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![As a contrast to yesterday’s “long tail” 1964 Ford Galaxie, I offer you this 1952 Ford Crestline. It’s proportions and overhangs are much more reasonable. And it has a much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/52838649153_0dd71613fe_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1952 Ford Crestliner Convertible – That’s More Like It")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1952 Ford Crestliner Convertible – That’s More Like It
Posted on April 25, 2023 | 19 CommentsAs a contrast to yesterday’s “long tail” 1964 Ford Galaxie, I offer you this 1952 Ford Crestline. It’s proportions and overhangs are much more reasonable. And it has a much […] -
![In my never ending quest to own every antique car ever built, I have only ever put cash in my pocket to seriously look at one or two Falcons, including […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1962-Falcon-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Early Falcon Face?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Early Falcon Face?
Posted on April 25, 2023 | 54 CommentsIn my never ending quest to own every antique car ever built, I have only ever put cash in my pocket to seriously look at one or two Falcons, including […] -
![We’re all familiar with the vast acreage of faux timbers that have embellished many of our station wagons and others over the decades thanks to Di-Noc, but the story of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/13-Di-Noc1956Rambler.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The History of Di-Noc – As Different From The Real Thing As Night And Day")
The History of Di-Noc – As Different From The Real Thing As Night And Day
Posted on April 25, 2023 | 33 CommentsWe’re all familiar with the vast acreage of faux timbers that have embellished many of our station wagons and others over the decades thanks to Di-Noc, but the story of […] -
![My recent repurchase of the 1979 compilation “A Night At Studio 54” has reminded me of how I had also been into all things ’70s as a young twenty-something in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/015-1970-Oldsmobile-Cutlass-Town-Sedan-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Town Sedan – Platform Shoes")
Curbside Musings: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Town Sedan – Platform Shoes
Posted on April 25, 2023 | 46 CommentsMy recent repurchase of the 1979 compilation “A Night At Studio 54” has reminded me of how I had also been into all things ’70s as a young twenty-something in […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2017) While researching my JC Whitney article, I found literally hundreds of great items from their catalogs over the years: Far to many for me to feature in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JC-Whitney-Barefoot-Pedal.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: JC Whitney Scavenger Hunt")
QOTD: JC Whitney Scavenger Hunt
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 116 Comments(first posted 4/24/2017) While researching my JC Whitney article, I found literally hundreds of great items from their catalogs over the years: Far to many for me to feature in […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2017) Who would be driving a 33-year-old Pontiac on a late winter afternoon when the roads were wet with messy, melting snow? That question was on my mind […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LF-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Pontiac Bonneville LE – Better Than A New Volkswagen")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Pontiac Bonneville LE – Better Than A New Volkswagen
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 69 Comments(first posted 4/24/2017) Who would be driving a 33-year-old Pontiac on a late winter afternoon when the roads were wet with messy, melting snow? That question was on my mind […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2017, updated and expanded over the years. Much to my surprise, this article is often the top non-paid Google search result for JC Whitney. I am humbled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JCW-Logo-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "JC Whitney: The Rise and Fall of an Automotive Icon")
JC Whitney: The Rise and Fall of an Automotive Icon
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 169 Comments(first posted 4/24/2017, updated and expanded over the years. Much to my surprise, this article is often the top non-paid Google search result for JC Whitney. I am humbled […] -
![Here’s a truck I’ve never seen before, in life or in pictures. It’s a W71 from the 1950s, built specifically for West Coast operators, starting in 1953. Only 215 were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/47751260582_e84f11bf03_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck: Mack W71 – The Rarest Mack Ever?")
Vintage Truck: Mack W71 – The Rarest Mack Ever?
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 17 CommentsHere’s a truck I’ve never seen before, in life or in pictures. It’s a W71 from the 1950s, built specifically for West Coast operators, starting in 1953. Only 215 were […] -
![I figured out a long time ago that the Skylark was the best FWD X-Body, and by a healthy margin. I had one as a company car, and it served […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/52799320378_9c457a1a88_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Buick Skylark – The Xtremely Tough X Body")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Buick Skylark – The Xtremely Tough X Body
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 14 CommentsI figured out a long time ago that the Skylark was the best FWD X-Body, and by a healthy margin. I had one as a company car, and it served […] -
![I hadn’t actually intended to write up this particular rental car/travel adventure. Rather, I just documented the car photographically as I do many rental cars; and I had a few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023SXT_front.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Review & Musings: 2023 Dodge Charger SXT — End of the Line")
Rental Review & Musings: 2023 Dodge Charger SXT — End of the Line
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 53 CommentsI hadn’t actually intended to write up this particular rental car/travel adventure. Rather, I just documented the car photographically as I do many rental cars; and I had a few […] -
![Saw this on eBay; brought back a lot of memories. Edsels of the same period are typically described as “rare”, but actually this Galaxie 4-door is much more rare today […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/571.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1959 Ford Galaxie Sedan–Rarer Than An Edsel?")
1959 Ford Galaxie Sedan–Rarer Than An Edsel?
Posted on April 24, 2023 | 51 CommentsSaw this on eBay; brought back a lot of memories. Edsels of the same period are typically described as “rare”, but actually this Galaxie 4-door is much more rare today […] -
![(first posted 1/29/2013) In their respective heydays, Chevrolet and California were made for each other. California was the land of milk and honey, with a fabulous climate, gorgeous coastal areas, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1976ChevroletLagunaS303.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3 – A Beach Too Far")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3 – A Beach Too Far
Posted on April 23, 2023 | 132 Comments(first posted 1/29/2013) In their respective heydays, Chevrolet and California were made for each other. California was the land of milk and honey, with a fabulous climate, gorgeous coastal areas, […] -
![(first posted 1/25/2013) Richard Bennett’s recent ode to his new-to-him 2001 Alero had me waxing nostalgic for Oldsmobile. Due to having several in my family when I was a kid, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/09-08-2012-036.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham – The Right Car At The Right Time")
Car Show Classic: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham – The Right Car At The Right Time
Posted on April 23, 2023 | 142 Comments(first posted 1/25/2013) Richard Bennett’s recent ode to his new-to-him 2001 Alero had me waxing nostalgic for Oldsmobile. Due to having several in my family when I was a kid, […] -
![Nice shot of one of my all-time favorite buses. Those folks are really dressed up for a ride on that Scenicruiser. Check out the boy with that red jacket; he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5069541012_12b57f9f3d_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Shot: Back When Folks Dressed Up To Ride A Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus")
Vintage PR Shot: Back When Folks Dressed Up To Ride A Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus
Posted on April 23, 2023 | 42 CommentsNice shot of one of my all-time favorite buses. Those folks are really dressed up for a ride on that Scenicruiser. Check out the boy with that red jacket; he […] -
![posted by nifticus If you’ve got a thing for big tail ends, this Galaxie should get your juices flowing. Wow; we’ve all become so used to the short, tall stubby […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/52836785267_323fffd8b6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Bootiful")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Bootiful
Posted on April 23, 2023 | 37 Commentsposted by nifticus If you’ve got a thing for big tail ends, this Galaxie should get your juices flowing. Wow; we’ve all become so used to the short, tall stubby […]
