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![Here was one I hadn’t come across in the flesh (metal, really) in quite a while; a late 1980s Toyota Cressida. In many markets, Toyota’s most luxury-oriented model at the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20240922_172157926.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988-90 Toyota Cressida – Toyota Luxury In The Pre Lexus Days")
Curbside Classic: 1988-90 Toyota Cressida – Toyota Luxury In The Pre Lexus Days
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 11 CommentsHere was one I hadn’t come across in the flesh (metal, really) in quite a while; a late 1980s Toyota Cressida. In many markets, Toyota’s most luxury-oriented model at the […] -
![They called the ‘70s Anni di piombo “the years of lead” in Italy. Social, economic and political turmoil, terrorism, the Maffia, an epidemic of moustaches – times were tough. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20240526_092049_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Maserati Merak SS – Moustaches, Green Balls And Flying Buttresses")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Maserati Merak SS – Moustaches, Green Balls And Flying Buttresses
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 9 CommentsThey called the ‘70s Anni di piombo “the years of lead” in Italy. Social, economic and political turmoil, terrorism, the Maffia, an epidemic of moustaches – times were tough. But […] -
![In the December 1968 issue of Hi-Performance Cars (aka CARS) magazine, automotive writer Roger Huntington examined four GM cars with ram induction systems — a Camaro Z/28 with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1968-Pontiac-GTO-Ram-Air-II-Mecum-Auctions-front.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Pontiac Ram Air II, Oldsmobile Force-Air Induction, Chevrolet Cowl Induction – Did These Ram Induction Systems Actually Increase Power?")
Pontiac Ram Air II, Oldsmobile Force-Air Induction, Chevrolet Cowl Induction – Did These Ram Induction Systems Actually Increase Power?
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 24 CommentsIn the December 1968 issue of Hi-Performance Cars (aka CARS) magazine, automotive writer Roger Huntington examined four GM cars with ram induction systems — a Camaro Z/28 with the […] -
![Whoever special-ordered this Impala Sport Coupe placed a lot more importance on outward appearances than inner qualities. They not only picked a top-tier model, but also splurged on the full […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CC-288-008-1200.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Impala Sport Coupe – Six Cylinder, Three-On-The-Tree, Un-Sporty Unicorn")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Impala Sport Coupe – Six Cylinder, Three-On-The-Tree, Un-Sporty Unicorn
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 25 CommentsWhoever special-ordered this Impala Sport Coupe placed a lot more importance on outward appearances than inner qualities. They not only picked a top-tier model, but also splurged on the full […] -
![Got a car story to tell with our community? If so, this may be your chance, since we’re once again searching for new COAL contributors here at CC. Should you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-02-26-16.27.14.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COALers Needed")
COALers Needed
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 6 CommentsGot a car story to tell with our community? If so, this may be your chance, since we’re once again searching for new COAL contributors here at CC. Should you […] -
![(first posted 2/4/2015) When one thinks of a French luxury car, they probably think of the avant-garde Citroen DS or CX. They might think of the boxy-but-capable Peugeot 604. But […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Peugeot_605_2.0_SRi_1995_15237453109.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999-2010 Peugeot 607 – Le Bateau Magnifique")
Curbside Classic: 1999-2010 Peugeot 607 – Le Bateau Magnifique
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 51 Comments(first posted 2/4/2015) When one thinks of a French luxury car, they probably think of the avant-garde Citroen DS or CX. They might think of the boxy-but-capable Peugeot 604. But […] -
![(first posted 2/28/2019) You think they would have learned. After serving up slow-selling Native American-themed “Designer Interiors” for select 1979 Cutlass models, Oldsmobile tried again for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/80-Olds-Renaissance-Main-Image.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Vintage: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Designer Interior – Renaissance!")
CC Vintage: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Designer Interior – Renaissance!
