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![Over the ten years of CC, I have heard endless sad stories here of old car ownership woe: Expensive repairs, headaches, frustration, regret. Meanwhile, I’ve been peppering you with an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CC-434-110.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 41 Years Of 1980 Toyota Corolla Ownership – 261K Miles, $500 In Repair Parts")
Curbside Classic: 41 Years Of 1980 Toyota Corolla Ownership – 261K Miles, $500 In Repair Parts
Posted on February 12, 2021 | 39 CommentsOver the ten years of CC, I have heard endless sad stories here of old car ownership woe: Expensive repairs, headaches, frustration, regret. Meanwhile, I’ve been peppering you with an […] -
![posted at the cohort by robadr1 (first posted 2/11/2015) Although some might object, I think this 1959 Buick has been rather suitably modified, except for one key missing detail: it’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Buick-1959-fq.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1959 Buick – Just Missing The Third Central Fin")
Cohort Outtake: 1959 Buick – Just Missing The Third Central Fin
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 114 Commentsposted at the cohort by robadr1 (first posted 2/11/2015) Although some might object, I think this 1959 Buick has been rather suitably modified, except for one key missing detail: it’s […] -
![This comparison test from 1981 contains a surprise double. Not only does the Volvo 244GLT have overdrive, but so does the Vauxhall Viceroy. And the other surprise – there was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/motor-comparison-1981.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1981 Ford Granada, Rover 2600, Vauxhall Viceroy and Volvo 244 Comparison, With Overdrive On Two Of Them")
Vintage Review: 1981 Ford Granada, Rover 2600, Vauxhall Viceroy and Volvo 244 Comparison, With Overdrive On Two Of Them
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 33 CommentsThis comparison test from 1981 contains a surprise double. Not only does the Volvo 244GLT have overdrive, but so does the Vauxhall Viceroy. And the other surprise – there was […] -
![(first posted 2/11/2015) If Chrysler’s mid-1970s full-size lineup confuses you a bit, you’re not alone. During this time, there was an onslaught of similar looking cars with similar sounding names, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_5833.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Chrysler Newport Custom – A New Yorker In Summer Clothes")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Chrysler Newport Custom – A New Yorker In Summer Clothes
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 100 Comments(first posted 2/11/2015) If Chrysler’s mid-1970s full-size lineup confuses you a bit, you’re not alone. During this time, there was an onslaught of similar looking cars with similar sounding names, […] -
![As our next entry in this occasional Gallery Series, let’s go with one of my favorite designs that I’ve found lately, a marvelous Mercury Monterey Commuter station wagon in Carnival […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_5564.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1962 Mercury Monterey Commuter Station Wagon")
Junkyard Heirloom Gallery: 1962 Mercury Monterey Commuter Station Wagon
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 41 CommentsAs our next entry in this occasional Gallery Series, let’s go with one of my favorite designs that I’ve found lately, a marvelous Mercury Monterey Commuter station wagon in Carnival […] -
Wordless Outtake: Corvette Continental or Continental Marko Shark? Or?
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 37 Comments -
![Toyota had a very simple range, once upon a time. Circa 1970, the hierarchy was clear. Between the tiny Publica and the exclusive Century lay five lines — Corolla, Carina, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201119_101500-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Chaser SXL Hardtop Coupé (X40) – Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It’s Superfluous!")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Chaser SXL Hardtop Coupé (X40) – Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It’s Superfluous!
Posted on February 11, 2021 | 22 CommentsToyota had a very simple range, once upon a time. Circa 1970, the hierarchy was clear. Between the tiny Publica and the exclusive Century lay five lines — Corolla, Carina, […] -
![(first posted 1/20/2014) Americans generally just don’t take too well to tiny cars. Perhaps they’re too much like toys, not really yet grown up (the cars, I mean; mostly)? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Metropolitan-1957-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1957 Metropolitan – Toy Cars Are For Kids")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Metropolitan – Toy Cars Are For Kids
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 65 Comments(first posted 1/20/2014) Americans generally just don’t take too well to tiny cars. Perhaps they’re too much like toys, not really yet grown up (the cars, I mean; mostly)? […] -
![This is the freshest CC post ever, as I just encountered this scene a block from our house as I was heading home from my morning walk ten minutes ago. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5533.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon – The Last Big American RWD Wagon Being Used By A Contractor Instead Of A Pickup Or Van")
Curbside Outtake: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon – The Last Big American RWD Wagon Being Used By A Contractor Instead Of A Pickup Or Van
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 36 CommentsThis is the freshest CC post ever, as I just encountered this scene a block from our house as I was heading home from my morning walk ten minutes ago. […] -
![(first posted 2/9/2015) Austin Somersets keep calling to me. I’ve heeded their beckonings and found and shot them in various conditions, from this obviously restored version on the street near […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Austin-A40-somerset.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Austin A40 Somerset – Short, Chubby and Irresistable")
Curbside Classic: Austin A40 Somerset – Short, Chubby and Irresistable
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 89 Comments(first posted 2/9/2015) Austin Somersets keep calling to me. I’ve heeded their beckonings and found and shot them in various conditions, from this obviously restored version on the street near […] -
![It doesn’t take much to ruin a great design, and even less to screw up an adequate one. As I laid eyes on this Series 6 BMW, I thought: “How […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201109_154114-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 BMW 635 CSi (E24) – If It Is Bracq, Don’t Fix It")
Curbside Classic: 1985 BMW 635 CSi (E24) – If It Is Bracq, Don’t Fix It
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 21 CommentsIt doesn’t take much to ruin a great design, and even less to screw up an adequate one. As I laid eyes on this Series 6 BMW, I thought: “How […] -
![Some years back I wrote a post stating that the original Toyota T100 pickup was the only one worthy to replace my ’66 F100. I think I’ve found something better […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50927299502_3f0e2e094c_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1997 Toyota Toyoace 4×4 Double Cab Pickup – My Current Pick If I Should Need To Replace My F100")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1997 Toyota Toyoace 4×4 Double Cab Pickup – My Current Pick If I Should Need To Replace My F100
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 43 CommentsSome years back I wrote a post stating that the original Toyota T100 pickup was the only one worthy to replace my ’66 F100. I think I’ve found something better […] -
![In my last COAL story, I touched on the rise and demise of my 1998 Ford Ranger thanks to some quickly changing traffic conditions. My roommate picked me up from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Sams-Pictures-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1996 Nissan D21 Pickup – Hands On A Hardbody")
COAL: 1996 Nissan D21 Pickup – Hands On A Hardbody
Posted on February 10, 2021 | 19 CommentsIn my last COAL story, I touched on the rise and demise of my 1998 Ford Ranger thanks to some quickly changing traffic conditions. My roommate picked me up from […] -
![(first posted 2/9/2015) Friends, Romans, CCers, lend me your ears! I come to praise this 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille despite its decrepit exterior condition, not to bury it. The evil […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-cad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Et Tu, Brougham?")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Et Tu, Brougham?
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 68 Comments(first posted 2/9/2015) Friends, Romans, CCers, lend me your ears! I come to praise this 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille despite its decrepit exterior condition, not to bury it. The evil […] -
![Having taken a double-dip into the rather drab and dull world of 1964 Biscaynes, how about we cleanse the palate with the other end of the ’64 Chevy spectrum, an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50899743168_69536cd8e2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day #2: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS – The Tarted-Up Biscayne")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day #2: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS – The Tarted-Up Biscayne
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 30 CommentsHaving taken a double-dip into the rather drab and dull world of 1964 Biscaynes, how about we cleanse the palate with the other end of the ’64 Chevy spectrum, an […]
