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![shot and posted by Jerome Solberg Has the expression “to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat” ever applied more to Elwood Engel? His rejected proposal for the 1961 Thunderbird […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/52735068786_4f362afaaf_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1968 Chrysler New Yorker – The End Of Rectilinearity, For Now")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1968 Chrysler New Yorker – The End Of Rectilinearity, For Now
Posted on April 28, 2023 | 24 Commentsshot and posted by Jerome Solberg Has the expression “to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat” ever applied more to Elwood Engel? His rejected proposal for the 1961 Thunderbird […] -
![(First posted 6/28/2013. Revised and expanded 4/26/2017) The Opel Rekord can be best compared to the traditional full-sized Chevrolet, in terms of the role they both played in their respective […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Opel-Rekord-1978-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1978 Opel Rekord 2.0S (And Olympia/Rekord History) – Near The End Of An Unbroken Rekord")
Cohort Classic: 1978 Opel Rekord 2.0S (And Olympia/Rekord History) – Near The End Of An Unbroken Rekord
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 86 Comments(First posted 6/28/2013. Revised and expanded 4/26/2017) The Opel Rekord can be best compared to the traditional full-sized Chevrolet, in terms of the role they both played in their respective […] -
![(first posted 4/27/2017) Japanese car makers had spent the 1970s gaining market share primarily at the low-end of the U.S. market, unleashing an onslaught of high quality, well-priced, economy-oriented products—in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CGAT87JapaneseMainImage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1987 Acura Legend, Nissan Maxima and Toyota Cressida – Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have A Buick…From Japan?")
Vintage Reviews: 1987 Acura Legend, Nissan Maxima and Toyota Cressida – Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have A Buick…From Japan?
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 58 Comments(first posted 4/27/2017) Japanese car makers had spent the 1970s gaining market share primarily at the low-end of the U.S. market, unleashing an onslaught of high quality, well-priced, economy-oriented products—in […] -
![“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It” – Walt Disney (first posted 4/27/2017) No matter the make or type of vehicle, seeing an exotic concept car go into production […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Prowler_10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Prowler – If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Prowler – If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 67 Comments“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It” – Walt Disney (first posted 4/27/2017) No matter the make or type of vehicle, seeing an exotic concept car go into production […] -
![Just recently I stumbled upon a 1986 LeBaron convertible, which was for sale and, to serve this purpose, parked quite visibly. Well, here’s another such example of a CC duly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230417_120220.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited – And Some Mystery Cars")
CC Outtake: 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited – And Some Mystery Cars
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 9 CommentsJust recently I stumbled upon a 1986 LeBaron convertible, which was for sale and, to serve this purpose, parked quite visibly. Well, here’s another such example of a CC duly […] -
![What is it about Chrysler Laser Turbos and Eugene? This is the second one I’ve spotted, and I still see the the other one regularly. And these are the only […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0592.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Chrysler Laser XE Turbo – There’s Still Two Of Them Around")
On The Go Outtake: Chrysler Laser XE Turbo – There’s Still Two Of Them Around
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 22 CommentsWhat is it about Chrysler Laser Turbos and Eugene? This is the second one I’ve spotted, and I still see the the other one regularly. And these are the only […] -
![Wow, that’s a lot of 1960 Valiants all in one place! I count about 50 of ’em, but it gets a bit difficult at the far end of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Valiants_on_Train_cleaned-up.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: Valiants on a Train")
Vintage Photo: Valiants on a Train
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 27 CommentsWow, that’s a lot of 1960 Valiants all in one place! I count about 50 of ’em, but it gets a bit difficult at the far end of the […] -
![In a recent post here with a 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk, CC’s Jim Cavanaugh left a comment about a 1956 Speed Age comparison where the Golden Hawk was faster than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cover.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Speed Age Track Test: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk, Chrysler 300-B, Corvette and Thunderbird – Comparing “America’s ’56 Sports Cars”")
