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![(first posted 12/03/2012) In the past couple of weeks we’ve seen several examples of Cadillac’s peak. Starting with its inception in 1902 and continuing more or less through the Sixties, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/8214943924_3955813492_b-e1353885774543.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham: Last Of The True Cadillacs")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham: Last Of The True Cadillacs
Posted on December 15, 2022 | 109 Comments(first posted 12/03/2012) In the past couple of weeks we’ve seen several examples of Cadillac’s peak. Starting with its inception in 1902 and continuing more or less through the Sixties, […] -
![(first posted 12/15/2016) The Bricklin was the hot automotive story of 1975. How often does a completely new American car come along? Especially one that pushed all the hot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Bricklin0001-crop-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: The Bricklin – Great Job or Con Job?")
Vintage R&T Review: The Bricklin – Great Job or Con Job?
Posted on December 15, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 12/15/2016) The Bricklin was the hot automotive story of 1975. How often does a completely new American car come along? Especially one that pushed all the hot […] -
![I remember seeing these in my travels back in the day, mainly in Indiana, Michigan, and the likes. Some states like Michigan had very restrictive axle loading limits, requiring lots […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/4286728464_9d3cdac1a7_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck: FWD Concrete Mixer – Ready For The Toughest Locations")
Vintage Truck: FWD Concrete Mixer – Ready For The Toughest Locations
Posted on December 15, 2022 | 27 CommentsI remember seeing these in my travels back in the day, mainly in Indiana, Michigan, and the likes. Some states like Michigan had very restrictive axle loading limits, requiring lots […] -
![Taking a break on their holiday trip with the Airstream. Somewhere warm, I assume? The ’61 Ford wagon is sitting pretty level, thanks to that load distributing hitch. I’ve got […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1488085012_bf31280283_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshot: Midway Plaza, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dec. 1963 – Heading To Florida?")
Vintage Snapshot: Midway Plaza, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dec. 1963 – Heading To Florida?
Posted on December 15, 2022 | 43 CommentsTaking a break on their holiday trip with the Airstream. Somewhere warm, I assume? The ’61 Ford wagon is sitting pretty level, thanks to that load distributing hitch. I’ve got […] -
![canadiancatgreen posted this at the Cohort, and I am still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on with this Mark V. The original side trim/rub strip is still on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/rare-1979-lincoln-continental-mark-v-givenchy-edition-is-a-blue-dream-inside-out-154996_1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Lincoln Continental Mk V – Got Bondo?")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Lincoln Continental Mk V – Got Bondo?
Posted on December 15, 2022 | 15 Commentscanadiancatgreen posted this at the Cohort, and I am still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on with this Mark V. The original side trim/rub strip is still on […] -
![0-60 in 6.1 seconds? That’s nothing nowadays, when dime-a-dozen electric family haulers will do it in under 4 seconds. And plenty of IC cars too. So yes, things have changed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vette-1-a.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1969 Corvette 427 435-HP – “More Of A Race Car Than A Road Car”")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1969 Corvette 427 435-HP – “More Of A Race Car Than A Road Car”
Posted on December 15, 2022 | 26 Comments0-60 in 6.1 seconds? That’s nothing nowadays, when dime-a-dozen electric family haulers will do it in under 4 seconds. And plenty of IC cars too. So yes, things have changed […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2012) Chrysler was really on a roll during its modern golden era in the ’90s. There were the LH cars, the 1994 Ram, the Viper and a new generation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/09-14-2012-059-e1349040041689.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Dodge Neon Sport – Say Hi…To Dashed Expectations")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Dodge Neon Sport – Say Hi…To Dashed Expectations
Posted on December 14, 2022 | 111 Comments(first posted 10/19/2012) Chrysler was really on a roll during its modern golden era in the ’90s. There were the LH cars, the 1994 Ram, the Viper and a new generation […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2016) Having spent way too much time this morning talking about how Ken Kesey’s IH bus Further inspired endless VW bus Mini-mes, here’s the ultimate mash-up of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CC-310-030-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Ultimate Hippie Bus Found In Eugene")
