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![Who would have guessed in 1955 that the then-new 265 cubic inch Chevy small block V8 would still be built so many decades later? With only a minimum of changes, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CC-426-023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice – With L99 265 Cubic Inch “Baby LT” V8 – Suddenly It’s 1955")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice – With L99 265 Cubic Inch “Baby LT” V8 – Suddenly It’s 1955
Posted on November 18, 2020 | 33 CommentsWho would have guessed in 1955 that the then-new 265 cubic inch Chevy small block V8 would still be built so many decades later? With only a minimum of changes, […] -
![(first posted 11/19/2014) What constitutes rare? It’s a term that get bandied about in the automobile world with reckless abandon, and oftentimes, is abused. We’ve all seen the Hemmings […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-rf.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Ford RF-500 – Gee Martha, If You Squint, It Really Looks Like An LTD")
Automotive History: The Ford RF-500 – Gee Martha, If You Squint, It Really Looks Like An LTD
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 50 Comments(first posted 11/19/2014) What constitutes rare? It’s a term that get bandied about in the automobile world with reckless abandon, and oftentimes, is abused. We’ve all seen the Hemmings […] -
![(first posted 6/5/13) All of the photos in this posting were taken in 1974-75 during a film/photo shoot in France, Spain and Morocco. The still photos were taken by Wally […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-bus.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Westfalia Work Van, Mobile Hotel, 1974")
Westfalia Work Van, Mobile Hotel, 1974
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 30 Comments(first posted 6/5/13) All of the photos in this posting were taken in 1974-75 during a film/photo shoot in France, Spain and Morocco. The still photos were taken by Wally […] -
![What’s there to say about the B12 Sentra that hasn’t already been? It was what all Sentras have been. And the Outback Sport? It never really occurred to me, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CC-428-082.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Sentra and Outback Sport – Econobox and the Predecessor to the Subaru Crosstrek")
Curbside Outtake: Sentra and Outback Sport – Econobox and the Predecessor to the Subaru Crosstrek
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 12 CommentsWhat’s there to say about the B12 Sentra that hasn’t already been? It was what all Sentras have been. And the Outback Sport? It never really occurred to me, but […] -
![Quite possibly some of this car looks vaguely familiar. Imagine now just one wheel at the front (and no wheel arches). Basically it’s a Reliant Robin with an extra wheel. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kitten4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Reliant Kitten – Out of the Blue")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Reliant Kitten – Out of the Blue
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 25 CommentsQuite possibly some of this car looks vaguely familiar. Imagine now just one wheel at the front (and no wheel arches). Basically it’s a Reliant Robin with an extra wheel. […] -
Wordless Outtake: 1982 VW Transporter T3 1.6 D Camper Van – The Brewery’s Promotional Vehicle
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 9 Comments -
![One constant throughout my life is the considerable amount of time I have spent daydreaming. Each of us has his or her own obstacles to overcome and realities to face, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_9178-1982-Oldsmobile-Eighty-Eight-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – I Love Clouds")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – I Love Clouds
Posted on November 17, 2020 | 48 CommentsOne constant throughout my life is the considerable amount of time I have spent daydreaming. Each of us has his or her own obstacles to overcome and realities to face, […] -
![(first posted 12/31/11) Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the toughest old Japanese pickup of them all? If it said the Isuzu-built Chevy LUV, would you argue with it? Well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CC-43-063-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevy LUV 4×4 (Isuzu Faster) – Tough Love")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevy LUV 4×4 (Isuzu Faster) – Tough Love
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 47 Comments(first posted 12/31/11) Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the toughest old Japanese pickup of them all? If it said the Isuzu-built Chevy LUV, would you argue with it? Well […] -
![(first posted 10/28/2012. It’s been five years that Kevin passed, so as a tribute I’m running some of his posts again) The lovely Natalie’s father had a 1966 Saab 850 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Saab-Monte-Carlo-850.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COMG: Cars of My Girlfriends")
COMG: Cars of My Girlfriends
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 55 Comments(first posted 10/28/2012. It’s been five years that Kevin passed, so as a tribute I’m running some of his posts again) The lovely Natalie’s father had a 1966 Saab 850 […] -
![R31 – another alphanumeric, another Skyline. This is the seventh generation of the breed, made in Japan from 1985 to 1990. Those were the origami years. Not my favourite era […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201103_085347-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop – At Least, It’s Not A Pintara")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Skyline (R31) GTS Turbo Hardtop – At Least, It’s Not A Pintara
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 11 CommentsR31 – another alphanumeric, another Skyline. This is the seventh generation of the breed, made in Japan from 1985 to 1990. Those were the origami years. Not my favourite era […] -
![So what is it with me and Ford LTD II’s? This is the third sedan that I’ve found and posted here; no one else has found another. Which is of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CC431-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic II: Ford LTD II Sedan – With Optional High Amperage 12V Cabin Power")
Curbside Classic II: Ford LTD II Sedan – With Optional High Amperage 12V Cabin Power
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 51 CommentsSo what is it with me and Ford LTD II’s? This is the third sedan that I’ve found and posted here; no one else has found another. Which is of […] -
![A father and his son were spurring their horses on a pleasant, sunny afternoon in early November. For this year’s last raking job, they were using a Deutz-Fahr 4WD and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_9136.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Deutz-Fahr, Fendt, Ziegler And Pöttinger – The German-Austrian Quartet, Performing Live")
CC Global: Deutz-Fahr, Fendt, Ziegler And Pöttinger – The German-Austrian Quartet, Performing Live
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 5 CommentsA father and his son were spurring their horses on a pleasant, sunny afternoon in early November. For this year’s last raking job, they were using a Deutz-Fahr 4WD and […] -
![I’ve been watching. Yes, I see them. Everywhere. Here in Colorado we seem to be sort of at a crossroads for people traversing the country from West to East and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_7168-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3 4×4 Crew Cab – SuperDutylicious")
Curbside Review: 2020 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3 4×4 Crew Cab – SuperDutylicious
Posted on November 16, 2020 | 47 CommentsI’ve been watching. Yes, I see them. Everywhere. Here in Colorado we seem to be sort of at a crossroads for people traversing the country from West to East and […] -
![(first posted 5/31/13) The Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 electric locomotive can lay claim to a number of “firsts”, one of which was that it was the longest lasting locomotive in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/01-GG1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: Pennsylvania RR GG1 #4935")
Trackside Classic: Pennsylvania RR GG1 #4935
Posted on November 15, 2020 | 60 Comments(first posted 5/31/13) The Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 electric locomotive can lay claim to a number of “firsts”, one of which was that it was the longest lasting locomotive in […] -
![(Since this was first posted on 2/27/2011, this article has attracted comments from individuals who were associated and affected by the unfortunate end to this undertaking, including the designer’s daughter. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pinto-Mizar-airplane.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive/Aeronautic History: MIZAR – The Pinto’s Brief And Tragic Life As An Airplane")
Automotive/Aeronautic History: MIZAR – The Pinto’s Brief And Tragic Life As An Airplane
Posted on November 15, 2020 | 68 Comments(Since this was first posted on 2/27/2011, this article has attracted comments from individuals who were associated and affected by the unfortunate end to this undertaking, including the designer’s daughter. […]
