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![(first posted 7/17/2015) So many of the cars I find prompt some degree of daydreaming about possessing them in their as-found condition. Not this one; it had me thinking about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Chevelle-1975.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic – A Dollop of Sanity")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic – A Dollop of Sanity
Posted on July 17, 2021 | 116 Comments(first posted 7/17/2015) So many of the cars I find prompt some degree of daydreaming about possessing them in their as-found condition. Not this one; it had me thinking about […] -
![Seeing these shots of a ’72 Mustang in Budapest that roshake 77 posted reminds me of how I helped facilitate a German visiting Baltimore in the winter of 1970 to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/51309893944_0e0adf1196_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1972 Mustang Convertible in Budapest – Europeans Had A Thing For Mustangs Back Then")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1972 Mustang Convertible in Budapest – Europeans Had A Thing For Mustangs Back Then
Posted on July 17, 2021 | 18 CommentsSeeing these shots of a ’72 Mustang in Budapest that roshake 77 posted reminds me of how I helped facilitate a German visiting Baltimore in the winter of 1970 to […] -
![I stumbled upon this ad for a showroom condition 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab the other day. Is this a future collectible, or an older used truck that happens […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/front-three-quarter.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside For Sale: Showroom Condition 2001 Chevrolet Silverado – Who Wants a Nearly New 20 Year Old Truck?")
Curbside For Sale: Showroom Condition 2001 Chevrolet Silverado – Who Wants a Nearly New 20 Year Old Truck?
Posted on July 17, 2021 | 24 CommentsI stumbled upon this ad for a showroom condition 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab the other day. Is this a future collectible, or an older used truck that happens […] -
![A few weeks ago we took a look as some NYC Taxis from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, then the saw the Louisville taxi Bill Murray drove in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1985-Chevrolet-Impala-MTL.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Illustrations: Non-NYC Taxis – Late 1970s to Mid 1980s")
CC Illustrations: Non-NYC Taxis – Late 1970s to Mid 1980s
Posted on July 17, 2021 | 7 CommentsA few weeks ago we took a look as some NYC Taxis from the late 1970s into the early 1980s, then the saw the Louisville taxi Bill Murray drove in […] -
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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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 […]
