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![Over the past years, I posted many typical Dutch brick haulers, like these. Their main characteristics: they’re heavy and they come with multiple steering axles and a rolloader crane. Last […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Video: Men At Work")
CC Video: Men At Work
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 2 CommentsOver the past years, I posted many typical Dutch brick haulers, like these. Their main characteristics: they’re heavy and they come with multiple steering axles and a rolloader crane. Last […] -
![(first posted 7/4/2015) The British motor industry was formed of companies with one of two backgrounds – established businesses branching out in to a new product, such as Vauxhall or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1927-Rootes-advert-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Rise, Decline and Fall Of The Rootes Group – “I Am The Engine, Reggie Is The Steering And Brakes”")
Automotive History: The Rise, Decline and Fall Of The Rootes Group – “I Am The Engine, Reggie Is The Steering And Brakes”
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 79 Comments(first posted 7/4/2015) The British motor industry was formed of companies with one of two backgrounds – established businesses branching out in to a new product, such as Vauxhall or […] -
![Ralf K (Don Kincl) has posted a few more shots at the cohort, and when I saw this splendid collection of cars resting in Wells, Nevada, I bit. We didn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/51286104889_14938cd9f2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Shot In Nevada, Utah and Idaho")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Shot In Nevada, Utah and Idaho
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 16 CommentsRalf K (Don Kincl) has posted a few more shots at the cohort, and when I saw this splendid collection of cars resting in Wells, Nevada, I bit. We didn’t […] -
![(first posted 7/4/2015) Happy Independence Day, America! 1976 was a big year for America, and numerous companies got into the spirit of things with Bicentennial-themed products. We’ve covered several of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/case76.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classics: 1976 Case 1570 “Spirit of ’76” Tractor")
Fieldside Classics: 1976 Case 1570 “Spirit of ’76” Tractor
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 37 Comments(first posted 7/4/2015) Happy Independence Day, America! 1976 was a big year for America, and numerous companies got into the spirit of things with Bicentennial-themed products. We’ve covered several of […] -
![(first posted 7/4/2015) I have long had a peculiar love for the 1964 Studebaker. I am one of the few people who spent time around at least two of these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Studebaker-1964.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Studebaker Challenger – This Challenger Never Had a Chance")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Studebaker Challenger – This Challenger Never Had a Chance
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 86 Comments(first posted 7/4/2015) I have long had a peculiar love for the 1964 Studebaker. I am one of the few people who spent time around at least two of these […] -
![This COAL will be a bit of a cheat, I’m combining a Ford Courier with two Mazda pickups. Honestly, these trucks were so similar and so likable, I’m giving myself […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1981_Ford_Courier_Brochure-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1981 Ford Courier and 1984 & 1993 Mazda Pickups – Good, Better and Best")
COAL: 1981 Ford Courier and 1984 & 1993 Mazda Pickups – Good, Better and Best
Posted on July 4, 2021 | 29 CommentsThis COAL will be a bit of a cheat, I’m combining a Ford Courier with two Mazda pickups. Honestly, these trucks were so similar and so likable, I’m giving myself […] -
![(first posted 7/3/2015) The original Cougar epitomized the personal luxury-sports coupe. We’ve documented how the Cougar lost its way in the later 70s, becoming a full line of mega-medium-sized cars, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mercury-Cougar-1981.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1981 Mercury Cougar – The Only Two Door Sedan Cougar")
Curbside Classic: 1981 Mercury Cougar – The Only Two Door Sedan Cougar
Posted on July 3, 2021 | 87 Comments(first posted 7/3/2015) The original Cougar epitomized the personal luxury-sports coupe. We’ve documented how the Cougar lost its way in the later 70s, becoming a full line of mega-medium-sized cars, […] -
