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![I suppose this really should be a Bus Stop Classic, as this Model 719 by Yellow Coach (owned by GM) was the most influential coach in America ever. It was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHORPY-33576a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photograph/Bus Stop Classic: 1936 Yellow (GM) Coach Model 719 Greyhound Bus and Driver")
Vintage Photograph/Bus Stop Classic: 1936 Yellow (GM) Coach Model 719 Greyhound Bus and Driver
Posted on October 6, 2020 | 16 CommentsI suppose this really should be a Bus Stop Classic, as this Model 719 by Yellow Coach (owned by GM) was the most influential coach in America ever. It was […] -
![Another in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1999-Volvo-S80-T6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan
Posted on October 6, 2020 | 13 CommentsAnother in a series of my reviews that appeared in the online version of African Americans On Wheels, a now defunct automotive magazine that was included as an insert in the […] -
![These Tercel 4WD were cool long before Breaking Bad made it really famous as Jesse Pinkman’s ride. In fact, these have been cool around these parts since they were new. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CC-426-021.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon – Eugene-mobile and Pinkman-mobile")
Curbside Outtake: Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon – Eugene-mobile and Pinkman-mobile
Posted on October 6, 2020 | 19 CommentsThese Tercel 4WD were cool long before Breaking Bad made it really famous as Jesse Pinkman’s ride. In fact, these have been cool around these parts since they were new. […] -
![It seems like a fairly common thing for specific makes and models of vehicles to be associated with certain products. The combination that comes immediately to mind is Red Bull […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2011-07-19-Tuesday-1976-Chevrolet-El-Camino-3-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1976 Chevrolet El Camino – Try Everything")
In-Motion Classic: 1976 Chevrolet El Camino – Try Everything
Posted on October 6, 2020 | 31 CommentsIt seems like a fairly common thing for specific makes and models of vehicles to be associated with certain products. The combination that comes immediately to mind is Red Bull […] -
![(first posted 2/15/2012) For all middle children life is hard. And no life is harder in the automotive world than the middle model or trim level. The most difficult life […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/296638_10150329430992201_501872200_8455172_230128943_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Buick Wildcat – I Think I Want To Fight")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Buick Wildcat – I Think I Want To Fight
Posted on October 5, 2020 | 63 Comments(first posted 2/15/2012) For all middle children life is hard. And no life is harder in the automotive world than the middle model or trim level. The most difficult life […] -
![The Trans Van was a new variation of the theme of van-based motor homes, and became something of an icon. A bit odd, as it had a low roof, so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50419702823_c984f783e1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Winnie Wagon And Another Vintage Dodge Motorhome – Winnebago’s Trans Van Imitator")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Winnie Wagon And Another Vintage Dodge Motorhome – Winnebago’s Trans Van Imitator
Posted on October 5, 2020 | 11 CommentsThe Trans Van was a new variation of the theme of van-based motor homes, and became something of an icon. A bit odd, as it had a low roof, so […] -
![There’s no point in belaboring the fact that it’s been an odd year for just about everybody. Just recently, I mentioned how a dearth of car events this summer has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/111_0585a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rolling COAL: A Firebird, A T-Bird, And A Corvair Go On A Drive – Day Trips And A Short Discussion Of Ownership Philosophy")
Rolling COAL: A Firebird, A T-Bird, And A Corvair Go On A Drive – Day Trips And A Short Discussion Of Ownership Philosophy
Posted on October 5, 2020 | 28 CommentsThere’s no point in belaboring the fact that it’s been an odd year for just about everybody. Just recently, I mentioned how a dearth of car events this summer has […] -
![Finding this Checker wagon in the parking lot of this retirement facility was a bittersweet moment. I first encountered it in the parking lot of the neighborhood hardware store in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CC-426-106-c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Update: The 1967 Checker Marathon Wagon Has Moved To The Retirement Home With Its Original Owners")
Curbside Classic Update: The 1967 Checker Marathon Wagon Has Moved To The Retirement Home With Its Original Owners
Posted on October 5, 2020 | 15 CommentsFinding this Checker wagon in the parking lot of this retirement facility was a bittersweet moment. I first encountered it in the parking lot of the neighborhood hardware store in […] -
![Zilch classic truck shows this year, no further explanation needed. So finding this immaculate ol’ Benz truck, parked in a farmyard, on a cloudy fall day, was a bit of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_8956.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1958 Mercedes-Benz L312 – Sitting Behind The Geraniums*")
Truck Stop Classic: 1958 Mercedes-Benz L312 – Sitting Behind The Geraniums*
Posted on October 5, 2020 | 11 CommentsZilch classic truck shows this year, no further explanation needed. So finding this immaculate ol’ Benz truck, parked in a farmyard, on a cloudy fall day, was a bit of […] -
![Last year Toyota sold more Toyota Corolla badged cars in the United States than their entire Lexus brand sold here in total. Worldwide, the Corolla sold more often than the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_5780-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE – Humble Is This Juggernaut")
Curbside Review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE – Humble Is This Juggernaut
Posted on October 5, 2020 | 45 CommentsLast year Toyota sold more Toyota Corolla badged cars in the United States than their entire Lexus brand sold here in total. Worldwide, the Corolla sold more often than the […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2014) Spotted during a dreaded visit to Target last spring, this Hudson Wasp resulted in my partner going inside while I snapped pictures. If he never had to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a-hud.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1952 Hudson Wasp – A Day For Orphans")
Curbside Classic: 1952 Hudson Wasp – A Day For Orphans
Posted on October 4, 2020 | 60 Comments(first posted 10/4/2014) Spotted during a dreaded visit to Target last spring, this Hudson Wasp resulted in my partner going inside while I snapped pictures. If he never had to […] -
![It’s interesting to read this review of a Saab 99, from a time before it morphed into the more mature 900. The 99 had a lot of positives: a roomy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Saab-1-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Saab 99E 1.85 – Better, But Still A Ways To Go")
Vintage R&T Review: Saab 99E 1.85 – Better, But Still A Ways To Go
Posted on October 4, 2020 | 29 CommentsIt’s interesting to read this review of a Saab 99, from a time before it morphed into the more mature 900. The 99 had a lot of positives: a roomy […] -
![Shot and posted by Jon O’Grady It’s not the first time we’ve shared shots of an old home-built Cadillac motor home, but I can’t resist these. Let’s keep in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/50386771843_b83b5f3e11_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Another Cadillac Motor Home")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Another Cadillac Motor Home
Posted on October 4, 2020 | 9 CommentsShot and posted by Jon O’Grady It’s not the first time we’ve shared shots of an old home-built Cadillac motor home, but I can’t resist these. Let’s keep in […] -
![Our municipality’s weekly market is held on every Friday afternoon. The vendors are offering a whole range of fresh food and other products, like flowers, plants and also clothes. This […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_8953.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 Iveco Daily 40C17 – Bringing Sea Fish Daily")
CC Global: 2016 Iveco Daily 40C17 – Bringing Sea Fish Daily
Posted on October 4, 2020 | 15 CommentsOur municipality’s weekly market is held on every Friday afternoon. The vendors are offering a whole range of fresh food and other products, like flowers, plants and also clothes. This […] -
![And now it’s an occasion to see one on the street. It was America’s sweetheart for such a long run, including several stints as the best selling car in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CC-426-043.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe – Once There Were Millions Of These Everywhere")
Curbside Outtake: 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe – Once There Were Millions Of These Everywhere
Posted on October 4, 2020 | 70 CommentsAnd now it’s an occasion to see one on the street. It was America’s sweetheart for such a long run, including several stints as the best selling car in the […]
