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![It was sometime around 1981 or 1982; the nation was under an ongoing civil war and vehicle imports had ceased altogether due to government edict. Thus, our family was under […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20211020_200630243.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Parking Lot Classic: 1973 Ford Torino Sport – Shopping With Mom")
Parking Lot Classic: 1973 Ford Torino Sport – Shopping With Mom
Posted on May 8, 2023 | 30 CommentsIt was sometime around 1981 or 1982; the nation was under an ongoing civil war and vehicle imports had ceased altogether due to government edict. Thus, our family was under […] -
![(first posted 1/8/2013. A lot has changed in ten years.) Let’s see, the average real-world fuel consumption of a Prius is about 44 mpg. So three of them would get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/CC-137-005-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage CC Outtake: How Many Prii Does It Take To Equal The Fuel Consumption Of One Mark V?")
Vintage CC Outtake: How Many Prii Does It Take To Equal The Fuel Consumption Of One Mark V?
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 68 Comments(first posted 1/8/2013. A lot has changed in ten years.) Let’s see, the average real-world fuel consumption of a Prius is about 44 mpg. So three of them would get […] -
![(first posted 8/19/2016) 1972 was the year that the Oldsmobile Toronado outsold the Buick Riviera to become the most popular of the GM E-bodies. In part, Oldsmobile’s success could […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/RT0672ToronadoMainImage.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado – Imitating Eldo")
Vintage Review: 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado – Imitating Eldo
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 65 Comments(first posted 8/19/2016) 1972 was the year that the Oldsmobile Toronado outsold the Buick Riviera to become the most popular of the GM E-bodies. In part, Oldsmobile’s success could […] -
![(first posted 5/7/2017) We’ve had plenty of love here for the Chevrolet and GMC “Advanced Design” (1948-1955) pickups and trucks, but we’ve never properly worshiped this particular long-nose version of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/GMC-1954-2-ton-ff.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1954 GMC 620 Truck – Make Room for the Really Big GMC Six")
Cohort Outtake: 1954 GMC 620 Truck – Make Room for the Really Big GMC Six
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 31 Comments(first posted 5/7/2017) We’ve had plenty of love here for the Chevrolet and GMC “Advanced Design” (1948-1955) pickups and trucks, but we’ve never properly worshiped this particular long-nose version of […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Nosferatu’s Van
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 8 Commentsposted at the Cohort by nifticus -
![I’ve got a big AI 1975 Studebaker Hawk in the works, but the technology has been improving so quickly that I’m also revisiting earlier efforts, particularly the 1975 Packard Patrician. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/P15.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 1959 Packard")
What If: 1959 Packard
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 27 CommentsI’ve got a big AI 1975 Studebaker Hawk in the works, but the technology has been improving so quickly that I’m also revisiting earlier efforts, particularly the 1975 Packard Patrician. […] -
CC Outtakes: Datsun 510 – Coconut Delights And A Few Other 510 Treats
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 8 CommentsFamily driver, work commuter, sporty weekend plaything… coconut delivery cart? That last one I’m sure never crossed the minds of Mr. K and Nissan’s executives. Yet, here it is. -
![Not sure what sparked my interest to the CX. It always had been a fascinating car of course with a fantastic design, but far out of my comfort (!) zone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/rode-v1-kopie.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL № 11: Citroen CX • Comfort Comfort Comfort – Did I Mention Comfort?")
COAL № 11: Citroen CX • Comfort Comfort Comfort – Did I Mention Comfort?
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 28 CommentsNot sure what sparked my interest to the CX. It always had been a fascinating car of course with a fantastic design, but far out of my comfort (!) zone […] -
![Image: MAD Magazine (first posted 5/6/2017) Remember print advertisements? I know, I know; they still crop up from time to time in a … whaddayacallit? …magazine. Anyhow, the ads were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MAD-Fireburner-Ad-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Humor: MAD About Car Ads")
CC Humor: MAD About Car Ads
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 35 CommentsImage: MAD Magazine (first posted 5/6/2017) Remember print advertisements? I know, I know; they still crop up from time to time in a … whaddayacallit? …magazine. Anyhow, the ads were […] -
![(first posted 5/6/2017) Spring is here, which brings about one of my twice-yearly urgings to buy an old car. I successfully resisted the urge last fall (no thanks to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPCChairs19.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Patio Classics: Steel Lawn Chairs – A Restoration Project For JPC")
My Patio Classics: Steel Lawn Chairs – A Restoration Project For JPC
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 44 Comments(first posted 5/6/2017) Spring is here, which brings about one of my twice-yearly urgings to buy an old car. I successfully resisted the urge last fall (no thanks to a […] -
![Here’s something a bit different: a load of Euro-spec Pontiac Trans Sports on an Iveco car Transporter. These 1994-1996 Tran Sports were actually Olds Silhouettes, as the the new 1994 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/43914800490_012043bcf0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Transporter: Pontiac Trans Sports In Italy – Silhouettes, Actually")
Car Transporter: Pontiac Trans Sports In Italy – Silhouettes, Actually
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 30 CommentsHere’s something a bit different: a load of Euro-spec Pontiac Trans Sports on an Iveco car Transporter. These 1994-1996 Tran Sports were actually Olds Silhouettes, as the the new 1994 […] -
In-Motion Classic: Hippie Bus, As Interpreted From Afar
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 9 CommentsI was almost too late—but not quite!—to snag a pic of this fab VW Bus and its well-matched driver on a June afternoon in 2018. -
![The car in our possession today was produced sometime in the autumn of 1978 and registered for the first time in Ravenna in December of the same year. (Since the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fuhrpark.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Alfasud Sprint, Tipo 902A (Serie 1) – Chance Meeting")
COAL: Alfasud Sprint, Tipo 902A (Serie 1) – Chance Meeting
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 11 CommentsThe car in our possession today was produced sometime in the autumn of 1978 and registered for the first time in Ravenna in December of the same year. (Since the […] -
![Here are the links to all thirty vehicles (plus prequels and wrap up impressions). And if I outlive my current fleet (which I certainly hope to do as of mid […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1959-Plymouth-Futy-04a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "J P Cavanaugh’s COAL Series")
J P Cavanaugh’s COAL Series
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 4 CommentsHere are the links to all thirty vehicles (plus prequels and wrap up impressions). And if I outlive my current fleet (which I certainly hope to do as of mid […] -
Wordless Outtake: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé – Back Road Cruiser
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 13 Comments
