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![(first posted 6/4/2015) It’s getting harder and harder to think that cars like this were once just another hum-drum big coupe, like so many other big cars up and down […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chrysler-1973-newport.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1973 Chrysler Newport – The Green Giant")
CC Outtake: 1973 Chrysler Newport – The Green Giant
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 129 Comments(first posted 6/4/2015) It’s getting harder and harder to think that cars like this were once just another hum-drum big coupe, like so many other big cars up and down […] -
![Checking out my friend Paul’s Flickr page, I see there’s quite a few other interesting shots. This ’62 Chrysler caught my attention, as it’s sporting a 300 grille but is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/51221703413_ee3239013d_k-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1962 Chrysler 300 “Stripper”")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1962 Chrysler 300 “Stripper”
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 16 CommentsChecking out my friend Paul’s Flickr page, I see there’s quite a few other interesting shots. This ’62 Chrysler caught my attention, as it’s sporting a 300 grille but is […] -
![The air was shimmering in the midday heat over the deserted metropolis. Far away, on the horizon, a distinctly ‘90s blue two-door appeared suddenly, as if by magic — or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_20210524_094010-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage Asti V Coupé – Get Off My Yawn")
CC Capsule: 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage Asti V Coupé – Get Off My Yawn
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 16 CommentsThe air was shimmering in the midday heat over the deserted metropolis. Far away, on the horizon, a distinctly ‘90s blue two-door appeared suddenly, as if by magic — or […] -
![Earlier this week, I had mentioned how living frugally and our general conservation of funds might have allowed for my family to take an extended road trip. When I was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1990-Summer-1974-AMC-Javelin-full-color-rotated-USE.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX, Niagara Falls and Me")
Vintage Snapshots: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX, Niagara Falls and Me
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 38 CommentsEarlier this week, I had mentioned how living frugally and our general conservation of funds might have allowed for my family to take an extended road trip. When I was […] -
![This is where so many of the tired old CC’s end up in Eugene, hoping to find one more owner willing to adopt them, warts, fleas, ticks and all; if […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6517.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC’s For Sale: St. Vinnie’s Car Pound – Where Abandoned Old Dogs Wait To Be Rescued, Part 1")
CC’s For Sale: St. Vinnie’s Car Pound – Where Abandoned Old Dogs Wait To Be Rescued, Part 1
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 29 CommentsThis is where so many of the tired old CC’s end up in Eugene, hoping to find one more owner willing to adopt them, warts, fleas, ticks and all; if […] -
![(first posted 6/3/2015) Britain has a strong and long maritime heritage – the worldwide recognition of the name Royal Navy, without a country in the title, tells you that. Our […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/3queens.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Dockside Classic: 175 Years of Cunard In Liverpool")
Dockside Classic: 175 Years of Cunard In Liverpool
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 37 Comments(first posted 6/3/2015) Britain has a strong and long maritime heritage – the worldwide recognition of the name Royal Navy, without a country in the title, tells you that. Our […] -
![(first posted 6/3/2015) Regression to the mean. Lowest common denominator. Thinking inside the box. These over-used expressions are all-too often applied to Detroit iron. But which vehicle most fully lives […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GMC-Handi-Van.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 GMC Handi-Van – Thinking Inside The Box")
Curbside Classic: 1965 GMC Handi-Van – Thinking Inside The Box
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 72 Comments(first posted 6/3/2015) Regression to the mean. Lowest common denominator. Thinking inside the box. These over-used expressions are all-too often applied to Detroit iron. But which vehicle most fully lives […] -
![My take down of Kenneth Whyte’s “The Sack of Detroit – General Motors and the End of American Enterprise” was only based on an interview in Bloomberg. That was more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Nader-New-Yorker.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Another Take-Down Of “The Sack Of Detroit”, This Time Much More Comprehensively – A Primer On Regulation")
Another Take-Down Of “The Sack Of Detroit”, This Time Much More Comprehensively – A Primer On Regulation
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 84 CommentsMy take down of Kenneth Whyte’s “The Sack of Detroit – General Motors and the End of American Enterprise” was only based on an interview in Bloomberg. That was more […] -
![These might just be two of the most forgettable French cars ever made, but that’s because they aren’t really French. Say bonjour konichiwa to the Citroen C4 Aircross and Peugeot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/citroen-c4-aircross-peugeot-4008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2012-17 Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C4 Aircross – As French As Sushi")
Curbside Capsule: 2012-17 Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C4 Aircross – As French As Sushi
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 3 CommentsThese might just be two of the most forgettable French cars ever made, but that’s because they aren’t really French. Say bonjour konichiwa to the Citroen C4 Aircross and Peugeot […] -
![At least that what Buick called it. The Roadmaster was “Custom Built by Buick.” Maybe not custom in the true pre-war sense, but when you look at the fine details […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/571.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1955 Roadmaster–Buick’s “Custom-Built Master Car!”")
