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![(first posted 2/6/2015) The Citroen Visa is a car with a history involving three prominent European brands, a back story period of over ten years, an unusual configuration and an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Citroen-visa-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Citroen Visa 11E – A Different Type Of Citroen, A Different Type Of Supermini")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Citroen Visa 11E – A Different Type Of Citroen, A Different Type Of Supermini
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 36 Comments(first posted 2/6/2015) The Citroen Visa is a car with a history involving three prominent European brands, a back story period of over ten years, an unusual configuration and an […] -
![(first posted 2/6/2015) It’s easy to forget that in the early years of the automobile, the internal combustion engine was not universally accepted as the way forward. Both steam and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/stamer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1911 Stanley Steamer – Once America’s Best Selling Car")
Curbside Classic: 1911 Stanley Steamer – Once America’s Best Selling Car
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/6/2015) It’s easy to forget that in the early years of the automobile, the internal combustion engine was not universally accepted as the way forward. Both steam and […] -
![What a great shot by Rivera Notario. It’s a Wartburg, built in the former East Germany, and he found it in Budapest, Hungary. I can’t tell its vintage, so I’m […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50905174383_17d58d4c1f_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day #2: Wartburg On The Go")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day #2: Wartburg On The Go
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 4 CommentsWhat a great shot by Rivera Notario. It’s a Wartburg, built in the former East Germany, and he found it in Budapest, Hungary. I can’t tell its vintage, so I’m […] -
![William Rubano has found and posted an increasingly rare sight: a Celebrity two door. It’s called “coupe”, but is of course a two-door sedan, in reality, as it has the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50900457931_420a95d92a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport Coupe – Two Door Sedan, Actually")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport Coupe – Two Door Sedan, Actually
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 25 CommentsWilliam Rubano has found and posted an increasingly rare sight: a Celebrity two door. It’s called “coupe”, but is of course a two-door sedan, in reality, as it has the […] -
![While doing a little research for the Probox article last week, I was reviewing Toyota’s Japanese website and saw several models that were priced under $10K. That got me thinking; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Imperial_Processional_Car-e1611886590688.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: Century and Pixis Pickup – Toyota’s Most and Least Expensive Models")
Curbside Comparison: Century and Pixis Pickup – Toyota’s Most and Least Expensive Models
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 17 CommentsWhile doing a little research for the Probox article last week, I was reviewing Toyota’s Japanese website and saw several models that were priced under $10K. That got me thinking; […] -
![In 1984 my mother got her law degree and set out to have a go at being a lawyer. With both parents downtown at work every day—dad’s own law degree […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1971-jeep-wagoneer-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: Laurie’s Cars – ’63 Volvo, ’71 VW, ’71 Wagoneer, ’78 Caprice")
COAL: Laurie’s Cars – ’63 Volvo, ’71 VW, ’71 Wagoneer, ’78 Caprice
Posted on February 6, 2021 | 39 CommentsIn 1984 my mother got her law degree and set out to have a go at being a lawyer. With both parents downtown at work every day—dad’s own law degree […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2015) “Chrysler Corrrdoba. Corrrinthian leather.” Forty years ago, a one minute advertisement with these words made Ricardo Montalban the most memorable automotive pitchman of all time. Ricardo Montalban, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a-cor.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC TV: The Chrysler Commercials of Ricardo Montalban")
CC TV: The Chrysler Commercials of Ricardo Montalban
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 56 Comments(first posted 2/5/2015) “Chrysler Corrrdoba. Corrrinthian leather.” Forty years ago, a one minute advertisement with these words made Ricardo Montalban the most memorable automotive pitchman of all time. Ricardo Montalban, […] -
![(first posted 2/5/2015) Look at this car and what do you see: Eleanor, star of the original 1974 “Gone in 60 Seconds” movie? All the worst excess and ugliness of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/amust.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Mustang – No Apologies Necessary")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Mustang – No Apologies Necessary
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 106 Comments(first posted 2/5/2015) Look at this car and what do you see: Eleanor, star of the original 1974 “Gone in 60 Seconds” movie? All the worst excess and ugliness of […] -
![Daniel’s post with the imagery of Denver’s Colorado Blvd the other day reminded me of this little grouping I saw in front of a church on that same street last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_9057.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Oh Lord, Won’t You Buy Me Three Mercedes-Benzes?")
