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![Cohort poster Rivera Notario has caught some other amazing hearses in South America, but this one, shot in Santiago, Chile, takes the cake. A Jeep Compass! But why? I’m […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51819412504_9888043d20_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jeep Compass Hearse – Yes, Your Read That Right")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jeep Compass Hearse – Yes, Your Read That Right
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 27 CommentsCohort poster Rivera Notario has caught some other amazing hearses in South America, but this one, shot in Santiago, Chile, takes the cake. A Jeep Compass! But why? I’m […] -
Flookerang Funnies: One Fine Day in a Detroit Office
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 33 CommentsThis cartoon was hanging on a wall at the -
![This is a fascinating book–ahead of its time and prophetic. I first saw it when I was in the 8th or 9th grade. Then the local library put it in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/88593_96f562c06864fa2f_b1-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Library: Reading “God’s Own Junkyard” 58 Years Later")
CC Library: Reading “God’s Own Junkyard” 58 Years Later
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 40 CommentsThis is a fascinating book–ahead of its time and prophetic. I first saw it when I was in the 8th or 9th grade. Then the local library put it in […] -
![Last week’s post generated some healthy discussion and each of the six contenders had plenty of things in their favour and supporters in their corner, but in the end my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lead.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1990 BMW 316i – Sensible German Shoes, But Still Pretty Good Fun.")
COAL: 1990 BMW 316i – Sensible German Shoes, But Still Pretty Good Fun.
Posted on January 16, 2022 | 21 CommentsLast week’s post generated some healthy discussion and each of the six contenders had plenty of things in their favour and supporters in their corner, but in the end my […] -
![(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-Front-View.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil")
CC Capsule: 1995- Toyota Crown Comfort — Living Fossil
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 42 Comments(first posted 1/15/2016) Four decades is an eternity in the automobile business, with new technology and design trends constantly changing automotive design, so there are few vehicles produced today that […] -
![(first posted 1/15/2016) From some perspectives, the Toyota Crown was the car that paved the way for the great leap upwards into the Lexus brand. In hindsight, its existence seems […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/s40e.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962-67 S40 Toyota Crown – The Generation Gap")
Curbside Classic: 1962-67 S40 Toyota Crown – The Generation Gap
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 58 Comments(first posted 1/15/2016) From some perspectives, the Toyota Crown was the car that paved the way for the great leap upwards into the Lexus brand. In hindsight, its existence seems […] -
![Wonderful 1961 footage from then Czechoslovakia, with the air-cooled swing-axle (well of course) Tatra 138 in its element, mastering the whole spectrum of off-road conditions. And with some marvelous scenery […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: 1961 Tatra 138 6×6 Swing Axle Trucks – Hard-Nosed And Beyond Heavy-Duty")
CC Video: 1961 Tatra 138 6×6 Swing Axle Trucks – Hard-Nosed And Beyond Heavy-Duty
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 23 CommentsWonderful 1961 footage from then Czechoslovakia, with the air-cooled swing-axle (well of course) Tatra 138 in its element, mastering the whole spectrum of off-road conditions. And with some marvelous scenery […] -
![I’m ok with all the fake backgrounds they used in these publicity shots, but this one is going a bit too far. Nothing but a roll of blue heavy paper? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4003673164_1021451440_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Photo: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad – Paddling Upstream Without Any Water")
Vintage PR Photo: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad – Paddling Upstream Without Any Water
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 34 CommentsI’m ok with all the fake backgrounds they used in these publicity shots, but this one is going a bit too far. Nothing but a roll of blue heavy paper? […] -
![I’ve wanted to do a post on SCM for some time, but information online was pretty sparse. Luckily a few things have popped up recently, so let’s take a look […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/images.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Southern Coach Manufacturing (SCM) – Belle of the South…")
Bus Stop Classics: Southern Coach Manufacturing (SCM) – Belle of the South…
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 23 CommentsI’ve wanted to do a post on SCM for some time, but information online was pretty sparse. Luckily a few things have popped up recently, so let’s take a look […] -
![I’m sitting here in my van on Friday night in Port Orford, and there’s nothing for the lead-off post for Saturday. Time to head for the Cohort: Score! Nifticus just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51820594181_3de23fb35b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe – With A Little Help From My (GM) Friends")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe – With A Little Help From My (GM) Friends
Posted on January 15, 2022 | 29 CommentsI’m sitting here in my van on Friday night in Port Orford, and there’s nothing for the lead-off post for Saturday. Time to head for the Cohort: Score! Nifticus just […] -
![(first posted 1/14/2016) When Toyota first cast a covetous eye on the lucrative U.S. market, they envisioned that their best bet for success would come from the biggest car in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/crown.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1965 – 1970 Toyota Crown – You Can’t Always Get The Gold")
Vintage Reviews: 1965 – 1970 Toyota Crown – You Can’t Always Get The Gold
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 43 Comments(first posted 1/14/2016) When Toyota first cast a covetous eye on the lucrative U.S. market, they envisioned that their best bet for success would come from the biggest car in […] -
![(first posted 1/14/2016) Toyota’s batting average has generally been high over the decades, but not everything carrying the big “T” has been a long-term winner. One of Toyota’s biggest challenges […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 – 1992 Toyota Supra – Chasing Elusive Ponies")
Curbside Classic: 1986 – 1992 Toyota Supra – Chasing Elusive Ponies
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 52 Comments(first posted 1/14/2016) Toyota’s batting average has generally been high over the decades, but not everything carrying the big “T” has been a long-term winner. One of Toyota’s biggest challenges […] -
![On Saturday, I brought the family home from COVID isolation – two weeks at the shore in a mostly fully-equipped and winterized beach house, but with extra-added fevers, coughing, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20220109_121920.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Forest Hills 1977 Ford LTD")
Curbside Outtake: Forest Hills 1977 Ford LTD
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 34 CommentsOn Saturday, I brought the family home from COVID isolation – two weeks at the shore in a mostly fully-equipped and winterized beach house, but with extra-added fevers, coughing, […] -
![And now: the final COAL, so far. It’s a familiar story: someone makes an attempt to go buy a car that they don’t need for all the money they have, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20210909_144713.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Looking For Reasons For Your Existence When There Is Nothing Else Left.")
COAL: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car – Looking For Reasons For Your Existence When There Is Nothing Else Left.
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 17 CommentsAnd now: the final COAL, so far. It’s a familiar story: someone makes an attempt to go buy a car that they don’t need for all the money they have, […] -
![In addition to Rambulances, AMC also sold taxis, although they were not called Ramblicabs. Seems like Ramblers would have made good taxis: they were relatively roomy yet compact, fairly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/3973891594_1f13e6dec3_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Ads: Rambler Taxis – Why Not Ramblicabs?")
Vintage Ads: Rambler Taxis – Why Not Ramblicabs?
Posted on January 14, 2022 | 22 CommentsIn addition to Rambulances, AMC also sold taxis, although they were not called Ramblicabs. Seems like Ramblers would have made good taxis: they were relatively roomy yet compact, fairly […]
