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![Oh, how fickle are the fortunes of man. In 1956, Buick’s model year production of 572,024 cars was good enough for third place in the industry; however, the 1957 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/037a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: 1960 Buicks – If This Is A Slump, What Is A Streak?")
Car Show Classics: 1960 Buicks – If This Is A Slump, What Is A Streak?
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 51 CommentsOh, how fickle are the fortunes of man. In 1956, Buick’s model year production of 572,024 cars was good enough for third place in the industry; however, the 1957 and […] -
![Another extra-long convoy of Opel Kadetts being hauled by Convoy N-Series Ford #341 in Portland, OR. The Kadett was enjoying its stay in the number two selling import slot behind […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/51054427503_3d35f49381_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Carrier of the Day: 105 Feet Of 1968 Opel Kadetts – Thirteen Of The Second Best Selling Import")
Car Carrier of the Day: 105 Feet Of 1968 Opel Kadetts – Thirteen Of The Second Best Selling Import
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 19 CommentsAnother extra-long convoy of Opel Kadetts being hauled by Convoy N-Series Ford #341 in Portland, OR. The Kadett was enjoying its stay in the number two selling import slot behind […] -
![It’ll come as no surprise that Sport Utility Vehicles have become big business at Mercedes-Benz, comprising about 60% of their total volume in the United States. While Mercedes has had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_0670.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 – Honey, They Shrunk The GLS!")
Curbside Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 – Honey, They Shrunk The GLS!
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 19 CommentsIt’ll come as no surprise that Sport Utility Vehicles have become big business at Mercedes-Benz, comprising about 60% of their total volume in the United States. While Mercedes has had […] -
![(first posted 4/4/2015) CC has recently seen the MG Maestro, the hot hatch version of the Austin Maestro hatchback. In summary, a car with a solid and rational appeal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kurtzos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Austin Montego Mayfair – Coming Too Late To The Party")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Austin Montego Mayfair – Coming Too Late To The Party
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 42 Comments(first posted 4/4/2015) CC has recently seen the MG Maestro, the hot hatch version of the Austin Maestro hatchback. In summary, a car with a solid and rational appeal […] -
![Another in my continuing series of little cars with big trailers. This is a Prius Prime, and it’s getting juiced up so it can haul the trailer on pure electric […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5860.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: Prius Prime With Big Trailer – Plugged In For Extra Towing Power")
Driveway Outtake: Prius Prime With Big Trailer – Plugged In For Extra Towing Power
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 7 CommentsAnother in my continuing series of little cars with big trailers. This is a Prius Prime, and it’s getting juiced up so it can haul the trailer on pure electric […] -
![(first posted 4/4/2015) In part 1 of this series, I took a look at the cars that moved us from the Smokin’ Sixties to the Somnambulant Seventies. These are the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/1970-Camaro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 2")
Automotive History: Muscle Cars To Malaise Era-Part 2
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 145 Comments(first posted 4/4/2015) In part 1 of this series, I took a look at the cars that moved us from the Smokin’ Sixties to the Somnambulant Seventies. These are the […] -
![Having taken a good look at the Junkyard Checker Marathon, let’s step back a few more decades and check out the Model A, which arrived in 1939. It was available […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/48002602023_be93a1362b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo & Video: 1940 Checker Model A Landaulet – Open Top, Bizarre Front End")
Vintage Photo & Video: 1940 Checker Model A Landaulet – Open Top, Bizarre Front End
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 54 CommentsHaving taken a good look at the Junkyard Checker Marathon, let’s step back a few more decades and check out the Model A, which arrived in 1939. It was available […] -
![Such a semi-trailer as seen here is used to transport bulk agricultural products. In the Netherlands, mostly potatoes. Transakoo’s 2015 Volvo FH tractor is towing a belt trailer for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: Self Unloading Belt Trailer – For Transporting French Fries’ Raw Material")
