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![(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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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 […] -
![We’ve seen some gen1 Neons here over the years, but since Mike Hayes posted this white one at the Cohort, it’s a fitting car to follow JP Cavanaugh’s superb deep […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/51270585071_18ce217fcd_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Gen1 Neon – In White, Of Course")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Gen1 Neon – In White, Of Course
Posted on July 2, 2021 | 21 CommentsWe’ve seen some gen1 Neons here over the years, but since Mike Hayes posted this white one at the Cohort, it’s a fitting car to follow JP Cavanaugh’s superb deep […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2015) Benign neglect. This was just one of the many manifestations of the poor parenting GM provided to its products during the 1980s and 1990s. Some children entered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chevrolet-Baretta.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988-96 Chevrolet Beretta – Latchkey Kid")
Curbside Classic: 1988-96 Chevrolet Beretta – Latchkey Kid
Posted on July 1, 2021 | 96 Comments(first posted 7/1/2015) Benign neglect. This was just one of the many manifestations of the poor parenting GM provided to its products during the 1980s and 1990s. Some children entered […] -
CC Outtake: There’s Fixin’ to be a Filmin’
Posted on July 1, 2021 | 19 CommentsIt’s not unusual here to see sights and sites like this. -
![(first posted 7/1/2015. Image improved by Chris Cieslak) Yes, I’ve been on a two-door sedan jag lately. And to really enable my current habit, CC Contributor Don Andreina has sent […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jaguar-XJ-2D.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Two Door Sedan Jag Outtake: The Exceedingly Rare Jaguar XJ6-2D")
Two Door Sedan Jag Outtake: The Exceedingly Rare Jaguar XJ6-2D
Posted on July 1, 2021 | 51 Comments(first posted 7/1/2015. Image improved by Chris Cieslak) Yes, I’ve been on a two-door sedan jag lately. And to really enable my current habit, CC Contributor Don Andreina has sent […] -
![My wanderings through the many alleys of my neighborhood invariably turns up something interesting. But it’s been a while since I’ve seen a running Saab 99, and I know it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_6598.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Alleyside Outtake: There’s At Least One Saab 99 Still On The Road Here")
Alleyside Outtake: There’s At Least One Saab 99 Still On The Road Here
Posted on July 1, 2021 | 12 CommentsMy wanderings through the many alleys of my neighborhood invariably turns up something interesting. But it’s been a while since I’ve seen a running Saab 99, and I know it’s […] -
![While some think Corvairs are all collectible, the truth is that they aren’t all that rare to come across in the junkyard, and I certainly stumble upon them from time […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CorvairComboImage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: Corvair Summer Quartet – Could You Frankenstein One Runner From These Parts?")
Curbside Recycling: Corvair Summer Quartet – Could You Frankenstein One Runner From These Parts?
Posted on July 1, 2021 | 34 CommentsWhile some think Corvairs are all collectible, the truth is that they aren’t all that rare to come across in the junkyard, and I certainly stumble upon them from time […]
