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![(first posted 12/16/2011) There are two very powerful and recurring dreams that males with a certain proclivity are prone to: to manufacture cars with their name on it, and to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CC-156-060.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Kellison Astra X-300 GT – Dreams Are Made Of Fiberglass")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Kellison Astra X-300 GT – Dreams Are Made Of Fiberglass
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 38 Comments(first posted 12/16/2011) There are two very powerful and recurring dreams that males with a certain proclivity are prone to: to manufacture cars with their name on it, and to […] -
![(first posted 12/8/2014) For years, the simple dog dish hubcap signified the domain of the cheapskate, the hack, the socially awkward, and the old maid. It was a placeholder for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-dog.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Drag Strip Classics: Dog Dish Afternoon, Part I–1969 Chevy Nova 396 and 1969 Plymouth GTX")
Drag Strip Classics: Dog Dish Afternoon, Part I–1969 Chevy Nova 396 and 1969 Plymouth GTX
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 109 Comments(first posted 12/8/2014) For years, the simple dog dish hubcap signified the domain of the cheapskate, the hack, the socially awkward, and the old maid. It was a placeholder for […] -
![Continuing this series, in 1956 the photographer bought himself a new Volkswagen to replace his ’53 Ford wagon. He wasn’t the only one, as VW sales suddenly took off rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/8588096650_a51e17eeae_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Kodachrome: Exploring and Off-Roading In The Southwest In A ’56 Volkswagen")
Vintage Kodachrome: Exploring and Off-Roading In The Southwest In A ’56 Volkswagen
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 46 CommentsContinuing this series, in 1956 the photographer bought himself a new Volkswagen to replace his ’53 Ford wagon. He wasn’t the only one, as VW sales suddenly took off rather […] -
![Vintage ads are at their best when they include both period-specific graphics and an obscure product that’s all but forgotten. This ad has both. I’m not sure what stands out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ad-1961-Renault-Hi-Boy-VAN.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ad Classic: 1960 Renault Hi-Boy – High Van, But Low Sales")
Ad Classic: 1960 Renault Hi-Boy – High Van, But Low Sales
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 24 CommentsVintage ads are at their best when they include both period-specific graphics and an obscure product that’s all but forgotten. This ad has both. I’m not sure what stands out […] -
![pictures from an old classified ad As much as I am a fan of the original (and unmolested) ’55 Nomad, the ’57 is a bit over the top, especially when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/5509885563_0c662b586e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Non-Curbside Classic: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII Two-Door Wagon – Studebaker’s Nomad")
Non-Curbside Classic: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII Two-Door Wagon – Studebaker’s Nomad
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 27 Commentspictures from an old classified ad As much as I am a fan of the original (and unmolested) ’55 Nomad, the ’57 is a bit over the top, especially when […] -
![I spotted this at a Park and Ride lot at the Fairgrounds, and it looks very much to be a regular driver. Given it’s an ’88, that makes it the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CC-395-059.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1988 Chevy Sprint – More Of A Long Distance Runner Than A Sprinter")
Curbside Outtake: 1988 Chevy Sprint – More Of A Long Distance Runner Than A Sprinter
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 16 CommentsI spotted this at a Park and Ride lot at the Fairgrounds, and it looks very much to be a regular driver. Given it’s an ’88, that makes it the […] -
![Last month, we went on a Sunday outing about 100km away from Tokyo. I was ticked off that day, because I had seen a very nice and very old car, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_20201122_125249-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad – Twice On Sunday")
Curbside Classic: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad – Twice On Sunday
Posted on December 8, 2020 | 27 CommentsLast month, we went on a Sunday outing about 100km away from Tokyo. I was ticked off that day, because I had seen a very nice and very old car, […] -
![(first posted 12/7/2014. I don’t normally repost old QOTDs, but there’s a lot of great stuff in the 358 comments. And you might find some newer cars since then to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CC-78-046-1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic QOTD: And You Think Today’s Cars and Trucks Have Ugly Faces? What’s The Ugliest Front End Ever?")
Classic QOTD: And You Think Today’s Cars and Trucks Have Ugly Faces? What’s The Ugliest Front End Ever?
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 421 Comments(first posted 12/7/2014. I don’t normally repost old QOTDs, but there’s a lot of great stuff in the 358 comments. And you might find some newer cars since then to […] -
![There was a third review in the same issue of Road & Track along with the Grand Prix and Espada, the new Sunbeam Alpine GT. I’m obviously being a bit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Sunbeam-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT – The British Espada?")
Vintage R&T Review: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT – The British Espada?
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 26 CommentsThere was a third review in the same issue of Road & Track along with the Grand Prix and Espada, the new Sunbeam Alpine GT. I’m obviously being a bit […] -
![Hall-Scott hemi-head gas engines were commonly used in fire truck pumpers because of their exceptional power output. But back when this fire truck was built, Hall-Scott was only building airplane […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Shorpy-Fire-motor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo: 1913 Robinson Fire Truck Engine With 1242.5 Cubic Inches – Biggest Fire Truck Engine Ever?")
Vintage Photo: 1913 Robinson Fire Truck Engine With 1242.5 Cubic Inches – Biggest Fire Truck Engine Ever?
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 18 CommentsHall-Scott hemi-head gas engines were commonly used in fire truck pumpers because of their exceptional power output. But back when this fire truck was built, Hall-Scott was only building airplane […] -
![Were those black beauties expecting me? I had already seen them separately – I even featured the Beetle in one of my Singles posts and was about to do the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_20201118_090420-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1967 Volkswagen 1500 & 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (W108) – Matching Numbers")
CC Twofer: 1967 Volkswagen 1500 & 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (W108) – Matching Numbers
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 12 CommentsWere those black beauties expecting me? I had already seen them separately – I even featured the Beetle in one of my Singles posts and was about to do the […] -
![Over the last few months my opportunities to see interesting cars have been limited to what I find on my weekend cycle rides around my neighborhood. Covid restrictions have damped […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201115_112015.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Down At The Beach")
CC Global: Down At The Beach
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 17 CommentsOver the last few months my opportunities to see interesting cars have been limited to what I find on my weekend cycle rides around my neighborhood. Covid restrictions have damped […] -
![The Honda CR-V, now well into its fifth generation, is one of those vehicles that if you don’t own one yourself, you almost assuredly know someone else that currently does. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7471-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Honda CR-V Touring AWD – Everybody Has A CR-V")
Curbside Review: 2020 Honda CR-V Touring AWD – Everybody Has A CR-V
Posted on December 7, 2020 | 50 CommentsThe Honda CR-V, now well into its fifth generation, is one of those vehicles that if you don’t own one yourself, you almost assuredly know someone else that currently does. […] -
![Not surprisingly, today’s Studeamino brought up some semi-dormant thought about a new front clip on my xB. I love my toaster, but the front end is my least favorite part. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a-clip2-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What New Front Clip Would You Like To See On Your Car?")
QOTD: What New Front Clip Would You Like To See On Your Car?
Posted on December 6, 2020 | 42 CommentsNot surprisingly, today’s Studeamino brought up some semi-dormant thought about a new front clip on my xB. I love my toaster, but the front end is my least favorite part. […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Studeamino
Posted on December 6, 2020 | 14 Commentsposted by John Lloyd
