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![Text by Patrick Bell. The Corvair suffered a complicated life during its decade as part of the Chevrolet family. It was introduced in the ’60 model year as an import […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/468556041_10224720912361288_1225379166969705890_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Corvairs And Their People In The ’60s-’70s")
Vintage Snapshots: Corvairs And Their People In The ’60s-’70s
Posted on April 23, 2025 | 31 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. The Corvair suffered a complicated life during its decade as part of the Chevrolet family. It was introduced in the ’60 model year as an import […] -
![I was delving into the further reaches of the Curbside Classic Cohort looking for something else when I happened upon these 2015 photos by T-Minor. This Austrian Peugeot 504 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a-Peugeot-504-pickup-T-Minor-side.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Peugeot 504 Pick-Up: The Lion In Mintier Green")
Peugeot 504 Pick-Up: The Lion In Mintier Green
Posted on April 23, 2025 | 19 CommentsI was delving into the further reaches of the Curbside Classic Cohort looking for something else when I happened upon these 2015 photos by T-Minor. This Austrian Peugeot 504 […] -
![Everybody has their own idea of what a conventionally handsome ‘60s car looks like. Your mental picture might include a Ford Mustang, a 1967 Eldorado, a Mercedes-Benz W109 or an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_20240929_084828_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S Zagato – Beauty Is Overrated")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S Zagato – Beauty Is Overrated
Posted on April 23, 2025 | 14 CommentsEverybody has their own idea of what a conventionally handsome ‘60s car looks like. Your mental picture might include a Ford Mustang, a 1967 Eldorado, a Mercedes-Benz W109 or an […] -
![(first posted 4/18/2019) If I said “Michelotti-designed RWD two-door four-seater, automatic transmission and De Dion rear axle,” there’s a fair chance you’d answer something like Gordon-Keeble or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_20190328_180246-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 DAF 46 – When The Other Clog Dropped")
Curbside Classic: 1975 DAF 46 – When The Other Clog Dropped
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 30 Comments(first posted 4/18/2019) If I said “Michelotti-designed RWD two-door four-seater, automatic transmission and De Dion rear axle,” there’s a fair chance you’d answer something like Gordon-Keeble or […] -
![Could the 1941 Studebaker President be the most obscure car from the late pre-war years? It could very well be, which is a shame. While “Every Car Has A Story”, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1941StudebakerPresident07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1941 Studebaker President Skyway Cruising Sedan – The Ex President")
Curbside Classic: 1941 Studebaker President Skyway Cruising Sedan – The Ex President
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 25 CommentsCould the 1941 Studebaker President be the most obscure car from the late pre-war years? It could very well be, which is a shame. While “Every Car Has A Story”, […] -
Vintage Postcards: Dodge Dealers In The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 24 CommentsModern Motor Sales Ltd., De Soto-Dodge, Montreal, Quebec. -
![The first few decades in the U.S. automobile market were an amazing time of rapid technical and styling advancement. In my last article, we looked at cars through 1919. Today, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cadillac20250123_132814.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Rapid Evolution Of American Cars, Part 3 of 4: 1920-1930")
The Rapid Evolution Of American Cars, Part 3 of 4: 1920-1930
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 15 CommentsThe first few decades in the U.S. automobile market were an amazing time of rapid technical and styling advancement. In my last article, we looked at cars through 1919. Today, […] -
![One of the problems with trying to run a car company as a truly global business is that product strategies that do well in certain markets don’t work at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1970-Ford-26M-Levoranta-Classic-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage AMS Review: 1970 Ford 26M – Ford Tries To Build A German LTD, Ends Up With A “Farmer’s Mercedes”")
Vintage AMS Review: 1970 Ford 26M – Ford Tries To Build A German LTD, Ends Up With A “Farmer’s Mercedes”
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 31 CommentsOne of the problems with trying to run a car company as a truly global business is that product strategies that do well in certain markets don’t work at […] -
![It is 1953. Let’s say that you’re an older, rather conservative person with above average income, and you and your family are Packard loyalists. You value quiet elegance, fine craftsmanship, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1953_Packard_advertising_illustration_Robert_Tate_Collection_RESIZED_11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1953 Packard Patrician in Black: Old Money")
1953 Packard Patrician in Black: Old Money
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 26 CommentsIt is 1953. Let’s say that you’re an older, rather conservative person with above average income, and you and your family are Packard loyalists. You value quiet elegance, fine craftsmanship, […] -
![(first posted here on 8/16/2013. Updated 4/9/2019) Not uncommonly, a brilliant career and an enduring reputation for innovation all derive from a single kernel of inspiration. Perhaps even a rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/tatra-87rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Hans Ledwinka’s Revolutionary Tatras")
Automotive History: Hans Ledwinka’s Revolutionary Tatras
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 43 Comments(first posted here on 8/16/2013. Updated 4/9/2019) Not uncommonly, a brilliant career and an enduring reputation for innovation all derive from a single kernel of inspiration. Perhaps even a rather […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2016) As part of the 1987 domestic new car issue, Car and Driver also served up “Short Take” reviews on new and/or updated products. Read […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CD1086DomesticMainImage.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: Car And Driver 1987 New Car Issues – Short Take Reviews For Domestics")
Vintage Reviews: Car And Driver 1987 New Car Issues – Short Take Reviews For Domestics
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 34 Comments(first posted 10/4/2016) As part of the 1987 domestic new car issue, Car and Driver also served up “Short Take” reviews on new and/or updated products. Read […] -
![Photos from the CC Cohort by Atomic-ken. I don’t think anyone asked for this; late 1950s flamboyance squeezed through a 1990s filter? Ever wonder what that would look like? Well, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/54448785482_856dcfc2f1_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Chrysler Sebring – The Flamboyant 1950s Meet The 1990s!")
Curbside Find: Chrysler Sebring – The Flamboyant 1950s Meet The 1990s!
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 23 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by Atomic-ken. I don’t think anyone asked for this; late 1950s flamboyance squeezed through a 1990s filter? Ever wonder what that would look like? Well, […] -
![posted by chrisjcieslak This is an example of a Cohort poster batting 1000, especially with the color-coordination. Great shot, Chris! A green Matador wagon in front of a green restaurant. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-green-matador.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon – Green On Green")
Curbside Classic: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon – Green On Green
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 24 Commentsposted by chrisjcieslak This is an example of a Cohort poster batting 1000, especially with the color-coordination. Great shot, Chris! A green Matador wagon in front of a green restaurant. The […] -
![Pontiac was riding high in 1965, but the division’s big flagship Bonneville was in danger of getting lost in the shuffle. In August 1965, Car Life tested a Bonneville […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1965-Pontiac-Bonneville-Vista-4HT-Clasiq-Auctions-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Vista – “Excellent Within Reason”")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Vista – “Excellent Within Reason”
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 47 CommentsPontiac was riding high in 1965, but the division’s big flagship Bonneville was in danger of getting lost in the shuffle. In August 1965, Car Life tested a Bonneville […] -
![Everybody knows Alfa Romeo, but the number of folks for whom the name “Touring” rings a bell is much smaller. And that’s unfair. The famous Superleggera specialist was once one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_20240310_092211_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider – Take A Touring For The Worst")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider – Take A Touring For The Worst
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 13 CommentsEverybody knows Alfa Romeo, but the number of folks for whom the name “Touring” rings a bell is much smaller. And that’s unfair. The famous Superleggera specialist was once one […]
