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![posted at the Cohort by nifticus I love me some Rambler American. Why wouldn’t I? I’m an all(naturalized)-American, and as such, I love all things American. That’s Rambler American. Yes, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/52427944704_d1849e91be_3k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Rambler American – The Good Child")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Rambler American – The Good Child
Posted on October 30, 2022 | 35 Commentsposted at the Cohort by nifticus I love me some Rambler American. Why wouldn’t I? I’m an all(naturalized)-American, and as such, I love all things American. That’s Rambler American. Yes, […] -
![When I first looked at this, I thought where did they go to?, including the female passenger that left her shoes behind. Did they jump off the cliff, in a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3822469708_b4ae0f30a5_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Rendering: 1964 Chrysler Silver 300 – Lovers’ Leap Or The Love Shack?")
Vintage Rendering: 1964 Chrysler Silver 300 – Lovers’ Leap Or The Love Shack?
Posted on October 30, 2022 | 12 CommentsWhen I first looked at this, I thought where did they go to?, including the female passenger that left her shoes behind. Did they jump off the cliff, in a […] -
![In a short 18 months or so, I had gone from piloting a land yacht (’66 Fury III) to having a blast in a go kart (’83 Colt) to needing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1986-Marquis-Wagon-01-Feature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Mercury Marquis Wagon – Chapter 16, No Not That Marquis, The Smaller One. Like A Fairmont")
COAL: 1986 Mercury Marquis Wagon – Chapter 16, No Not That Marquis, The Smaller One. Like A Fairmont
Posted on October 30, 2022 | 69 CommentsIn a short 18 months or so, I had gone from piloting a land yacht (’66 Fury III) to having a blast in a go kart (’83 Colt) to needing […] -
![(first posted 10/29/2016) Prior to the arrival of the MB 300D, and the soon-to-come VW diesel, oil burning passenger cars required substantial sacrifices, most of all in performance, along with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MBZ-300-D-1-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1975 Mercedes 300D – “The Astonishing 5-Cylinder Motorcar”")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1975 Mercedes 300D – “The Astonishing 5-Cylinder Motorcar”
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 51 Comments(first posted 10/29/2016) Prior to the arrival of the MB 300D, and the soon-to-come VW diesel, oil burning passenger cars required substantial sacrifices, most of all in performance, along with […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2012) One of my favorite cars that shows up to a number of local shows is this very sinister 1964 Deuce and a Quarter. And shortly we’ll get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMAG0130.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Buick Electra 225 – Whatever Happened To The Deuce And A Quarter?")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Buick Electra 225 – Whatever Happened To The Deuce And A Quarter?
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 81 Comments(first posted 5/25/2012) One of my favorite cars that shows up to a number of local shows is this very sinister 1964 Deuce and a Quarter. And shortly we’ll get […] -
Wordless Outtake: The Tail End Of The Camping Season
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 17 Comments -
![I’ve noticed a change here on the ground in Japan. Going back to the late aughts (2008-2012), I can remember seeing a BMW 3-series on almost every street corner here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/70095718363020110200100-1-e1666966607106.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: Which Foreign Car Brand is Most Popular in Japan?")
Curbside Comparison: Which Foreign Car Brand is Most Popular in Japan?
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 28 CommentsI’ve noticed a change here on the ground in Japan. Going back to the late aughts (2008-2012), I can remember seeing a BMW 3-series on almost every street corner here […] -
![Another surviving Toyota, another chance to look into the brand’s early ascendance years. An early chapter built on the backs of straightforward sturdy trucks and pickups. The Stout played its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_20220925_154827799.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Toyota Stout – Steady And Stoutly Does It")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Toyota Stout – Steady And Stoutly Does It
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 20 CommentsAnother surviving Toyota, another chance to look into the brand’s early ascendance years. An early chapter built on the backs of straightforward sturdy trucks and pickups. The Stout played its […] -
![At a point in the midst of their lives, some people will spend an inordinate amount of money on some shiny, youthful automotive bauble. It seems the intent is to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_0152-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1991 Dodge Power Ram 150 – One Life To Live")
COAL: 1991 Dodge Power Ram 150 – One Life To Live
Posted on October 29, 2022 | 63 CommentsAt a point in the midst of their lives, some people will spend an inordinate amount of money on some shiny, youthful automotive bauble. It seems the intent is to […] -
![(first posted 6/13/2013) When we think of the quintessential American engine. the V8 undoubtedly comes to mind first. Understandable, given how Henry Ford’s 1932 flat head V8 and its successors […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CC-202-054-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1928 Ford Model A Speedster – Four Banger Lust Object")
Curbside Classic: 1928 Ford Model A Speedster – Four Banger Lust Object
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 18 Comments(first posted 6/13/2013) When we think of the quintessential American engine. the V8 undoubtedly comes to mind first. Understandable, given how Henry Ford’s 1932 flat head V8 and its successors […] -
![(first posted 10/28/2016) Paul Frere was a legendary journalist and driver, and Road and Track was fortunate to have him be their European Editor for years. His knowledge and insights […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CX-1-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage New Car Preview: Citroen CX – The New Big Citroen")
Vintage New Car Preview: Citroen CX – The New Big Citroen
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 58 Comments(first posted 10/28/2016) Paul Frere was a legendary journalist and driver, and Road and Track was fortunate to have him be their European Editor for years. His knowledge and insights […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Who Says Cars Are All Shades Of Gray?
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 20 CommentsRoshake caught a very colorful assemblage of cars parked at this shopping area in Budapest. Maybe the Hungarians like a bit more color in their cars? -
![Matt Wilda caught this superb ’55 Chrysler catching a few rays. It’s one of those milestone cars that we’ve unfortunately never covered here at CC yet, and today is not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/52447015093_c8dc1808fd_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day #2: 1955 Chrysler 300 – The Legend Begins Here")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day #2: 1955 Chrysler 300 – The Legend Begins Here
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 17 CommentsMatt Wilda caught this superb ’55 Chrysler catching a few rays. It’s one of those milestone cars that we’ve unfortunately never covered here at CC yet, and today is not […] -
![The 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe (SWC) has become an icon, and one of the most expensive and sought-after of all classic Corvettes. But that wasn’t always the case. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1963-Vette-SWC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Unicorn Hunt: 1963 Corvette Without a Split Rear Window")
Curbside Unicorn Hunt: 1963 Corvette Without a Split Rear Window
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 27 CommentsThe 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe (SWC) has become an icon, and one of the most expensive and sought-after of all classic Corvettes. But that wasn’t always the case. […] -
![photos posted at the Cohort by robadr Desperation is the mother of invention. In the late fifties, BMW was desperate for something a bit bigger than their two-passenger Isetta; their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/52447152851_794ac92f18_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 BMW 600 – The Isetta Stretch")
Curbside Classic: 1959 BMW 600 – The Isetta Stretch
Posted on October 28, 2022 | 29 Commentsphotos posted at the Cohort by robadr Desperation is the mother of invention. In the late fifties, BMW was desperate for something a bit bigger than their two-passenger Isetta; their […]