Vintage Speed Age Track Test: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk, Chrysler 300-B, Corvette and Thunderbird – Comparing “America’s ’56 Sports Cars”
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 18 CommentsIn a recent post here with a 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk, CC’s Jim Cavanaugh left a comment about a 1956 Speed Age comparison where the Golden Hawk was faster than […] -
![(first posted 1/31/2013) For lovers of Hollywood car chases, the late 1960s and early 1970s could easily be considered as the pinnacle of believable, high-quality chases. It was an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hickman-bullitt-rotten-tomatoes-com.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cinema: Bill Hickman – Stunt Driver Extraordinaire")
Curbside Cinema: Bill Hickman – Stunt Driver Extraordinaire
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 123 Comments(first posted 1/31/2013) For lovers of Hollywood car chases, the late 1960s and early 1970s could easily be considered as the pinnacle of believable, high-quality chases. It was an […] -
![(first posted 4/26/2017) During the 1980s, Consumer Guide’s Auto Test Series offered consistent, clear and comprehensive evaluations of new cars, testing a broad array of models and providing “real world” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/TTypeMainImage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1987 Buick LeSabre T-Type and Buick Riviera T-Type – Missing The Target")
Vintage Review: 1987 Buick LeSabre T-Type and Buick Riviera T-Type – Missing The Target
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 79 Comments(first posted 4/26/2017) During the 1980s, Consumer Guide’s Auto Test Series offered consistent, clear and comprehensive evaluations of new cars, testing a broad array of models and providing “real world” […] -
![CC reader John K. sent me this awesome photo of a 1932 American Bantam that was used as a ferry across the 120 foot span of the Pudding River in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pudding-river-ferry-1932-bantam.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: A Cable Car Of A Very Different Sort")
Vintage Photo: A Cable Car Of A Very Different Sort
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 15 CommentsCC reader John K. sent me this awesome photo of a 1932 American Bantam that was used as a ferry across the 120 foot span of the Pudding River in […] -
![John K. sent me the link to this Craigslist ad, for something a bit out of the mainstream for you Cornbinder fans: a 1970 Travelall 4WD ambulance, by Springfield. Just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/00P0P_ctOsfrpkltW_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1970 International Travelall 4×4 4WD Springfield Ambulance – $3,250 – “Sold As Is, A (Rusty) Project, Not Running”")
CC For Sale: 1970 International Travelall 4×4 4WD Springfield Ambulance – $3,250 – “Sold As Is, A (Rusty) Project, Not Running”
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 22 CommentsJohn K. sent me the link to this Craigslist ad, for something a bit out of the mainstream for you Cornbinder fans: a 1970 Travelall 4WD ambulance, by Springfield. Just […] -
![When I first saw these at Alden Jewell’s Flickr page, I had a momentary doubt as to whether they were really from 1928. The graphics, especially the lettering for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5067328056_00e24f5eb5_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: 1929 Chrysler Imperial 80 – Snappy Graphics For The Times")
Vintage Ads: 1929 Chrysler Imperial 80 – Snappy Graphics For The Times
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 15 CommentsWhen I first saw these at Alden Jewell’s Flickr page, I had a momentary doubt as to whether they were really from 1928. The graphics, especially the lettering for the […] -
![In 1967, dad and mom had finally had enough of that unreliable 1958 Plymouth. They felt we needed a new family station wagon, so we returned to the Buick family […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Helen-and-Mom-1966.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1965 Buick Sportwagon • My First Car")
COAL: 1965 Buick Sportwagon • My First Car
Posted on April 26, 2023 | 29 CommentsIn 1967, dad and mom had finally had enough of that unreliable 1958 Plymouth. They felt we needed a new family station wagon, so we returned to the Buick family […] -
![(first posted 4/25/2017) Ford assembled Model T’s and A’s in Cleveland from about 1911 to 1932, but really grew its presence there after WWII. In the early 1950s, a foundry […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Ford-Foundry-EP1Foundry1953.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Vintage Video: Ford Cleveland Foundry & Engine Plant, 1953 – My Father’s Job Of A Lifetime")
CC Vintage Video: Ford Cleveland Foundry & Engine Plant, 1953 – My Father’s Job Of A Lifetime
Posted on April 25, 2023 | 39 Comments(first posted 4/25/2017) Ford assembled Model T’s and A’s in Cleveland from about 1911 to 1932, but really grew its presence there after WWII. In the early 1950s, a foundry […]
