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![It’s also time to celebrate ten years of the CC Cohort, which has become an indispensable part of CC. To properly celebrate, I went back to the first page, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4737215863_9819251931_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Celebrating Ten Years of the CC Cohort: Badass 1970 Pontiac Convertible")
Celebrating Ten Years of the CC Cohort: Badass 1970 Pontiac Convertible
Posted on February 19, 2021 | 33 CommentsIt’s also time to celebrate ten years of the CC Cohort, which has become an indispensable part of CC. To properly celebrate, I went back to the first page, and […] -
![Even a full 35 years after production stopped of the venerable W123 series, it’s still a pretty common occurrence to spot one of the sedans (denoted as the “W”123) in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9808.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel – What, Me Worry?")
Curbside Recycling: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel – What, Me Worry?
Posted on February 19, 2021 | 24 CommentsEven a full 35 years after production stopped of the venerable W123 series, it’s still a pretty common occurrence to spot one of the sedans (denoted as the “W”123) in […] -
![(first posted 2/18/2015) As a company, Chrysler doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to logical decisions. One of their more puzzling decisions was the 1993-1997 Eagle Vision […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_4894.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Eagle Vision ESi and The Flightless Journey Of Eagle – The Blind Leading The Blind")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Eagle Vision ESi and The Flightless Journey Of Eagle – The Blind Leading The Blind
Posted on February 18, 2021 | 110 Comments(first posted 2/18/2015) As a company, Chrysler doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to logical decisions. One of their more puzzling decisions was the 1993-1997 Eagle Vision […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: An Eclectic Collection In Swansea, UK
Posted on February 18, 2021 | 16 CommentsNathan Williams found a rather eclectic collection of cars at Plasmarl Wrecking in Swansea, UK. German, American and French cars, but oddly no British ones. -
![“Hey, I had one of those” is usually what I say when I’m fumbling for my phone and trying to capture a car photo. And for the cars I’ve never […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_0348.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Hey, I Had One of Those!")
CC Outtakes: Hey, I Had One of Those!
Posted on February 18, 2021 | 18 Comments“Hey, I had one of those” is usually what I say when I’m fumbling for my phone and trying to capture a car photo. And for the cars I’ve never […] -
![It’s well known here I have a bit of a complicated relationship with Ford LTDs. I’ve not been very kind to them, here, here, and here, and a few other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CC-434-065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1983 Ford LTD – My Kind Of LTD?")
CC For Sale: 1983 Ford LTD – My Kind Of LTD?
Posted on February 18, 2021 | 67 CommentsIt’s well known here I have a bit of a complicated relationship with Ford LTDs. I’ve not been very kind to them, here, here, and here, and a few other […] -
![French car geeks have a saying: “Nothing beats a well-born hydro Citroën.” Well-born means the ones that were made for a long time and sold in good numbers, such as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20200228_163809-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1995 Citroën Xantia Saloon & 1999 Wagon – Last Of The Green Bloods")
CC Twofer: 1995 Citroën Xantia Saloon & 1999 Wagon – Last Of The Green Bloods
Posted on February 18, 2021 | 15 CommentsFrench car geeks have a saying: “Nothing beats a well-born hydro Citroën.” Well-born means the ones that were made for a long time and sold in good numbers, such as […] -
Driveway Outtake: A Lover of Red MR2s Lives Here
Posted on February 17, 2021 | 27 CommentsMR2 CC here. -
![With lots of spare time, courtesy Covid-19, I was looking for something to restore. Having done cars, a plane, and an aircraft carrier I had just the thing which hasn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-bike.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: Bicycle Maintenance and Restoration")
CC Tech: Bicycle Maintenance and Restoration
Posted on February 17, 2021 | 53 CommentsWith lots of spare time, courtesy Covid-19, I was looking for something to restore. Having done cars, a plane, and an aircraft carrier I had just the thing which hasn’t […] -
![As I alluded to in my last COAL, on my way back home from Albuquerque I picked up a four-wheeled hitchhiker in Springfield, Missouri. I have no idea if it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/621280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1960 Volkswagen Kombi Bus – My Impulse Buy")
COAL: 1960 Volkswagen Kombi Bus – My Impulse Buy
Posted on February 17, 2021 | 19 CommentsAs I alluded to in my last COAL, on my way back home from Albuquerque I picked up a four-wheeled hitchhiker in Springfield, Missouri. I have no idea if it […] -
![This shot of a 1963 Buick Special in repose reminds me that we have never addressed the mystery that I see in its styling. We’ve had a CC on a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50857804157_40b41832ca_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: The Mystery of the 1963 Buick Special")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: The Mystery of the 1963 Buick Special
Posted on February 17, 2021 | 16 CommentsThis shot of a 1963 Buick Special in repose reminds me that we have never addressed the mystery that I see in its styling. We’ve had a CC on a […] -
![CC has covered Borgward and the Isabella series before, but I sense that we like Borgward, we have empathy with the intriguing Borgward story of entrepreneurship, perseverance and unexpected ending; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC03263.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1957-61 Borgward Isabella Coupe – Was It Too Good For This World?")
Curbside Classic: 1957-61 Borgward Isabella Coupe – Was It Too Good For This World?
Posted on February 17, 2021 | 34 CommentsCC has covered Borgward and the Isabella series before, but I sense that we like Borgward, we have empathy with the intriguing Borgward story of entrepreneurship, perseverance and unexpected ending; […] -
![Nissan didn’t do things by halves with their smaller cars, did they? In the ‘60s, they bet the farm on flashy Italian styling and matched Toyota model for model. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201211_094838-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Nissan Sunny (B11) 1.5 SGL – Immobile, But Halfway Decent")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Nissan Sunny (B11) 1.5 SGL – Immobile, But Halfway Decent
Posted on February 16, 2021 | 14 CommentsNissan didn’t do things by halves with their smaller cars, did they? In the ‘60s, they bet the farm on flashy Italian styling and matched Toyota model for model. It […] -
![To oversimplify, to be said to have “game” is to possess easily recognizable skills or appeal above the average. The context of this informal use of the word is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9440-1960-Ford-F-100-Custom-Cab-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1960 Ford F-100 Custom Cab – It’s Still Got Game")
Curbside Capsule: 1960 Ford F-100 Custom Cab – It’s Still Got Game
Posted on February 16, 2021 | 40 CommentsTo oversimplify, to be said to have “game” is to possess easily recognizable skills or appeal above the average. The context of this informal use of the word is […] -
![J.C. shot and posted a Mercedes 300SE cabriolet, not to be confused with the very similar-looking 220/250/280SE (W111) cabriolet. The 300SE (W122) shared the same body as the more pedestrian […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/48890811753_48841a9e2a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Mercedes 300SE Cabriolet (W112) – A Rare and Pricey Gem – What’s It Worth Today?")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Mercedes 300SE Cabriolet (W112) – A Rare and Pricey Gem – What’s It Worth Today?
Posted on February 16, 2021 | 24 CommentsJ.C. shot and posted a Mercedes 300SE cabriolet, not to be confused with the very similar-looking 220/250/280SE (W111) cabriolet. The 300SE (W122) shared the same body as the more pedestrian […]
