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![According to Psychology Today, “cognitive dissonance is a term for the state of discomfort felt when two or more modes of thought contradict each other,” and one need not have a degree […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/111_0444a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury – Cognitive Dissonance")
Trackside Classic: 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury – Cognitive Dissonance
Posted on October 19, 2020 | 39 CommentsAccording to Psychology Today, “cognitive dissonance is a term for the state of discomfort felt when two or more modes of thought contradict each other,” and one need not have a degree […] -
Car Carrier of the Day: International Loadstar Delivering The Very Last Ramblers and some AMC’s
Posted on October 19, 2020 | 47 CommentsWhen exactly did Rambler stop being a brand and become just a nameplate? -
![Twenty-five years ago Lexus debuted its first SUV, the LX450, although most people if asked would guess the RX was first instead due to its sales volume. Then, as now, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_6059-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus LX570 – Comfortably Numb, Done Very Comfortably Indeed")
Curbside Review: 2020 Lexus LX570 – Comfortably Numb, Done Very Comfortably Indeed
Posted on October 19, 2020 | 37 CommentsTwenty-five years ago Lexus debuted its first SUV, the LX450, although most people if asked would guess the RX was first instead due to its sales volume. Then, as now, […] -
![(first posted 10/18/2014) In the history of our favourite industry, many great names, perhaps most, can be traced back to the drive, ambition and ingenuity of one person, who would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/leaper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Jaguar and Sir William Lyons – One Man’s Passion For Gracefulness, Beauty And Speed")
Automotive History: Jaguar and Sir William Lyons – One Man’s Passion For Gracefulness, Beauty And Speed
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 35 Comments(first posted 10/18/2014) In the history of our favourite industry, many great names, perhaps most, can be traced back to the drive, ambition and ingenuity of one person, who would […] -
![I had just ticked off an item off my bucket list: driving a car to Alaska. The Mustang successfully completed the 10,000 mile round trip at the hands of three […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/iPhone-DL-4261.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Retiring the Mustang to the French Riviera")
COAL: Retiring the Mustang to the French Riviera
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 21 CommentsI had just ticked off an item off my bucket list: driving a car to Alaska. The Mustang successfully completed the 10,000 mile round trip at the hands of three […] -
![It’s funny how your perspective changes as you age – before college, I was not into truck ownership and believed that my Sedan deVille or Brougham was enough car for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cc2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LT – The Truck In A Tux")
COAL: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LT – The Truck In A Tux
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 6 CommentsIt’s funny how your perspective changes as you age – before college, I was not into truck ownership and believed that my Sedan deVille or Brougham was enough car for […] -
![Nuts!!…that’s what the owner of this robust ride is selling at the market. The truck is parked next to the vendor’s food trailer, just sitting there in the outer ring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_8996.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Weekly Market’s Corral – And Some Other Dedicated Machines")
CC Global: The Weekly Market’s Corral – And Some Other Dedicated Machines
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 20 CommentsNuts!!…that’s what the owner of this robust ride is selling at the market. The truck is parked next to the vendor’s food trailer, just sitting there in the outer ring […] -
![robadr has found one of my favorite curbside sights: a Mark VIII low rider. Aren’t they all? Reminds me of a Citroen DS or CX in their lowest position, except […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50494273948_723f35b2e8_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Continental Mk VIII – Ridin’ Low")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Continental Mk VIII – Ridin’ Low
Posted on October 18, 2020 | 38 Commentsrobadr has found one of my favorite curbside sights: a Mark VIII low rider. Aren’t they all? Reminds me of a Citroen DS or CX in their lowest position, except […] -
![(first posted 10/17/2014. I normally wouldn’t rerun a review, but reading through all the comments again made me chuckle; so much irrational Toyota/Prius/Camry hate. Where did it all go in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CC-236-175-1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Rental Car Review: 2014 Toyota Camry SE – All Aboard, Again!")
Trackside Rental Car Review: 2014 Toyota Camry SE – All Aboard, Again!
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 137 Comments(first posted 10/17/2014. I normally wouldn’t rerun a review, but reading through all the comments again made me chuckle; so much irrational Toyota/Prius/Camry hate. Where did it all go in […] -
![For some reason I’ve gotten a serious hankering to own a VW Bug, something that has somehow eluded me so far. It may also just be a bit of a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_6575.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle – Harvest Gold")
CC Outtake: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle – Harvest Gold
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 38 CommentsFor some reason I’ve gotten a serious hankering to own a VW Bug, something that has somehow eluded me so far. It may also just be a bit of a […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: VW “Doka” Pickup – From Frankfurt Airport to Portland
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 9 CommentsCurtis Perry found an escaped VW “Doka” (Double Cabin) pickup in Portland. Did it stow away on a flight? -
![Having made his mark with “Unsafe At Any Speed”, the highly influential book that instigated the government’s safety regulations, Ralph Nader took on a number of other consumer-related subjects. “Unsafe” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nader-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road & Track Takes On Ralph Nader: “Nader VS. Volkswagen – A R&T Report” – A Forceful Rebuttal (and Apparent Exoneration)")
Road & Track Takes On Ralph Nader: “Nader VS. Volkswagen – A R&T Report” – A Forceful Rebuttal (and Apparent Exoneration)
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 62 CommentsHaving made his mark with “Unsafe At Any Speed”, the highly influential book that instigated the government’s safety regulations, Ralph Nader took on a number of other consumer-related subjects. “Unsafe” […] -
![posted by robadr The backdrop for this Galaxie coupe is perfect: all straight lines with a few angles thrown in. I’m pressed to think of a car that eschewed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50495104347_699c4e9cf2_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop Coupe – Straight Lines and Angles")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop Coupe – Straight Lines and Angles
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 33 Commentsposted by robadr The backdrop for this Galaxie coupe is perfect: all straight lines with a few angles thrown in. I’m pressed to think of a car that eschewed […] -
![I just looked up what various aggregates weigh, and it’s more than I thought. When I first started hauling gravel in my truck 25 some years ago, I asked the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CC-394-090.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "F100 Chronicles: 2600+ lbs of Rock – All In A Day’s Work")
F100 Chronicles: 2600+ lbs of Rock – All In A Day’s Work
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 39 CommentsI just looked up what various aggregates weigh, and it’s more than I thought. When I first started hauling gravel in my truck 25 some years ago, I asked the […] -
![After the Land Cruiser went to live with my dad for a while, it was not long until I stumbled onto something else. I had checked the Little Rock Craigslist, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_4581.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL# 37: 2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD – Volvo’s New Mantra")
COAL# 37: 2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD – Volvo’s New Mantra
Posted on October 17, 2020 | 5 CommentsAfter the Land Cruiser went to live with my dad for a while, it was not long until I stumbled onto something else. I had checked the Little Rock Craigslist, […]
