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![It was about three or so years ago when coworker Rand retired and that was the last time I had talked to him. In a conversation the other day, Rand’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0235.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classics & Recycling: 1964 and 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 (Plus Surprise Bonus) – Unraveling, And Finding, A Few Mysteries")
Fieldside Classics & Recycling: 1964 and 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 (Plus Surprise Bonus) – Unraveling, And Finding, A Few Mysteries
Posted on December 9, 2021 | 29 CommentsIt was about three or so years ago when coworker Rand retired and that was the last time I had talked to him. In a conversation the other day, Rand’s […] -
Classic Magazine Ads (And More): Road & Track, July 1980
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 38 Comments(first posted 12/8/2015) Here we are with another post of Ads and more from R&T. -
![(first posted 12/8/2015) The Toyota Land Cruiser is inarguably one of Toyota’s most iconic nameplates. Continuously produced since 1951 (Toyota’s longest-running model) with over 5 million units produced, and currently […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_2194.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Edition – Conquering The Serengeti Or The Parking Lot At Bloomingdale’s")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Edition – Conquering The Serengeti Or The Parking Lot At Bloomingdale’s
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 12/8/2015) The Toyota Land Cruiser is inarguably one of Toyota’s most iconic nameplates. Continuously produced since 1951 (Toyota’s longest-running model) with over 5 million units produced, and currently […] -
![Bruno Ferlito found and posted this Jaguar E-Type at the Cohort, and his only comment was “Sooo beautiful”. True that. I’m not going to add any more words either; we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/51626469815_225a41e06e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series II – “Sooo Beautiful”")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series II – “Sooo Beautiful”
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 31 CommentsBruno Ferlito found and posted this Jaguar E-Type at the Cohort, and his only comment was “Sooo beautiful”. True that. I’m not going to add any more words either; we […] -
![There are a fair few Lotus Seven clones around Tokyo. Mostly Caterhams, probably – I’m not at all confident about identifying these kit cars, but that was always the marque […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_20211107_105210-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Tiger Super Six – At Sixes And (Lotus) Sevens")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Tiger Super Six – At Sixes And (Lotus) Sevens
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 10 CommentsThere are a fair few Lotus Seven clones around Tokyo. Mostly Caterhams, probably – I’m not at all confident about identifying these kit cars, but that was always the marque […] -
![(Note: this may or may not be a correct picture of the 1923 Benz diesel truck, as the only images available from Daimler’s site are of the 1924 Mercedes diesel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Benz-truck-1920s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "1923 Benz – The World’s First Production Diesel Truck")
1923 Benz – The World’s First Production Diesel Truck
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 17 Comments(Note: this may or may not be a correct picture of the 1923 Benz diesel truck, as the only images available from Daimler’s site are of the 1924 Mercedes diesel […] -
![(Another new COALer begins his journey) I’ll begin my COAL with the first car that I actually held title to, and the first one I have much photographic documentation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Scan-24.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1968 Falcon Club Coupe – Ford Has a Better Idea")
COAL: 1968 Falcon Club Coupe – Ford Has a Better Idea
Posted on December 8, 2021 | 31 Comments(Another new COALer begins his journey) I’ll begin my COAL with the first car that I actually held title to, and the first one I have much photographic documentation […] -
![(first posted 11/30/2015) In Part II of the Cadillac edition of this series, let’s take a look at 5 more Cadillacs: 2 luxury editions and 3 sporty editions. This quintet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1990-cadillac-eldorado-touring-coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Cadillac Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Cadillac Edition, Part II
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 87 Comments(first posted 11/30/2015) In Part II of the Cadillac edition of this series, let’s take a look at 5 more Cadillacs: 2 luxury editions and 3 sporty editions. This quintet […] -
![(first posted 1/6/2012) Growing up is an endless series of awakenings, as the veil of innocence tears bit by bit. In the fall of 1964, when the all-new ’65 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nbbb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "How GM Nickel And Dimed Americans (And Itself) To Death: Part 1 – Undersized Tires")
How GM Nickel And Dimed Americans (And Itself) To Death: Part 1 – Undersized Tires
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 281 Comments(first posted 1/6/2012) Growing up is an endless series of awakenings, as the veil of innocence tears bit by bit. In the fall of 1964, when the all-new ’65 […] -
![(first posted 12/7/2015) Today, the Blue Oval brand gets its turn in the Special Edition and Limited-Run Model spotlight. Fair warning: you will not find any Mustangs here and you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/opihjnh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Ford Edition, Part I")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Ford Edition, Part I
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 59 Comments(first posted 12/7/2015) Today, the Blue Oval brand gets its turn in the Special Edition and Limited-Run Model spotlight. Fair warning: you will not find any Mustangs here and you […] -
![The depths of the Depression was a difficult time for Clessie Cummins to get his fledgling diesel engine business going. But in 1933, he finally convinced a major truck manufacturer—Kenworth—to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/kenworth-1933-diesel_truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "1933 Kenworth Cummins Diesel – The First American Production Diesel Truck And With The First Vertical Exhaust Stack")
1933 Kenworth Cummins Diesel – The First American Production Diesel Truck And With The First Vertical Exhaust Stack
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 63 CommentsThe depths of the Depression was a difficult time for Clessie Cummins to get his fledgling diesel engine business going. But in 1933, he finally convinced a major truck manufacturer—Kenworth—to […] -
![The new year will here in less than four weeks, which means I’ve started to take inventory of what my 2021 has looked like. I go through this process around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4959497311_393a1bca33_o-c.-1977-IH-Scout-II-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: c. 1978 International Scout II – A Year Of Exploring")
Curbside Capsule: c. 1978 International Scout II – A Year Of Exploring
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 26 CommentsThe new year will here in less than four weeks, which means I’ve started to take inventory of what my 2021 has looked like. I go through this process around […] -
![Eye-catching, well-equipped trucks and tractors are not exclusively driven by owner/operators. The hauling companies take pride in their rolling hardware just as well. Remarkable color schemes and liveries are a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_9784.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtakes: Fleetsights")
Truck Show Outtakes: Fleetsights
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 7 CommentsEye-catching, well-equipped trucks and tractors are not exclusively driven by owner/operators. The hauling companies take pride in their rolling hardware just as well. Remarkable color schemes and liveries are a […] -
Curbside Classic: 1959-’62 Bentley S2 – Tut tut!
Posted on December 7, 2021 | 58 CommentsA Bentley in its natural habitat: a steady rain! This was a month on and a few blocks south from -
![(first posted 10/1/2012) This, friends, is my dream car. If I ever have enough space and spare time for a Curbside Classic of my own, it will be one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cads.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Cadillac Brougham – The Only Way To Travel Is Cadillac Style")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Cadillac Brougham – The Only Way To Travel Is Cadillac Style
Posted on December 6, 2021 | 161 Comments(first posted 10/1/2012) This, friends, is my dream car. If I ever have enough space and spare time for a Curbside Classic of my own, it will be one […]
