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![I’ve long wanted to do a history on the pre-war Willys, which were the true pioneers of compact cars, starting with the Model 77 back in 1933. There even used […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5836896159_cc718d3037_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1940 Willys – “100,000 Mile Or Three Year Guarantee”")
Vintage Ad: 1940 Willys – “100,000 Mile Or Three Year Guarantee”
Posted on February 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsI’ve long wanted to do a history on the pre-war Willys, which were the true pioneers of compact cars, starting with the Model 77 back in 1933. There even used […] -
CC Auto Painting: 1959 Chevrolet–“All New All Over Again!”
Posted on February 22, 2023 | 46 CommentsThat’s a 1959 Chevrolet advertising slogan. But it somewhat applies to my ’59 Biscayne even now, as it goes from solid color to fantastic two-tone! -
![In late 2004 GM sent me on a 3 year assignment in China, bringing the whole family along. We sold our house and our vehicles, and settled into expat life […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2003_Ford_427Concept3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 2006 Ford Fusion – My Second Favorite")
COAL: 2006 Ford Fusion – My Second Favorite
Posted on February 22, 2023 | 22 CommentsIn late 2004 GM sent me on a 3 year assignment in China, bringing the whole family along. We sold our house and our vehicles, and settled into expat life […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2017) The CC Deadly Sins World Tour moves to the United Kingdom, a country that made so many DSs, it could be a rival to GM. As previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GB_DS_jowett.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘50s Edition, Part 1) – Jowett Javelin and Jupiter")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (‘50s Edition, Part 1) – Jowett Javelin and Jupiter
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 2/21/2017) The CC Deadly Sins World Tour moves to the United Kingdom, a country that made so many DSs, it could be a rival to GM. As previously […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2017) The 1-year-only 2006 Lincoln Zephyr is a car that has been on my CC bucket list for a while. With about 30,000 produced they aren’t exactly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_6381.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2006 Lincoln Zephyr – The Winds of Change")
CC Capsule: 2006 Lincoln Zephyr – The Winds of Change
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 83 Comments(first posted 2/21/2017) The 1-year-only 2006 Lincoln Zephyr is a car that has been on my CC bucket list for a while. With about 30,000 produced they aren’t exactly […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2017) When Chrysler launched its rear-wheel-drive 300 in 2005, it was an immediate success and not just in North America. Despite (or rather, because of) its brash American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chrysler-sebring-2007-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Chrysler’s Deadly Sin #4 – 2007-10 Chrysler Sebring: Way, Way Off Track")
Chrysler’s Deadly Sin #4 – 2007-10 Chrysler Sebring: Way, Way Off Track
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 88 Comments(first posted 2/21/2017) When Chrysler launched its rear-wheel-drive 300 in 2005, it was an immediate success and not just in North America. Despite (or rather, because of) its brash American […] -
![The U-Pull-&-Pay junk yard near US 36 and Broadway in North Denver appears to include a vortex drawing in obscure English Fords. Some months ago, I captured a very modified […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Zephyr-Brochure-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1955 (English) Ford Zephyr")
Junkyard Classic: 1955 (English) Ford Zephyr
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 32 CommentsThe U-Pull-&-Pay junk yard near US 36 and Broadway in North Denver appears to include a vortex drawing in obscure English Fords. Some months ago, I captured a very modified […] -
![We’ve covered a lot of seventies “schlockmobiles” here over the year, but I keep running into new ones. In this case, I rather wish I hadn’t actually. It never fails […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5810405795_fc480de80e_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: The Kanzler Coupe – Even AI Couldn’t Have Come Up With This")
Vintage Ad: The Kanzler Coupe – Even AI Couldn’t Have Come Up With This
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 26 CommentsWe’ve covered a lot of seventies “schlockmobiles” here over the year, but I keep running into new ones. In this case, I rather wish I hadn’t actually. It never fails […] -
![This is the magazine article I’ve been waiting 61 years for! I’ve been well aware of guys (and dealers) swapping in hot 327s into the new Chevy II all those […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Motor Trend Road Test: 1962 Chevy II With 340 HP 327 Corvette V8 – Factory Built; Dealer Option Coming Soon!")
Vintage Motor Trend Road Test: 1962 Chevy II With 340 HP 327 Corvette V8 – Factory Built; Dealer Option Coming Soon!
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 21 CommentsThis is the magazine article I’ve been waiting 61 years for! I’ve been well aware of guys (and dealers) swapping in hot 327s into the new Chevy II all those […] -
![I’ve been writing a lot lately about mindfulness, intentionality, and being present. The catalyst for my giving more thought to these ideas might have been a social media post shared […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1977-Cadillac-Eldorado-front-grille-4-13-2013-Nashville-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1977 Cadillac Eldorado – Life By The Horns")
Curbside Musings: 1977 Cadillac Eldorado – Life By The Horns
Posted on February 21, 2023 | 37 CommentsI’ve been writing a lot lately about mindfulness, intentionality, and being present. The catalyst for my giving more thought to these ideas might have been a social media post shared […] -
![(first posted 2/20/2017. Note: this is a CJ2A painted in MB military dress) The Book of Genesis says that In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. There […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1948WillysJeepMB09-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A – In The Beginning")
Curbside Classic: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A – In The Beginning
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 33 Comments(first posted 2/20/2017. Note: this is a CJ2A painted in MB military dress) The Book of Genesis says that In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. There […] -
![(first posted 2/20/2017) Last week’s Citroen C6 article by William Stopford reminded me of how much I loved that model’s rear lights. My very positive response was not unanimously shared, which has led to today’s QOTD: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/t-bird-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "QOTD: Best Taillights Ever?")
QOTD: Best Taillights Ever?
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 401 Comments(first posted 2/20/2017) Last week’s Citroen C6 article by William Stopford reminded me of how much I loved that model’s rear lights. My very positive response was not unanimously shared, which has led to today’s QOTD: […] -
![posted by J.C. Here’s a charming little Peugeot cabriolet to get my juices flowing. No, it’s not a sports car; just a French style cabriolet in the classic tradition: a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/52669817331_657965ae87_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Peugeot 304 Cabriolet – Sweet Baby Pug")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Peugeot 304 Cabriolet – Sweet Baby Pug
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 7 Commentsposted by J.C. Here’s a charming little Peugeot cabriolet to get my juices flowing. No, it’s not a sports car; just a French style cabriolet in the classic tradition: a […] -
Wordless Outtake: White Remains The Most Popular Car Color
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 43 Comments -
![If in Cuba one has to take a ride in some American cars. We managed to take ride in a pair of 1956 Chevrolets and for a comparison a 1956 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ChevroletvsFord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Taxi Ride: 1956 Chevrolets and Fords in Varadero, Cuba")
CC Taxi Ride: 1956 Chevrolets and Fords in Varadero, Cuba
Posted on February 20, 2023 | 15 CommentsIf in Cuba one has to take a ride in some American cars. We managed to take ride in a pair of 1956 Chevrolets and for a comparison a 1956 […]
