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![After driving the same Toyota RAV4 for 13 years, I was ready for a change. I was tempted to buy a convertible but it would have forced me to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/xt_spanish_wrangler.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Gertrude, the White Jeep Wrangler (2021)")
COAL: Gertrude, the White Jeep Wrangler (2021)
Posted on October 20, 2021 | 11 CommentsAfter driving the same Toyota RAV4 for 13 years, I was ready for a change. I was tempted to buy a convertible but it would have forced me to […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2015) CC Cohort Gene Herman posted this “Freshwater Shark Sighting”, or more specifically, a 1939 Graham “Shark Nose” Supercharged Coupe. Yes, it’s a bold design, and not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kmnf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1939 Graham “Shark Nose” Supercharged Coupe – A Bit Too Far Ahead Of Its Time")
Cohort Sighting: 1939 Graham “Shark Nose” Supercharged Coupe – A Bit Too Far Ahead Of Its Time
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 88 Comments(first posted 10/19/2015) CC Cohort Gene Herman posted this “Freshwater Shark Sighting”, or more specifically, a 1939 Graham “Shark Nose” Supercharged Coupe. Yes, it’s a bold design, and not […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2015) You may be thinking, why is this instalment of the “Obscure Special Editions and Limited-Run Models” simply called “Mopar Edition”? While researching this article, two things became […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dodge-charger-daytona-1977.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Most Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Mopar Edition, Part I")
The Most Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Mopar Edition, Part I
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 115 Comments(first posted 10/19/2015) You may be thinking, why is this instalment of the “Obscure Special Editions and Limited-Run Models” simply called “Mopar Edition”? While researching this article, two things became […] -
![The GT6 reminds me a bit of the Porsche Cayman. Both started out as roadsters, and the addition of a fastback hard roof was something of a mixed bag, stylistically. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/gt6-top.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Road Test: 1967 Triumph GT6 – “Handling…Could Not Be Faulted” Despite Its Swing Axles")
Vintage R&T Road Test: 1967 Triumph GT6 – “Handling…Could Not Be Faulted” Despite Its Swing Axles
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 20 CommentsThe GT6 reminds me a bit of the Porsche Cayman. Both started out as roadsters, and the addition of a fastback hard roof was something of a mixed bag, stylistically. […] -
![OK, full disclosure: I never figured the Voyager nameplate was this old. I also caught a relatively similar Dodge version of this van (even before I bagged this beaut, truth […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20210917_101659-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1977 Plymouth Voyager Sport – Van-Tastic (If Slightly Delayed) Case Of CC Effect")
CC Capsule: 1977 Plymouth Voyager Sport – Van-Tastic (If Slightly Delayed) Case Of CC Effect
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 21 CommentsOK, full disclosure: I never figured the Voyager nameplate was this old. I also caught a relatively similar Dodge version of this van (even before I bagged this beaut, truth […] -
![I’ve never seen a GMC look like that yellow sedan delivery, which has “Pontiac” written all over it. But then I’ve never heard of a Pontiac sedan deliver in 1958 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7220182728_122cbc9205_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Brochure: 1958 GMC Panel Trucks (Canada) – Wait, What’s That Yellow One?")
Vintage Brochure: 1958 GMC Panel Trucks (Canada) – Wait, What’s That Yellow One?