In Motion Outtake: Self Unloading Belt Trailer – For Transporting French Fries’ Raw Material
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 7 CommentsSuch a semi-trailer as seen here is used to transport bulk agricultural products. In the Netherlands, mostly potatoes. Transakoo’s 2015 Volvo FH tractor is towing a belt trailer for the […] -
![The Neon was pushing towards 130,000 miles and beginning to show its age. The head gasket and paint had been replaced mostly on Chrysler’s dime, but I was beginning to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a-crol.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1992 Toyota Corolla – Clearly The Car of Choice For Clean Getaways (and Pizza Delivery)")
COAL: 1992 Toyota Corolla – Clearly The Car of Choice For Clean Getaways (and Pizza Delivery)
Posted on April 4, 2021 | 13 CommentsThe Neon was pushing towards 130,000 miles and beginning to show its age. The head gasket and paint had been replaced mostly on Chrysler’s dime, but I was beginning to […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2011) CC Cohort contributor Davo posted this 1950 Plymouth wagon with impeccable timing. I’ve been wanting to find one for ages, but no luck so far. This is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Plymouth-1949-wagon-side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1950 Plymouth All-Steel Wagon – The First Modern Station Wagon")
Cohort Classic: 1950 Plymouth All-Steel Wagon – The First Modern Station Wagon
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 36 Comments(first posted 4/5/2011) CC Cohort contributor Davo posted this 1950 Plymouth wagon with impeccable timing. I’ve been wanting to find one for ages, but no luck so far. This is […] -
![(first posted 4/3/2015) The Big Three used to dance together so well. 1969 was one of those well-orchestrated moves when all of their full-size models were scheduled to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ford-1969-sportsroof.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford XL SportsRoof – Expanded Width, Length, Sales and Consciousness")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Ford XL SportsRoof – Expanded Width, Length, Sales and Consciousness
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 78 Comments(first posted 4/3/2015) The Big Three used to dance together so well. 1969 was one of those well-orchestrated moves when all of their full-size models were scheduled to be […] -
![(first posted in 2007) As an immigrant back in the days of the “melting pot,” I was as eager to assimilate as a wide-eyed frat pledge amongst his potential brothers. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/little-league-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: Loyalties Tested")
Auto-Biography: Loyalties Tested
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 53 Comments(first posted in 2007) As an immigrant back in the days of the “melting pot,” I was as eager to assimilate as a wide-eyed frat pledge amongst his potential brothers. […] -
![How did I miss this when I lived in LA? It’s because I hated shopping, and shopping malls most of all. And then it was built in 1986, just a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/48011730788_d6444a62a1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: Fleetwood Square, Tarzana, CA – World’s Biggest Cadillac")
Vintage Photo: Fleetwood Square, Tarzana, CA – World’s Biggest Cadillac
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 25 CommentsHow did I miss this when I lived in LA? It’s because I hated shopping, and shopping malls most of all. And then it was built in 1986, just a […] -
![We were up at son Ted’s for an overnight visit a couple of weekends ago. Parked our Promaster van in the driveway, which served as our guest room on wheels. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5571-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Vans (and a Few Pickups) in Portland: All Seen In A Short Walk")
Curbside Vans (and a Few Pickups) in Portland: All Seen In A Short Walk
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 13 CommentsWe were up at son Ted’s for an overnight visit a couple of weekends ago. Parked our Promaster van in the driveway, which served as our guest room on wheels. […] -
![When I first ran across this photo, all I could see was that strange front end. Was this a preview of the Five Mile Bumpers? Oh; it’s a rail inspection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/47981815923_02a8041ab4_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage PR Photos: 1958 and 1957 Pontiac Fairmont Hy-Rail – Five Mile Bumpers, 1950’s Style")
Vintage PR Photos: 1958 and 1957 Pontiac Fairmont Hy-Rail – Five Mile Bumpers, 1950’s Style
Posted on April 3, 2021 | 23 CommentsWhen I first ran across this photo, all I could see was that strange front end. Was this a preview of the Five Mile Bumpers? Oh; it’s a rail inspection […]
