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![I run an automotive history site, but the first thing I read every morning is autonews.com. The industry is going through one of the greatest disruptions ever, and it’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2021-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-GT-Performance-Edition-hero.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: “Mustang Mach-E Is Not Profitable And Is Not Going To Be Profitable” But Ford Is Cutting Its Price Anyway – The Model T Effect?")
Curbside Newsstand: “Mustang Mach-E Is Not Profitable And Is Not Going To Be Profitable” But Ford Is Cutting Its Price Anyway – The Model T Effect?
Posted on January 31, 2023 | 70 CommentsI run an automotive history site, but the first thing I read every morning is autonews.com. The industry is going through one of the greatest disruptions ever, and it’s a […] -
![As promised at the end of my last post about imaginary AI-generated 1975 Studebaker Larks, I’m working on working on what mid-70’s Avantis might have looked like if Studebaker had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/04LarkUpscale.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: 1975 Studebaker Lark Redux – Making Sausage in a New Way")
What If: 1975 Studebaker Lark Redux – Making Sausage in a New Way
Posted on January 31, 2023 | 31 CommentsAs promised at the end of my last post about imaginary AI-generated 1975 Studebaker Larks, I’m working on working on what mid-70’s Avantis might have looked like if Studebaker had […] -
![The Midwest CC contingent tells me that these Chevy “box” pickups have largely disappeared there. You’ll be happy (or not) to know that there’s still a very healthy contingent out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1975 Chevy C10 Pickup – Little Feet")
Curbside Outtake: 1975 Chevy C10 Pickup – Little Feet
Posted on January 31, 2023 | 32 CommentsThe Midwest CC contingent tells me that these Chevy “box” pickups have largely disappeared there. You’ll be happy (or not) to know that there’s still a very healthy contingent out […] -
![I had a few, basic entertainment goals to accomplish during the extended New Year’s Day weekend at the beginning of this month. They were, in no particular order, to ride […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/001-1988-Ford-Crown-Victoria-LX-wagon-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Crown Victoria LX Wagon – Disappearing Wood")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Crown Victoria LX Wagon – Disappearing Wood
Posted on January 31, 2023 | 32 CommentsI had a few, basic entertainment goals to accomplish during the extended New Year’s Day weekend at the beginning of this month. They were, in no particular order, to ride […] -
![(first posted 4/19/2013) You try finding an intact gen-one Eclipse; it took me months, and this one isn’t even one of the hidden-headlight early ones (1990-1991). Forget about finding a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-86-010-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse – A Victim Of Its Target Demographic")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse – A Victim Of Its Target Demographic
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 75 Comments(first posted 4/19/2013) You try finding an intact gen-one Eclipse; it took me months, and this one isn’t even one of the hidden-headlight early ones (1990-1991). Forget about finding a […] -
![(first posted 1/30/2017) The Buick name is one of the older marques in the automotive kingdom. A brand that has brought about a tremendous number of varied automobiles during its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/uuuy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1926 Buick Standard Six – Money Is Useless")
Curbside Classic: 1926 Buick Standard Six – Money Is Useless
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 50 Comments(first posted 1/30/2017) The Buick name is one of the older marques in the automotive kingdom. A brand that has brought about a tremendous number of varied automobiles during its […] -
![(first posted 1/30/2017) The arrival Triumph TR-7 was a very big deal. Great Britain had essentially created the whole 1950s-1960s sports car boom after the war with its MG TC/TD, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/TR-70001-900-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: Triumph’s TR7 – Britain’s Last Great Hope in the Sports Car Sector")
Vintage R&T Road Test: Triumph’s TR7 – Britain’s Last Great Hope in the Sports Car Sector
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 1/30/2017) The arrival Triumph TR-7 was a very big deal. Great Britain had essentially created the whole 1950s-1960s sports car boom after the war with its MG TC/TD, […] -
![posted at the Cohort by Bruno Ferlito Finding a compact car with a rear engine in Rome, and Italy generally, cannot be difficult. From 1955, first with the 600, then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/52635659145_177e6c6027_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Sunbeam Imp – A Different Rear Engined Car For Rome")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Sunbeam Imp – A Different Rear Engined Car For Rome
