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![(first posted at CC on 11/7/2016. It’s an iffy DS pick, reflecting quite a bit of personal bias) You want to know one of the reasons why the Honda Accord […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CC-44-31-800crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic – GM’s Deadly Sin #7 – Gluttony")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic – GM’s Deadly Sin #7 – Gluttony
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 130 Comments(first posted at CC on 11/7/2016. It’s an iffy DS pick, reflecting quite a bit of personal bias) You want to know one of the reasons why the Honda Accord […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2016) The EPA has issued its “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2016”report). (The updated report through 2020 is here). It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EPA-0-to-60.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "The EPA’s Charts On Efficiency, Performance, Weight and Other Metrics, 1975-2016 — Peak Malaise Was Obviously In 1982")
The EPA’s Charts On Efficiency, Performance, Weight and Other Metrics, 1975-2016 — Peak Malaise Was Obviously In 1982
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 54 Comments(first posted 11/7/2016) The EPA has issued its “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2016”report). (The updated report through 2020 is here). It’s […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2016) In 1973, I was a performer in an experimental theater company, and we got a gig to play in NYC, for six weeks, in the Village. Since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/New-York-City-in-the-1970s-tunnel-30.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: The Cars Of New York City In The 1970s")
Vintage Snapshots: The Cars Of New York City In The 1970s
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 79 Comments(first posted 11/7/2016) In 1973, I was a performer in an experimental theater company, and we got a gig to play in NYC, for six weeks, in the Village. Since […] -
Curbside Wordless Outtake: Photographed in Fargo?
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 15 Comments -
![In anticipation of a new COAL subject coming soon, I plan to update my fleet adventures of the past year or so. Given the propensity for my mind to wander, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20220823_113626.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL Update: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – “On Duties” (And The New Parts Blues)")
COAL Update: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – “On Duties” (And The New Parts Blues)
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 45 CommentsIn anticipation of a new COAL subject coming soon, I plan to update my fleet adventures of the past year or so. Given the propensity for my mind to wander, […] -
![Back in 2002, I was teaching a class at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, New Jersey) called Freshman Writing Workshop. Professors were always encouraged to come up with interesting topics for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221104_113526.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC College: Writing About Cadillacs, 1959 and 2002")
CC College: Writing About Cadillacs, 1959 and 2002
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 17 CommentsBack in 2002, I was teaching a class at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, New Jersey) called Freshman Writing Workshop. Professors were always encouraged to come up with interesting topics for […] -
![The new W114/115 Mercedes may not have looked all that different stylistically from the larger S-Class cars (250/280/300S/SE/SEL), but it was the biggest change under the skin in a long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/220-250-1a.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1968 Mercedes 220 & 250 (W115/114) – A New Generation")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1968 Mercedes 220 & 250 (W115/114) – A New Generation
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 12 CommentsThe new W114/115 Mercedes may not have looked all that different stylistically from the larger S-Class cars (250/280/300S/SE/SEL), but it was the biggest change under the skin in a long […] -
![(Submitted by Ed Hodges. First posted 11/6/2016) One of the great things about a day spent at the airport, besides the obvious plane spotting opportunities, is the chance […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IH-fueler-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Rampside Classic: 1982 International COF 5370 Aircraft Fueler")
Rampside Classic: 1982 International COF 5370 Aircraft Fueler
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 42 Comments(Submitted by Ed Hodges. First posted 11/6/2016) One of the great things about a day spent at the airport, besides the obvious plane spotting opportunities, is the chance […] -
![(first posted 9/20/2012) GM had some memorable screw-ups in the ’70s, but they were merely warm-ups to GM’s main act of self-mutilation of the ’80s, during which it orchestrated its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-123-128-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Classic Curbside Classic: 1989 Camaro RS – GM’s Deadly Sin #6 – 46 Trips To The Dealer In The First Year")
Classic Curbside Classic: 1989 Camaro RS – GM’s Deadly Sin #6 – 46 Trips To The Dealer In The First Year
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 160 Comments(first posted 9/20/2012) GM had some memorable screw-ups in the ’70s, but they were merely warm-ups to GM’s main act of self-mutilation of the ’80s, during which it orchestrated its […] -
![I’ve seen a few of these type of renderings from the UK in this era, with frumpy cars that look to be relics from the 1930s posed in front of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/51778392558_de65ec6b21_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Post Card: 1952 MG YB With de Havilland Comet – Why Make Your Out Of Date Car Look Even Older?")
Vintage Post Card: 1952 MG YB With de Havilland Comet – Why Make Your Out Of Date Car Look Even Older?
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 23 CommentsI’ve seen a few of these type of renderings from the UK in this era, with frumpy cars that look to be relics from the 1930s posed in front of […] -
![Seeing this gen1 Lumina posted by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort made me realize that I haven’t seen one in quite a while. And there were so many around; especially white […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52468200982_285d281116_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Chevrolet Lumina – Where Did They All Go?")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Chevrolet Lumina – Where Did They All Go?
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 38 CommentsSeeing this gen1 Lumina posted by canadiancatgreen at the Cohort made me realize that I haven’t seen one in quite a while. And there were so many around; especially white […] -
![I love old truck photos, but they’re always better when there’s a driver in the shot too. This guy has quite a pose too; somewhere between proud and bored. Proud […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52375256177_a8b0149d9d_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck: Hay Hauling International")
Vintage Truck: Hay Hauling International
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 11 CommentsI love old truck photos, but they’re always better when there’s a driver in the shot too. This guy has quite a pose too; somewhere between proud and bored. Proud […] -
![In the summer of 1993, my car life was in fine shape: We had the stalwart ’88 Accord sedan and the ’86 Marquis Wagon (the smaller one, like a Fairmont) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1985-Crown-Victoria-02-Feature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria – Chapter 17, Heavy The Head That Wears The Crown")
COAL: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria – Chapter 17, Heavy The Head That Wears The Crown
Posted on November 6, 2022 | 46 CommentsIn the summer of 1993, my car life was in fine shape: We had the stalwart ’88 Accord sedan and the ’86 Marquis Wagon (the smaller one, like a Fairmont) […] -
![(first posted 7/20/2012) Today’s Fords, while competent and popular, just don’t have that “certain something” that their forebears had in spades. Witness: The classic round Ford taillights. Were they sharp? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/5-04-2012-005-800x600-e1341615592846.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Say Goodbye To Those Jet Tube Taillights")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 – Say Goodbye To Those Jet Tube Taillights
Posted on November 5, 2022 | 106 Comments(first posted 7/20/2012) Today’s Fords, while competent and popular, just don’t have that “certain something” that their forebears had in spades. Witness: The classic round Ford taillights. Were they sharp? […] -
![(first posted 9/12/2012) Writing this Curbside Classic took the same trajectory as the Blazer. It started as a legitimate nod of acknowledgment to the S-10 Blazer as the trailblazer of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CC-42-097-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Classic Curbside Classic: 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer – GM’s Deadly Sin #5: Sloth")
Classic Curbside Classic: 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer – GM’s Deadly Sin #5: Sloth
Posted on November 5, 2022 | 106 Comments(first posted 9/12/2012) Writing this Curbside Classic took the same trajectory as the Blazer. It started as a legitimate nod of acknowledgment to the S-10 Blazer as the trailblazer of […]
