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![When I encountered this Renault last August in its home country, I could not help but admire it. The owner obviously spare no expense to make it look newer than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210808_121120-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1974 Renault 4 Export “Berline” – Too Good To Be True")
CC Capsule: 1974 Renault 4 Export “Berline” – Too Good To Be True
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 13 CommentsWhen I encountered this Renault last August in its home country, I could not help but admire it. The owner obviously spare no expense to make it look newer than […] -
![Staxman has posted pictures of this terrific find in Seattle: A 1968 Saab 96 V4 wearing donor body parts from some of its deceased brethren. We haven’t seen one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51422474521_a911aa1ddf_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1968 Saab 96 V4 – Harlequin Edition")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1968 Saab 96 V4 – Harlequin Edition
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 14 CommentsStaxman has posted pictures of this terrific find in Seattle: A 1968 Saab 96 V4 wearing donor body parts from some of its deceased brethren. We haven’t seen one of […] -
![In Part One, we covered the early Pytchley and Golde sunroofs. Neither of these looks exactly like what you get when you order a sunroof in a car today. For […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1969-Thunderbird-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 2 – A New Moon(roof)")
Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 2 – A New Moon(roof)
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 25 CommentsIn Part One, we covered the early Pytchley and Golde sunroofs. Neither of these looks exactly like what you get when you order a sunroof in a car today. For […] -
![A lot can change in twenty years. The Honda Insight was the very first gas-electric hybrid vehicle offered for sale in North America in December of 1999, following its introduction […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210819_174949-2001-Honda-Insight-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2001 Honda Insight – Another Insightful Piece")
Curbside Classic: 2001 Honda Insight – Another Insightful Piece
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 24 CommentsA lot can change in twenty years. The Honda Insight was the very first gas-electric hybrid vehicle offered for sale in North America in December of 1999, following its introduction […] -
![(first posted 6/18/2013) There has been some discussion on CC about the mustard yellow that was popular in the early ‘70s on imports, and some domestics such as Jeep. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Westport-72002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of My Family: Mustard Yellow Excrescences")
Cars Of My Family: Mustard Yellow Excrescences
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 6/18/2013) There has been some discussion on CC about the mustard yellow that was popular in the early ‘70s on imports, and some domestics such as Jeep. […] -
![(first posted 1/5/2012) It’s one thing to be graced with the most beautiful and forward-looking design of its time, being no less than the forerunner of every personal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Studebaker-1954-coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1953 – 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner Coupe – Star Light, Star Bright")
Curbside Classic: 1953 – 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner Coupe – Star Light, Star Bright
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 110 Comments(first posted 1/5/2012) It’s one thing to be graced with the most beautiful and forward-looking design of its time, being no less than the forerunner of every personal […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2015) Compact. Intermediate. Full-size. Once upon a time, it used to be so simple: if a Nova was too small, you got a Chevelle. Need more space? There’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ford-Tempo-1988.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988-94 Ford Tempo & Mercury Topaz – Sabotaging Yourself Is Easy")
Curbside Classic: 1988-94 Ford Tempo & Mercury Topaz – Sabotaging Yourself Is Easy
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 82 Comments(first posted 9/6/2015) Compact. Intermediate. Full-size. Once upon a time, it used to be so simple: if a Nova was too small, you got a Chevelle. Need more space? There’s […] -
![Driving by the local Hyundai dealer’s empty lot this afternoon I spied an unfamiliar shape parked out front, ooh, one of the new Santa Cruz pickups! This highly anticipated small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_5745.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside New Car Non-Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL – The Iceman Cometh")
Curbside New Car Non-Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL – The Iceman Cometh
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 41 CommentsDriving by the local Hyundai dealer’s empty lot this afternoon I spied an unfamiliar shape parked out front, ooh, one of the new Santa Cruz pickups! This highly anticipated small […] -
![Another week, another sighting of a what appears to be an impeccably kept vehicle waiting to make a left turn in the same place as the Lincoln Mark VII last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_5735-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC One Shot: 1991 Toyota Pickup – Caught On Creampuff Corner")
CC One Shot: 1991 Toyota Pickup – Caught On Creampuff Corner
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 13 CommentsAnother week, another sighting of a what appears to be an impeccably kept vehicle waiting to make a left turn in the same place as the Lincoln Mark VII last […] -
![The sliding sunroof/moonroof was a seldom-seen feature on cars when I was growing up in the 70s, and second only to air conditioning in terms of the amount of awe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1959-porsche-356a-1600-super-sunroof-coupe.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 1 – Rise and Shine")
Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 1 – Rise and Shine
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 58 CommentsThe sliding sunroof/moonroof was a seldom-seen feature on cars when I was growing up in the 70s, and second only to air conditioning in terms of the amount of awe […] -
![Even in its country of origin, finding a decent example of the Peugeot 304 is getting mighty challenging these days. So I found a rather tatty one, which will have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_20210818_074529-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Peugeot 304 S – The Lion’s Zenith")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Peugeot 304 S – The Lion’s Zenith
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 8 CommentsEven in its country of origin, finding a decent example of the Peugeot 304 is getting mighty challenging these days. So I found a rather tatty one, which will have […] -
![(first posted 11/15/2011) Drew Wescott shot this Ford Durango in a parking lot in Madisonville, KY. He apologizes for the iPhone quality; I think it adds a nice dreamy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Ford-Durango.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1981 Ford Durango – Shoulda’, Coulda’, Did!")
Cohort Classic: 1981 Ford Durango – Shoulda’, Coulda’, Did!
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 11/15/2011) Drew Wescott shot this Ford Durango in a parking lot in Madisonville, KY. He apologizes for the iPhone quality; I think it adds a nice dreamy […] -
![(first posted 6/19/2013) Since I have decreed this week Lincoln Continental Week, I would be remiss in not mentioning what is perhaps the most collectible four-door Lincoln of the Seventies: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/x-09-30-2012-332-800x500-e1370815781126.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series – What A Name; What A Car!")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series – What A Name; What A Car!
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 109 Comments(first posted 6/19/2013) Since I have decreed this week Lincoln Continental Week, I would be remiss in not mentioning what is perhaps the most collectible four-door Lincoln of the Seventies: […] -
![With the opening up of the Canadian border to vaccinated US travelers August 9th, this meant my neighbours to the south are once again enjoying the sights and attractions of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Aerial-view-of-museum.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin: Restoration Of A Very Rare Truck In Progress")
The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin: Restoration Of A Very Rare Truck In Progress
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 18 CommentsWith the opening up of the Canadian border to vaccinated US travelers August 9th, this meant my neighbours to the south are once again enjoying the sights and attractions of […] -
Vintage Ad of the Day: 1994 Nissan Serena – It Will Seat Eight, But They May Never Speak To Each Other Again
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 14 Comments
