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![One of the problems with trying to run a car company as a truly global business is that product strategies that do well in certain markets don’t work at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1970-Ford-26M-Levoranta-Classic-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage AMS Review: 1970 Ford 26M – Ford Tries To Build A German LTD, Ends Up With A “Farmer’s Mercedes”")
Vintage AMS Review: 1970 Ford 26M – Ford Tries To Build A German LTD, Ends Up With A “Farmer’s Mercedes”
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 31 CommentsOne of the problems with trying to run a car company as a truly global business is that product strategies that do well in certain markets don’t work at […] -
![It is 1953. Let’s say that you’re an older, rather conservative person with above average income, and you and your family are Packard loyalists. You value quiet elegance, fine craftsmanship, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1953_Packard_advertising_illustration_Robert_Tate_Collection_RESIZED_11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1953 Packard Patrician in Black: Old Money")
1953 Packard Patrician in Black: Old Money
Posted on April 22, 2025 | 26 CommentsIt is 1953. Let’s say that you’re an older, rather conservative person with above average income, and you and your family are Packard loyalists. You value quiet elegance, fine craftsmanship, […] -
![(first posted here on 8/16/2013. Updated 4/9/2019) Not uncommonly, a brilliant career and an enduring reputation for innovation all derive from a single kernel of inspiration. Perhaps even a rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/tatra-87rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Hans Ledwinka’s Revolutionary Tatras")
Automotive History: Hans Ledwinka’s Revolutionary Tatras
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 43 Comments(first posted here on 8/16/2013. Updated 4/9/2019) Not uncommonly, a brilliant career and an enduring reputation for innovation all derive from a single kernel of inspiration. Perhaps even a rather […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2016) As part of the 1987 domestic new car issue, Car and Driver also served up “Short Take” reviews on new and/or updated products. Read […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CD1086DomesticMainImage.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: Car And Driver 1987 New Car Issues – Short Take Reviews For Domestics")
Vintage Reviews: Car And Driver 1987 New Car Issues – Short Take Reviews For Domestics
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 34 Comments(first posted 10/4/2016) As part of the 1987 domestic new car issue, Car and Driver also served up “Short Take” reviews on new and/or updated products. Read […] -
![Photos from the CC Cohort by Atomic-ken. I don’t think anyone asked for this; late 1950s flamboyance squeezed through a 1990s filter? Ever wonder what that would look like? Well, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/54448785482_856dcfc2f1_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Chrysler Sebring – The Flamboyant 1950s Meet The 1990s!")
Curbside Find: Chrysler Sebring – The Flamboyant 1950s Meet The 1990s!
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 23 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by Atomic-ken. I don’t think anyone asked for this; late 1950s flamboyance squeezed through a 1990s filter? Ever wonder what that would look like? Well, […] -
![posted by chrisjcieslak This is an example of a Cohort poster batting 1000, especially with the color-coordination. Great shot, Chris! A green Matador wagon in front of a green restaurant. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-green-matador.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon – Green On Green")
Curbside Classic: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon – Green On Green
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 24 Commentsposted by chrisjcieslak This is an example of a Cohort poster batting 1000, especially with the color-coordination. Great shot, Chris! A green Matador wagon in front of a green restaurant. The […] -
![Pontiac was riding high in 1965, but the division’s big flagship Bonneville was in danger of getting lost in the shuffle. In August 1965, Car Life tested a Bonneville […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1965-Pontiac-Bonneville-Vista-4HT-Clasiq-Auctions-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Vista – “Excellent Within Reason”")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Vista – “Excellent Within Reason”
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 47 CommentsPontiac was riding high in 1965, but the division’s big flagship Bonneville was in danger of getting lost in the shuffle. In August 1965, Car Life tested a Bonneville […] -
![Everybody knows Alfa Romeo, but the number of folks for whom the name “Touring” rings a bell is much smaller. And that’s unfair. The famous Superleggera specialist was once one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_20240310_092211_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider – Take A Touring For The Worst")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider – Take A Touring For The Worst
Posted on April 21, 2025 | 13 CommentsEverybody knows Alfa Romeo, but the number of folks for whom the name “Touring” rings a bell is much smaller. And that’s unfair. The famous Superleggera specialist was once one […] -
![(first posted 8/5/2013) If you’re currently looking for a four- or five-passenger car, you have essentially two formats from which to choose: Front-wheel drive, almost invariably with an end-on-gearbox, transversely-mounted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/99.1.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 SAAB 99 – Do You Remember Something Called Variety?")
