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![Roshake 77 came across this poor little SuzukiSwift (Chevrolet Sprint in the US) looking a bit lost among the much bigger contemporary cars of today’s Budapest. It’s identified as a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/51586135750_2dc9ae6db6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Suzuki Swift Lost Among The Big Cars Of Today")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Suzuki Swift Lost Among The Big Cars Of Today
Posted on October 16, 2021 | 17 CommentsRoshake 77 came across this poor little SuzukiSwift (Chevrolet Sprint in the US) looking a bit lost among the much bigger contemporary cars of today’s Budapest. It’s identified as a […] -
![I’ve never seen an FC-170 with duals on the rear and a flatbed. It looks so much like a proto-Isuzu cabover, or other similar modern trucks. Of course compact cabover […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7384490988_ddcc530432_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad of the Day: “New GIANT 4-Wheel Drive Jeep Truck” – FC-170, The Forerunner Of Isuzu Compact Cabovers")
Vintage Ad of the Day: “New GIANT 4-Wheel Drive Jeep Truck” – FC-170, The Forerunner Of Isuzu Compact Cabovers
Posted on October 16, 2021 | 12 CommentsI’ve never seen an FC-170 with duals on the rear and a flatbed. It looks so much like a proto-Isuzu cabover, or other similar modern trucks. Of course compact cabover […] -
![Another post in this bi-monthly series is on, and this time I’ve amassed some serious CC percentage. All of this does not even include the Oldsmobile Starfire I posted earlier, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kjh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CCs in Israel: August-September 2021 – Many, Many Finds")
CCs in Israel: August-September 2021 – Many, Many Finds
Posted on October 16, 2021 | 8 CommentsAnother post in this bi-monthly series is on, and this time I’ve amassed some serious CC percentage. All of this does not even include the Oldsmobile Starfire I posted earlier, […] -
![The Lancer was being doted on in Northern Michigan, as much as it’s possible for a man with too many cars of his own (and a day job seeing to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lancer-Offload_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1962 Dodge Lancer, Part IV – A Stop")
COAL: 1962 Dodge Lancer, Part IV – A Stop
Posted on October 16, 2021 | 53 CommentsThe Lancer was being doted on in Northern Michigan, as much as it’s possible for a man with too many cars of his own (and a day job seeing to […] -
![(first posted 10/15/2015) Not too long ago Citroen announced, much to the chagrin of everyone that loves their cars comfortable, that they would stop producing and developing their world-famous Hydropneumatic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fgjh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 2001 Renault Avantime – Renault Builds a Citroen.")
Cohort Classic: 2001 Renault Avantime – Renault Builds a Citroen.
Posted on October 15, 2021 | 40 Comments(first posted 10/15/2015) Not too long ago Citroen announced, much to the chagrin of everyone that loves their cars comfortable, that they would stop producing and developing their world-famous Hydropneumatic […] -
![(first posted 10/15/2015) With more versatile models such as the Cayenne, Panamera, and Macan, I’m sure the number of Porsches serving as daily drivers has increased significantly in recent years. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Porsche944b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985.5 Porsche 944 – The Unconventional Daily Driver")
Curbside Classic: 1985.5 Porsche 944 – The Unconventional Daily Driver
Posted on October 15, 2021 | 37 Comments(first posted 10/15/2015) With more versatile models such as the Cayenne, Panamera, and Macan, I’m sure the number of Porsches serving as daily drivers has increased significantly in recent years. […] -
![They love their Minis in this country. After the UK, Japan’s contingent is probably the second largest, judging by how common these are on local roads. The lion’s share of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_20210126_095248-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1964 Morris Mini-Minor – Passing The Sniff Test?")
CC Capsule: 1964 Morris Mini-Minor – Passing The Sniff Test?