Vintage Car Shows: R&T’s Coverage of the 1965 Tokyo and Turin Motor Shows
Posted on July 3, 2021 | 11 CommentsThis may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re interested in what was new on the international car show circuit in 1965, here’s your ticket to relive them. -
![Toyota became the top selling auto manufacturer in the United States last quarter, making it the first time that GM was outsold in a quarter since Q3 of 1998 (Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_3388.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Sell A Person A Good Truck And 40 Years Later They’ll Come Back For Another")
CC Outtake: Sell A Person A Good Truck And 40 Years Later They’ll Come Back For Another
Posted on July 3, 2021 | 71 CommentsToyota became the top selling auto manufacturer in the United States last quarter, making it the first time that GM was outsold in a quarter since Q3 of 1998 (Ford […] -
![For four years I turned down my son’s invitations to join him, his girlfriend Andrea, and some friends on their annual EXBRO (Expedition Broverland, a word play on the tv […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/X1-top-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Nevada Overland Trip (EXBRO5), Day 1: Alkali Flat Hot Springs To Pine Creek")
Nevada Overland Trip (EXBRO5), Day 1: Alkali Flat Hot Springs To Pine Creek
Posted on July 3, 2021 | 27 CommentsFor four years I turned down my son’s invitations to join him, his girlfriend Andrea, and some friends on their annual EXBRO (Expedition Broverland, a word play on the tv […] -
![That ’63 VW I referred to before was in fact a Valiant wagon. Beyond that, gosh, what’s to tell? Everyone who visits California from Colorado gets a free ’63 Valiant […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Red-Valiant-Wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1963 Valiant (+ the Spirit R/T Goes Away) – Planes, Trains and Automobiles")
COAL: 1963 Valiant (+ the Spirit R/T Goes Away) – Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Posted on July 3, 2021 | 45 CommentsThat ’63 VW I referred to before was in fact a Valiant wagon. Beyond that, gosh, what’s to tell? Everyone who visits California from Colorado gets a free ’63 Valiant […] -
![There is no doubt that automotive paint colors have come and gone through the years, and that the modern selection is not what it once was. The modern staples of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/White-Carriage-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Long Road To The White Car (Part 1)")
Automotive History: The Long Road To The White Car (Part 1)
Posted on July 2, 2021 | 50 CommentsThere is no doubt that automotive paint colors have come and gone through the years, and that the modern selection is not what it once was. The modern staples of […] -
![(first posted 7/2/2015) My two-door sedan jag continues unabated. It’s now motivated me to go back through all of my own photo files to seek out every two door sedan […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rambler-1962-2-door-sedan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Two Door Sedan Jag Outtake: 1962 Rambler Classic Custom – Der Dorkburg Grosser Kommodant.")
Two Door Sedan Jag Outtake: 1962 Rambler Classic Custom – Der Dorkburg Grosser Kommodant.
Posted on July 2, 2021 | 110 Comments(first posted 7/2/2015) My two-door sedan jag continues unabated. It’s now motivated me to go back through all of my own photo files to seek out every two door sedan […] -
![Due to Covid 19, I haven’t been out of the state of Michigan since February 2020, when I flew to New York for a quick business trip. Its a fair […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/market.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Post-Covid Road Trip: Springfield, Ohio Antique Market -The Haulers")
Post-Covid Road Trip: Springfield, Ohio Antique Market -The Haulers
Posted on July 2, 2021 | 14 CommentsDue to Covid 19, I haven’t been out of the state of Michigan since February 2020, when I flew to New York for a quick business trip. Its a fair […] -
![After the somewhat lackluster 924, which was originally conceived as an Audi and was widely felt to not be worthy of the storied name it wore, Porsche nailed it with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/944-top.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Porsche 944 – “Worthy of the Marque”")
Vintage R&T Review: Porsche 944 – “Worthy of the Marque”
Posted on July 2, 2021 | 23 CommentsAfter the somewhat lackluster 924, which was originally conceived as an Audi and was widely felt to not be worthy of the storied name it wore, Porsche nailed it with […]
