-
-
-
American Brands: GM 
American Brands: Ford 
American Brands: Chrysler 
American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others 
Automotive Histories and Misc. 
Asian Brands 
UK Brands 
Australian Brands 
European Brands 
Cars Of A Lifetime & Auto-Biography 
Buses 
Trucks, Pickups and Vans 
Design 
Trains, Planes & Ships 
Motorcycles, Trikes, Bicycles 
Engines, Transmissions and other Tech 
Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment 
RVs, Motorhomes, Trailers, Campers
-
![William Oliver has found a near-unicorn: a first or second year Ford Tempo, with the original non-aero sealed beam headlights. Near-unicorn, you say? Well, the reality is that all-new American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/48182777896_415f8e1ca3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1984 or 1985 Ford Tempo – Tempo Non Fugit")
Curbside Find: 1984 or 1985 Ford Tempo – Tempo Non Fugit
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 31 CommentsWilliam Oliver has found a near-unicorn: a first or second year Ford Tempo, with the original non-aero sealed beam headlights. Near-unicorn, you say? Well, the reality is that all-new American […] -
Vintage Postcards: Modernist Motels – 1950s-1960s
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 27 CommentsThe Manchester House Motel, Inglewood, CA. -
![With 2025 half over, it’s a good time to look back through my collection of single pictures featuring interesting cars I’ve seen over the past six months. Since most of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/15-Chevrolet-Caprice-convertible-1975.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "A Half-Year of Curbside and In-Motion Finds From Roads, Parking Lots and Curbs")
A Half-Year of Curbside and In-Motion Finds From Roads, Parking Lots and Curbs
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 23 CommentsWith 2025 half over, it’s a good time to look back through my collection of single pictures featuring interesting cars I’ve seen over the past six months. Since most of […] -
![This month, chez T87, will be dedicated to the 21st Century. Stretching the “classic” part of CC a wee bit, but I’m sure there are a few modern cars that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_20221204_124422_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 2003 Volkswagen Sedan (Type 1) – Finally Final Edition")
Curbside Find: 2003 Volkswagen Sedan (Type 1) – Finally Final Edition
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 24 CommentsThis month, chez T87, will be dedicated to the 21st Century. Stretching the “classic” part of CC a wee bit, but I’m sure there are a few modern cars that […] -
![Years ago, I called the 1969–1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III vulgar, which continues to get me periodic hate mail. While I still don’t much like the Mark III, I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1969-Lincoln-Continental-Mark-III-Medium-Blue-Bring-a-Trailer-24-side-right-crop.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III, Inside And Out – Unsubtle But Effective")
1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III, Inside And Out – Unsubtle But Effective
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 30 CommentsYears ago, I called the 1969–1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III vulgar, which continues to get me periodic hate mail. While I still don’t much like the Mark III, I’ve […] -
![Sadly, I’m not getting in a lot of daytime scouting outings lately due to my current schedule. Fortunately, we knocked off early on Wednesday, which allowed time enough for our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CC-181-137-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: Scout II Soft-Top with Fifth-Wheel Trailer – Now That’s An Unusual Combo")
In Motion Classic: Scout II Soft-Top with Fifth-Wheel Trailer – Now That’s An Unusual Combo
Posted on July 6, 2025 | 15 CommentsSadly, I’m not getting in a lot of daytime scouting outings lately due to my current schedule. Fortunately, we knocked off early on Wednesday, which allowed time enough for our […] -
![When I found the genuine curbside classic 1974 Buick Century that I wrote up in a Capsule article before, that was exciting for me. I love finding real CC’s and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190405_133845.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme – Creampuff Colonnade Close Up")
Auction Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme – Creampuff Colonnade Close Up
Posted on July 6, 2025 | 27 CommentsWhen I found the genuine curbside classic 1974 Buick Century that I wrote up in a Capsule article before, that was exciting for me. I love finding real CC’s and […] -