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 21 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Bruno Ferlito Finding a compact car with a rear engine in Rome, and Italy generally, cannot be difficult. From 1955, first with the 600, then […] -
![One of the events I want to visit this year is the annually held Truckstar Mack & Speciaaltransportdag. Middle-of-the-road trucks and combination vehicles are not allowed (and will probably be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broshuis.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Video: Pas Op! Zwenkt Uit *)")
CC Video: Pas Op! Zwenkt Uit *)
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 13 CommentsOne of the events I want to visit this year is the annually held Truckstar Mack & Speciaaltransportdag. Middle-of-the-road trucks and combination vehicles are not allowed (and will probably be […] -
![Not long after my father’s passing, I decided to explore the world of his young adulthood by delving into somewhat forgotten pop culture events. That to-do list included Claude Lelouch’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2022-12-04-at-3.29.43-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars Of “A Man And A Woman” (Un Homme Et Une Femme)")
CC Cinema: The Cars Of “A Man And A Woman” (Un Homme Et Une Femme)
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 23 CommentsNot long after my father’s passing, I decided to explore the world of his young adulthood by delving into somewhat forgotten pop culture events. That to-do list included Claude Lelouch’s […] -
![In 1961, Cadillac was still riding high; eight miles high. Yes, some early adopters were snapping up Mercedes, but in absolute numbers, it was still peanuts. In 1961, Cadillac outsold […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cad-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Still “The Standard Of The World”?")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Still “The Standard Of The World”?
Posted on January 30, 2023 | 37 CommentsIn 1961, Cadillac was still riding high; eight miles high. Yes, some early adopters were snapping up Mercedes, but in absolute numbers, it was still peanuts. In 1961, Cadillac outsold […] -
![(first posted 4/22/2013) On Sundays, we usually head for the great outdoors, a break from cars and CC. But sometimes they’re hard to get away from, even in the deep […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CC-199-045-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Creekside Classics: Opal Creek Mining Camp Survivors – They Rust In Pieces")
Creekside Classics: Opal Creek Mining Camp Survivors – They Rust In Pieces
Posted on January 29, 2023 | 50 Comments(first posted 4/22/2013) On Sundays, we usually head for the great outdoors, a break from cars and CC. But sometimes they’re hard to get away from, even in the deep […] -
![(first posted 4/22/2013) Ford got off to a bit of a rocky start at the dawn of the Sixties. While the understated 1959 Galaxie was a big success against the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aa-10-07-2012-043-e1364694166657.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Town Victoria – A Favorite Of Mine; My Grandfather Too")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Town Victoria – A Favorite Of Mine; My Grandfather Too
Posted on January 29, 2023 | 59 Comments(first posted 4/22/2013) Ford got off to a bit of a rocky start at the dawn of the Sixties. While the understated 1959 Galaxie was a big success against the […] -
![RiveraNotario (Ramon Rivera) posted this shot of a 1987 GAZ-14 Chaika, one of five formerly in Fidel Castro’s stable. With their armor removed and their thirsty V8s replaced by Mercedes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/8628940395_e761e0bb88_3k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Fidel Castro’s Chaika Is Now A Taxi – Even The Lumpenproletariat Can Now Ride In Revolutionary Luxury")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Fidel Castro’s Chaika Is Now A Taxi – Even The Lumpenproletariat Can Now Ride In Revolutionary Luxury
Posted on January 29, 2023 | 14 CommentsRiveraNotario (Ramon Rivera) posted this shot of a 1987 GAZ-14 Chaika, one of five formerly in Fidel Castro’s stable. With their armor removed and their thirsty V8s replaced by Mercedes […] -
![There was a time when a visit to a gas station – aka filling station or service station – would involve encountering branding that was clearly intended to differentiate the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC_9213.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadside Classics: A Tiger On Your Roof and Other Gas Station Memorabilia")
Roadside Classics: A Tiger On Your Roof and Other Gas Station Memorabilia
Posted on January 29, 2023 | 59 CommentsThere was a time when a visit to a gas station – aka filling station or service station – would involve encountering branding that was clearly intended to differentiate the […]
