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![(first posted 11/13/2014) Until 1984, the phrase ‘luxury car’ was largely used to described two very different types of vehicles in North America. The first was the traditional American luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_6215.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Acura Legend LS Sedan – The Empire Strikes Back")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Acura Legend LS Sedan – The Empire Strikes Back
Posted on November 13, 2020 | 104 Comments(first posted 11/13/2014) Until 1984, the phrase ‘luxury car’ was largely used to described two very different types of vehicles in North America. The first was the traditional American luxury […] -
![(first posted 11/13/2014) Those of you that have been around here a while know that I do have a thing for old motorhomes and such. So when I started […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CC-214-058-1200-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Dodge Balboa Motorhome – The True Pioneer in Class B+ Motor Homes")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Dodge Balboa Motorhome – The True Pioneer in Class B+ Motor Homes
Posted on November 13, 2020 | 34 Comments(first posted 11/13/2014) Those of you that have been around here a while know that I do have a thing for old motorhomes and such. So when I started […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: GM à la mode
Posted on November 13, 2020 | 13 CommentsShot on 11/11/2020 by Jon O’Grady -
![If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I used to think that was my operating principle about many things in life, especially cars and houses. But if truth be told, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CC-429-029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Auto-Biography: F100 Chronicles – If It’s Been Broken In Many Places For Years Maybe It’s Finally Time To Fix Them")
Auto-Biography: F100 Chronicles – If It’s Been Broken In Many Places For Years Maybe It’s Finally Time To Fix Them
Posted on November 13, 2020 | 42 CommentsIf it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I used to think that was my operating principle about many things in life, especially cars and houses. But if truth be told, […] -
![Some sunny scenery in the river forelands on last Monday afternoon. And definitely the last time in 2020 this John Deere farm tractor and Lely tedder were working together on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_9123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: John Deere 6330 And Lely Lotus 1020 S – Summer Feeling In November")
CC Global: John Deere 6330 And Lely Lotus 1020 S – Summer Feeling In November
Posted on November 13, 2020 | 9 CommentsSome sunny scenery in the river forelands on last Monday afternoon. And definitely the last time in 2020 this John Deere farm tractor and Lely tedder were working together on […] -
![I can’t decide if the Renault Alliance was really a bad car or if it was somehow broadly misunderstood, it certainly doesn’t get much respect even though it was very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_7083.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1986 Renault Alliance – The Public Defender’s Car")
Curbside Recycling: 1986 Renault Alliance – The Public Defender’s Car
Posted on November 13, 2020 | 62 CommentsI can’t decide if the Renault Alliance was really a bad car or if it was somehow broadly misunderstood, it certainly doesn’t get much respect even though it was very […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of")
CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […] -
![Now here’s a truck you’re not likely to find in the US: a medium duty Nash, from the late ’40s or early ’50s. That’s because they were only exported, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/4315075722_c8b4b2663a_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Truck of the Day: 1950(or so) Nash – Not Sold In The US")
Vintage Truck of the Day: 1950(or so) Nash – Not Sold In The US
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 18 CommentsNow here’s a truck you’re not likely to find in the US: a medium duty Nash, from the late ’40s or early ’50s. That’s because they were only exported, which […] -
Vintage Ad: 1972 Opel 1900 Rallye?!? That’s A Manta!
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 14 CommentsThe little things we forget over time. Like the fact that the Manta was sold here as the Opel Rallye in its first year (1972). Why? Beats me. -
Wordless Outtake: 1980 Swedish Brick Blending In Nicely
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 11 Comments -
![I love the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Bertone coupés. Who doesn’t? I caught a couple in quick succession around town recently, both of which will grace these pages eventually. They’re both […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201031_125652_1-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior – Little Red Booster")
CC Capsule: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior – Little Red Booster
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 9 CommentsI love the Alfa Romeo 105/115 Bertone coupés. Who doesn’t? I caught a couple in quick succession around town recently, both of which will grace these pages eventually. They’re both […] -
![Now this warmed the cockles of my heart, to see this fine and familiar ’57 Bel Air wagon parked in a driveway not all that far from us. I’ve seen […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CC-429-062-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: 1957 Chevy Wagon Daily Driver")
Driveway Outtake: 1957 Chevy Wagon Daily Driver
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 21 CommentsNow this warmed the cockles of my heart, to see this fine and familiar ’57 Bel Air wagon parked in a driveway not all that far from us. I’ve seen […] -
![According to my calculations, 2015 occurred approximately 15 years ago. Obviously my math is slightly off, but given everything that’s happened since then, it really feels like far more than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201105_163749.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line – Looming Large Over The Compact Crossover Segment, In More Ways Than One")
Curbside Review: 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line – Looming Large Over The Compact Crossover Segment, In More Ways Than One
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 18 CommentsAccording to my calculations, 2015 occurred approximately 15 years ago. Obviously my math is slightly off, but given everything that’s happened since then, it really feels like far more than […] -
![(first posted 11/10/2014) It’s a bit late, but here’s a CC salute to all you veterans, in our typical fashion: a military vehicle CC. This gnarly adaptation of the Jeep […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CC-26-025-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Veteran’s Day Salute: Kaiser Jeep M715 – Box Top")
Veteran’s Day Salute: Kaiser Jeep M715 – Box Top
Posted on November 11, 2020 | 24 Comments(first posted 11/10/2014) It’s a bit late, but here’s a CC salute to all you veterans, in our typical fashion: a military vehicle CC. This gnarly adaptation of the Jeep […] -
![(first posted 11/11/2014) The appeal of cars ranges from the strictly emotional and subjective to the purely rational assessment of utility and cost. The French have a rather unique ability […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/espace-mk1-Alessio3373.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Renault Espace – La Monospace Est Arrivée")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Renault Espace – La Monospace Est Arrivée
Posted on November 11, 2020 | 40 Comments(first posted 11/11/2014) The appeal of cars ranges from the strictly emotional and subjective to the purely rational assessment of utility and cost. The French have a rather unique ability […]