![Since May 2024, F-Trucks Nederland BV is the official Dutch importer and distributor of the heavy-duty Ford trucks and tractors developed and built by Ford Otosan from Turkey. Their very-well-organized […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_4215.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: Open House At F-Trucks Nederland – A Full-Size Ford Fiesta On The Longest Day")
CC Global: Open House At F-Trucks Nederland – A Full-Size Ford Fiesta On The Longest Day
Posted on July 6, 2025 | 19 CommentsSince May 2024, F-Trucks Nederland BV is the official Dutch importer and distributor of the heavy-duty Ford trucks and tractors developed and built by Ford Otosan from Turkey. Their very-well-organized […] -
![For anyone whose lived through a long rainy winter in Northwest Washington, the allure of California is strong. My family made the trip to SoCal in ’71 and ’76, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FastFoto_0253_a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Family Trips of a Lifetime: Trees of Mystery and Other Roadside Attractions")
Family Trips of a Lifetime: Trees of Mystery and Other Roadside Attractions
Posted on July 6, 2025 | 19 CommentsFor anyone whose lived through a long rainy winter in Northwest Washington, the allure of California is strong. My family made the trip to SoCal in ’71 and ’76, […] -
![Have you ever wondered why modern automatic transmissions all have shift patterns beginning “PRND”? It wasn’t always so — if you’ve driven older cars, you may have noticed that they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2013-Toyota-Corolla-LE-automatic-shifter.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "From NDLR To PRNDL – How One Inventor’s Grudge Against GM Helped To Standardize Transmission Shift Patterns")
From NDLR To PRNDL – How One Inventor’s Grudge Against GM Helped To Standardize Transmission Shift Patterns
Posted on July 6, 2025 | 51 CommentsHave you ever wondered why modern automatic transmissions all have shift patterns beginning “PRND”? It wasn’t always so — if you’ve driven older cars, you may have noticed that they […] -
![(first posted 7/5/2019) I’ve been seeing this 510 wagon running around town, and I finally caught up with it at Jerry’s. It’s missing a few body parts, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CC-388-002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Datsun 510 Wagon With Unusual Engine Cover")
Curbside Find: Datsun 510 Wagon With Unusual Engine Cover
Posted on July 5, 2025 | 36 Comments(first posted 7/5/2019) I’ve been seeing this 510 wagon running around town, and I finally caught up with it at Jerry’s. It’s missing a few body parts, but […] -
![Mike Hayes found a ’59 Ford Skyliner lurking in a parking lot. I thought it might make a nice bit of contrast to the Facel-Vega posted a while back. Talk […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/48208647587_2722d51512_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner – Would Have Made a Great Extended-Cab Ranchero")
1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner – Would Have Made a Great Extended-Cab Ranchero
Posted on July 5, 2025 | 20 CommentsMike Hayes found a ’59 Ford Skyliner lurking in a parking lot. I thought it might make a nice bit of contrast to the Facel-Vega posted a while back. Talk […] -
![Light-up grille logos are the latest questionable automotive styling trend, popping up on vehicles ranging from Mercedes to Infiniti (and beyond). Many readers may not realize that this styling feature […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wolesely.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "The Illuminated History of Light-Up Grille Badges")
The Illuminated History of Light-Up Grille Badges
Posted on July 5, 2025 | 17 CommentsLight-up grille logos are the latest questionable automotive styling trend, popping up on vehicles ranging from Mercedes to Infiniti (and beyond). Many readers may not realize that this styling feature […] -
Vintage Postcards: Studebaker Dealers In The ’50s – ’60s
Posted on July 5, 2025 | 27 CommentsNorth Country Motors, Studebaker, Imports, Great Neck, NY. -
![North and South American CC readers are likely familiar with the products of Superior Coach Company – you may have ridden in a Superior school bus “back in the day.” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9336364397_b6573d55d6_z-e1751196594211.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic Oddities: Superior Coach Company “Avenue”, “Supercruiser”, and “Pioneer FMC” Buses – Less Than Superior")
Bus Stop Classic Oddities: Superior Coach Company “Avenue”, “Supercruiser”, and “Pioneer FMC” Buses – Less Than Superior
Posted on July 5, 2025 | 14 CommentsNorth and South American CC readers are likely familiar with the products of Superior Coach Company – you may have ridden in a Superior school bus “back in the day.” […]