CC For Sale: 1955 Roadmaster–Buick’s “Custom-Built Master Car!”
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 41 CommentsAt least that what Buick called it. The Roadmaster was “Custom Built by Buick.” Maybe not custom in the true pre-war sense, but when you look at the fine details […] -
![My old friend Paul sent me these shots of a R-R Wraith. It’s a car I’m not very likely to ever encounter in Eugene. I’ve been exposed to in pictures […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/51218628397_50449d82e3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Rolls Royce Wraith – The Personal Luxury Coupe Lives, For A Price")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Rolls Royce Wraith – The Personal Luxury Coupe Lives, For A Price
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 27 CommentsMy old friend Paul sent me these shots of a R-R Wraith. It’s a car I’m not very likely to ever encounter in Eugene. I’ve been exposed to in pictures […] -
![Yes, I trespassed this time. I feel a little remorse (and do apologize to the owners if they are reading this) but just could not stop myself. I’d been seeing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1468.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979-1982 UM Electrek 2+2 – The Future Was Yesterday")
Curbside Classic: 1979-1982 UM Electrek 2+2 – The Future Was Yesterday
Posted on June 3, 2021 | 32 CommentsYes, I trespassed this time. I feel a little remorse (and do apologize to the owners if they are reading this) but just could not stop myself. I’d been seeing […] -
![Onça images by Roger Machado (first posted 6/1/2015) Rubens’ excellent history on FNM‘s Alfa Romeo cars and trucks in Brazil has two minor omissions: two low-volume coupes built on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/aLFA-br-oNCA.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global Outtakes: FNM Onça and Furia – The Brazilian Mustang and Lamborghini Jarama")
CC Global Outtakes: FNM Onça and Furia – The Brazilian Mustang and Lamborghini Jarama
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 18 CommentsOnça images by Roger Machado (first posted 6/1/2015) Rubens’ excellent history on FNM‘s Alfa Romeo cars and trucks in Brazil has two minor omissions: two low-volume coupes built on the […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2015) Brazil’s political history is more than a bit complicated, and often a bit less than democratic, to say the least. Before World War II we had right […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Alfa-BR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: Alfa Romeo in Brazil – A Matter Of Pride And Confusion")
CC Global: Alfa Romeo in Brazil – A Matter Of Pride And Confusion
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 43 Comments(first posted 6/1/2015) Brazil’s political history is more than a bit complicated, and often a bit less than democratic, to say the least. Before World War II we had right […] -
![(first posted 6/2/2015. Update: Due to certain minor technical snags, this next generation has been delayed until 2025, which means it can use the Hummer EV truck chassis. GM is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Camaro-2020-PS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Exclusive: 2020 Camaro Revealed – The Future Has Almost Arrived (Update: It’s Been Delayed Until 2025)")
CC Exclusive: 2020 Camaro Revealed – The Future Has Almost Arrived (Update: It’s Been Delayed Until 2025)
Posted on June 2, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 6/2/2015. Update: Due to certain minor technical snags, this next generation has been delayed until 2025, which means it can use the Hummer EV truck chassis. GM is […]
