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![Roshake 77 found what is becoming undoubtedly more scarce in Europe too: an Opel Ascona C, which was of course Opel’s version of the GM J-Car, best known here as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51380363045_eb801f3834_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Opel Ascona C – The German J-Car")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Opel Ascona C – The German J-Car
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 26 CommentsRoshake 77 found what is becoming undoubtedly more scarce in Europe too: an Opel Ascona C, which was of course Opel’s version of the GM J-Car, best known here as […] -
COAL: 2012 Volvo C30 – “I’ve Always Wanted A Volvo”
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 22 CommentsIt’s my wife Maggie who always wanted a Volvo, so strictly speaking, this is another one of my COALs that’s not actually my COAL. -
![(first posted 9/4/2015) Car-based pickups may have enjoyed a great deal of popularity in markets like Australia and Latin America, but in North America they never really took off. Sure, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Subaru-Baja.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2003-06 Subaru Baja – The Brat Grew Up")
Curbside Capsule: 2003-06 Subaru Baja – The Brat Grew Up
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 43 Comments(first posted 9/4/2015) Car-based pickups may have enjoyed a great deal of popularity in markets like Australia and Latin America, but in North America they never really took off. Sure, […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2015) Seeing this 1942 Hudson sitting for sale next to the road caused a panic of sorts. Painfully eager to stop and take pictures, I was up against […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hudson-1942.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1942 Hudson Six – Up Against the Clock")
Curbside Classic: 1942 Hudson Six – Up Against the Clock
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 9/4/2015) Seeing this 1942 Hudson sitting for sale next to the road caused a panic of sorts. Painfully eager to stop and take pictures, I was up against […] -
![The Sears Allstate, a Kaiser Henry J in disguise, was an unmitigated flop. The whole notion of Sears selling a car was a stretch to start with, but they might […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51351653279_06da51e3e0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1952 Allstate – Trying To Distract You From That Dumpy Little Car")
Vintage Ad: 1952 Allstate – Trying To Distract You From That Dumpy Little Car
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 33 CommentsThe Sears Allstate, a Kaiser Henry J in disguise, was an unmitigated flop. The whole notion of Sears selling a car was a stretch to start with, but they might […] -
![Since moving to Fort Worth almost eight months ago, I’ve come across some cars that I’ve really wanted to write about. Unfortunately, since working from home, I don’t have as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_20210825_094315884.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Automotive Curiosities of North Texas Summer 2021")
CC Outtakes: Automotive Curiosities of North Texas Summer 2021
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 15 CommentsSince moving to Fort Worth almost eight months ago, I’ve come across some cars that I’ve really wanted to write about. Unfortunately, since working from home, I don’t have as […] -
![In a continuation of our oddities of the 1950’s, let’s take a look at a vehicle that like the Jeep, the original Dodge Power Wagon, and the more recent HUMMER, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/85726-eabf8e68c8aff627e4ef0fcc4031ec6c-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vintage: 1959 Curtiss-Wright Air Car 2500 – Like Riding on a Cloud…")
Curbside Vintage: 1959 Curtiss-Wright Air Car 2500 – Like Riding on a Cloud…
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 22 CommentsIn a continuation of our oddities of the 1950’s, let’s take a look at a vehicle that like the Jeep, the original Dodge Power Wagon, and the more recent HUMMER, […] -
![Around 2004 I spotted this tooth-enamel white ’64 Dart, an eight- (or three-) minute walk uphill from (or downhill to) my grandfather Stern’s house in Seattle, or a 1-minute drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/64_Dodge_Dart_LeF34.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1964 Dodge Dart – Greasing the Grief")
COAL: 1964 Dodge Dart – Greasing the Grief
Posted on September 4, 2021 | 79 CommentsAround 2004 I spotted this tooth-enamel white ’64 Dart, an eight- (or three-) minute walk uphill from (or downhill to) my grandfather Stern’s house in Seattle, or a 1-minute drive […] -
![(first posted 9/3/2015) With the pitiful eight generation (1980-1982) Ford Thunderbird failing miserably in comparison to the success of the seventh generation, Ford wasted no time in rolling out a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Thunderbird-1983-heritage-conto.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Capsule: 1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage – Some Heritage Is Best Left in the Past")
Car Show Capsule: 1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage – Some Heritage Is Best Left in the Past
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 95 Comments(first posted 9/3/2015) With the pitiful eight generation (1980-1982) Ford Thunderbird failing miserably in comparison to the success of the seventh generation, Ford wasted no time in rolling out a […] -
![(first posted 6/21/2013) (Author’s Note: Sometimes these articles literally write themselves, as evidenced by these e-mails.) June 2, 2013 Jason, I was looking in your draft folder on the back end […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ford-1971-ltd-conv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible – The Name On The Title Starts With The Letter “N”")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible – The Name On The Title Starts With The Letter “N”
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 116 Comments(first posted 6/21/2013) (Author’s Note: Sometimes these articles literally write themselves, as evidenced by these e-mails.) June 2, 2013 Jason, I was looking in your draft folder on the back end […] -
![(first posted 9/3/2015) It’s unfortunate that GM has a history of giving brands some of their best cars in the years right before the automaker goes ahead and discontinues that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_0750.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS – Going Out in Style")
Curbside Classic: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS – Going Out in Style
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 106 Comments(first posted 9/3/2015) It’s unfortunate that GM has a history of giving brands some of their best cars in the years right before the automaker goes ahead and discontinues that […] -
![The mid 1930s ushered in the streamlined era, and trucks of all sorts were not immune to the new trend. To have a custom built streamlined truck or deliver van […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51363321136_915d6fcb62_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck of the Day: 1936 Ford Chassis With Custom Body – McCormick’s Streamlined Biscuits")
Vintage Truck of the Day: 1936 Ford Chassis With Custom Body – McCormick’s Streamlined Biscuits
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 18 CommentsThe mid 1930s ushered in the streamlined era, and trucks of all sorts were not immune to the new trend. To have a custom built streamlined truck or deliver van […] -
![It wasn’t exactly easy, but we managed to go on holiday in France last August. Long-haul flights in the Age of Corona is fraught with cancellations, queues and Q-tips in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_20210808_100456_1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Summer 2021) – Part 3: Gallic Interlude")
CC Outtakes: T87’s Singles Collection (Summer 2021) – Part 3: Gallic Interlude
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 17 CommentsIt wasn’t exactly easy, but we managed to go on holiday in France last August. Long-haul flights in the Age of Corona is fraught with cancellations, queues and Q-tips in […] -
![This morning is a double-header: Just like we’ve never had a CC on the Porsche 924, so it is with the original AMX. I recently saw a fine ’68-’69 roll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/51411900247_778ddfd7bc_k1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1970 AMC AMX – Dick Teague Sharpens His Knife")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1970 AMC AMX – Dick Teague Sharpens His Knife
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 30 CommentsThis morning is a double-header: Just like we’ve never had a CC on the Porsche 924, so it is with the original AMX. I recently saw a fine ’68-’69 roll […] -
![My title is not intended to be used in the way Porschephiles have historically looked down their noses at the 924 (and 914) as a pseudo-Porsche. I’m not a Porsche […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_6540.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Porsche 924 – A Porsche Mostly In Name")
Curbside Classic: Porsche 924 – A Porsche Mostly In Name
Posted on September 3, 2021 | 21 CommentsMy title is not intended to be used in the way Porschephiles have historically looked down their noses at the 924 (and 914) as a pseudo-Porsche. I’m not a Porsche […]
