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  • (Updated 10/09/2026)       And now it’s an occasion to see one on the street. It was America’s sweetheart for such a long run, including several stints as the best […]

    Curbside Find: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe – Once There Were Millions Of These Everywhere

    Posted on October 9, 2026 | 80 Comments
    (Updated 10/09/2026)       And now it’s an occasion to see one on the street. It was America’s sweetheart for such a long run, including several stints as the best […]

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  • Quite a few young, light-hearted Twingo owners showcased their little Renault cult classic at the recently held, 2026 edition of the ‘Renaultoloog Meeting & Markt’ in the south of the […]

    First Gen Renault Twingo Collection – In The Happy-Go-Lucky Zone

    Posted on October 9, 2026 | 27 Comments
    Quite a few young, light-hearted Twingo owners showcased their little Renault cult classic at the recently held, 2026 edition of the ‘Renaultoloog Meeting & Markt’ in the south of the […]

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  • Text by Patrick Bell. The hardtop body style was an American idea that was all the rage beginning in the 1950’s.  They were popular sellers in both the new and […]

    1950s Hardtops In Vintage Photos

    Posted on October 9, 2026 | 10 Comments
    Text by Patrick Bell. The hardtop body style was an American idea that was all the rage beginning in the 1950’s.  They were popular sellers in both the new and […]

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  • Jeep made it easy for Buick guys to go four-wheeling for years to come, because for several years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it installed Buick V6s and […]

    1970 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon With Its Original Toledo-Built Buick V-6 – And Its Original Paint

    Posted on October 9, 2026 | 20 Comments
    Jeep made it easy for Buick guys to go four-wheeling for years to come, because for several years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it installed Buick V6s and […]

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  • It’s about time we had a deep dive into the 3rd generation Gloria. We’ve had a glimpse or two before, as I encountered a few in passing or some that […]

    1969 Nissan Gloria (A30) Wagon – A Dethroned Prince In All Its Glory

    Posted on October 9, 2026 | 10 Comments
    It’s about time we had a deep dive into the 3rd generation Gloria. We’ve had a glimpse or two before, as I encountered a few in passing or some that […]

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  • (Updated 10/08/2026)    There was a time, in the halcyon days of the American auto industry – and, indeed, of America itself – when there were “Chevy families,” “Ford families,” […]

    Curbside Classic: Mazda RX-7 FC3S – Middle Child Syndrome

    Posted on October 8, 2026 | 37 Comments
    (Updated 10/08/2026)    There was a time, in the halcyon days of the American auto industry – and, indeed, of America itself – when there were “Chevy families,” “Ford families,” […]

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  • (Updated 10/08/2026)        It’s easy to forget what an impact the Capri made in the US, never mind the huge one in Europe. It filled a perfect hole, […]

    Vintage R&T Review: 1972 Capri 2600 V6 – “Our Enthusiasm For This Engine Is Almost Unbounded”

    Posted on October 8, 2026 | 45 Comments
    (Updated 10/08/2026)        It’s easy to forget what an impact the Capri made in the US, never mind the huge one in Europe. It filled a perfect hole, […]

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  • Every so often, we have to revisit the sad beauty of old workhorses left unrestored and found just as they are, with decades of patina telling their story. Few vehicles […]

    1950s Chevy and GMC Trucks: Worn Workhorses by the Road, Captured by Ralf K

    Posted on October 8, 2026 | 6 Comments
    Every so often, we have to revisit the sad beauty of old workhorses left unrestored and found just as they are, with decades of patina telling their story. Few vehicles […]

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  • Today’s gallery of vintage dealers pays a visit to Ford in the late 1940s early 1950s. Most of these images date from 1950 to 1952, capturing Ford dealers, their lots, […]

    1950s Ford Dealers: Vintage Lots, Showrooms, and New Fords

    Posted on October 8, 2026 | 11 Comments
    Today’s gallery of vintage dealers pays a visit to Ford in the late 1940s early 1950s. Most of these images date from 1950 to 1952, capturing Ford dealers, their lots, […]

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  • Although I almost immediately considered leasing my 1995 Honda Accord LX coupe a mistake — and still do — I had no such regrets about replacing it with another Accord […]

    My 1999 Honda Accord EX coupe — Honda Excellence in a More Satisfying Package

    Posted on October 8, 2026 | 4 Comments
    Although I almost immediately considered leasing my 1995 Honda Accord LX coupe a mistake — and still do — I had no such regrets about replacing it with another Accord […]

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  • Twenty-five years ago, I was entering my mid-twenties and hell bent on finding a Pontiac Catalina two-door hardtop. Youth is filled with hope, but there were plenty of hitches in […]

    1964 Pontiac Catalina Ventura: When Choosing A Favorite Big Pontiac, Why Not A ’64?

    Posted on October 8, 2026 | 23 Comments
    Twenty-five years ago, I was entering my mid-twenties and hell bent on finding a Pontiac Catalina two-door hardtop. Youth is filled with hope, but there were plenty of hitches in […]

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  • This was Volvo’s bold step away from the boxy shapes that had defined the brand for decades, and back in 1999, the sleek new S80 looked like a very different […]

    Classic CARmentary: 1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan — Volvo Goes Beyond the Box

    Posted on October 7, 2026 | 24 Comments
    This was Volvo’s bold step away from the boxy shapes that had defined the brand for decades, and back in 1999, the sleek new S80 looked like a very different […]

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  • (Updated 10/07/2026)         Car-based pickups will always cause me to look twice… but one with fake wood trim?  Well, that’s enough to slam on the brakes and take […]

    Curbside Classic: 1973 Ford Ranchero Squire – The Pickup Car Goes Luxury

    Posted on October 7, 2026 | 44 Comments
    (Updated 10/07/2026)         Car-based pickups will always cause me to look twice… but one with fake wood trim?  Well, that’s enough to slam on the brakes and take […]

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  • Any well-known carmaker’s first car should always be a cause for celebration. Many are too old or rare to be readily encountered on the street, of course. It’s not exactly […]

    1962 Mazda R360 Coupé – Start Small

    Posted on October 7, 2026 | 18 Comments
    Any well-known carmaker’s first car should always be a cause for celebration. Many are too old or rare to be readily encountered on the street, of course. It’s not exactly […]

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  • Occasionally, I’ll find a 1955 Chevrolet that makes me stop and reappraise why it’s probably the best thing General Motors ever made. Too many are lowered, repowered, billeted, and otherwise […]

    1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible: A Three-Speed Stocker Reminds Us Why Everybody Loves ‘Em

    Posted on October 7, 2026 | 22 Comments
    Occasionally, I’ll find a 1955 Chevrolet that makes me stop and reappraise why it’s probably the best thing General Motors ever made. Too many are lowered, repowered, billeted, and otherwise […]

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