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![As a superfan of American auto advertising, and as a companion piece to yesterday’s article about 1960 Buicks, I’d like to today explore some of the 1960 BOP advertisements from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/111_0967.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Advertising Classics: 1960 Buick-Olds-Pontiac Advertisements – Being Our Best Selves")
Advertising Classics: 1960 Buick-Olds-Pontiac Advertisements – Being Our Best Selves
Posted on April 6, 2021 | 33 CommentsAs a superfan of American auto advertising, and as a companion piece to yesterday’s article about 1960 Buicks, I’d like to today explore some of the 1960 BOP advertisements from […] -
![A few weeks after I waved goodbye to my Plymouth Barracuda, its successor was delivered at my front door. Initially, I went to see a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9517.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Follow-Up: 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 2.8i – Another Import From The US")
COAL Follow-Up: 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 2.8i – Another Import From The US
Posted on April 6, 2021 | 31 CommentsA few weeks after I waved goodbye to my Plymouth Barracuda, its successor was delivered at my front door. Initially, I went to see a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC. But […] -
![Establishing your own, separate identity outside of your parents’ household in young adulthood is a necessary stage of personal growth. This can take a lot of different forms, but in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_6986-1984-Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – A Darker Mindset")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – A Darker Mindset
Posted on April 6, 2021 | 30 CommentsEstablishing your own, separate identity outside of your parents’ household in young adulthood is a necessary stage of personal growth. This can take a lot of different forms, but in […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2015) Meet the EJ Holden Standard, spotted here in the wilds of Richmond, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Not a rare car, but not too common either, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/02_ej_holden_frunt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: The EJ (1962-3) and EH (1963-5) Holdens – The Aussie 1950’s Chevrolets")
Curbside Classics: The EJ (1962-3) and EH (1963-5) Holdens – The Aussie 1950’s Chevrolets
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 54 Comments(first posted 4/5/2015) Meet the EJ Holden Standard, spotted here in the wilds of Richmond, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Not a rare car, but not too common either, […] -
![The story of the curved dash Olds, the first mass-produced automobile ever, is one we’ve never taken on here, as the interest in really early automotive history seems to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/47930980357_2db49594d2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: “Curved Dash” Oldsmobile Fording Stream On The Way To Winning The First Transcontinental Automobile Race In 1905")
Vintage Photos: “Curved Dash” Oldsmobile Fording Stream On The Way To Winning The First Transcontinental Automobile Race In 1905
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 25 CommentsThe story of the curved dash Olds, the first mass-produced automobile ever, is one we’ve never taken on here, as the interest in really early automotive history seems to be […] -
![Thanks to badge engineering, somewhat common Curbside Classics can be found in unique flavors. Such is today’s discovery, a 1977 Chevrolet El Camino in GMC livery (I’m basing the model […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GMC-Sprint-Side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1977 GMC Sprint – Badge Engineered El Camino")
Curbside Capsule: 1977 GMC Sprint – Badge Engineered El Camino
Posted on April 5, 2021 | 27 CommentsThanks to badge engineering, somewhat common Curbside Classics can be found in unique flavors. Such is today’s discovery, a 1977 Chevrolet El Camino in GMC livery (I’m basing the model […] -
![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 […]
