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![(first posted 3/14/2013) Back in the day, nothing said “cool” like the personal-sport-pickup truck-convertible. Produced from 1969-1994, the Chevy K5 Blazer is iconic. Like its twin brother, the GMC Jimmy, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BLAZER-A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado – The Charlton Heston Of Chevy Trucks")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado – The Charlton Heston Of Chevy Trucks
Posted on April 20, 2023 | 81 Comments(first posted 3/14/2013) Back in the day, nothing said “cool” like the personal-sport-pickup truck-convertible. Produced from 1969-1994, the Chevy K5 Blazer is iconic. Like its twin brother, the GMC Jimmy, […] -
![(first posted 4/20/2017) Oldsmobile was riding high in the late 1970s, with an excellent brand image earned from offering desirable, well-priced, upscale products with strong resale value. The mid-sized Cutlass […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Custom-Cruiser-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1977 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser – Downsized Upscale Hauler")
Vintage Review: 1977 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser – Downsized Upscale Hauler
Posted on April 20, 2023 | 114 Comments(first posted 4/20/2017) Oldsmobile was riding high in the late 1970s, with an excellent brand image earned from offering desirable, well-priced, upscale products with strong resale value. The mid-sized Cutlass […] -
![Gen 1 Broncos have been red hot for some years now, and I suspect the full size Broncos are not exactly depreciating anymore. But what about the Bronco II? Is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0509.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Ford Bronco II – Still Bucking")
Curbside Outtake: Ford Bronco II – Still Bucking
Posted on April 20, 2023 | 14 CommentsGen 1 Broncos have been red hot for some years now, and I suspect the full size Broncos are not exactly depreciating anymore. But what about the Bronco II? Is […] -
Wordless Outtake: Rebadging On a Daily Basis
Posted on April 20, 2023 | 15 Comments -
![Welcome back after a short work-related delay…Lest you fear that we spent all of our Berlin-based days visiting car manufacturers in the countryside, fret not, as we still had two […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_2658.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Travel: The Kleins Go To Europe – Days 8-9, Berlin")
Curbside Travel: The Kleins Go To Europe – Days 8-9, Berlin
Posted on April 20, 2023 | 43 CommentsWelcome back after a short work-related delay…Lest you fear that we spent all of our Berlin-based days visiting car manufacturers in the countryside, fret not, as we still had two […] -
![We’ve had a few articles over the years touching on this generation of full size Buick, but nothing taking a deep dive on it from soup to nuts. Somewhat surprisingly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/221849_635625140204_1520537_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 to 1996 Buick Park Avenue – The C Gets An A+")
Curbside Classic: 1991 to 1996 Buick Park Avenue – The C Gets An A+
Posted on April 20, 2023 | 38 CommentsWe’ve had a few articles over the years touching on this generation of full size Buick, but nothing taking a deep dive on it from soup to nuts. Somewhat surprisingly […] -
![image source: hemmings (first posted 5/18/2012. updated 4/18/2017) The 1958 – 1960 Lincolns were all about superlatives, especially in size. These were the biggest (non-5 mph bumper) Lincolns ever made […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Lincoln-430-carb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Engine History: Lincoln’s Two-Barrel Carb MEL 430 Engine – Taming The Thirsty Beast")
Engine History: Lincoln’s Two-Barrel Carb MEL 430 Engine – Taming The Thirsty Beast
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 68 Commentsimage source: hemmings (first posted 5/18/2012. updated 4/18/2017) The 1958 – 1960 Lincolns were all about superlatives, especially in size. These were the biggest (non-5 mph bumper) Lincolns ever made […] -
![(first posted March 2014. Based on comments and photos left here, this car was derbied) I promised the owners of this ’58 Continental Mark III that I would post it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CC-222-176-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1958 Continental Mark III – $3500 Will Save It From The Demolition Derby (Updated: It Was Derbied)")
Curbside Classic: 1958 Continental Mark III – $3500 Will Save It From The Demolition Derby (Updated: It Was Derbied)
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 93 Comments(first posted March 2014. Based on comments and photos left here, this car was derbied) I promised the owners of this ’58 Continental Mark III that I would post it […] -
![(first posted 4/19/2017) One of the great wonders of modern chemistry are plastiwoods. Think of all the beautiful old trees that have been saved thanks to Di-Noc and all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/tggb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Chrysler Town and Country – Ready For Some Sanding And Fresh Varnish")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Chrysler Town and Country – Ready For Some Sanding And Fresh Varnish
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 47 Comments(first posted 4/19/2017) One of the great wonders of modern chemistry are plastiwoods. Think of all the beautiful old trees that have been saved thanks to Di-Noc and all […] -
Vintage PR Shot: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 67 Comments -
![no photos of the real races exist; this is a photoshop by Fuzzyman A look at NASCAR’s 1955 short track championship season stats shows something unexpected: Volkswagen is listed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nascar-VW-composite-final.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In 1955 A VW Beetle Entered Two NASCAR Stock Car Races And Came In #6 and #8")
In 1955 A VW Beetle Entered Two NASCAR Stock Car Races And Came In #6 and #8
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 18 Commentsno photos of the real races exist; this is a photoshop by Fuzzyman A look at NASCAR’s 1955 short track championship season stats shows something unexpected: Volkswagen is listed […] -
Curbside Outtake: 1965 Chevrolet Sportvan – Room Service
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 8 CommentsGetting a late start. -
![In my last post I talked about how the family had just returned to Seattle from fifteen months in East Africa. We had sold our 1953 Buick Special before we’d […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/58-and-55-Buicks.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1958 Plymouth Custom Suburban – Dad’s Biggest Regret")
COAL: 1958 Plymouth Custom Suburban – Dad’s Biggest Regret
Posted on April 19, 2023 | 48 CommentsIn my last post I talked about how the family had just returned to Seattle from fifteen months in East Africa. We had sold our 1953 Buick Special before we’d […] -
![(first posted 4/18/2017) Time for another “Last of Its Kind On The Streets” edition. Sadly, vintage conversion and cruising vans are another endangered species on the streets. The 70s era […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CC-322-041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Last Of Its Kind On The Street Outtake: 1980s Chevy Starcraft Conversion Van – GT Series, No Less")
Last Of Its Kind On The Street Outtake: 1980s Chevy Starcraft Conversion Van – GT Series, No Less
Posted on April 18, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 4/18/2017) Time for another “Last of Its Kind On The Streets” edition. Sadly, vintage conversion and cruising vans are another endangered species on the streets. The 70s era […] -
![(first posted 4/18/2017) Custard apples are a delicious fruit with an intriguing, creamy texture. They were an occasional treat during my childhood in the 1990s but, especially in recent years, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/subaru-svx-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992-97 Subaru SVX – A Tasty Surprise")
Curbside Classic: 1992-97 Subaru SVX – A Tasty Surprise
Posted on April 18, 2023 | 40 Comments(first posted 4/18/2017) Custard apples are a delicious fruit with an intriguing, creamy texture. They were an occasional treat during my childhood in the 1990s but, especially in recent years, […]