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 40 Comments(first posted 2/28/2019) You think they would have learned. After serving up slow-selling Native American-themed “Designer Interiors” for select 1979 Cutlass models, Oldsmobile tried again for […] -
Vintage Photos: Cadillac Dealers In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 33 CommentsMartin Pontiac Cadillac, Lancaster, CA. -
![My August birthday always happens during the Indiana State Fair, and what I often want for my birthday is a trip to the fair with as many of our (all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1967-Rambler-American-Rogue-d.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "A 1967 Rambler American Goes Rogue At The Indiana State Fair")
A 1967 Rambler American Goes Rogue At The Indiana State Fair
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 29 CommentsMy August birthday always happens during the Indiana State Fair, and what I often want for my birthday is a trip to the fair with as many of our (all […] -
![In the Great Book of Cars That Came Out in 1967, available in my mind in every imaginary bookstore on the face of the Earth, there should be a special […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20241215_083021_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Fiat Dino 2400 – Fiat By Name, Ferrari By Nature")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Fiat Dino 2400 – Fiat By Name, Ferrari By Nature
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 10 CommentsIn the Great Book of Cars That Came Out in 1967, available in my mind in every imaginary bookstore on the face of the Earth, there should be a special […] -
![When it debuted for 1968, the AMC Javelin was a promising also-ran in the hotly contested pony car segment. However, American Motors hadn’t sat still, whittling away at the Javelin’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1970-AMC-Javelin-SST-390-Adventure-Classic-Cars-front-2.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Vintage CL Review: 1970 AMC Javelin SST 390 – “A Little More Trans-Am, And A Little Less Rambler”")
Vintage CL Review: 1970 AMC Javelin SST 390 – “A Little More Trans-Am, And A Little Less Rambler”
Posted on February 27, 2025 | 17 CommentsWhen it debuted for 1968, the AMC Javelin was a promising also-ran in the hotly contested pony car segment. However, American Motors hadn’t sat still, whittling away at the Javelin’s […] -
![(first posted 7/28/2011) Most of you can’t probably remember where you were or what you were doing on April 29, 2004. I can. As an auto enthusiast, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Olds-aurora-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora – Into That Quiet Good Night")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora – Into That Quiet Good Night
Posted on February 26, 2025 | 56 Comments(first posted 7/28/2011) Most of you can’t probably remember where you were or what you were doing on April 29, 2004. I can. As an auto enthusiast, […] -
![(first posted 2/26/2019) If there was one GM nameplate to pull a full-180 turnaround for the better in the 1980s, it was the Pontiac Bonneville. Launched […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1993-Pontiac-Bonneville-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE – Plus Bonne Dans Ta “Bonneville”")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE – Plus Bonne Dans Ta “Bonneville”
Posted on February 26, 2025 | 50 Comments(first posted 2/26/2019) If there was one GM nameplate to pull a full-180 turnaround for the better in the 1980s, it was the Pontiac Bonneville. Launched […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. Today we have a gallery of tow vehicles and trailers in a variety of settings. Most of the vehicles are cars, and most of the trailers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Early-Sixties-Pontiac-Cree-Travel-Trailer-760x511-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Old Rides And Trailers In The ’50s-’60s")
Vintage Snapshots: Old Rides And Trailers In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on February 26, 2025 | 22 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Today we have a gallery of tow vehicles and trailers in a variety of settings. Most of the vehicles are cars, and most of the trailers […] -
![original photos shot and posted at the CC Cohort by Christian Els You’re looking at the only two American cars ever built in the 20th century with standard factory-equipped supercharged […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/54331458957_bbff5cc050_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Found: Two Supercharged Rarities – 1958 Packard Hawk And 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk")
Found: Two Supercharged Rarities – 1958 Packard Hawk And 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Posted on February 26, 2025 | 15 Commentsoriginal photos shot and posted at the CC Cohort by Christian Els You’re looking at the only two American cars ever built in the 20th century with standard factory-equipped supercharged […]
