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![(first posted 3/8/2014) It was with the second generation that Honda’s Accord began to take a toehold in the Midwest. At the time, there was a lot more “Buy ‘Murican” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CC-63-037-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Honda Accord – The Canary in the Coal Mine for the Traditional American Sedan")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Honda Accord – The Canary in the Coal Mine for the Traditional American Sedan
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 80 Comments(first posted 3/8/2014) It was with the second generation that Honda’s Accord began to take a toehold in the Midwest. At the time, there was a lot more “Buy ‘Murican” […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2014) Chrysler officially retired the K-cars in 1989, but the scaling back of different variations began earlier. This 1986-1988 LeBaron Town and Country wagon, with Turbo, was one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DSCN0645.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Chrysler LeBaron Town And Country Turbo – Queen Of The K-Cars")
Curbside Classic: Chrysler LeBaron Town And Country Turbo – Queen Of The K-Cars
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 79 Comments(first posted 3/7/2014) Chrysler officially retired the K-cars in 1989, but the scaling back of different variations began earlier. This 1986-1988 LeBaron Town and Country wagon, with Turbo, was one […] -
![My hometown of Bellingham, Wash. was recently voted one of the 50 best travel destinations in the world. (But please don’t come here). We’ve made some best-of lists before. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_0821.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: Toy-For-Su – Reluctant Winner With An Identity Crisis")
Curbside Find: Toy-For-Su – Reluctant Winner With An Identity Crisis
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 16 CommentsMy hometown of Bellingham, Wash. was recently voted one of the 50 best travel destinations in the world. (But please don’t come here). We’ve made some best-of lists before. […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. Our gallery today is going to trigger some different types of memories for many of you. Many of them are vehicles in distress, and are from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GhKBQ19aAAAblt6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Flats, Breakdowns And Curious Repairs")
Vintage Snapshots: Flats, Breakdowns And Curious Repairs
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 36 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Our gallery today is going to trigger some different types of memories for many of you. Many of them are vehicles in distress, and are from […] -
![If you’re more familiar with cars of the 1960s and 1970s, seeing both “Fairlane” and “Galaxie” badges on the same car might be puzzling, but prior to 1961, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1959-Ford-Galaxie-Town-Sedan-Cory-Behrens-Cohort-rear-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie – “Thunderbird In Looks, Thunderbird In Luxury”")
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie – “Thunderbird In Looks, Thunderbird In Luxury”
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 33 CommentsIf you’re more familiar with cars of the 1960s and 1970s, seeing both “Fairlane” and “Galaxie” badges on the same car might be puzzling, but prior to 1961, the […] -
![Around the time we got our Fiat Uno, my father-in-law decided it was time to update his car fleet, partly due to age and also for tax incentives. So, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fiat-Elba-Autoesporte.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "My 1992 Fiat Elba CSL – I Didn’t Know A Fiat Could Be This Nice")
My 1992 Fiat Elba CSL – I Didn’t Know A Fiat Could Be This Nice
Posted on March 1, 2025 | 4 CommentsAround the time we got our Fiat Uno, my father-in-law decided it was time to update his car fleet, partly due to age and also for tax incentives. So, I […] -
![(first posted 7/3/2014) As the 1950s unfolded, it quickly became apparent that “longer, lower, and wider” was the prevailing design methodology. To power the automobiles that were steadily becoming heavier […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ford-Y-block-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Ford FE Series V8 Engine")
Automotive History: The Ford FE Series V8 Engine
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 187 Comments(first posted 7/3/2014) As the 1950s unfolded, it quickly became apparent that “longer, lower, and wider” was the prevailing design methodology. To power the automobiles that were steadily becoming heavier […] -
![(first posted 4/10/2015) This little green 1980 Concord was a three-generation family car, owned by my grandfather, my aunt and myself. Like the title says, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/C-Corner.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 AMC Concord – Little Green Concord, You Don’t Know What I Got")
COAL: 1980 AMC Concord – Little Green Concord, You Don’t Know What I Got
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 34 Comments(first posted 4/10/2015) This little green 1980 Concord was a three-generation family car, owned by my grandfather, my aunt and myself. Like the title says, I […] -
![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 […]
