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![Well, Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc., actually. Initially, it’s about medium-duty truck (and bus) diesels, to be introduced in the foreseeable future. Those are the engines that are typically […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_1095.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Mercedes-Benz And Cummins Have Joined Forces")
CC Outtake: Mercedes-Benz And Cummins Have Joined Forces
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 19 CommentsWell, Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc., actually. Initially, it’s about medium-duty truck (and bus) diesels, to be introduced in the foreseeable future. Those are the engines that are typically […] -
![Since 1996, we’ve always had some version of a Toyota mini-van in our driveway. Some auto enthusiasts would be too embarrassed to admit that – not me. Count me as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1978150344.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Capsule: Seven Toyota Vans – Livin’ LaVida Van-Life")
COAL Capsule: Seven Toyota Vans – Livin’ LaVida Van-Life
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 18 CommentsSince 1996, we’ve always had some version of a Toyota mini-van in our driveway. Some auto enthusiasts would be too embarrassed to admit that – not me. Count me as […] -
![2001 Chrysler Voyager Late fall of 2004 I was called for Jury Duty at the Montgomery County, PA County Courthouse in Norristown, PA. On our lunch break the first day […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Voyager-Left.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2001 Chrysler Voyager – Chapter 15, Another Blue Minivan")
COAL: 2001 Chrysler Voyager – Chapter 15, Another Blue Minivan
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 9 Comments2001 Chrysler Voyager Late fall of 2004 I was called for Jury Duty at the Montgomery County, PA County Courthouse in Norristown, PA. On our lunch break the first day […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2017) CC reader Tim Finn in Portland sent me these pictures of this Deathmobile hearse, wondering what its true maker really was. It’s a perfect encapsulation of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Deathmobile-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1961 Deathmobile Hearse")
Curbside Outtake: 1961 Deathmobile Hearse
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 54 Comments(first posted 5/19/2017) CC reader Tim Finn in Portland sent me these pictures of this Deathmobile hearse, wondering what its true maker really was. It’s a perfect encapsulation of […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2017) This morning’s post by Jason Shafer on Shockingly Low Volume Plymouths comes with a dash of irony. Last month, Jason and I met up one day to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1989 Plymouth Reliant America 2-Door – Staring Down Extinction")
CC Capsule: 1989 Plymouth Reliant America 2-Door – Staring Down Extinction
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 5/19/2017) This morning’s post by Jason Shafer on Shockingly Low Volume Plymouths comes with a dash of irony. Last month, Jason and I met up one day to […] -
Curbside Outtake: Old Corolla With Bio-Art
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 9 CommentsOld Corollas are evergreens, but what about “green” Corollas, with what appear to be living or at least formerly-living elements on its exterior? -
Wordless Outtake: Early XJ Jeep Cherokee- Dogs Love Jeeps
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 12 Comments -
![posted by RiveraNotario One of our editors recently suggested to me that maybe CC’s coverage is skewing a bit old these days. Well, that’s true, for a couple of fairly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52905932346_48e4f2ca91_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX – More Relevant?")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX – More Relevant?
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 27 Commentsposted by RiveraNotario One of our editors recently suggested to me that maybe CC’s coverage is skewing a bit old these days. Well, that’s true, for a couple of fairly […] -
![Ah, the Cavalier. Or Cadavalier. Or Crapalier. Or “Cockroach of the Road”. What other denigrating terms are/were there for these? Dozens I’m sure. But did they really suck so bad? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_5314.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS – Cut Short In Its…Prime?")
Curbside Recycling: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS – Cut Short In Its…Prime?
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 75 CommentsAh, the Cavalier. Or Cadavalier. Or Crapalier. Or “Cockroach of the Road”. What other denigrating terms are/were there for these? Dozens I’m sure. But did they really suck so bad? […] -
![(first posted 5/18/2017) When I first saw this Olds 98 coupe at the Cohort, shot by William Rubano, its understated and rather formal elegance is what caught my eye. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34409870231_f71848474e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1964 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Custom Sports Coupe – Olds Goes Bonkers With Giant Sporty Coupes")
Cohort Capsule: 1964 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Custom Sports Coupe – Olds Goes Bonkers With Giant Sporty Coupes
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 65 Comments(first posted 5/18/2017) When I first saw this Olds 98 coupe at the Cohort, shot by William Rubano, its understated and rather formal elegance is what caught my eye. […] -
![(first posted 5/18/2017) With Part One of this Low Production series having focused on Chevrolet, it only seems natural to turn our attention to its long-time rival, Ford. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1946-Ford-Sportsman-02-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Ford Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Ford Edition
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 87 Comments(first posted 5/18/2017) With Part One of this Low Production series having focused on Chevrolet, it only seems natural to turn our attention to its long-time rival, Ford. As […] -
![(first posted 11/16/2012) Perhaps the single biggest factor in the death of the golden era of muscle cars was the explosive rise of insurance rates for anything deemed to fall […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/POntiac-LeMans-Sport-1970-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1970 Pontiac Le Mans Sport – The Insurance Special")
Cohort Outtake: 1970 Pontiac Le Mans Sport – The Insurance Special
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 67 Comments(first posted 11/16/2012) Perhaps the single biggest factor in the death of the golden era of muscle cars was the explosive rise of insurance rates for anything deemed to fall […] -
![I enjoyed algebra class. I also feel like I’m reasonably intelligent. When I had first seen the “2+2” designation on the Chevrolet Monza hatchback as a kid, it irritated me. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20160528_195338575-1979-Datsun-280-XZ-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: c. 1979 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 – Two Plus Two Equals…")
Curbside Capsule: c. 1979 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 – Two Plus Two Equals…
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 41 CommentsI enjoyed algebra class. I also feel like I’m reasonably intelligent. When I had first seen the “2+2” designation on the Chevrolet Monza hatchback as a kid, it irritated me. […] -
![There were a lot of different trucks on the highways in the early ’60s that kept me busy spotting them on our summer vacation trips. One that caught my eye […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52844519082_142fef7375_o-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck: Late ’50s Diamond T COE Semi Truck – The Most Handsome COE Semi Truck?")
Vintage Truck: Late ’50s Diamond T COE Semi Truck – The Most Handsome COE Semi Truck?
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 26 CommentsThere were a lot of different trucks on the highways in the early ’60s that kept me busy spotting them on our summer vacation trips. One that caught my eye […] -
![It’s been a while since a Datsun 160J/Violet -AKA 710 in the US- visited CC’s pages, the unloved replacement for the ‘late and lamented 510.’ As it was becoming a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20221202_153748226_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Datsun 160J SSS (710/Violet) – Peak Fuji-lage")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Datsun 160J SSS (710/Violet) – Peak Fuji-lage
Posted on May 18, 2023 | 14 CommentsIt’s been a while since a Datsun 160J/Violet -AKA 710 in the US- visited CC’s pages, the unloved replacement for the ‘late and lamented 510.’ As it was becoming a […]
