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![Our family visited a ghost town this March. Not an actual ghost town, because people still live there, rather a virtual ghost town as these days the ghost population […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230321_144816.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Ghosts Of Witten")
The Ghosts Of Witten
Posted on May 3, 2023 | 48 CommentsOur family visited a ghost town this March. Not an actual ghost town, because people still live there, rather a virtual ghost town as these days the ghost population […] -
![shot in Mexico City by RiveraNotario The Fox program started out as a replacement for three cars: the Pinto, Maverick and Mustang. Once its 105′ wheelbase was established, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52861892951_499918eeda_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Ford Fairmont – The Ur Fox")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Ford Fairmont – The Ur Fox
Posted on May 3, 2023 | 24 Commentsshot in Mexico City by RiveraNotario The Fox program started out as a replacement for three cars: the Pinto, Maverick and Mustang. Once its 105′ wheelbase was established, it […] -
![Here’s the first car that I legally owned (as opposed to driving a car registered to my parents). When I turned 21 in 1974 Dad gave me $1,000 to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Datsun_1600_Fairlady_1969_Dutch_licence_registration_AL-61-24.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1967 Datsun Sports 1600 • The First Car That Was Legally Mine")
COAL: 1967 Datsun Sports 1600 • The First Car That Was Legally Mine
Posted on May 3, 2023 | 22 CommentsHere’s the first car that I legally owned (as opposed to driving a car registered to my parents). When I turned 21 in 1974 Dad gave me $1,000 to […] -
![(first posted 5/2/2017) Many vintage cars and trucks have resurfaced with the warmer, spring weather in Chicago, lately, as if in a swarm. This early Scout II (a 1971 or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/004-1971-International-Harvester-Scout-II-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1971 International Harvester Scout II – Sunkist")
In-Motion Classic: 1971 International Harvester Scout II – Sunkist
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 5/2/2017) Many vintage cars and trucks have resurfaced with the warmer, spring weather in Chicago, lately, as if in a swarm. This early Scout II (a 1971 or […] -
![It’s been six years since I bought our 2017 Promaster. It’s been utterly flawless so far, requiring nothing but oil changes, an air filter and a set of new tires. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CC-376-069.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: The Promaster Turns Six, And It’s Been Flawless So Far")
COAL Update: The Promaster Turns Six, And It’s Been Flawless So Far
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 35 CommentsIt’s been six years since I bought our 2017 Promaster. It’s been utterly flawless so far, requiring nothing but oil changes, an air filter and a set of new tires. […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Geo Metro Panel Van
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 29 CommentsNot quite to sure what to make of this, except that I know it was shot and posted by chasglynn. -
![I ran across these two ads for the ’72 and ’73 Gran Torino, and it was curious as to see what changed and what didn’t. And I don’t mean just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5010478671_f47b459b24_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: 1972 & 1973 Ford Gran Torino – How Much And How Little Changed In One Year")
Vintage Ads: 1972 & 1973 Ford Gran Torino – How Much And How Little Changed In One Year
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 64 CommentsI ran across these two ads for the ’72 and ’73 Gran Torino, and it was curious as to see what changed and what didn’t. And I don’t mean just […] -
![I was back in Michigan a couple of weekends ago for participation in a friend’s surprise birthday party. Lisa and I had first met in the summer of 1980 when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/025-1962-Ford-Galaxie-500-Club-Victoria-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria – Second Chances")
Curbside Musings: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria – Second Chances
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 30 CommentsI was back in Michigan a couple of weekends ago for participation in a friend’s surprise birthday party. Lisa and I had first met in the summer of 1980 when […] -
![(first posted 5/1/2017) It isn’t just the cars from the past that looked different; their inhabitants did too. And although we still have plenty of cars from the past to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mike-mandel-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photography: “People In Cars” – 19 Year-Old Mike Mandel’s Street Corner Shots in LA, Circa 1970")
Vintage Photography: “People In Cars” – 19 Year-Old Mike Mandel’s Street Corner Shots in LA, Circa 1970
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 74 Comments(first posted 5/1/2017) It isn’t just the cars from the past that looked different; their inhabitants did too. And although we still have plenty of cars from the past to […] -
![(first posted 5/1/2017) Can a guy who hates holds a healthy dislike for early ’60s Chevrolets as much as I do give one a fair shake here on CC? Well, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1961ChevroletImpala02-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe – Wherein The Author Meets His Nemesis And Finds Love")
Curbside Classic: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe – Wherein The Author Meets His Nemesis And Finds Love
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 95 Comments(first posted 5/1/2017) Can a guy who hates holds a healthy dislike for early ’60s Chevrolets as much as I do give one a fair shake here on CC? Well, I […] -
![This house is around the corner and down a block from our house, and I’ve noted the owner’s love for fine British steel in his carport: a TR-8 and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0660.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: The Jaguar XJ-S Gives Way To The New Family Member")
Driveway Outtake: The Jaguar XJ-S Gives Way To The New Family Member
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 22 CommentsThis house is around the corner and down a block from our house, and I’ve noted the owner’s love for fine British steel in his carport: a TR-8 and a […] -
![These 1978-1981 Malibu Coupes were always a bit underrated stylistically. They were clean, taut, and paid homage to the seminal Fiat 130 Coupe penned by Paolo Martin, which of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/52860423004_a95140a9ea_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1981 Malibu Classic Coupe – Paolo Martin Sends His Regards")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1981 Malibu Classic Coupe – Paolo Martin Sends His Regards
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 30 CommentsThese 1978-1981 Malibu Coupes were always a bit underrated stylistically. They were clean, taut, and paid homage to the seminal Fiat 130 Coupe penned by Paolo Martin, which of course […] -
![A typical April 27 King’s Day fair, as held in each and every Dutch small town, yet supplemented with a collection of modern trucks and old farm tractors. Let’s stroll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0939.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2023 King’s Day Hedel – Fair Use Of Sidewalks And Bike Paths")
CC Global: 2023 King’s Day Hedel – Fair Use Of Sidewalks And Bike Paths
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 11 CommentsA typical April 27 King’s Day fair, as held in each and every Dutch small town, yet supplemented with a collection of modern trucks and old farm tractors. Let’s stroll […] -
![Driving home from Port Orford yesterday there was a new sight along the scenic drive, in the town of Bandon: this 1955 Studebaker Conestoga wagon. That wasn’t here when we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0766.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1955 Studebaker Commander Conestoga – “Original”, Runs Great, And It’s For Sale")
Curbside Classic: 1955 Studebaker Commander Conestoga – “Original”, Runs Great, And It’s For Sale
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 29 CommentsDriving home from Port Orford yesterday there was a new sight along the scenic drive, in the town of Bandon: this 1955 Studebaker Conestoga wagon. That wasn’t here when we […] -
![V16. Let me repeat that again: V16! V16! (first posted 4/30/2017) This is the story of the development of three distinct AMERICAN V16 engined cars by each of their respective […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Peerles-V16-p.0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History & Vintage Review: 1932 Peerless V16 Prototype – Stillborn, But On The Road To The Aluminum Beer Can")
Automotive History & Vintage Review: 1932 Peerless V16 Prototype – Stillborn, But On The Road To The Aluminum Beer Can
Posted on April 30, 2023 | 30 CommentsV16. Let me repeat that again: V16! V16! (first posted 4/30/2017) This is the story of the development of three distinct AMERICAN V16 engined cars by each of their respective […]
