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![Dad had arrived home shaken. As always, he proceeded to unbutton his shirt by the entry hallway, though this time looking visibly rattled. He then directed his words to Mom, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_20220521_161255880_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Toyota HiAce – Days Of Wine And Loaves")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Toyota HiAce – Days Of Wine And Loaves
Posted on March 17, 2023 | 9 CommentsDad had arrived home shaken. As always, he proceeded to unbutton his shirt by the entry hallway, though this time looking visibly rattled. He then directed his words to Mom, […] -
![I know what you are thinking. Another boring article about a Tri-Five Chevy. Ok, I get it, these cars are way over-exposed and Curbsiders like something a little more interesting. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1957-Chevrolet-210-2.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Sport Coupe – First Love")
CC For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Sport Coupe – First Love
Posted on March 17, 2023 | 56 CommentsI know what you are thinking. Another boring article about a Tri-Five Chevy. Ok, I get it, these cars are way over-exposed and Curbsiders like something a little more interesting. […] -
![(first posted 3/16/2017) Welcome one and all to the second edition of the British Deadly Sins, this time dedicated to the swinging ‘60s, the decade that those of us […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GBDS-ALVIS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 1): Alvis TD/TE/TF 21")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘60s Edition, Part 1): Alvis TD/TE/TF 21
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 3/16/2017) Welcome one and all to the second edition of the British Deadly Sins, this time dedicated to the swinging ‘60s, the decade that those of us […] -
![(first posted 3/16/2017) The Personal Luxury party was in full swing as the 1960s came to a close, with an ever growing number of entrants targeting the upper price brackets […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CD1069MonteCarloImage.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews & Comparison Test: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Personal Luxury Gate Crasher")
Vintage Reviews & Comparison Test: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Personal Luxury Gate Crasher
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 97 Comments(first posted 3/16/2017) The Personal Luxury party was in full swing as the 1960s came to a close, with an ever growing number of entrants targeting the upper price brackets […] -
![A few weeks ago, I spotted an ad for a 1987 Suzuki Forsa with only 38,000 original kilometers on the clock. The car, the ad said, was a true “barn […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1686.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My New CC: 1987 Suzuki Forsa – Wake Up Little Suzuki; The Forsa Is With Me")
My New CC: 1987 Suzuki Forsa – Wake Up Little Suzuki; The Forsa Is With Me
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 23 CommentsA few weeks ago, I spotted an ad for a 1987 Suzuki Forsa with only 38,000 original kilometers on the clock. The car, the ad said, was a true “barn […] -
![‘Influences,’ ‘References,’ ‘Inspiration;’ all professional terms for what we at CC commonly refer to as cribbing. As time puts distance from a product’s release, a designer will occasionally admit what’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/influences-1a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Commentary: Influences – Chuck Jordan On The Art Of Cribbing")
Vintage Commentary: Influences – Chuck Jordan On The Art Of Cribbing
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 18 Comments‘Influences,’ ‘References,’ ‘Inspiration;’ all professional terms for what we at CC commonly refer to as cribbing. As time puts distance from a product’s release, a designer will occasionally admit what’s […] -
![Yes, I still shoot cars, although my original output and postings have diminished somewhat. I’m just getting choosier, waiting for the big game, like these two that I shot at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0445.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Parking Lot Outtake: Two Blue J-Cars – What Are The Odds?")
Parking Lot Outtake: Two Blue J-Cars – What Are The Odds?
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 47 CommentsYes, I still shoot cars, although my original output and postings have diminished somewhat. I’m just getting choosier, waiting for the big game, like these two that I shot at […] -
![The Opel Kadett was a big deal, even if it was very small physically. After watching VW sales grow exponentially for almost two decades and displace Opel as Germany’s best […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ao-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1964 Opel Kadett – The Anti-Beetle")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1964 Opel Kadett – The Anti-Beetle
Posted on March 16, 2023 | 40 CommentsThe Opel Kadett was a big deal, even if it was very small physically. After watching VW sales grow exponentially for almost two decades and displace Opel as Germany’s best […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2017) Human beings are hard-wired to recognize faces. This causes us to see faces even in places where there are none, whether it is on Mars or on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Malibu-Horror.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – Worst Car Face?")
QOTD – Worst Car Face?
Posted on March 15, 2023 | 298 Comments(first posted 3/15/2017) Human beings are hard-wired to recognize faces. This causes us to see faces even in places where there are none, whether it is on Mars or on […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2017) Datsun’s 1st generation 200-SX found itself in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite the right car. Sold in the US from 1977 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/R-3e.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Datsun 200-SX (Nissan Silvia) – Not All Shots Hit The Target")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Datsun 200-SX (Nissan Silvia) – Not All Shots Hit The Target
Posted on March 15, 2023 | 65 Comments(first posted 3/15/2017) Datsun’s 1st generation 200-SX found itself in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite the right car. Sold in the US from 1977 […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Wall Of Bricks
Posted on March 15, 2023 | 15 Commentsposted by Jerome Solberg -
![By the year 2000, it was clear that the Teutonic way of doing a large luxury car was the benchmark. Lexus had made a successful foray into the luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/01001038-70016-scaled-1.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: The 2004-2009 “X350” Jaguar XJ — A Lightweight Last Hurrah for Tradition")
Curbside Classic: The 2004-2009 “X350” Jaguar XJ — A Lightweight Last Hurrah for Tradition
Posted on March 15, 2023 | 50 CommentsBy the year 2000, it was clear that the Teutonic way of doing a large luxury car was the benchmark. Lexus had made a successful foray into the luxury […] -
![Note: This post is an expansion on a previous 1959 Edsel post and a comment I made on it. A LOT has been written about the Edsel. But there is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/173279_7a5df6991067f8471.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: 1959 Edsel–How Did Ford Sell 40,000 of These Things?")
QOTD: 1959 Edsel–How Did Ford Sell 40,000 of These Things?
Posted on March 15, 2023 | 78 CommentsNote: This post is an expansion on a previous 1959 Edsel post and a comment I made on it. A LOT has been written about the Edsel. But there is […] -
![Before the grand finale of my COAL series I thought I would pause for an interlude to talk about two cars from my formative years. This week is the first. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Aspen-cover.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL – Flashback – The Cars Of My Childhood 1 – 1977 Dodge Aspen SE – Peak MOPAR Malaise Machine")
COAL – Flashback – The Cars Of My Childhood 1 – 1977 Dodge Aspen SE – Peak MOPAR Malaise Machine
Posted on March 15, 2023 | 35 CommentsBefore the grand finale of my COAL series I thought I would pause for an interlude to talk about two cars from my formative years. This week is the first. […] -
![(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/interior.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Dodge Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Edition")
Curbside Classic: Dodge Li’l Red Express – Dodge Dakota Edition
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 97 Comments(first posted 2/23/2012) Most truck enthusiasts have undoubtedly heard of and perhaps seen the original Dodge Li’l Red Express sold in 1978 and 1979. Maybe a number of folks have […]
