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Car Show Classic: 1985-90 Subaru XT/Vortex – The Brightest Star In Subaru’s Constellation
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 9 CommentsSubaru’s reputation and popularity has been built on the backs of conservative wagons, from the DL/GL/Leone wagons of the 1970s to the Foresters of today. Long before the Impreza WR-X […] - 
			
Obscure Rebadges Around The World Part 8
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 15 CommentsOver seven instalments, I’ve featured almost three dozen different rebadged vehicles. Alas, I’ve only seen a grand total of two of these vehicles in the metal. On my recent trip […] - 
			
Vintage Dealer Photo: New ’59 Fords At The Lot, Ready To Be Driven Away
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 11 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Henry Ford was born 162 years ago on this date in 1863. To mark the occasion, we are going to take a short look at a […] - 
			
My 2013 Honda Fit: It Just Fits My Family’s Lifestyle
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 27 CommentsAfter I wrecked my Sentra in 2021, I needed a car fairly quickly for work. I rented a late-model Civic for a few days and shopped around. The Civic was […] - 
			
1956 Volkswagen Beetle – The ‘Homely With A Heart Of Gold!’ Classic
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 39 CommentsThose are the words of Tom McCahill, automotive tester at Mechanix Illustrated. He did a big write-up on the Volkswagen back in 1956 when the “Beetle” was still a novelty […] - 
			
Car Show Classic: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible – New Engine, New Body, Old Idea
Posted on July 30, 2025 | 16 CommentsMechanical objects don’t have feelings, or at least that’s what I always try to tell myself when I’m berating them for being obstinate in my garage, but in case I’m […] - 
			
Curbside Find: 1977 Datsun 200SX – Back to Work at 40
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 46 Comments(first posted 8/14/2017) The 1977-79 Datsun 200SX, not the most beloved of 1970s sport coupes, had the story behind its quirky styling told by Paul a year […] - 
			
Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford F100 – Patina Royale
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 8 CommentsYes, patina is cool, and has been for some time now. And yes, I’m quite fond of it, and have been for a very long time. An old vehicle that […] - 
			
Vintage Postcards: The Fun Of Motels, Pools And Cars – 1950s-1970s
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 38 CommentsSince we’re in the middle of summer, it is the ideal time to revisit the topic of motels, pools, and cars of yesteryear. So, in keeping with the heat outside, […] - 
			
A Visit To The Milestones Of Mobility Ferdinand Porsche Museum
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 17 CommentsCar museums can be presented in many ways, around varying themes, some more finely tuned than others in their content and presentations. Some feature just cars from one country, such […] - 
			
Curbside Classic: 2004 Cadillac De Ville DHS – Nothing Succeeds Like Excess
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 7 CommentsIt’s the late ‘90s. Cadillac is (arguably) still the epitome of the traditional American luxury barge, softly-sprung and complete with boxy styling, gaudy detailing and little appeal to anyone born […] - 
			
1956 Nash Ambassador Custom Eight – Moribund But Memorable
Posted on July 29, 2025 | 28 CommentsIf you’re not very familiar with these oddball 1950s cars or haven’t seen an old Nash in a minute, I thought it would be fun to take a closer […] - 
			
Car Show Classic: 1958 Chevrolet; In Wild “Business Coupe” Body
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 18 CommentsI do love the odd stuff. A mint, numbers-matching ’69 Camaro? Nice enough, but there are dozens at any given show. On the other hand, something unusual or wacky at […] - 
			
Curbside Classic: 1974-1981 VW Dasher (Passat B1) VW Finally Enters The FWD Era
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 17 CommentsProcrastination is an evolutionary trait; why expend energy now when the wolf isn’t yet at the door? From the mid-50s on, VW knew it needed to eventually find a true […] - 
			
