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![Yes, in 1972, Lincoln did have a thing for shooting their cars against green fields, of one kind or another. The other day, it was a farmer in front of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52722678834_964c97bbe7_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Shot: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – What The Affluent Archer Drives")
Vintage PR Shot: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – What The Affluent Archer Drives
Posted on March 9, 2023 | 35 CommentsYes, in 1972, Lincoln did have a thing for shooting their cars against green fields, of one kind or another. The other day, it was a farmer in front of […] -
![Camouflage was a look when I was growing up in the ’80s. There was this period when it was mainstream and perfectly normal for even grade school kids to show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/003-2015-BMW-435i-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: 2015 BMW 435i – Crunches")
Curbside Outtakes: 2015 BMW 435i – Crunches
Posted on March 9, 2023 | 25 CommentsCamouflage was a look when I was growing up in the ’80s. There was this period when it was mainstream and perfectly normal for even grade school kids to show […] -
![This will be the first in an occasional and sporadic series about cars that, for any of a million reasons, I was never able to add to the list of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1970-Chrysler-Newport-03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "TOTGA : 1970 Chrysler Newport – What Beautiful Music This Golden Oldie And I Could Have Made Together")
TOTGA : 1970 Chrysler Newport – What Beautiful Music This Golden Oldie And I Could Have Made Together
Posted on March 9, 2023 | 20 CommentsThis will be the first in an occasional and sporadic series about cars that, for any of a million reasons, I was never able to add to the list of […] -
![(first posted 3/8/2017) The Opel Manta, and its 1900 (Ascona) siblings, was a deceptively good car, despite not being really exceptional in any blatant way. It was the sum of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rt-7-750011-A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1975 Opel Manta – Even Better With Fuel Injection")
Vintage R&T Review: 1975 Opel Manta – Even Better With Fuel Injection
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 65 Comments(first posted 3/8/2017) The Opel Manta, and its 1900 (Ascona) siblings, was a deceptively good car, despite not being really exceptional in any blatant way. It was the sum of […] -
![(first posted 3/5/2013) “One-Adam-12, One-Adam-12…A 211 in progress. One-Adam-12 handle code three…” Thus began one of the best police dramas of the 1960s and 70s. Adam-12. Starring Martin Milner, Kent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/titlecard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside TV: The Cars Of Adam-12")
Curbside TV: The Cars Of Adam-12
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 97 Comments(first posted 3/5/2013) “One-Adam-12, One-Adam-12…A 211 in progress. One-Adam-12 handle code three…” Thus began one of the best police dramas of the 1960s and 70s. Adam-12. Starring Martin Milner, Kent […] -
![The domestic compacts really changed the automotive landscape in the years 1959-1961. Before that time, most folks who just wanted basic transportation bought a big low end car with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/s-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1961 Plymouth Savoy Six – “Outstanding In Cheap, Comfortable Transportation”")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1961 Plymouth Savoy Six – “Outstanding In Cheap, Comfortable Transportation”
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 48 CommentsThe domestic compacts really changed the automotive landscape in the years 1959-1961. Before that time, most folks who just wanted basic transportation bought a big low end car with a […] -
![Yesterday we looked at some GM cars I saw on my visit to Arizona Auction Week in and around Scottsdale, with a focus on cars in excellent, unrestored, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230126_165710-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Arizona 2023 – It’s Only Original Forever, part 2 of 2")
Auction Classics: Arizona 2023 – It’s Only Original Forever, part 2 of 2
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 22 CommentsYesterday we looked at some GM cars I saw on my visit to Arizona Auction Week in and around Scottsdale, with a focus on cars in excellent, unrestored, […] -
![Our garage in 2015 contained my Fusion and the Subaru Forester as described in the previous COAL. My wife, now gainfully employed at Ford, was driving the Fusion while I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sync_logo_small-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL – 2011 Lincoln MKX – The Goldilocks SUV, Not Too Small, Not Too Big, Just Right")
COAL – 2011 Lincoln MKX – The Goldilocks SUV, Not Too Small, Not Too Big, Just Right
Posted on March 8, 2023 | 39 CommentsOur garage in 2015 contained my Fusion and the Subaru Forester as described in the previous COAL. My wife, now gainfully employed at Ford, was driving the Fusion while I […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2017) You know how I like motorhomes. And good stories. This one is a gem that combines them both. I’ve documented a few oddball home-built ones here before, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/galesvillelimited_clip_image002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Galesville Limited: Twin-Engine Home-Built Motorhome Took This Family All Over The US")
The Galesville Limited: Twin-Engine Home-Built Motorhome Took This Family All Over The US
Posted on March 7, 2023 | 43 Comments(first posted 3/7/2017) You know how I like motorhomes. And good stories. This one is a gem that combines them both. I’ve documented a few oddball home-built ones here before, […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2017) “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” This is one of my favorite quotes of all time, from President Theodore Roosevelt, and one embodied in the spirit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/016-2004-06-Pontiac-GTO-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2006 Pontiac GTO – Subtle Muscle")
CC Outtake: 2006 Pontiac GTO – Subtle Muscle
Posted on March 7, 2023 | 112 Comments(first posted 3/7/2017) “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” This is one of my favorite quotes of all time, from President Theodore Roosevelt, and one embodied in the spirit […] -
![Yes, I know that we do mostly old cars here, but I have built up a respect for the brain trust of CC readers, so maybe some of you can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BMW-Hybrid-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD/CC Tech – What’s The Best Way To Store A Plug-In Hybrid Car?")
QOTD/CC Tech – What’s The Best Way To Store A Plug-In Hybrid Car?
Posted on March 7, 2023 | 17 CommentsYes, I know that we do mostly old cars here, but I have built up a respect for the brain trust of CC readers, so maybe some of you can […] -
![You know the saying: It’s Only Original Once. Sometimes, though, once can last a very long time. I submit the following vehicles as evidence. You’ll find a smorgasbord […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230126_090539-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classics: Arizona 2023 – It’s Only Original Forever, part 1 of 2")
Auction Classics: Arizona 2023 – It’s Only Original Forever, part 1 of 2
Posted on March 7, 2023 | 42 CommentsYou know the saying: It’s Only Original Once. Sometimes, though, once can last a very long time. I submit the following vehicles as evidence. You’ll find a smorgasbord […] -
Alternate-Timeline CC: Befinned 1973 Dodge Dart(s!)
Posted on March 7, 2023 | 18 CommentsHey, look, this ’73 Dart is…well, it’s finished! -
![One of my first serious career interests was to be a car designer. Every kid goes through a period of discovering what he or she would like to do for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_20190428_134840-1991-Geo-Metro-LSi-front-three-quarter-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1991 Geo Metro LSi – Math Skills")
Curbside Musings: 1991 Geo Metro LSi – Math Skills
Posted on March 7, 2023 | 46 CommentsOne of my first serious career interests was to be a car designer. Every kid goes through a period of discovering what he or she would like to do for […] -
![(first posted 3/6/2017) If one wants to know what undoubtedly inspired the ill-fated Aston Martin Cygnet, one has to just mention the words “Radford Mini”. In the sixties and early […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Radford-Wood-Pickett-Radford-Mini-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Radford (and Wood & Picket) Minis – When Ultra Luxury Minis Were Hot In Swinging London")
Automotive History: Radford (and Wood & Picket) Minis – When Ultra Luxury Minis Were Hot In Swinging London
Posted on March 6, 2023 | 32 Comments(first posted 3/6/2017) If one wants to know what undoubtedly inspired the ill-fated Aston Martin Cygnet, one has to just mention the words “Radford Mini”. In the sixties and early […]
