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COAL: 1985 Volvo 245 Turbo the First – Rustic Charm and Squash Soup
Posted on July 17, 2021 | 35 CommentsIn late August 2000 I flew back to Michigan for my last year of university, having spent a -
![(first posted 7/16/2015) My neighborhood of Edgewater in Chicago’s north side has a very eclectic mixture of cars, which reflects the diversity here that I’ve been a part of for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/006-1977-Ford-Thunderbird-Town-Landau-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau – Her Name Was Lola")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau – Her Name Was Lola
Posted on July 16, 2021 | 78 Comments(first posted 7/16/2015) My neighborhood of Edgewater in Chicago’s north side has a very eclectic mixture of cars, which reflects the diversity here that I’ve been a part of for […] -
![Skylark is one of those names that probably wouldn’t sell today no matter what it would be attached to, however back in 1965 it was a different story for Buick. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_1566.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan")
Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan
Posted on July 16, 2021 | 44 CommentsSkylark is one of those names that probably wouldn’t sell today no matter what it would be attached to, however back in 1965 it was a different story for Buick. […] -
QOTD: Which One Of Your Former Cars Would You Bring Back?
Posted on July 16, 2021 | 100 CommentsI’ve just told you why it’s the Peugeot 404 wagon for me. How about you? Which one of your former cars would you have the genie bring back to you? -
![posted by William Oliver Canadian cars is the gift that keeps on giving. Here I though I had them all pretty well sorted out and covered, with all of their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/51308676042_a6daf08143_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Acadian Invader – Hide The Women And Children…")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1966 Acadian Invader – Hide The Women And Children…
Posted on July 16, 2021 | 18 Commentsposted by William Oliver Canadian cars is the gift that keeps on giving. Here I though I had them all pretty well sorted out and covered, with all of their […] -
![posted at the Cohort by Corey Behrens Which car from my early years would I most want to have again? That’s a tough one to answer. 1963 Corvair Monza four-speed? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/51294352491_464bb22b16_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: Peugeot 404 Wagon – The One I Miss The Most")
Auto-Biography: Peugeot 404 Wagon – The One I Miss The Most
Posted on July 16, 2021 | 21 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Corey Behrens Which car from my early years would I most want to have again? That’s a tough one to answer. 1963 Corvair Monza four-speed? […] -
![(first posted 7/15/2015) This website is partially to blame for my recent 1970s fixation; therefore, I’ve become no stranger to attending a local cruise and photographing some cars that others […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Plymouth-1971-RR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Fun at the Local Cruise–Two ’70s Muscle Cars and an Awkward Interloper")
Car Show Classics: Fun at the Local Cruise–Two ’70s Muscle Cars and an Awkward Interloper
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 60 Comments(first posted 7/15/2015) This website is partially to blame for my recent 1970s fixation; therefore, I’ve become no stranger to attending a local cruise and photographing some cars that others […] -
![(first posted 7/15/2015) I’ve been infatuated with old Oliver tractors since my childhood days driving tractors, especially the 70 (and later 77). Why? In addition to wearing their late-30s Streamline […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Oliver-70.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: 1941 Oliver Standard 70 – Silky Smooth Six With A 1500 RPM Redline")
Fieldside Classic: 1941 Oliver Standard 70 – Silky Smooth Six With A 1500 RPM Redline
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 42 Comments(first posted 7/15/2015) I’ve been infatuated with old Oliver tractors since my childhood days driving tractors, especially the 70 (and later 77). Why? In addition to wearing their late-30s Streamline […] -
![(first posted 7/15/2015) “It’s complicated.” This 21st Century catchphrase sums up the origins of the Porsche 914 and the relationship between it and Porsche enthusiasts that began upon its introduction […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Porsche-914-2.0.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973-74 Porsche 914 2.0 — Entry Level Porsche 1.0")
Curbside Classic: 1973-74 Porsche 914 2.0 — Entry Level Porsche 1.0
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 63 Comments(first posted 7/15/2015) “It’s complicated.” This 21st Century catchphrase sums up the origins of the Porsche 914 and the relationship between it and Porsche enthusiasts that began upon its introduction […] -
![With thousands of miles of shoreline plus hundreds of natural and man-made inland lakes and rivers and canals, boating is a big deal in Michigan. Although I do enjoy a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/21.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dock and Curbside Classics: Four Amphicars in One Place!")
Dock and Curbside Classics: Four Amphicars in One Place!
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 18 CommentsWith thousands of miles of shoreline plus hundreds of natural and man-made inland lakes and rivers and canals, boating is a big deal in Michigan. Although I do enjoy a […] -
![Today’s DeLorean review reminded me that I saw the documentary “Framing John DeLorean” earlier this year. There were the inevitable historical automotive mistakes early on, and some of the meta […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: Framing John DeLorean – A Mini Review")
CC Cinema: Framing John DeLorean – A Mini Review
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 20 CommentsToday’s DeLorean review reminded me that I saw the documentary “Framing John DeLorean” earlier this year. There were the inevitable historical automotive mistakes early on, and some of the meta […] -
![This review is something of a follow-up to an earlier review that R&T did with a 1965 Barracuda S. That one lacked the disc brakes that the ’66 had. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Barracuda-top.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track review: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda S – Disc Brakes (And An Automatic) Do Make A Difference")
Vintage Road & Track review: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda S – Disc Brakes (And An Automatic) Do Make A Difference
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 37 CommentsThis review is something of a follow-up to an earlier review that R&T did with a 1965 Barracuda S. That one lacked the disc brakes that the ’66 had. But […] -
![Yes, another DeLorean post. If we go back in time (har har), CC has already had a fair amount of DeLorean-related content. Here’s hoping I can wedge one more in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_20210416_132531-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 – Failing Upwards")
Curbside Classic: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 – Failing Upwards
Posted on July 15, 2021 | 8 CommentsYes, another DeLorean post. If we go back in time (har har), CC has already had a fair amount of DeLorean-related content. Here’s hoping I can wedge one more in […] -
![(first posted 10/26/2011. Photos posted at the CC Cohort by Bryce) Looking at Australian cars makes me feel slightly woozy, like I’ve just come down with a case of twenty-four hour […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Holden-statesman-hz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Holden Statesman DeVille (HZ) – If We Can’t Export Cars, We Can Export Their Names")
Curbside Classic: Holden Statesman DeVille (HZ) – If We Can’t Export Cars, We Can Export Their Names
Posted on July 14, 2021 | 115 Comments(first posted 10/26/2011. Photos posted at the CC Cohort by Bryce) Looking at Australian cars makes me feel slightly woozy, like I’ve just come down with a case of twenty-four hour […] -
![(first posted here on 7/14/2015) What words shall we use to describe this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Classic Coupe? (actually, it might be a 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Classic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cadillac-1978-eldo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Classic Coupe – A Deadly Sin or Just Deadly?")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Classic Coupe – A Deadly Sin or Just Deadly?
Posted on July 14, 2021 | 114 Comments(first posted here on 7/14/2015) What words shall we use to describe this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Classic Coupe? (actually, it might be a 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Custom Classic […]