Posted on October 15, 2021 | 28 CommentsThey love their Minis in this country. After the UK, Japan’s contingent is probably the second largest, judging by how common these are on local roads. The lion’s share of […] -
![After posting many straight trucks with some type of roll-off system (hooklift, chains, cables) over the past years, I could finally take several pictures of the exposed equipment of such […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_9790.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtakes: Heavy 6×2 Trucks With a Roll-Off System – All Ready To Roll")
Truck Show Outtakes: Heavy 6×2 Trucks With a Roll-Off System – All Ready To Roll
Posted on October 15, 2021 | 9 CommentsAfter posting many straight trucks with some type of roll-off system (hooklift, chains, cables) over the past years, I could finally take several pictures of the exposed equipment of such […] -
![Poor Ford (and the rest of the industry) got blindsided by Chevy’s 1950 Bel Air hardtop coupe, the first in the low price field. Both Ford and Plymouth worked overtime […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7389449994_c36a910318_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1951 Ford Crestliner – If You Don’t Have A Hardtop, Fake It")
Vintage Ad: 1951 Ford Crestliner – If You Don’t Have A Hardtop, Fake It
Posted on October 15, 2021 | 33 CommentsPoor Ford (and the rest of the industry) got blindsided by Chevy’s 1950 Bel Air hardtop coupe, the first in the low price field. Both Ford and Plymouth worked overtime […] -
![What a fine lineup of Eugene-mobiles: Jeep Cherokee (XJ), our featured Tercel 4WD wagon, Volvo XC60 and of course the ubiquitous VW Vanagon (T3). Plenty of grist for the CC […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_7782.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic (For Sale): 1984 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon – A Cheap Time Machine")
Curbside Classic (For Sale): 1984 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon – A Cheap Time Machine
Posted on October 15, 2021 | 30 CommentsWhat a fine lineup of Eugene-mobiles: Jeep Cherokee (XJ), our featured Tercel 4WD wagon, Volvo XC60 and of course the ubiquitous VW Vanagon (T3). Plenty of grist for the CC […] -
![(first posted 10/13/2015) Throughout the years, Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award has had a mixed track record. With hindsight, some of their selections turned out to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jgnb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Feature: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Motor Trend Car Of The Year")
Vintage Feature: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Motor Trend Car Of The Year
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 10/13/2015) Throughout the years, Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award has had a mixed track record. With hindsight, some of their selections turned out to be […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2015) I am always fascinated by the design development for car programs. Seeing the options, the decisions made, the struggle to develop a vehicle that meets engineering […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/djh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Downsized By Design")
Vintage Reviews: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice – Downsized By Design
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 85 Comments(first posted 10/14/2015) I am always fascinated by the design development for car programs. Seeing the options, the decisions made, the struggle to develop a vehicle that meets engineering […] -
![(first posted 10/14/2015) If I hadn’t looked it up, I wouldn’t have believed it: Even AMC’s Javelin outsold Plymouth’s 1968 Barracuda. Chrysler totally flubbed the pony car wars; they might […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cuda-f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula 340 – The Worst Selling But Best Pony Car Of 1968")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula 340 – The Worst Selling But Best Pony Car Of 1968
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 124 Comments(first posted 10/14/2015) If I hadn’t looked it up, I wouldn’t have believed it: Even AMC’s Javelin outsold Plymouth’s 1968 Barracuda. Chrysler totally flubbed the pony car wars; they might […] -
Vintage Ad: Now You Can Buy…Below Wholesale! No Gimmicks – Except For The Unstated Fact That These Are Ex-Taxis, And You Have To Pay To Be A Member
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 36 Commentsmn -
![Let’s keep the car-and-airplanes theme going a bit longer. Here’s three fine renderings of 1942 Mercurys with airplanes from the three main branches of the armed forces. This woodie wagon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7406048682_8045c6f008_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Renderings: 1942 Mercurys And Military Airplanes")
Vintage Renderings: 1942 Mercurys And Military Airplanes
Posted on October 14, 2021 | 22 CommentsLet’s keep the car-and-airplanes theme going a bit longer. Here’s three fine renderings of 1942 Mercurys with airplanes from the three main branches of the armed forces. This woodie wagon […]
