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![Admittedly it was the gen2 Econoline that caught my attention, as they’ve become scarce. But the reality is that these 1996-2000 Caravans are getting pretty thin on the ground too. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_7783.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: A Blue-Green Van Lover Lives Here – The Rapidly Disappearing Gen3 Caravan")
Driveway Outtake: A Blue-Green Van Lover Lives Here – The Rapidly Disappearing Gen3 Caravan
Posted on December 22, 2021 | 31 CommentsAdmittedly it was the gen2 Econoline that caught my attention, as they’ve become scarce. But the reality is that these 1996-2000 Caravans are getting pretty thin on the ground too. […] -
![I owned my 1968 Barracuda for less than a year, and it was somewhat by chance that I bought it, but it also led to me briefly owning a Volvo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BarracudaVolvoBass1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL- 1968 Plymouth Barracuda to Volvo 122 to Bass Guitar")
COAL- 1968 Plymouth Barracuda to Volvo 122 to Bass Guitar
Posted on December 22, 2021 | 19 CommentsI owned my 1968 Barracuda for less than a year, and it was somewhat by chance that I bought it, but it also led to me briefly owning a Volvo […] -
![(first posted 12/21/2015) The first generation Taurus was a daring move by Ford, and they were deservedly successful with a great looking, great driving, comfortable, practical and well-priced design. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sho.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO – American Showstopper")
Vintage Review: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO – American Showstopper
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 74 Comments(first posted 12/21/2015) The first generation Taurus was a daring move by Ford, and they were deservedly successful with a great looking, great driving, comfortable, practical and well-priced design. The […] -
![My wife and I visited Banff this summer as we do every few years as she usually enjoys walking the main street to check out the tourist trap stores. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20210626_145711.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Open Top Touring in a Vintage Inspired Bus")
Curbside Classic: Open Top Touring in a Vintage Inspired Bus
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 5 CommentsMy wife and I visited Banff this summer as we do every few years as she usually enjoys walking the main street to check out the tourist trap stores. This […] -
![(first posted 12/21/2015) In November, J.J. Abrams had this to say about how George Lucas conceptualized Star Wars: Think about what he was able to stir up, the questions he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/historia41.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1986 Ford Taurus – Good Role Models And Clear Objectives Create A Breakthrough Car")
Automotive History: 1986 Ford Taurus – Good Role Models And Clear Objectives Create A Breakthrough Car
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 75 Comments(first posted 12/21/2015) In November, J.J. Abrams had this to say about how George Lucas conceptualized Star Wars: Think about what he was able to stir up, the questions he […] -
![A few weeks ago, I went up to my original hometown to do some long-overdue maintenance and a few repairs on the house I grew up in, which is still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_4959.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Maybe You Can Go Back")
Curbside Outtakes: Maybe You Can Go Back
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 13 CommentsA few weeks ago, I went up to my original hometown to do some long-overdue maintenance and a few repairs on the house I grew up in, which is still […] -
![You’re twelve years old, and your uncle who lives in LA and works in the entertainment business—natch—has invited you out from Nebraska for a visit. And to show you a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/345.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "A Drive Down The Whole Length Of Sunset Boulevard In 1973")
A Drive Down The Whole Length Of Sunset Boulevard In 1973
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 78 CommentsYou’re twelve years old, and your uncle who lives in LA and works in the entertainment business—natch—has invited you out from Nebraska for a visit. And to show you a […] -
![Spijkstaal is a Dutch manufacturer of a wide range of electric vehicles for the commercial market. The company was founded in 1938 and in its homeland it’s best known for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_9854.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global and Video: Spijkstaal BEVs – From Burden Carriers To Stuntworthy Mobile Grocery Stores")
CC Global and Video: Spijkstaal BEVs – From Burden Carriers To Stuntworthy Mobile Grocery Stores
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 6 CommentsSpijkstaal is a Dutch manufacturer of a wide range of electric vehicles for the commercial market. The company was founded in 1938 and in its homeland it’s best known for […] -
![Christmas, which I celebrate, is coming up in just a few short days, and I’ve been thinking about gifts and celebrations from years past. Growing up in a household in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1989-Ford-Thunderbird-vs.-BMW-635-CSi-collage-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 BMW 635 CSi – Hand-Me-Downs")
Curbside Classic: 1989 BMW 635 CSi – Hand-Me-Downs
Posted on December 21, 2021 | 27 CommentsChristmas, which I celebrate, is coming up in just a few short days, and I’ve been thinking about gifts and celebrations from years past. Growing up in a household in […] -
![(first posted 12/20/2015) Opel’s “senior” cars (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) are a very compelling subject. from an American perspective, as they look rather like intermediate-sized GM cars, a category didn’t exist […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ddddc.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: Opel Kapitän P2 (1960-1963) – Der Deutsche Buick")
Cohort Classic: Opel Kapitän P2 (1960-1963) – Der Deutsche Buick
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 68 Comments(first posted 12/20/2015) Opel’s “senior” cars (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) are a very compelling subject. from an American perspective, as they look rather like intermediate-sized GM cars, a category didn’t exist […] -
![(first posted 12/20/2015) I’ve had a thing about the DKW Schnellaster since 1959, when I got to buy myself a würstel from one. I couldn’t see over the sill of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dkwsl.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1958 DKW Schnelllaster – Food Cart In Its Past; Food Cart In Its Future?")
Curbside Classic: 1958 DKW Schnelllaster – Food Cart In Its Past; Food Cart In Its Future?
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 39 Comments(first posted 12/20/2015) I’ve had a thing about the DKW Schnellaster since 1959, when I got to buy myself a würstel from one. I couldn’t see over the sill of […] -
![(first posted 12/20/2015) Brendan’s recent post on the second generation of the FWD Buick Century generated a surprising amount of spirited discussion for such a sleepy car. So how does […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fgd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1997 Buick Century – Consumer Guide Auto Series Evaluates The Mid Sized Buick And Its Key Competitors")
Vintage Review: 1997 Buick Century – Consumer Guide Auto Series Evaluates The Mid Sized Buick And Its Key Competitors
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 12/20/2015) Brendan’s recent post on the second generation of the FWD Buick Century generated a surprising amount of spirited discussion for such a sleepy car. So how does […] -
![This review was of particular interest to me, as I owned several 404s, two of which had the automatique, ZF’s new three-speed torque converter automatic, in other words. I didn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/404-1-top.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Road Test: 1967 Peugeot 404 Automatique – I Had A Couple Of Those")
Vintage Road & Track Road Test: 1967 Peugeot 404 Automatique – I Had A Couple Of Those
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 37 CommentsThis review was of particular interest to me, as I owned several 404s, two of which had the automatique, ZF’s new three-speed torque converter automatic, in other words. I didn’t […] -
![The classic enthusiast community in Sri Lanka is pretty vibrant, with an active club and events dotted across the year. One of the more regular ones is an informal Sunday […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211128_093144.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: CCs Out For a Sunday Drive and Show")
CC Global: CCs Out For a Sunday Drive and Show
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 12 CommentsThe classic enthusiast community in Sri Lanka is pretty vibrant, with an active club and events dotted across the year. One of the more regular ones is an informal Sunday […] -
Vintage PR Photo: You Can Have Your 1965 Barracuda In Any Of 17 Colors, Or All Of Them
Posted on December 20, 2021 | 23 CommentsI wonder what happened to it.
