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![I miss cars plastered with bumper stickers all over their tail ends. There’s still a few here and there in Eugene, as well as Berkeley (or thereabouts) where Jerome Solberg […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52714110684_07e0d55a36_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1963(?) Ford Econoline – “This Is Not A Taxi”")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1963(?) Ford Econoline – “This Is Not A Taxi”
Posted on March 1, 2023 | 19 CommentsI miss cars plastered with bumper stickers all over their tail ends. There’s still a few here and there in Eugene, as well as Berkeley (or thereabouts) where Jerome Solberg […] -
![GM’s all-new 1961 Y-Body “senior compacts” (Olds F-85, Buick Special, Pontiac Tempest) had a lot of potential but just didn’t quite hit the mark. This was GM’s moment to show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/85-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 – Y Not Better?")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 – Y Not Better?
Posted on March 1, 2023 | 42 CommentsGM’s all-new 1961 Y-Body “senior compacts” (Olds F-85, Buick Special, Pontiac Tempest) had a lot of potential but just didn’t quite hit the mark. This was GM’s moment to show […] -
![The new company that I joined after leaving GM decided that my prior experience working in China was useful, so they proceeded to send me and the family back to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/679f0c60b2e0d161825488cefba326a0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL – 2010 Subaru Forester – Green, It’s What Makes A Subaru, A $ubaru")
COAL – 2010 Subaru Forester – Green, It’s What Makes A Subaru, A $ubaru
Posted on March 1, 2023 | 39 CommentsThe new company that I joined after leaving GM decided that my prior experience working in China was useful, so they proceeded to send me and the family back to […] -
![(first posted 3/1/2017) Yesterday’s Part 1 of this two part series focused on the period of time before the “palace revolt” that led to a rethinking of the Earl-led concepts […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SIA-GMsFarOut59s_01_1500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage SIA Design History: “GM’s Far Out ’59s – When Imagination Ran Rampant”, Part 2")
Vintage SIA Design History: “GM’s Far Out ’59s – When Imagination Ran Rampant”, Part 2
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 15 Comments(first posted 3/1/2017) Yesterday’s Part 1 of this two part series focused on the period of time before the “palace revolt” that led to a rethinking of the Earl-led concepts […] -
![(first posted 2/28/2017) This article by renowned historian Michael Lamm in Special Interest Automobile magazine #125 was posted at hemmingsblog.com, but in case you missed it, or are ready for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SIA-FarOut59s_01_1500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage SIA Design History: “GM’s Far Out ’59s – When Imagination Ran Rampant” Part 1")
Vintage SIA Design History: “GM’s Far Out ’59s – When Imagination Ran Rampant” Part 1
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 46 Comments(first posted 2/28/2017) This article by renowned historian Michael Lamm in Special Interest Automobile magazine #125 was posted at hemmingsblog.com, but in case you missed it, or are ready for […] -
1987-’91 Ford F-Series Bustruck – Monster Mashup
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 29 CommentsHere’s a compelling argument for body-on-frame construction, eh! Somebody cut together a -
![Seeing a Simca on the streets of Havana is probably not as a rare sight as one might expect. There are a few sedans around of various types. In fact […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52516337392_1a4e2b0fae_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Cuban Camouflage – Simca P60 Aronde Océane Convertible")
Curbside Classic: Cuban Camouflage – Simca P60 Aronde Océane Convertible
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 6 CommentsSeeing a Simca on the streets of Havana is probably not as a rare sight as one might expect. There are a few sedans around of various types. In fact […] -
![“–not at a car show!” Yes, in fact I spotted this charming 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in a funeral home parking lot on North Main Street in Boonton New Jersey, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230227_110843-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air–“Nice To See You”–")
Curbside Classic: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air–“Nice To See You”–
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 44 Comments“–not at a car show!” Yes, in fact I spotted this charming 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in a funeral home parking lot on North Main Street in Boonton New Jersey, […] -
![I was a latecomer to Chinese cuisine, not having had any until well into my adolescence. This isn’t to say I wasn’t used to foods originating from outside the United […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1970-Pontiac-Bonneville-convertible-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – Hot Mustard")
In-Motion Classic: 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – Hot Mustard
Posted on February 28, 2023 | 65 CommentsI was a latecomer to Chinese cuisine, not having had any until well into my adolescence. This isn’t to say I wasn’t used to foods originating from outside the United […] -
![(first posted 2/27/2017) While Lexus’ have always leaned towards the sleep-inducing end of the luxury spectrum, among the brand’s more stimulating early efforts was the original SC 400 personal luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1993-Lexus-SC-300-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1993 Lexus SC 300 – The Poor Man’s Personal Luxury Lexus")
CC Capsule: 1993 Lexus SC 300 – The Poor Man’s Personal Luxury Lexus
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 64 Comments(first posted 2/27/2017) While Lexus’ have always leaned towards the sleep-inducing end of the luxury spectrum, among the brand’s more stimulating early efforts was the original SC 400 personal luxury […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2013) In the late 1980s, Chrysler looked like it was back on top of its game. The government-guaranteed loans were paid in full, the minivans were selling like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim: If It Was Good Enough For Zackman And Tina Turner…")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Plymouth Acclaim: If It Was Good Enough For Zackman And Tina Turner…
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 76 Comments(first posted 2/19/2013) In the late 1980s, Chrysler looked like it was back on top of its game. The government-guaranteed loans were paid in full, the minivans were selling like […] -
![This was a bit ahead of the times. I’ve seen what amount to trailer mounted behind the cab of some trucks from time to time, but back when length regulations […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5762913310_5b8882efca_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1979 Livlab More-Than-Sleeper Semi Truck Cab")
Vintage Ad: 1979 Livlab More-Than-Sleeper Semi Truck Cab
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 17 CommentsThis was a bit ahead of the times. I’ve seen what amount to trailer mounted behind the cab of some trucks from time to time, but back when length regulations […] -
![William Oliver found a splendid example of one of my favorite trucks. I found one some ten years ago, and the full write-up is here, but this one has a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52490302158_8d798b48ba_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1948 REO Speedwagon – Speed Is Relative")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1948 REO Speedwagon – Speed Is Relative
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 19 CommentsWilliam Oliver found a splendid example of one of my favorite trucks. I found one some ten years ago, and the full write-up is here, but this one has a […] -
![As someone who will be celebrating his seventeenth thirtieth birthday this year, it’s a gut punch to think that somewhere, floating in some dimension over half a life ago, are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20220910_140835a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford Maverick – Taking A Gapp Year")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford Maverick – Taking A Gapp Year
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 70 CommentsAs someone who will be celebrating his seventeenth thirtieth birthday this year, it’s a gut punch to think that somewhere, floating in some dimension over half a life ago, are […] -
![A few days ago Paul posted a vintage ad for the Kanzler Coupe, a modification (dare I say mutilation?) of the Opel GT. “Even AI couldn’t have come up with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Challenge_17.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Can AI Make Uglier Cars Than Humans? – Challenge Accepted")
What If: Can AI Make Uglier Cars Than Humans? – Challenge Accepted
Posted on February 27, 2023 | 32 CommentsA few days ago Paul posted a vintage ad for the Kanzler Coupe, a modification (dare I say mutilation?) of the Opel GT. “Even AI couldn’t have come up with […]
