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![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&quality=89&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?
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![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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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 […] -
![kind of like these ’54 Chevy taillights, but more complicated and a lot more expensive During the course of my 35+ years as a court-recognized expert in transportation matters, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Chevrolet-1954-taillights.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "The Case Of The $25,000 Taillights")
The Case Of The $25,000 Taillights
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 53 Commentskind of like these ’54 Chevy taillights, but more complicated and a lot more expensive During the course of my 35+ years as a court-recognized expert in transportation matters, […] -
![It has always been part of my curious nature to want to learn more about the lives and experiences of figures I respect and admire. The smallest, everyday detail can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/36677559686_e958e801ed_o-1974-Chevrolet-Vega-model-CC-Flint-Central-High-School.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Jukebox: Teena Marie Drove A Chevrolet Vega")
CC Jukebox: Teena Marie Drove A Chevrolet Vega
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 34 CommentsIt has always been part of my curious nature to want to learn more about the lives and experiences of figures I respect and admire. The smallest, everyday detail can […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: The Faster VW Fastback
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 14 CommentsRobadr caught this VW Type 3 fastback sporting a fine quad exhaust system, as well as its splendid original lime green paint job. -
![It’s been a while since CC broke new ground and inducted a completely novel marque to its Pantheon of Asian carmakers. Provided we stretch the meaning of “car” a wee […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_20201109_091259-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Takeoka Abbey Carrot – Spirit Of Egg-Stacy")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Takeoka Abbey Carrot – Spirit Of Egg-Stacy
Posted on February 9, 2021 | 13 CommentsIt’s been a while since CC broke new ground and inducted a completely novel marque to its Pantheon of Asian carmakers. Provided we stretch the meaning of “car” a wee […]
