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![Yes, the cab looks mighty familiar, but not what’s in front and behind it. This is Chevy C20, as built in Brazil and Argentina, shot by RiveraNotario in Puerto Natales, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/52553934154_e84a887ac2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: South American Chevrolet C20 – The Middle Part Looks Familiar")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: South American Chevrolet C20 – The Middle Part Looks Familiar
Posted on December 12, 2022 | 9 CommentsYes, the cab looks mighty familiar, but not what’s in front and behind it. This is Chevy C20, as built in Brazil and Argentina, shot by RiveraNotario in Puerto Natales, […] -
![The irrepressible Oscar Wilde subtitled his most famous play “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” a work whose protagonist was “Ernest in town and Jack in the country” because this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221016_130149a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Chrysler Town and Country – The Importance Of Being Earnest")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Chrysler Town and Country – The Importance Of Being Earnest
Posted on December 12, 2022 | 39 CommentsThe irrepressible Oscar Wilde subtitled his most famous play “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” a work whose protagonist was “Ernest in town and Jack in the country” because this […] -
![(first posted 12/11/2016) Rambler (and Nash before) was always rather circumspect about promoting the advantages of its unique folding front seats. But by this time it was the sixties (bonus […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rambler-ambassador-900-conv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "PR Shot Outtake: The Rambler’s Reclining Seats Shown In Action")
PR Shot Outtake: The Rambler’s Reclining Seats Shown In Action
Posted on December 11, 2022 | 62 Comments(first posted 12/11/2016) Rambler (and Nash before) was always rather circumspect about promoting the advantages of its unique folding front seats. But by this time it was the sixties (bonus […] -
![(first posted 2/17/2013) Chevrolet redefined the full-size SUV market in 1969 with their seminal K-5 Blazer. By shortening their full-size 4×4 pickup and giving it a removable hard top, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CC-191-003-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Dodge Ramcharger – Dodge Charges Ahead Of Ford For A Change")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Dodge Ramcharger – Dodge Charges Ahead Of Ford For A Change
Posted on December 11, 2022 | 92 Comments(first posted 2/17/2013) Chevrolet redefined the full-size SUV market in 1969 with their seminal K-5 Blazer. By shortening their full-size 4×4 pickup and giving it a removable hard top, […] -
CC Outtake: 1937 Chevrolet Panel Truck – Grim Presence
Posted on December 11, 2022 | 19 CommentsBy far the oldest, still working commercial vehicle I ever came across. And its gloomy look was in complete harmony with a dreary and cold Saturday afternoon. -
![I’ve long had a bit of a soft spot for the Champ, and have written up several here (links below). But I’ve never seen one in military uniform, like this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/52551779014_b68859eabb_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: 1961 Studebaker Champ In Uniform")
Vintage Photo: 1961 Studebaker Champ In Uniform
Posted on December 11, 2022 | 15 CommentsI’ve long had a bit of a soft spot for the Champ, and have written up several here (links below). But I’ve never seen one in military uniform, like this […] -
![We’ve had a lot of Australian car covered here over the years, but one has never made it here before, the Chrysler Centura. Like a fair number of other Australians, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/52299543446_e302d27258_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1975 Chrysler Centura (Australia) – The Forgotten Australian?")
Vintage Ad: 1975 Chrysler Centura (Australia) – The Forgotten Australian?
Posted on December 11, 2022 | 24 CommentsWe’ve had a lot of Australian car covered here over the years, but one has never made it here before, the Chrysler Centura. Like a fair number of other Australians, […] -
![In the early fall of 2001, I had spent about 4 years driving what had felt like someone else’s car – the 1984 Olds Ninety-Eight Regency coupe. Life was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/89MyCadillac7-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1989 Cadillac Brougham – Chapter 22, Back In A Big Old Cadillac")
COAL: 1989 Cadillac Brougham – Chapter 22, Back In A Big Old Cadillac
Posted on December 11, 2022 | 53 CommentsIn the early fall of 2001, I had spent about 4 years driving what had felt like someone else’s car – the 1984 Olds Ninety-Eight Regency coupe. Life was […] -
![(first posted 12/10/2016) Here’s a bus with quite the lengthy filmography. CC readers may remember it from the Beatles 1967 film “Magical Mystery Tour” or the 1969 movie “The Italian […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/plaxton1003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Bedford VAL (1963-1973) – English Charmer")
Bus Stop Classics: Bedford VAL (1963-1973) – English Charmer
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 56 Comments(first posted 12/10/2016) Here’s a bus with quite the lengthy filmography. CC readers may remember it from the Beatles 1967 film “Magical Mystery Tour” or the 1969 movie “The Italian […] -
![(first posted 2/26/2013) In the depths of the gloomy American automotive winter of the late seventies, the Fiesta’s brief appearance brought a ray of sunshine into our deprived existence. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CC-26-009-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Fiesta – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Fiesta – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 133 Comments(first posted 2/26/2013) In the depths of the gloomy American automotive winter of the late seventies, the Fiesta’s brief appearance brought a ray of sunshine into our deprived existence. […] -
![(first posted 2/13/2013) I’m not just a car lover – I’m also a former book editor. From my years in publishing I learned how subtle type and layout choices […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/41BuickSuper-jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto Typography")
Auto Typography
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 123 Comments(first posted 2/13/2013) I’m not just a car lover – I’m also a former book editor. From my years in publishing I learned how subtle type and layout choices […] -
![Roshake posted this Mk3 European Escort 1.3 GL, which reminded me that in the US, the 1.3 was intended to be the base engine, a decision that was reversed just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/52534329675_e385e1d840_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1983 Ford Escort 1.3 GL – We Missed Out On The 1.3 By A Hair")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1983 Ford Escort 1.3 GL – We Missed Out On The 1.3 By A Hair
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 7 CommentsRoshake posted this Mk3 European Escort 1.3 GL, which reminded me that in the US, the 1.3 was intended to be the base engine, a decision that was reversed just […] -
![A smile on my face. What else could elicit this little old van? That an inanimate object can provoke emotions defies cold logic. But here I’m, feeling once again nostalgic, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_20221031_163957002_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: ’73-’75 Mazda F1000 (Bongo) – Tin Toy Delights")
Curbside Classic: ’73-’75 Mazda F1000 (Bongo) – Tin Toy Delights
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 8 CommentsA smile on my face. What else could elicit this little old van? That an inanimate object can provoke emotions defies cold logic. But here I’m, feeling once again nostalgic, […] -
![So I have most likely confused you dear reader with the history of the vehicles in my life. Unfortunately, the complexity does not stop and has not stopped. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_1168.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Pontiac Fiero Coupe – “My Girlfriend’s Fiero”")
COAL: 1988 Pontiac Fiero Coupe – “My Girlfriend’s Fiero”
Posted on December 10, 2022 | 14 CommentsSo I have most likely confused you dear reader with the history of the vehicles in my life. Unfortunately, the complexity does not stop and has not stopped. But […] -
![(first posted 12/9/2016) 1975 was the last year for these GM B-Body convertibles. Did the owner buy it knowing that? There was an almost 50% uptick in sales of them […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/31071146265_5ef046a4ea_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1975 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible- Last Call")
Cohort Outtake: 1975 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible- Last Call
Posted on December 9, 2022 | 59 Comments(first posted 12/9/2016) 1975 was the last year for these GM B-Body convertibles. Did the owner buy it knowing that? There was an almost 50% uptick in sales of them […]