CC Outtake: The Ultimate Hippie Bus Found In Eugene
Posted on December 14, 2022 | 26 Comments(first posted 12/14/2016) Having spent way too much time this morning talking about how Ken Kesey’s IH bus Further inspired endless VW bus Mini-mes, here’s the ultimate mash-up of the […] -
![(first posted 12/14/2016) Welcome to Eugene. Feel free to stay on the bus, either literally or metaphorically. If it’s the former, no hard feelings; Eugene is not for everyone, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CC-102-027-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 VW Bus – On The Bus")
Curbside Classic: 1960 VW Bus – On The Bus
Posted on December 14, 2022 | 28 Comments(first posted 12/14/2016) Welcome to Eugene. Feel free to stay on the bus, either literally or metaphorically. If it’s the former, no hard feelings; Eugene is not for everyone, […] -
![I well remember this review when it was new. As a bus aficionado, Now that was an unexpected treat. And I had wondered for some time just how long it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bus-1-a.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1969 MCI MC-7 Greyhound Bus – 0-60 in 87 Seconds")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1969 MCI MC-7 Greyhound Bus – 0-60 in 87 Seconds
Posted on December 14, 2022 | 25 CommentsI well remember this review when it was new. As a bus aficionado, Now that was an unexpected treat. And I had wondered for some time just how long it […] -
![Don Kincl shot what he called a “Peak 80’s VW Baja Bug”. That does seem about right, given the huge popularity these had during that time, as well as that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/52555261031_86ce058bd1_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: “Peak 80s” VW Baja Bug")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: “Peak 80s” VW Baja Bug
Posted on December 14, 2022 | 7 CommentsDon Kincl shot what he called a “Peak 80’s VW Baja Bug”. That does seem about right, given the huge popularity these had during that time, as well as that […] -
![Along with other news of the day we were confronted this past week by our Fearless Leader’s post about ChatGTP, an AI platform that strikes fear in the heart of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_6876.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback Sport – In the Eye of the Beholder")
COAL: 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback Sport – In the Eye of the Beholder
Posted on December 14, 2022 | 57 CommentsAlong with other news of the day we were confronted this past week by our Fearless Leader’s post about ChatGTP, an AI platform that strikes fear in the heart of […] -
![(first posted 12/13/2016) Stumbling into this picture of one of Chrysler’s pavilions at the 1964-1965 NYC World Fair reminds me that the Niedermeyers never made it to all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Chrysler-NY-Worlds-Fair-1964.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1964 World’s Fair Outtake: Chrysler’s Really Big Block V8 – One Million HP; Is That Gross or Net?")
1964 World’s Fair Outtake: Chrysler’s Really Big Block V8 – One Million HP; Is That Gross or Net?
Posted on December 13, 2022 | 54 Comments(first posted 12/13/2016) Stumbling into this picture of one of Chrysler’s pavilions at the 1964-1965 NYC World Fair reminds me that the Niedermeyers never made it to all […] -
![images posted at the Cohort by nifticus (first posted 12/13/2016) The fact that the pre-production version of this pickup was the fastest vehicle from 0-100 mph (as tested by car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/30354078270_9ee80e4ba4_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck – Blasting Away Malaise Through Its Twin Exhaust Stacks")
Cohort Capsule: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck – Blasting Away Malaise Through Its Twin Exhaust Stacks
Posted on December 13, 2022 | 81 Commentsimages posted at the Cohort by nifticus (first posted 12/13/2016) The fact that the pre-production version of this pickup was the fastest vehicle from 0-100 mph (as tested by car […] -
![(first posted 12/13/2016) It’s no secret that I’ve been a longtime, nearly lifetime fan of the second generation Acura Legend. And while it was the far more frequently seen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/thumb_IMG_0011_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Acura Legend L Coupe – Legends Never Die")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Acura Legend L Coupe – Legends Never Die
Posted on December 13, 2022 | 90 Comments(first posted 12/13/2016) It’s no secret that I’ve been a longtime, nearly lifetime fan of the second generation Acura Legend. And while it was the far more frequently seen […]
