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![(first posted 6/22/2015) There’s an election coming up in Canada on October 19, 2015. Unlike some other parts of North America, “Liberal” is not the other “L” word. In fact, one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pontiac-1976-LeMans-CDN.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Pontiac LeMans – A Liberal Heap of Liberal")
CC Capsule: 1976 Pontiac LeMans – A Liberal Heap of Liberal
Posted on June 22, 2021 | 92 Comments(first posted 6/22/2015) There’s an election coming up in Canada on October 19, 2015. Unlike some other parts of North America, “Liberal” is not the other “L” word. In fact, one […] -
![(Great?) grandpa and grandma stopped driving oh, gosh, who knows how long ago! These cars look to have not moved in quite awhile; that’s substantially more than just moss growing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Imperial-Edsel_7735.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1968 Imperial & 1958 Edsel – Anyone home?")
CC Outtake: 1968 Imperial & 1958 Edsel – Anyone home?
Posted on June 22, 2021 | 32 Comments(Great?) grandpa and grandma stopped driving oh, gosh, who knows how long ago! These cars look to have not moved in quite awhile; that’s substantially more than just moss growing […] -
![Mere days before Christmas of last year, I stumbled across this sad specimen of a Chevrolet Citation while on one of my long, meditative walks. To see any Citation anymore, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/038-1980-Chevrolet-Citation-CC-USE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Chevrolet Citation – Murphy’s Law")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Chevrolet Citation – Murphy’s Law
Posted on June 22, 2021 | 102 CommentsMere days before Christmas of last year, I stumbled across this sad specimen of a Chevrolet Citation while on one of my long, meditative walks. To see any Citation anymore, […] -
![(first posted 6/21/2015) There are a number of chapters of the Niedermeyer Auto-Biography still unwritten. Some of you might greet that news with yawns, groans, or worse. But I consider […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dodge-Dart-1968-gold.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: 1968 Dodge Dart 170 Two-Door Sedan – The Neurologist’s Car Of Choice")
Auto-Biography: 1968 Dodge Dart 170 Two-Door Sedan – The Neurologist’s Car Of Choice
Posted on June 21, 2021 | 87 Comments(first posted 6/21/2015) There are a number of chapters of the Niedermeyer Auto-Biography still unwritten. Some of you might greet that news with yawns, groans, or worse. But I consider […] -
![The shape is distinctive, at least here in the US, but it was probably the color that caught my eye as I was walking down the main street in our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_3781.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A Bright Yellow British Roadster")
CC Outtake: A Bright Yellow British Roadster
Posted on June 21, 2021 | 11 CommentsThe shape is distinctive, at least here in the US, but it was probably the color that caught my eye as I was walking down the main street in our […] -
Curbside Classic: Renault 4CV – Quattre Pattes on the Lot
Posted on June 21, 2021 | 45 CommentsThis is a Renault 4CV. -
![The idea that many of the things I enjoy may disappear within my lifetime makes my head hurt. When I was a kid, I would lie awake in the dark […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/111_1048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Antique Store Classic: 1965 Buick Protect-O-Plate – Decoding Some Fella’s New Car")
Antique Store Classic: 1965 Buick Protect-O-Plate – Decoding Some Fella’s New Car
Posted on June 21, 2021 | 58 CommentsThe idea that many of the things I enjoy may disappear within my lifetime makes my head hurt. When I was a kid, I would lie awake in the dark […] -
Curbside Classic: 1948 Pontiac – The Fastback of Notre Dame?
Posted on June 21, 2021 | 40 CommentsHave you ever seen such a fine old Pontiac napping in the sun? -
![(first posted 6/20/2015) Yesterday in Part 1 of this two part series, we covered the cars of my father from 1946 to 1981. Today we shall cover 1983 to the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1983-Mercury-Full-Line-041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Father’s Day Weekend Special – The Cars of My Father, Part 2")
Father’s Day Weekend Special – The Cars of My Father, Part 2
Posted on June 20, 2021 | 39 Comments(first posted 6/20/2015) Yesterday in Part 1 of this two part series, we covered the cars of my father from 1946 to 1981. Today we shall cover 1983 to the […] -
![(first posted 4/27/2012) When the Honda Prelude was first introduced, it was meant to be a more stylish commuter than the Civic. While its performance didn’t set the world […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4-20-2012-008-e1340919657513.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Honda Prelude Si – Improving The Original")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Honda Prelude Si – Improving The Original
Posted on June 20, 2021 | 47 Comments(first posted 4/27/2012) When the Honda Prelude was first introduced, it was meant to be a more stylish commuter than the Civic. While its performance didn’t set the world […] -
![Today marks the first official day of summer 2021 in the northern hemisphere. It also happens to be Father’s Day. It was my dad who was the parent to ask […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/005-2006-11-Chevrolet-HHR-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2007 Chevrolet HHR Panel – Ice Cream Truck")
Curbside Capsule: 2007 Chevrolet HHR Panel – Ice Cream Truck
Posted on June 20, 2021 | 38 CommentsToday marks the first official day of summer 2021 in the northern hemisphere. It also happens to be Father’s Day. It was my dad who was the parent to ask […] -
![Last weekend I had occasion to drive to Minnesota which means that crossing Nebraska is usually the quickest way to get there. Nebraska, for those not in the know, is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2835-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "On-The-Go Outtake: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue – The Highlight Of 500 Miles Across Nebraska")
On-The-Go Outtake: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue – The Highlight Of 500 Miles Across Nebraska
Posted on June 20, 2021 | 26 CommentsLast weekend I had occasion to drive to Minnesota which means that crossing Nebraska is usually the quickest way to get there. Nebraska, for those not in the know, is […] -
![I had been driving small, modestly equipped, two door imports for 12 years. Boston was teeming with sports sedans like the Audi 4000 and Honda Accord. It was time for me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Camry-rear-qtr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 Toyota Camry – All Grown Up")
COAL: 1985 Toyota Camry – All Grown Up
Posted on June 20, 2021 | 18 CommentsI had been driving small, modestly equipped, two door imports for 12 years. Boston was teeming with sports sedans like the Audi 4000 and Honda Accord. It was time for me […] -
![(first posted 6/20/2015) Doesn’t time quickly slip by? Having had the realization I can remember my father as being significantly younger than I am now, it seemed wise to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jasons-dad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Father’s Day Weekend Special – The Cars of My Father, Part 1")
Father’s Day Weekend Special – The Cars of My Father, Part 1
Posted on June 19, 2021 | 35 Comments(first posted 6/20/2015) Doesn’t time quickly slip by? Having had the realization I can remember my father as being significantly younger than I am now, it seemed wise to […] -
![(first posted 6/19/2015) With record sales and an expanding lineup of luxury-performance vehicles, many of which have been met with widespread praise, Audi has been on a significant upswing in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/thumb_IMG_8966_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Audi 90 Quattro – Forgotten, But Not Gone")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Audi 90 Quattro – Forgotten, But Not Gone
Posted on June 19, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 6/19/2015) With record sales and an expanding lineup of luxury-performance vehicles, many of which have been met with widespread praise, Audi has been on a significant upswing in […]
