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![(first posted 5/20/2013. In 2018, this generation Century was finally replaced by the third generation) Brougham Love is not exactly a common sentiment, and of that which remains today, a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_8029_10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2013 Toyota Century: The Ultimate Brougham Time Machine")
2013 Toyota Century: The Ultimate Brougham Time Machine
Posted on July 9, 2025 | 135 Comments(first posted 5/20/2013. In 2018, this generation Century was finally replaced by the third generation) Brougham Love is not exactly a common sentiment, and of that which remains today, a […] -
![(first posted 4/14/2018) Cavaliers of this vintage aren’t exactly getting any more common, and that applies to the Trooper II. I suppose it’s a stretch to say these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/CC-354-042.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: Cavalier and Trooper II – Suddenly It’s 1988")
Curbside Finds: Cavalier and Trooper II – Suddenly It’s 1988
Posted on July 9, 2025 | 48 Comments(first posted 4/14/2018) Cavaliers of this vintage aren’t exactly getting any more common, and that applies to the Trooper II. I suppose it’s a stretch to say these […] -
![It had occurred to me last week, while writing my recent essay on the very last Pontiac Firebird, that this model seemed to be one of last, few cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2011-11-05-Saturday-Buick-Reatta-Edgewater-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Ode To Pop Up Headlights")
An Ode To Pop Up Headlights
Posted on July 9, 2025 | 29 CommentsIt had occurred to me last week, while writing my recent essay on the very last Pontiac Firebird, that this model seemed to be one of last, few cars […] -
![The Mustang’s arrival was an era defining event; so much so that over half a century later, we are still talking about those early models on a regular basis. Even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cb264bcce90927d672deba84cb650133.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealer Photos: ’65-’66 Mustangs – At Deliveries, Displays And Showrooms")
Vintage Dealer Photos: ’65-’66 Mustangs – At Deliveries, Displays And Showrooms
Posted on July 9, 2025 | 18 CommentsThe Mustang’s arrival was an era defining event; so much so that over half a century later, we are still talking about those early models on a regular basis. Even […] -
![How big is too big? The standard 357cm/140.6in wheelbase Phantom VII (2003-17) was already pretty massive. And there was a factory-made “extended” saloon, for people of means with long legs […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_20240214_104151_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Stretch Limousine – Way Too Big In Japan")
In-Motion Classic: 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII Stretch Limousine – Way Too Big In Japan
Posted on July 9, 2025 | 10 CommentsHow big is too big? The standard 357cm/140.6in wheelbase Phantom VII (2003-17) was already pretty massive. And there was a factory-made “extended” saloon, for people of means with long legs […] -
![In case you’re counting years, this car was the “boldest advance” since the 1908 Oakland, according to Pontiac advertising. That’s quite a statement, isn’t it? But like all hyperbole, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/12508152-1958-pontiac-star-chief-std1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1958 Pontiac: ‘The Boldest Advance in Fifty Years!’")
1958 Pontiac: ‘The Boldest Advance in Fifty Years!’
Posted on July 9, 2025 | 22 CommentsIn case you’re counting years, this car was the “boldest advance” since the 1908 Oakland, according to Pontiac advertising. That’s quite a statement, isn’t it? But like all hyperbole, […] -
![(first posted 4/28/2018) The other day I caught this Volkswagen T3 double cab pickup truck in a temporary parking lot. It represents the last rear engined, rear wheel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6267.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1990 Volkswagen T3 1.7 D, Typ(e) 247 – Doppelkabine Pritschenwagen")
Curbside Find: 1990 Volkswagen T3 1.7 D, Typ(e) 247 – Doppelkabine Pritschenwagen
Posted on July 8, 2025 | 25 Comments(first posted 4/28/2018) The other day I caught this Volkswagen T3 double cab pickup truck in a temporary parking lot. It represents the last rear engined, rear wheel […] -
![(first posted 7/9/2019) The great thing about concours-type classic car shows is one can usually find great CCs in the visitor car park. The Concours d’Élégance Suisse I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_20190622_164435-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Facel-Vega HK 500 – Black Beauty")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Facel-Vega HK 500 – Black Beauty
Posted on July 8, 2025 | 22 Comments(first posted 7/9/2019) The great thing about concours-type classic car shows is one can usually find great CCs in the visitor car park. The Concours d’Élégance Suisse I […] -
![Text by Patrick Bell. Today we have some cars and trucks that were working on the railroad. There is a good variety of track inspection vehicles that were equipped to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/railroad-inspection-car-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photos: Classic Cars Riding Classic Railways – Railroad Inspection Cars, 1950s-1960s")
Vintage Photos: Classic Cars Riding Classic Railways – Railroad Inspection Cars, 1950s-1960s
Posted on July 8, 2025 | 24 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Today we have some cars and trucks that were working on the railroad. There is a good variety of track inspection vehicles that were equipped to […] -
![As is well known at CC, Ralf K (Don Kincl) has been one of our favorite Cohort contributors for several years. In recent days, he has uploaded a good number […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-07-01-23.23.16.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "A Gallery Of Vintage Cars And Trucks Shot By Ralf K")
A Gallery Of Vintage Cars And Trucks Shot By Ralf K
Posted on July 8, 2025 | 17 CommentsAs is well known at CC, Ralf K (Don Kincl) has been one of our favorite Cohort contributors for several years. In recent days, he has uploaded a good number […] -
![It probably comes as no secret to those who read my periodic articles here on CC that I have a tendency to save stuff. By stuff I am not talking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DSC_0666.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Calendars: The Ephemera That Keeps On Giving")
Automotive Calendars: The Ephemera That Keeps On Giving
Posted on July 8, 2025 | 28 CommentsIt probably comes as no secret to those who read my periodic articles here on CC that I have a tendency to save stuff. By stuff I am not talking […] -
![There were Chevy Monte Carlos aplenty on the streets of Flint, Michigan when I was a kid. Our neighbors next door to the first house I had lived in had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/294-1975-or-76-Ford-Elite-for-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1975 Ford Elite – I’m So Fancy")
Curbside Musings: 1975 Ford Elite – I’m So Fancy
Posted on July 8, 2025 | 45 CommentsThere were Chevy Monte Carlos aplenty on the streets of Flint, Michigan when I was a kid. Our neighbors next door to the first house I had lived in had […] -
![The Thunderbird: So irrational, so illogical, so often successful. Out of all the cars that make no sense–at least on paper– I’m willing to give the beguiling bird a pass. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC_0023f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Fancy Feast")
Curbside Classic: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Fancy Feast
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 17 CommentsThe Thunderbird: So irrational, so illogical, so often successful. Out of all the cars that make no sense–at least on paper– I’m willing to give the beguiling bird a pass. And […] -
![William Oliver has found a near-unicorn: a first or second year Ford Tempo, with the original non-aero sealed beam headlights. Near-unicorn, you say? Well, the reality is that all-new American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/48182777896_415f8e1ca3_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1984 or 1985 Ford Tempo – Tempo Non Fugit")
Curbside Find: 1984 or 1985 Ford Tempo – Tempo Non Fugit
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 31 CommentsWilliam Oliver has found a near-unicorn: a first or second year Ford Tempo, with the original non-aero sealed beam headlights. Near-unicorn, you say? Well, the reality is that all-new American […] -
Vintage Postcards: Modernist Motels – 1950s-1960s
Posted on July 7, 2025 | 27 CommentsThe Manchester House Motel, Inglewood, CA.