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 18 CommentsI’ve never seen a GMC look like that yellow sedan delivery, which has “Pontiac” written all over it. But then I’ve never heard of a Pontiac sedan deliver in 1958 […] -
![It’s still convertible season in the Northern Hemisphere for a little while longer this year. Summer can sometimes feel too hot to have the top down, where closed windows and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2013-10-13-Sunday-Lakeview-1966-Silver-Frost-10259558436_0f2b860127_o-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1965-1966 Ford Mustang Convertibles In Motion")
Curbside Classics: 1965-1966 Ford Mustang Convertibles In Motion
Posted on October 19, 2021 | 37 CommentsIt’s still convertible season in the Northern Hemisphere for a little while longer this year. Summer can sometimes feel too hot to have the top down, where closed windows and […] -
![(first posted 19/18/2015) If there’s anything that is going to stand out among the plethora of modern cars, trucks and SUVs that fill the parking lots of shopping centres such […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dhfj.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Parisienne – Soldiering On")
CC Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Parisienne – Soldiering On
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 64 Comments(first posted 19/18/2015) If there’s anything that is going to stand out among the plethora of modern cars, trucks and SUVs that fill the parking lots of shopping centres such […] -
![(first posted 10/18/2015) In 1995, British Rail didn’t celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their pride and joy, the Inter City 125 diesel train, as ‘we don’t want passengers to realise […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/br_publicity.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1976 British Rail Inter City 125 High Speed Train – Still Setting The Standard")
Trackside Classic: 1976 British Rail Inter City 125 High Speed Train – Still Setting The Standard
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 48 Comments(first posted 10/18/2015) In 1995, British Rail didn’t celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their pride and joy, the Inter City 125 diesel train, as ‘we don’t want passengers to realise […] -
![( first posted 10/13/2011) The Caravan story is a mighty big one, even if it came in a fairly compact wrapper. I’ve taken a run at it before (CC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fgh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Dodge Caravan Turbo – Desperate Measures")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Dodge Caravan Turbo – Desperate Measures
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 60 Comments( first posted 10/13/2011) The Caravan story is a mighty big one, even if it came in a fairly compact wrapper. I’ve taken a run at it before (CC […] -
![Here’s the Not-Niedermeyers engaged in an exciting hobby on the wild coast of California, while the real Niedermeyers were sweating in their hot 1965 Coronet wagon going to the boring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7346976544_c784772d18_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon – The Not-Niedermeyer Family Wagon")
Vintage Ad: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon – The Not-Niedermeyer Family Wagon
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 29 CommentsHere’s the Not-Niedermeyers engaged in an exciting hobby on the wild coast of California, while the real Niedermeyers were sweating in their hot 1965 Coronet wagon going to the boring […] -
![The city of Huntsville, AL, is home to the US Space and Rocket Center, which not only houses an incredible “NASA Visitor Center”, but also the “Payload Operations Center” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/gp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Visit: The Jeeps Of The US Veterans Memorial Museum – Prototypes And Production Versions")
Museum Visit: The Jeeps Of The US Veterans Memorial Museum – Prototypes And Production Versions
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 12 CommentsThe city of Huntsville, AL, is home to the US Space and Rocket Center, which not only houses an incredible “NASA Visitor Center”, but also the “Payload Operations Center” […] -
![Sterling trucks was one of the venerable old truck companies, going back to 1906 when it was founded in Milwaukee, WI. It was bought by White in 1951, and the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/hv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck of the Day: 1940s/1950s Sterling, Still With Chain Drive – And Belt Drive Too")
Vintage Truck of the Day: 1940s/1950s Sterling, Still With Chain Drive – And Belt Drive Too
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 19 CommentsSterling trucks was one of the venerable old truck companies, going back to 1906 when it was founded in Milwaukee, WI. It was bought by White in 1951, and the […] -
![JDM wagons, especially the larger types, usually come in two guises: the family-oriented ones, which have the same creature comforts as its saloon equivalent, were usually badged as wagons. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20210713_120155-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Nissan Bluebird (U11) AD Van – The Minima Wagon")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Nissan Bluebird (U11) AD Van – The Minima Wagon
Posted on October 18, 2021 | 13 CommentsJDM wagons, especially the larger types, usually come in two guises: the family-oriented ones, which have the same creature comforts as its saloon equivalent, were usually badged as wagons. But […] -
![(first posted 10/17/2015) Have you ever looked at a picture and might not have recognized the characters, setting, event, but something just seems so familiar about it? Here is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Harald.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Fourth Generation Lincoln Continentals Used In Official Roles.")
Automotive History: Fourth Generation Lincoln Continentals Used In Official Roles.
Posted on October 17, 2021 | 63 Comments(first posted 10/17/2015) Have you ever looked at a picture and might not have recognized the characters, setting, event, but something just seems so familiar about it? Here is […]
