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![This pairing of 4x4s for sale at a local used car dealership caught my eye – a 1978 Land Rover flanked by two more recent GMCs. Each is a vastly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Land-Rover-Series-III-1978.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Three 4x4s For Sale – Which One Would You Choose?")
CC Outtake: Three 4x4s For Sale – Which One Would You Choose?
Posted on November 1, 2021 | 30 CommentsThis pairing of 4x4s for sale at a local used car dealership caught my eye – a 1978 Land Rover flanked by two more recent GMCs. Each is a vastly […] -
![A few weeks ago, I shared some images from a recent October road trip in another Ford product, my ’65 Mustang. September and October are the best months for such […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/111_1924a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Road Trip: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – Honoring FoMoCo And Buying Trouble In Return")
COAL Road Trip: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – Honoring FoMoCo And Buying Trouble In Return
Posted on November 1, 2021 | 50 CommentsA few weeks ago, I shared some images from a recent October road trip in another Ford product, my ’65 Mustang. September and October are the best months for such […] -
![shot by Nathan Williams Oh my; this is dreadful. And here I thought bad stretch jobs were a thing of the past. This is a perfect argument for using vans […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/51633021843_3e2c9cb8c0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jaaaaaguar XJ Stretch Limo – And Here I Thought Badly Done Stretches Were A Thing Of The Past")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Jaaaaaguar XJ Stretch Limo – And Here I Thought Badly Done Stretches Were A Thing Of The Past
Posted on November 1, 2021 | 31 Commentsshot by Nathan Williams Oh my; this is dreadful. And here I thought bad stretch jobs were a thing of the past. This is a perfect argument for using vans […] -
![I wrote one of these generation one Piazzas up last year, but I’m sure some of you will have room for another piece. Please, do go on, have one! It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20211023_150046-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Isuzu Piazza Nero Viva XS – Fancy Another Slice?")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Isuzu Piazza Nero Viva XS – Fancy Another Slice?
Posted on November 1, 2021 | 17 CommentsI wrote one of these generation one Piazzas up last year, but I’m sure some of you will have room for another piece. Please, do go on, have one! It’s […] -
![(first posted 10/31/2015) It’s become a Halloween tradition to have a hearse for your ghoulish CC viewing pleasure, and I killed myself trying to find an appropriate one. Will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/CC-244-998-1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Halloween Outtake: Lincoln Hearse – Pay Up Or Else!")
Halloween Outtake: Lincoln Hearse – Pay Up Or Else!
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 10/31/2015) It’s become a Halloween tradition to have a hearse for your ghoulish CC viewing pleasure, and I killed myself trying to find an appropriate one. Will […] -
![(first posted 10/31/2015) Halloween is upon us, and soon the neighbor kids in my building will be knocking on doors for treats – wearing all sorts of costumes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/005-1974-Chevrolet-Caprice-Classic-Convertible-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Horror: 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible – Something Sinister This Way Lurks")
CC Horror: 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible – Something Sinister This Way Lurks
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 64 Comments(first posted 10/31/2015) Halloween is upon us, and soon the neighbor kids in my building will be knocking on doors for treats – wearing all sorts of costumes […] -
![(first posted 6/7/2012) We tend to think of the legendary Chevy small-block engine as near-immortal, having been built for forty-eight years, from 1955 through 2003 (The LS is a clean-sheet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/chevy-348-cid-v-8-engine.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Chevrolet “W” 348 (and 409) Engine – First Of A Long Line Of Big-Block Chevy V8s")
The Chevrolet “W” 348 (and 409) Engine – First Of A Long Line Of Big-Block Chevy V8s
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 79 Comments(first posted 6/7/2012) We tend to think of the legendary Chevy small-block engine as near-immortal, having been built for forty-eight years, from 1955 through 2003 (The LS is a clean-sheet […] -
![In late April the son of the former owner sent me an email mentioning that his Dad was cleaning out the garage and found some parts I might want and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Don_Parklane_01-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: Parklane Reunion and Suspension Update")
CC Tech: Parklane Reunion and Suspension Update
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 71 CommentsIn late April the son of the former owner sent me an email mentioning that his Dad was cleaning out the garage and found some parts I might want and […] -
![Last time we looked at some GM (later GMC) New Look “Fishbowl” buses from East Coast operators. This time around we are going to look at some random ones from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1966-GMC-TDH-4519-TM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Illustrations: GM Fishbowl Buses – Part 3")
CC Illustrations: GM Fishbowl Buses – Part 3
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 12 CommentsLast time we looked at some GM (later GMC) New Look “Fishbowl” buses from East Coast operators. This time around we are going to look at some random ones from […] -
![The sea fish vendor at our weekly market got himself a fresh combo and livery. Previously, the food trailer was towed by a heavy-duty, full-size panel van. But the brand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_9835.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2021 MAN TGL 8.220 – Bringing Sea Fish Daily (Now Without a Daily)")
CC Global: 2021 MAN TGL 8.220 – Bringing Sea Fish Daily (Now Without a Daily)
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 9 CommentsThe sea fish vendor at our weekly market got himself a fresh combo and livery. Previously, the food trailer was towed by a heavy-duty, full-size panel van. But the brand […] -
![British roadsters have always been quite popular over here in Sri Lanka. They were brought in by the dozens when new, both by Brits based here (supervising our tea plantations […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SANY2564.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL : 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3 – Lean, Green, Sporting Machine")
COAL : 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3 – Lean, Green, Sporting Machine
Posted on October 31, 2021 | 38 CommentsBritish roadsters have always been quite popular over here in Sri Lanka. They were brought in by the dozens when new, both by Brits based here (supervising our tea plantations […] -
![Taken from R&T’s July 1979 issue, The 604 was essentially a new, larger body with a V6 engine on the underpinnings of the 504. That was a good foundation upon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pgm.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: Peugeot 604 – Same Smooth Ride")
Vintage Review: Peugeot 604 – Same Smooth Ride
Posted on October 30, 2021 | 55 CommentsTaken from R&T’s July 1979 issue, The 604 was essentially a new, larger body with a V6 engine on the underpinnings of the 504. That was a good foundation upon […] -
![(first posted 10/30/2015) Getting old is a bitch; the forces of entropy gradually and inevitably get the upper hand. Non vital parts are sloughed off, the skin gets mottled, joints […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jfddn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1973 Buick LeSabre Custom Coupe – Trying To Age Gracefully")
Curbside Outtake: 1973 Buick LeSabre Custom Coupe – Trying To Age Gracefully
Posted on October 30, 2021 | 79 Comments(first posted 10/30/2015) Getting old is a bitch; the forces of entropy gradually and inevitably get the upper hand. Non vital parts are sloughed off, the skin gets mottled, joints […] -
Daniel Stern’s COAL Series
Posted on October 30, 2021 | 9 CommentsHere’s Daniel Stern’s COAL Series, with links to each post: -
Vintage Ad: 1985 Shrunkette – The Mini Off-Road All Purpose Truck – The Chevy C1.5
Posted on October 30, 2021 | 11 Comments