Curbside Classic: 1971 SAAB 99 – Do You Remember Something Called Variety?
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 53 Comments(first posted 8/5/2013) If you’re currently looking for a four- or five-passenger car, you have essentially two formats from which to choose: Front-wheel drive, almost invariably with an end-on-gearbox, transversely-mounted […] -
![I’ve had a real taste for steak, lately. I don’t know what it is about colder weather that brings out the carnivore in me, but it does. Maybe it’s the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1968-Cadillac-Eldorado-1-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado – Steak Knife")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado – Steak Knife
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 14 CommentsI’ve had a real taste for steak, lately. I don’t know what it is about colder weather that brings out the carnivore in me, but it does. Maybe it’s the […] -
![The world’s largest mobile tower crane was the king-size cherry on the cake at the ‘Heart for DAF days’, held last October. And luckily, I stayed long enough to watch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_3602.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2024 Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift – The Process Of Steel Folding")
CC Global: 2024 Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift – The Process Of Steel Folding
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 16 CommentsThe world’s largest mobile tower crane was the king-size cherry on the cake at the ‘Heart for DAF days’, held last October. And luckily, I stayed long enough to watch […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. Climb aboard as we tour some malls and large shopping center parking lots. They are always a good place to see everyday drivers, and we have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A7VmQItjx8I.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: At The Mall! – Parking Lots ’50s-’60s")
Vintage Snapshots: At The Mall! – Parking Lots ’50s-’60s
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 25 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Climb aboard as we tour some malls and large shopping center parking lots. They are always a good place to see everyday drivers, and we have […] -
![1989 Civic image from the brochure. I have an unusual gift of telling a good vehicle from a bad one by “the seat of my pants.” Seriously, I can’t tell […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-04-18-16.04.55.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Buying A 1989 Civic – Steering a Friend Away From a Bad Car Deal to a Great Car Deal")
Buying A 1989 Civic – Steering a Friend Away From a Bad Car Deal to a Great Car Deal
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 15 Comments1989 Civic image from the brochure. I have an unusual gift of telling a good vehicle from a bad one by “the seat of my pants.” Seriously, I can’t tell […] -
![Chrysler-Plymouth Division had spent five and a half years trying without much luck to sell a sporty fastback version of its compact Valiant, the Plymouth Barracuda. Although the aggressively […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1970-Plymouth-Duster-340-In-Violet-Mecum-Auctions-front-3q-left.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 – “Re-Roofed Budget-Racer Valiant”")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 – “Re-Roofed Budget-Racer Valiant”
Posted on April 20, 2025 | 45 CommentsChrysler-Plymouth Division had spent five and a half years trying without much luck to sell a sporty fastback version of its compact Valiant, the Plymouth Barracuda. Although the aggressively […] -
![(first posted 8/29/2014) On of my neighbors seems to rather like Aerios. And what’s not to like, if you like tall, narrow roomy boxes on little wheels? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/CC-229-019-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Finds: 2002-2006 Suzuki Aerio – Adios Aerios")
Driveway Finds: 2002-2006 Suzuki Aerio – Adios Aerios
Posted on April 19, 2025 | 59 Comments(first posted 8/29/2014) On of my neighbors seems to rather like Aerios. And what’s not to like, if you like tall, narrow roomy boxes on little wheels? […]