Curbside Outtake: Oh Lord, Won’t You Buy Me Three Mercedes-Benzes?
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 20 CommentsDaniel’s post with the imagery of Denver’s Colorado Blvd the other day reminded me of this little grouping I saw in front of a church on that same street last […] -
CC TV: A Relatively Large Dodge Dart Relative
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 8 CommentsDodge advertised their new 1963 Dart as “a compact in the large economy size”. Clever! But how big is “large”? And -
![My recent tome on how Rambler survived the 50s focused on the cars, statistics and some commonly accepted snippets of Nash/Rambler/AMC history. It didn’t adequately delve into the key player […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Romney-1959-ramblers.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: George Romney At Nash/Rambler/AMC (1947-1962) – Unflinching Vision and Determination To Take On The Big Three Dinosaurs With Compacts")
Automotive History: George Romney At Nash/Rambler/AMC (1947-1962) – Unflinching Vision and Determination To Take On The Big Three Dinosaurs With Compacts
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 57 CommentsMy recent tome on how Rambler survived the 50s focused on the cars, statistics and some commonly accepted snippets of Nash/Rambler/AMC history. It didn’t adequately delve into the key player […] -
![For seemingly forever, the light duty truck debate in rural environs around North America has been “Ford or Chevrolet?”. It’s such a yes/no, one-or-the-other type of question, always ignoring that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_1991.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Dodge D100 – The Overlooked Option")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Dodge D100 – The Overlooked Option
Posted on February 5, 2021 | 45 CommentsFor seemingly forever, the light duty truck debate in rural environs around North America has been “Ford or Chevrolet?”. It’s such a yes/no, one-or-the-other type of question, always ignoring that […] -
![(first posted 2/4/2015) We’ve had a few gen1 Caravans here lately, but they were all the long wheelbase versions, with their inevitable V6 engines, automatics and three-row seating. But in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Dodge-1987-Caravan.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1987 Dodge Caravan – Rare Five-Speed Stick-Shift Five-Passenger Version")
Curbside Capsule: 1987 Dodge Caravan – Rare Five-Speed Stick-Shift Five-Passenger Version
Posted on February 4, 2021 | 97 Comments(first posted 2/4/2015) We’ve had a few gen1 Caravans here lately, but they were all the long wheelbase versions, with their inevitable V6 engines, automatics and three-row seating. But in […] -
![Clearly, I’ve got showroom mileage, time capsule cars on the brain lately, as my recent posts will attest. And why not? These unicorns are fun to speculate about: Why would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/B3606-R152-0003.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Current New Car Would You Save In Your Time Capsule?")
QOTD: What Current New Car Would You Save In Your Time Capsule?
Posted on February 4, 2021 | 66 CommentsClearly, I’ve got showroom mileage, time capsule cars on the brain lately, as my recent posts will attest. And why not? These unicorns are fun to speculate about: Why would […] -
![I was 22 when Ford introduced the Explorer. I was sitting in my living room watching TV with my girlfriend when we saw our first commercial for it. We were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/93-94FordExplorer1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1993-94 Ford Explorer Limited – How Did It Escape Cash For Clunkers?")
CC Capsule: 1993-94 Ford Explorer Limited – How Did It Escape Cash For Clunkers?
Posted on February 4, 2021 | 57 CommentsI was 22 when Ford introduced the Explorer. I was sitting in my living room watching TV with my girlfriend when we saw our first commercial for it. We were […]
