-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1966-67 Chevrolet Malibu Super Sport and Other Canadian Chevelles")
1966-67 Chevrolet Malibu Super Sport and Other Canadian Chevelles
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 58 Comments(First posted 5/24/2017) While most people are familiar that GM of Canada manufactured unique Pontiacs, the Chevrolets sold in Canada also had some special variations. I recently wrote an […] -
![Even if vintage cars survive at higher rates in the US West Coast, Lotus sightings don’t come often. Even in posh and ritzy Carmel By The Sea, an Elan out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52907211777_d131b06812_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Lotus Elan In Carmel")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Lotus Elan In Carmel
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 15 CommentsEven if vintage cars survive at higher rates in the US West Coast, Lotus sightings don’t come often. Even in posh and ritzy Carmel By The Sea, an Elan out […] -
![Filed in the drawer of “doing something right while doing something wrong” is being able to line up your 1963-model personal luxury cars for a quick picture. That it has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230518_185145a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Capsule: 1963 Thunderbird vs. 1963 Riviera – Side Eye")
COAL Capsule: 1963 Thunderbird vs. 1963 Riviera – Side Eye
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 59 CommentsFiled in the drawer of “doing something right while doing something wrong” is being able to line up your 1963-model personal luxury cars for a quick picture. That it has […] -
![Falkom from the Netherlands builds three types of recovery vehicles: sliding deck trucks, wreckers and rotators. All of them were present at their open house days, live demonstrations were part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1027.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Open House Falkom Tiel – Part Two, All Ready And Up To The Task")
CC Global: Open House Falkom Tiel – Part Two, All Ready And Up To The Task
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 10 CommentsFalkom from the Netherlands builds three types of recovery vehicles: sliding deck trucks, wreckers and rotators. All of them were present at their open house days, live demonstrations were part […] -
![When I left off, Rick and I were living in Washington DC and driving a 1987 Toyota Celica. It was a great little car: fun to drive; sporty, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1987-Taurus.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1987 Ford Taurus MT-5 • Tragedy, An Unexpected New Car, And Two Midlife Crises")
COAL: 1987 Ford Taurus MT-5 • Tragedy, An Unexpected New Car, And Two Midlife Crises
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 36 CommentsWhen I left off, Rick and I were living in Washington DC and driving a 1987 Toyota Celica. It was a great little car: fun to drive; sporty, and […] -
![(Originally published May 27, 2012) We will resume our Curbside Classic retrospective on Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars with the Swingin’ 60s. From the Rat Pack to the Beatles, the period […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1961ThunderbirdPaceCar06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 4 1960-1964)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part 4 1960-1964)
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 31 Comments(Originally published May 27, 2012) We will resume our Curbside Classic retrospective on Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars with the Swingin’ 60s. From the Rat Pack to the Beatles, the period […] -
![(first posted 5/23/2017) The saga that was the Ford/Mercury Capri has been told many times, from its extended gestation to its disastrous birth. After it became clear that things […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1992-Ford-Capri-Barchetta-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Ford Capri Barchetta – Full Circle")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Ford Capri Barchetta – Full Circle
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 23 Comments(first posted 5/23/2017) The saga that was the Ford/Mercury Capri has been told many times, from its extended gestation to its disastrous birth. After it became clear that things […] -
![(first posted 5/23/2017) We (OK, mostly I) here at CC have given a lot of love to Studebakers over the years. But looking over our archives, it seems that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1963StudebakerLark07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1963 Studebaker Lark Regal – A Left Brain Car For A Right Brain World")
Car Show Classic: 1963 Studebaker Lark Regal – A Left Brain Car For A Right Brain World
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 113 Comments(first posted 5/23/2017) We (OK, mostly I) here at CC have given a lot of love to Studebakers over the years. But looking over our archives, it seems that […] -
![Last summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1940-Diamond-T-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Auction: Fort Nelson Museum Founder Auction – Too Far Away to Buy")
Curbside Auction: Fort Nelson Museum Founder Auction – Too Far Away to Buy
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 17 CommentsLast summer I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum during our road trip “up north”. The founder, Marl Brown, collected many of the […] -
![It took me close to four years. I kept bumping into all manner of Mitsuokas, mock BMC Princesses, shrunken VW vans and the like. Heck, I even found yet another […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230421_113157-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2004 Suzuki Alto Lapin “Quatre” by DAMD – Gimme Four")
CC Capsule: 2004 Suzuki Alto Lapin “Quatre” by DAMD – Gimme Four
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 13 CommentsIt took me close to four years. I kept bumping into all manner of Mitsuokas, mock BMC Princesses, shrunken VW vans and the like. Heck, I even found yet another […] -
![I know we’ve had a few ’63 Plymouth Valiants featured on CC, but I saw this one for sale in Marlton, New Jersey on Facebook Marketplace, and I thought I’d […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-18-at-20-23-15-347390260_905837553853892_2359410038356694647_n.jpg-JPEG-Image-960-%C3%97-720-pixels.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1963 Plymouth Valiant Sedan–Plain Brown Wrapper")
CC For Sale: 1963 Plymouth Valiant Sedan–Plain Brown Wrapper
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 52 CommentsI know we’ve had a few ’63 Plymouth Valiants featured on CC, but I saw this one for sale in Marlton, New Jersey on Facebook Marketplace, and I thought I’d […] -
![On a trip back home to Flint last June with my friend, Cate, I had stopped into a dollar store near downtown and scored a discounted DVD featuring episodes of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/019-1977-80-Rolls-Royce-Silver-Shadow-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: c. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II – Affluence")
Curbside Musings: c. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II – Affluence
Posted on May 23, 2023 | 74 CommentsOn a trip back home to Flint last June with my friend, Cate, I had stopped into a dollar store near downtown and scored a discounted DVD featuring episodes of […]