Meet The Dodge Charger Daytona Tow Service!
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 8 CommentsText and photos by Victor Van Tress. So, there I am, one day driving to a friend’s shop in an industrial complex in northwest Los Angeles County, and what do […] 
				![Car Show Classic: 1985-90 Subaru XT/Vortex – The Brightest Star In Subaru’s Constellation Subaru’s reputation and popularity has been built on the backs of conservative wagons, from the DL/GL/Leone wagons of the 1970s to the Foresters of today. Long before the Impreza WR-X […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/subaru-vortex-xt-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Obscure Rebadges Around The World Part 8 Over seven instalments, I’ve featured almost three dozen different rebadged vehicles. Alas, I’ve only seen a grand total of two of these vehicles in the metal. On my recent trip […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/obscure-rebadges-8-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Vintage Dealer Photo: New ’59 Fords At The Lot, Ready To Be Driven Away Text by Patrick Bell. Henry Ford was born 162 years ago on this date in 1863.  To mark the occasion, we are going to take a short look at a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot_20230813-031432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![My 2013 Honda Fit: It Just Fits My Family’s Lifestyle After I wrecked my Sentra in 2021, I needed a car fairly quickly for work. I rented a late-model Civic for a few days and shopped around. The Civic was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-07-27-14.04.20.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1956 Volkswagen Beetle – The ‘Homely With A Heart Of Gold!’ Classic Those are the words of Tom McCahill, automotive tester at Mechanix Illustrated.  He did a big write-up on the Volkswagen back in 1956 when the “Beetle” was still a novelty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250718_193349.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible – New Engine, New Body, Old Idea Mechanical objects don’t have feelings, or at least that’s what I always try to tell myself when I’m berating them for being obstinate in my garage, but in case I’m […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PXL_20250628_151232278a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1977 Datsun 200SX – Back to Work at 40 (first posted 8/14/2017)         The 1977-79 Datsun 200SX, not the most beloved of 1970s sport coupes, had the story behind its quirky styling told by Paul a year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford F100 – Patina Royale Yes, patina is cool, and has been for some time now. And yes, I’m quite fond of it, and have been for a very long time. An old vehicle that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CC-330-073.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Vintage Postcards: The Fun Of Motels, Pools And Cars – 1950s-1970s Since we’re in the middle of summer, it is the ideal time to revisit the topic of motels, pools, and cars of yesteryear.  So, in keeping with the heat outside, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/5018421016_e863c4ea28_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![A Visit To The Milestones Of Mobility Ferdinand Porsche Museum Car museums can be presented in many ways, around varying themes, some more finely tuned than others in their content and presentations. Some feature just cars from one country, such […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSC00967-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 2004 Cadillac De Ville DHS – Nothing Succeeds Like Excess It’s the late ‘90s. Cadillac is (arguably) still the epitome of the traditional American luxury barge, softly-sprung and complete with boxy styling, gaudy detailing and little appeal to anyone born […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC_2263_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![1956 Nash Ambassador Custom Eight – Moribund But Memorable   If you’re not very familiar with these oddball 1950s cars or haven’t seen an old Nash in a minute, I thought it would be fun to take a closer […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1956-Nash-Ambassador-Custom-4SD-tri-tone-Mecum-Auctions-S220-frotn-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic: 1958 Chevrolet; In Wild “Business Coupe” Body I do love the odd stuff. A mint, numbers-matching ’69 Camaro? Nice enough, but there are dozens at any given show. On the other hand, something unusual or wacky at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1958-Chevrolet.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1974-1981 VW Dasher (Passat B1) VW Finally Enters The FWD Era Procrastination is an evolutionary trait; why expend energy now when the wolf isn’t yet at the door? From the mid-50s on, VW knew it needed to eventually find a true […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CC-120-040-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Meet The Dodge Charger Daytona Tow Service! Text and photos by Victor Van Tress. So, there I am, one day driving to a friend’s shop in an industrial complex in northwest Los Angeles County, and what do […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/towing_daytona.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


