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![It’s time to revisit a recurring theme here at CC, that of American cars in Europe. In this instance, something to please fans of Fords of the 1970s; two 1972 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/53372854828_919bf9c273_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Pair Of 1972 Ford Country Sedans – American Wagons In Europe")
A Pair Of 1972 Ford Country Sedans – American Wagons In Europe
Posted on April 14, 2025 | 15 CommentsIt’s time to revisit a recurring theme here at CC, that of American cars in Europe. In this instance, something to please fans of Fords of the 1970s; two 1972 […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. The weather is warming in the Northern Hemisphere so today we are going to check out some fun in the sun with convertibles from yesteryear. There […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot_20250409-024425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Fun In the Open Air – Convertibles In The ’50s-’60s")
Vintage Snapshots: Fun In the Open Air – Convertibles In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on April 14, 2025 | 21 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. The weather is warming in the Northern Hemisphere so today we are going to check out some fun in the sun with convertibles from yesteryear. There […] -
![Lately, I have been trying to work on one of our cars to decide whether to keep it or sell it. To clean it up a little, I decided to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1981-BMW-528i-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Visit To The Junkyard – Musings On A Tour Through The 1990s and 2000s")
Visit To The Junkyard – Musings On A Tour Through The 1990s and 2000s
Posted on April 14, 2025 | 12 CommentsLately, I have been trying to work on one of our cars to decide whether to keep it or sell it. To clean it up a little, I decided to […] -
![Even before their test of a 1967 Ram Air GTO appeared in print, the editors of Car Life had gotten their hands on the redesigned 1968 Pontiac GTO. Their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1968-Pontiac-GTO-Ram-Air-AutoHunter-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1968 Pontiac GTO Ram Air – “It’s The Wildest”")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1968 Pontiac GTO Ram Air – “It’s The Wildest”
Posted on April 14, 2025 | 24 CommentsEven before their test of a 1967 Ram Air GTO appeared in print, the editors of Car Life had gotten their hands on the redesigned 1968 Pontiac GTO. Their […] -
![posted at the Cohort by Staxman (First posted 4/13/2025) Leave it to Lancia to build the ultimate suicide doors. The Aurelia, which appeared in 1950 and was built […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/33712758768_c7a58fc907_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Lancia Aurelia – The Right Way To Do Suicide Doors")
Curbside Classic: Lancia Aurelia – The Right Way To Do Suicide Doors
Posted on April 13, 2025 | 37 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Staxman (First posted 4/13/2025) Leave it to Lancia to build the ultimate suicide doors. The Aurelia, which appeared in 1950 and was built […] -
![Just one week ago this past Tuesday evening, I was walking to a small gathering at the home of two close friends. They are the same couple who had invited […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/018-1976-Cadillac-Fleetwood-Brougham-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Tired, But Soldiering On")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Tired, But Soldiering On
Posted on April 13, 2025 | 11 CommentsJust one week ago this past Tuesday evening, I was walking to a small gathering at the home of two close friends. They are the same couple who had invited […] -
![As a child of the 1980s, I am very familiar with the GM A-bodies, and Cutlass Cieras in particular. They were everywhere at the time, and there were at least two of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/CC-135-013-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser – Jerry Lundegaard’s Folly?")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser – Jerry Lundegaard’s Folly?
Posted on April 13, 2025 | 25 CommentsAs a child of the 1980s, I am very familiar with the GM A-bodies, and Cutlass Cieras in particular. They were everywhere at the time, and there were at least two of […] -
![In the latter years of the 20th century, truck manufacturer MAN offered a hulk of an engine in their straight-faced F90 and subsequent F2000 series. I mean, stuffing a twin-turbo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2440.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classics: MAN Vee Ten – Monster Inside")
Truck Stop Classics: MAN Vee Ten – Monster Inside
Posted on April 13, 2025 | 15 CommentsIn the latter years of the 20th century, truck manufacturer MAN offered a hulk of an engine in their straight-faced F90 and subsequent F2000 series. I mean, stuffing a twin-turbo […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. We have a grand tour today with several stops all across the USA and one side jaunt to Canada. There are many miles to cover, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3-9-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Traffic & Street Scenes In The 1950s & 1960s")
Vintage Snapshots: Traffic & Street Scenes In The 1950s & 1960s
Posted on April 13, 2025 | 21 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. We have a grand tour today with several stops all across the USA and one side jaunt to Canada. There are many miles to cover, so […] -
![One of the great mysteries of life is why we are drawn to the specific things that fascinate us. This starts at an early age, like 4 or 5. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4a4488bd983c324237afa690bdcd83681.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Great Speedometer And Dashboard Designs I Remember – What You See As You Drive")
Great Speedometer And Dashboard Designs I Remember – What You See As You Drive
Posted on April 13, 2025 | 68 CommentsOne of the great mysteries of life is why we are drawn to the specific things that fascinate us. This starts at an early age, like 4 or 5. […] -
![(first posted 4/10/2019) CC regular Mike Hayes found something out of the ordinary parked at a marina in the Seattle area, I assume. It’s a 1965 Dodge Dart […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/33668692648_3a7a3dd103_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1965 Dodge Dart With Sunroof")
Cohort Outtake: 1965 Dodge Dart With Sunroof
Posted on April 12, 2025 | 22 Comments(first posted 4/10/2019) CC regular Mike Hayes found something out of the ordinary parked at a marina in the Seattle area, I assume. It’s a 1965 Dodge Dart […] -
![(first posted 8/17/2013) Following a decent 14,634 unit run of the Austin-Healey 100 from 1953–56, Leonard Lord, the Managing Director of Austin, asked Donald Healey to design an affordable, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sprite_front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1958-61 Austin-Healey Mark I Sprite – A Sports Car For The Masses")
Curbside Classic: 1958-61 Austin-Healey Mark I Sprite – A Sports Car For The Masses
Posted on April 12, 2025 | 49 Comments(first posted 8/17/2013) Following a decent 14,634 unit run of the Austin-Healey 100 from 1953–56, Leonard Lord, the Managing Director of Austin, asked Donald Healey to design an affordable, […] -
Vintage Dealers: VW Dealers In The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s
Posted on April 12, 2025 | 31 CommentsCentral Volkswagen Inc., St. Louis, MO. -
![I’ve already reported on the Canton, South Dakota Car Show, but I felt the need to place a spotlight on this very original 1974 AMC Javelin. Since it was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Front-three-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1974 AMC Javelin – Six Shooter")
Car Show Classic: 1974 AMC Javelin – Six Shooter
Posted on April 12, 2025 | 20 CommentsI’ve already reported on the Canton, South Dakota Car Show, but I felt the need to place a spotlight on this very original 1974 AMC Javelin. Since it was the […] -
![In 1989 I graduated college, didn’t have a job lined up, and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. So I decided to take a trip across the country. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_7698.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1981 Civic Wagon – The Short Life Of A Desert Rat")
My 1981 Civic Wagon – The Short Life Of A Desert Rat
Posted on April 12, 2025 | 24 CommentsIn 1989 I graduated college, didn’t have a job lined up, and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. So I decided to take a trip across the country. The […]
