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![(first posted 4/20/2015) In the form in which it burst to popularity after World War Two, the station wagon is largely dead, at least in the United States. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chevrolet-1958-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Illustrated History of the Station Wagon")
An Illustrated History of the Station Wagon
Posted on April 20, 2021 | 114 Comments(first posted 4/20/2015) In the form in which it burst to popularity after World War Two, the station wagon is largely dead, at least in the United States. […] -
![CC reader Ian K. sent me this ad asking “seen a Chevette lately”? Actually, yes, this morning even. There’s one that’s been in an alley driveway on my early morning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chevette-ad-6-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1980 Chevette – $3500; “Amazing Condition, 181k Miles, Does Not Smoke But Does Drip Some Oil”")
CC For Sale: 1980 Chevette – $3500; “Amazing Condition, 181k Miles, Does Not Smoke But Does Drip Some Oil”
Posted on April 20, 2021 | 46 CommentsCC reader Ian K. sent me this ad asking “seen a Chevette lately”? Actually, yes, this morning even. There’s one that’s been in an alley driveway on my early morning […] -
![Yesterday, we saw how Lotus were sadly co-opted to breathe some life into the second-generation Isuzu Gemini. This was during the time when Lotus (and Isuzu) were owned by General […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20210327_170956-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1967 Lotus Elan S/E Coupé – Chapman’s Zesty Masterpiece")
In-Motion Classic: 1967 Lotus Elan S/E Coupé – Chapman’s Zesty Masterpiece
Posted on April 20, 2021 | 12 CommentsYesterday, we saw how Lotus were sadly co-opted to breathe some life into the second-generation Isuzu Gemini. This was during the time when Lotus (and Isuzu) were owned by General […] -
![“Who put a Suzuki badge on a… wait… what is that truck?” OK, I admit that I’d completely forgotten that Suzuki once sold a pickup in the US, but that’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Suzuki-Equator-LF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 2009-12 Suzuki Equator – Suzuki’s Last Frontier In Badge Engineering")
Curbside Capsule: 2009-12 Suzuki Equator – Suzuki’s Last Frontier In Badge Engineering
Posted on April 20, 2021 | 18 Comments“Who put a Suzuki badge on a… wait… what is that truck?” OK, I admit that I’d completely forgotten that Suzuki once sold a pickup in the US, but that’s […] -
![I remember the shock of seeing this maw for the first time in the fall of 1966: Wow, That’s different! And it was, quite a lot so, actually. And it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/44804498391_b3fa1a4536_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: If You Don’t Like The 2021 Avalon’s Front End You Probably Didn’t Like The 1968 Thunderbird’s")
Vintage Ad: If You Don’t Like The 2021 Avalon’s Front End You Probably Didn’t Like The 1968 Thunderbird’s
Posted on April 20, 2021 | 47 CommentsI remember the shock of seeing this maw for the first time in the fall of 1966: Wow, That’s different! And it was, quite a lot so, actually. And it […] -
![One thing I have missed during the regular wearing of a face mask outside of my home is the ability to smile at people. So much can be said in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_2166-1975-Triumph-TR6-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1975 Triumph TR6 – The Small Victories")
In-Motion Classic: 1975 Triumph TR6 – The Small Victories
Posted on April 20, 2021 | 24 CommentsOne thing I have missed during the regular wearing of a face mask outside of my home is the ability to smile at people. So much can be said in […] -
![(first posted 4/19/2015) The transition years, 1969-1974 In the third installment of this series, I’m headed back MOPAR country where I began with an analysis of the Dodge Charger. Today, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1970-Plymouth-GTX1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 3")
Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 3
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 79 Comments(first posted 4/19/2015) The transition years, 1969-1974 In the third installment of this series, I’m headed back MOPAR country where I began with an analysis of the Dodge Charger. Today, […] -
![The trio of Falcon, Comet and Fairlane have always intrigued me, because of their somewhat confusing similarities and differences. This shot of these two by canadiancatgreen begs the question: just […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/50587317383_c4d551b097_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Comet and 1964 Fairlane: What’s The Difference Anyway? Not Very Much")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Comet and 1964 Fairlane: What’s The Difference Anyway? Not Very Much
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 22 CommentsThe trio of Falcon, Comet and Fairlane have always intrigued me, because of their somewhat confusing similarities and differences. This shot of these two by canadiancatgreen begs the question: just […] -
![It’s funny how certain cars just fail to register. I’m sure I must have seen at least a few of these when new, either as Chevrolet /Geo Spectrums or as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_20201215_155312-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1989 Isuzu Gemini (JT190) ZZ Handling By Lotus – Japan’s Cortina, Minus The Charisma")
CC Capsule: 1989 Isuzu Gemini (JT190) ZZ Handling By Lotus – Japan’s Cortina, Minus The Charisma
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 18 CommentsIt’s funny how certain cars just fail to register. I’m sure I must have seen at least a few of these when new, either as Chevrolet /Geo Spectrums or as […] -
![When I first saw this ad, I thought someone had photoshopped it. Those wheels are so oversized! Just like big rims on today’s cars. But I have to assume it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/45090376262_8eec2b14e9_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: Check Out Those Rims! 22″ Wheels in 1955? Wires At That")
Vintage Ad: Check Out Those Rims! 22″ Wheels in 1955? Wires At That
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 12 CommentsWhen I first saw this ad, I thought someone had photoshopped it. Those wheels are so oversized! Just like big rims on today’s cars. But I have to assume it’s […] -
![It’s hard to believe that the Toyota Avalon has been part of the streetscape for over 25 years now. Redesigned again for its fifth generation a couple of years ago, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_1194-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD – Kicking Ass And Taking Names")
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD – Kicking Ass And Taking Names
Posted on April 19, 2021 | 71 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that the Toyota Avalon has been part of the streetscape for over 25 years now. Redesigned again for its fifth generation a couple of years ago, […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: The Last Beater Porsche 356?
Posted on April 18, 2021 | 17 Commentsposted by J.C. -
![(first posted 3/29/2014) Every car has a story, but some are a lot more obvious than others to divine. What is this Montego Brougham trying to tell us? Do we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Montego.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham – Mixed Messages")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham – Mixed Messages
Posted on April 18, 2021 | 97 Comments(first posted 3/29/2014) Every car has a story, but some are a lot more obvious than others to divine. What is this Montego Brougham trying to tell us? Do we […] -
![It was recently pointed out that CC has never done a feature on the 1957 Imperials. Considering that these were possibly the most radical and influential cars of their time, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1dbfe4ab71867154d47ad1c336ab9c4f1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Milestone: 1957 Imperial – Most Exciting New Car on the Planet–But Which Planet?")
Automotive Milestone: 1957 Imperial – Most Exciting New Car on the Planet–But Which Planet?
Posted on April 18, 2021 | 43 CommentsIt was recently pointed out that CC has never done a feature on the 1957 Imperials. Considering that these were possibly the most radical and influential cars of their time, […] -
Vintage Magazine Blurb: The New Cars For 1940 – “…the faces on these pages are much alike.”
Posted on April 18, 2021 | 23 CommentsAnd we complain about how hard it is to tell cars apart…
