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![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 […] -
![(first posted 3/14/2017) As the 1960s came to a close, ever increasing numbers of upwardly mobile Americans were looking to make a style statement with a new Personal Luxury car. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PersonalLuxuryCollage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Comparison Test: 1969 Buick Riviera, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Marauder X-100, Oldsmobile Toronado, Pontiac Grand Prix – The Personal Luxury Wars Heat Up")
Vintage Comparison Test: 1969 Buick Riviera, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Marauder X-100, Oldsmobile Toronado, Pontiac Grand Prix – The Personal Luxury Wars Heat Up
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 110 Comments(first posted 3/14/2017) As the 1960s came to a close, ever increasing numbers of upwardly mobile Americans were looking to make a style statement with a new Personal Luxury car. […] -
![posted by William Garrett Rambling along the streets of Eugene, I encounter cars that unleash memories and musings. Today’s nostalgia comes courtesy of the 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. That’s how I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52736541867_c0ec2bfb14_k-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – I’ve Learned A Few Things In The Past Fourteen Years")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – I’ve Learned A Few Things In The Past Fourteen Years
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 52 Commentsposted by William Garrett Rambling along the streets of Eugene, I encounter cars that unleash memories and musings. Today’s nostalgia comes courtesy of the 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. That’s how I […] -
![This is a piece I’ve been meaning to write for several months, but couldn’t quite get around to until now. This particular 404 is owned by Sam, a close friend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20230115_130606.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impressions: 1972 Peugeot 404 – How Does it Hold Up Today?")
CC Driving Impressions: 1972 Peugeot 404 – How Does it Hold Up Today?
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 32 CommentsThis is a piece I’ve been meaning to write for several months, but couldn’t quite get around to until now. This particular 404 is owned by Sam, a close friend […] -
![It was a bit of a challenge for me to make out the sign on the train station: Durand. Turns out that it’s a historic station that is both home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5720717470_f830cd6a44_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Arriving In Durand, MI. And Getting Picked Up By The Chauffeured Cadillac 75 Limo")
Vintage Ad: Arriving In Durand, MI. And Getting Picked Up By The Chauffeured Cadillac 75 Limo
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 29 CommentsIt was a bit of a challenge for me to make out the sign on the train station: Durand. Turns out that it’s a historic station that is both home […] -
![You’re looking at the individual sales leader of Buick’s 1977 lineup, the Regal coupe. Buick sold over 845,000 cars that year, which was good for fifth place in the industry. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/079-1977-Buick-Regal-CC-crop-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1977 Buick Regal – Nice Blue Jeans")
In-Motion Classic: 1977 Buick Regal – Nice Blue Jeans
Posted on March 14, 2023 | 56 CommentsYou’re looking at the individual sales leader of Buick’s 1977 lineup, the Regal coupe. Buick sold over 845,000 cars that year, which was good for fifth place in the industry. […] -
![(first posted 3/13/2017) It’s nothing short of astonishing just how far Kia has come in the past decade. Once seen almost universally as an automaker of mediocre, outdated and outclassed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FullSizeRender_8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2004 Kia Amanti – Adding A Touch Of Kimchi To Your AARP")
Curbside Classic: 2004 Kia Amanti – Adding A Touch Of Kimchi To Your AARP
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 94 Comments(first posted 3/13/2017) It’s nothing short of astonishing just how far Kia has come in the past decade. Once seen almost universally as an automaker of mediocre, outdated and outclassed […] -
![(image composite by atomicsamba. click on images for maximum effect) (first posted 3/13/2017) The 1950s were famous for a number of things. Some of the more memorable ones are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cadillac-1954-Park-Avenue.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mileposts in Design: Cadillac’s “Dagmars” – An Intimate Look At Their Origins, Development and Namesake")
Mileposts in Design: Cadillac’s “Dagmars” – An Intimate Look At Their Origins, Development and Namesake
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 59 Comments(image composite by atomicsamba. click on images for maximum effect) (first posted 3/13/2017) The 1950s were famous for a number of things. Some of the more memorable ones are […] -
![It is said that necessity is the mother of invention but in shortages might be mother of these hodge podge automotive creations. Cuban craftsman are able to sew together disparate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52730327129_c7b33d7b62_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbsidelandia Classics: Weird Mutant Car Creations in Cuba")
Curbsidelandia Classics: Weird Mutant Car Creations in Cuba
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 16 CommentsIt is said that necessity is the mother of invention but in shortages might be mother of these hodge podge automotive creations. Cuban craftsman are able to sew together disparate […] -
![Here’s a couple of ads from 1968, of GM touting its styling excellence. I find this first batch to be a wee bit questionable, as both the Toronado and Riviera […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5732407455_1de7aa243e_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: GM, The Styling Leader In 1968? Where’s The GTO?")
Vintage Ad: GM, The Styling Leader In 1968? Where’s The GTO?
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 42 CommentsHere’s a couple of ads from 1968, of GM touting its styling excellence. I find this first batch to be a wee bit questionable, as both the Toronado and Riviera […] -
![I can’t resist shots like this one by William Garrett, that pit the old school versus a more recent school, although the Fiat 500 is already becoming old school. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52736542077_17d9e2962c_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Lincoln Clown Car With A Little Friend")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Lincoln Clown Car With A Little Friend
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 24 CommentsI can’t resist shots like this one by William Garrett, that pit the old school versus a more recent school, although the Fiat 500 is already becoming old school. And […] -
![If you haven’t noticed, Shelby Mustangs are expensive. A quick look at the Hagerty Price Guide shows that the valuation of a #3 “Good” condition 1965 model is $415,000. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20220618_130233a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 – The Shame Of Appreciation")
Car Show Classic: 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 – The Shame Of Appreciation
Posted on March 13, 2023 | 39 CommentsIf you haven’t noticed, Shelby Mustangs are expensive. A quick look at the Hagerty Price Guide shows that the valuation of a #3 “Good” condition 1965 model is $415,000. As […] -
![(first posted 1/7/2013) The reason that I blog about cars is because there is so much to learn, and what better way to do that? glenh posted this at his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Thunderbird-RHD.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Right Hand Drive 1965 Thunderbird? I Didn’t Know They Made That")
Right Hand Drive 1965 Thunderbird? I Didn’t Know They Made That
Posted on March 12, 2023 | 74 Comments(first posted 1/7/2013) The reason that I blog about cars is because there is so much to learn, and what better way to do that? glenh posted this at his […] -
![(first posted 3/12/2017) When I look at this Firebird, I see…a Camaro, with a different front end. Well, externally that was pretty much it, as well as the rear plate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CC-317-120.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1967 Firebird “428” Convertible – Truth In Badge Engineering")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1967 Firebird “428” Convertible – Truth In Badge Engineering
Posted on March 12, 2023 | 61 Comments(first posted 3/12/2017) When I look at this Firebird, I see…a Camaro, with a different front end. Well, externally that was pretty much it, as well as the rear plate […]
