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![The 1964 GTO didn’t just appear out of nowhere. John DeLorean’s perpetual quest for performance and innovative engineering solutions resulted in the very non-Detroit 1961 Tempest, with its hi-output four […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/38176658271_100de08ada_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1963 Pontiac Tempest V8 – The GTO’s Ballsy Antecedent")
Vintage Ad: 1963 Pontiac Tempest V8 – The GTO’s Ballsy Antecedent
Posted on May 10, 2021 | 50 CommentsThe 1964 GTO didn’t just appear out of nowhere. John DeLorean’s perpetual quest for performance and innovative engineering solutions resulted in the very non-Detroit 1961 Tempest, with its hi-output four […] -
![Something seemed different as I approached this Land Rover parked outside a local tire shop. Santana! And not Carlos, who actually used to live in our area, but a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_3676.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: A Land Rover with a Spanish Accent")
Curbside Classic Capsule: A Land Rover with a Spanish Accent
Posted on May 10, 2021 | 18 CommentsSomething seemed different as I approached this Land Rover parked outside a local tire shop. Santana! And not Carlos, who actually used to live in our area, but a […] -
![If there ever was a Deadly Sin for Nissan, that would probably be the drawn out comedy of errors called the Leopard. This is the story of how the Japanese […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_20210330_112949-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Nissan Leopard (JY33) XV – Screwing The Cat")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Nissan Leopard (JY33) XV – Screwing The Cat
Posted on May 10, 2021 | 11 CommentsIf there ever was a Deadly Sin for Nissan, that would probably be the drawn out comedy of errors called the Leopard. This is the story of how the Japanese […] -
![(first posted 3/6/2012) You all should know that my collection of train books probably exceeds the one with cars, and if I ever burn out on CC, I’ll start Trackside […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/GG-101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classics: PRR GG-1 And DB E18/E19/ÖBB 1018 – Two of The Greatest Electric Locomotives Ever")
Trackside Classics: PRR GG-1 And DB E18/E19/ÖBB 1018 – Two of The Greatest Electric Locomotives Ever
Posted on May 9, 2021 | 75 Comments(first posted 3/6/2012) You all should know that my collection of train books probably exceeds the one with cars, and if I ever burn out on CC, I’ll start Trackside […] -
![(First posted 3/10/2012) The Porsche 924 and 944 were the first Porsches with a front-mounted, water cooled engine. In the not too distant past, these Porsches, along with the more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Porsche-944-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo – VW’s Loss Is Porsche’s Gain")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo – VW’s Loss Is Porsche’s Gain
Posted on May 9, 2021 | 56 Comments(First posted 3/10/2012) The Porsche 924 and 944 were the first Porsches with a front-mounted, water cooled engine. In the not too distant past, these Porsches, along with the more […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1958 Austin A35 Coupe Utility – Short Bed Version
Posted on May 9, 2021 | 28 CommentsPosted by Corey Behrens -
Auto-Biography: The Cars of My Mother
Posted on May 9, 2021 | 76 CommentsIt’s Mother’s Day, and since I lost my mom this past year (not to Covid) I thought I’d pay her a little automotive tribute. -
![Recently this C126 has showed up in my street and it is somewhat special. It is, by any means, a classic poseur. The BBSs are huge and give the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210505_114732.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes Berlin – Curbside Classics from Neukölln and Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Part 2: Mercedes")
CC Outtakes Berlin – Curbside Classics from Neukölln and Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Part 2: Mercedes
Posted on May 9, 2021 | 15 CommentsRecently this C126 has showed up in my street and it is somewhat special. It is, by any means, a classic poseur. The BBSs are huge and give the […] -
![I have often wondered if our first car sets the pattern for the types of cars we buy over the course of our lives. Or are the choices we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Kadett-L-rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1965 Opel Kadett L – Training Wheels")
COAL: 1965 Opel Kadett L – Training Wheels
Posted on May 9, 2021 | 20 CommentsI have often wondered if our first car sets the pattern for the types of cars we buy over the course of our lives. Or are the choices we […] -
![(first posted 12/7/2012) The Dick Teague era at AMC was colorful, to say the least. It covered a full spectrum, from handsome conventionality to highly questionable unconventionality, with lots of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rambler-1963-classic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 660–Ed Anderson’s Departing Farewell Is A Classic As Well As Motor Trend’s COTY")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Rambler Classic 660–Ed Anderson’s Departing Farewell Is A Classic As Well As Motor Trend’s COTY
Posted on May 8, 2021 | 95 Comments(first posted 12/7/2012) The Dick Teague era at AMC was colorful, to say the least. It covered a full spectrum, from handsome conventionality to highly questionable unconventionality, with lots of […] -
![For some reason a good number of comments are going straight into the Trash file recently. I have not spotted any obvious reasons. So if your comment doesn’t show up, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dumpster-diving.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Housekeeping: If Your Comments Are Missing, Here’s Where They Are – And I’ll Eventually Fish Them Out")
Housekeeping: If Your Comments Are Missing, Here’s Where They Are – And I’ll Eventually Fish Them Out
Posted on May 8, 2021 | 13 CommentsFor some reason a good number of comments are going straight into the Trash file recently. I have not spotted any obvious reasons. So if your comment doesn’t show up, […] -
![Two of the biggest new motorcycle releases of the past twelve months have been BMW’s new cruiser, the R18, and Harley’s new adventure bike, the Pan America. Although I know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/77HGJDJEZVF35LW2M5NC33WUOQ.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC’s Best of 2021: BMW goes after Harley; Harley goes after BMW")
CC’s Best of 2021: BMW goes after Harley; Harley goes after BMW
Posted on May 8, 2021 | 42 CommentsTwo of the biggest new motorcycle releases of the past twelve months have been BMW’s new cruiser, the R18, and Harley’s new adventure bike, the Pan America. Although I know […] -
![So this is the Big Reveal from yesterday’s CC Clue / QOTD. I guess some of you jaded Amerikaners, bloated by a constant stream of car meets consisting mainly of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_20210422_141142-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1967 Pontiac GTO – Ta Daaaaah!")
CC Capsule: 1967 Pontiac GTO – Ta Daaaaah!
Posted on May 8, 2021 | 22 CommentsSo this is the Big Reveal from yesterday’s CC Clue / QOTD. I guess some of you jaded Amerikaners, bloated by a constant stream of car meets consisting mainly of […] -
![This Auburn Boattail Speedster replica is by no means an Italian. But it is red and outlandish in these surroundings and hopefully it caught your attention. It is also very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210503_152008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes Berlin – Curbside Classics from Neukölln and Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Part 1: The Italians")
CC Outtakes Berlin – Curbside Classics from Neukölln and Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Part 1: The Italians
Posted on May 8, 2021 | 11 CommentsThis Auburn Boattail Speedster replica is by no means an Italian. But it is red and outlandish in these surroundings and hopefully it caught your attention. It is also very […] -
![In March of 1995, with my first Spring Break approaching, I persuaded my parents to let me fetch the Valiant from Denver and drive it back to the University of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DValiant-Depart-UO-Dad_s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1965 Valiant, Part II – The Oregon Trail")
COAL: 1965 Valiant, Part II – The Oregon Trail
Posted on May 8, 2021 | 55 CommentsIn March of 1995, with my first Spring Break approaching, I persuaded my parents to let me fetch the Valiant from Denver and drive it back to the University of […]
