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  • (Updated 10/28/2026)    In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a 6.8L […]

    Curbside Classic: 2003 Ford Thunderbird – Retro Styling, Luxury Pricing, and a Short Life

    Posted on October 28, 2026 | 109 Comments
    (Updated 10/28/2026)    In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a 6.8L […]

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  • (Updated 10/28/2026)         Volkswagen’s EuroVan was never the obvious choice for American minivan buyers, but that was part of its charm. When it returned to the U.S. market […]

    Classic CARmentary: 1999 Volkswagen EuroVan MV — Back With More Power and the Same Old Downsides

    Posted on October 28, 2026 | 15 Comments
    (Updated 10/28/2026)         Volkswagen’s EuroVan was never the obvious choice for American minivan buyers, but that was part of its charm. When it returned to the U.S. market […]

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  • Varkenshandel Tijs Haarle B.V. from the east of the Netherlands specializes in pig trading, the company name says it all. One of their vehicles was present at a September 2026 […]

    2018 Scania S500 6×2*4 Livestock Truck – A Triple-Decker With a Liftable Roof

    Posted on October 28, 2026 | 7 Comments
    Varkenshandel Tijs Haarle B.V. from the east of the Netherlands specializes in pig trading, the company name says it all. One of their vehicles was present at a September 2026 […]

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  • Text by Patrick Bell. Today we are going to tour some vintage neighborhoods and soak in these sights of the 1950s – 1970s.  There is a lot to see with […]

    The Cars That Lived In Our Neighborhoods In The 1950s – 1970s

    Posted on October 28, 2026 | 16 Comments
    Text by Patrick Bell. Today we are going to tour some vintage neighborhoods and soak in these sights of the 1950s – 1970s.  There is a lot to see with […]

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  • There was a trend in England in the late ’90s to buy cars in Europe where list prices were much lower and then personally import them. Relaxations in exchange controls […]

    Our New Alfa Romeo Number Was 156 and What a Great Number That Was

    Posted on October 28, 2026 | 8 Comments
    There was a trend in England in the late ’90s to buy cars in Europe where list prices were much lower and then personally import them. Relaxations in exchange controls […]

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  • The automobile industry’s retro craze of the late 1990s and early 2000s reminds me to some extent of the swing revival of roughly the same time period. It seemed cool […]

    2004 Chevrolet SSR: A Convertible Two-Seater Truck? A Retro Curiosity Worth A Second Look

    Posted on October 28, 2026 | 21 Comments
    The automobile industry’s retro craze of the late 1990s and early 2000s reminds me to some extent of the swing revival of roughly the same time period. It seemed cool […]

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  • (Updated 10/27/2026)               If you’re like me, “Grand Prix” and “convertible” are things you usually don’t think of at the same time.  When I spotted […]

    In-Motion Classic: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible – A Rare Bird In Flight

    Posted on October 27, 2026 | 30 Comments
    (Updated 10/27/2026)               If you’re like me, “Grand Prix” and “convertible” are things you usually don’t think of at the same time.  When I spotted […]

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  • Aside from my well-known love of old cars, I am also a huge fan of Frank Sinatra.  From his early days as The Voice to his twilight in the 1990s, […]

    The Cars Of Frank Sinatra: A Tour Through Ol’ Blue Eyes’ Garage

    Posted on October 27, 2026 | 26 Comments
    Aside from my well-known love of old cars, I am also a huge fan of Frank Sinatra.  From his early days as The Voice to his twilight in the 1990s, […]

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  • When I was a kid, the local Chevy dealer was within biking distance, and I remember distinctly when their new 1988 trucks were introduced. After almost 15 years of production, […]

    1988 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado: An All-New “Aero” Truck After 15 Years Of Squarebodies

    Posted on October 27, 2026 | 31 Comments
    When I was a kid, the local Chevy dealer was within biking distance, and I remember distinctly when their new 1988 trucks were introduced. After almost 15 years of production, […]

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  • My Alfa Romeo Spider was due for its annual MOT, the UK’s periodic safety and roadworthiness inspection for cars three to forty years old. Having recently moved on from my […]

    Curbside Finds: 1982 Matra Murena, 1985 Saab 90, 2000 Audi A6, — Three Amigos At Rest?

    Posted on October 27, 2026 | 22 Comments
    My Alfa Romeo Spider was due for its annual MOT, the UK’s periodic safety and roadworthiness inspection for cars three to forty years old. Having recently moved on from my […]

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  • Big luxury coupés are a bit of a guilty pleasure, aren’t they? Let’s go ahead and indulge, then. Have a slice of this Maserati, there’s plenty for everyone. Nice and […]

    Car Show Classic: 1968 Maserati Mexico – No Siesta For The Wicked

    Posted on October 27, 2026 | 8 Comments
    Big luxury coupés are a bit of a guilty pleasure, aren’t they? Let’s go ahead and indulge, then. Have a slice of this Maserati, there’s plenty for everyone. Nice and […]

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  • In 1988, Oldsmobile tried to breathe some life into the dowdy N-body Calais by offering it with the new DOHC Quad 4 engine. Car and Driver compared the combination to […]

    1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais With Quad 4 And Rare 5-Speed: “A Heady Blend of High Revs and Haut Velour”

    Posted on October 27, 2026 | 22 Comments
    In 1988, Oldsmobile tried to breathe some life into the dowdy N-body Calais by offering it with the new DOHC Quad 4 engine. Car and Driver compared the combination to […]

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  • (Updated 10/26/2026)     1981 was a tough year in Britain. There were riots in many cities that summer, against government policies, or more accurately the perceived lack of effect—or even […]

    Carshow Classic: 1981 Triumph Acclaim CD – A Triumph, To Any Acclaim?

    Posted on October 26, 2026 | 76 Comments
    (Updated 10/26/2026)     1981 was a tough year in Britain. There were riots in many cities that summer, against government policies, or more accurately the perceived lack of effect—or even […]

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  • (Updated 10/26/2026)     If the ’80s was the decade of the minivan, and the ’00s the decade of the crossover, then the ’90s was certainly the decade of the SUV. After […]

    Curbside Classic: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer – Climbing the SUV Social Ladder

    Posted on October 26, 2026 | 84 Comments
    (Updated 10/26/2026)     If the ’80s was the decade of the minivan, and the ’00s the decade of the crossover, then the ’90s was certainly the decade of the SUV. After […]

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  • Today’s visit to the workbench brings us a collection of smallish Chevrolets in miniature. They may not have been the smallest cars Chevrolet ever built, but these compact classics offered […]

    Smallish Chevys in Scale Models: Corvairs, Chevy IIs, and Novas

    Posted on October 26, 2026 | 25 Comments
    Today’s visit to the workbench brings us a collection of smallish Chevrolets in miniature. They may not have been the smallest cars Chevrolet ever built, but these compact classics offered […]

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