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![(first posted 8/29/2011) The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr’s low and horizontal mustache grille may not look very revolutionary to most of us today, but it played a key role in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lincoln_Zephyr_V12_Convertible_Coupe_1938_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic Automotive History: How The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Ushered In A Design Revolution Thanks To A Hot Radiator")
Classic Automotive History: How The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Ushered In A Design Revolution Thanks To A Hot Radiator
Posted on July 17, 2020 | 44 Comments(first posted 8/29/2011) The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr’s low and horizontal mustache grille may not look very revolutionary to most of us today, but it played a key role in […] -
![I don’t know if the composition of this shot of two rotund convertibles by Fred Oliver was intentional, but it’s sure working for me. The shape of their tops is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/50109947113_6d92a2499c_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Two Rotund Convertibles, One Even More Compelling Than the Other")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Two Rotund Convertibles, One Even More Compelling Than the Other
Posted on July 17, 2020 | 18 CommentsI don’t know if the composition of this shot of two rotund convertibles by Fred Oliver was intentional, but it’s sure working for me. The shape of their tops is […] -
![It’s not often anymore that I’m stopped dead in my tracks by a curbside classic. I think I’ve grown callous after having contributed here for seven years and counting. Another […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/9297SevilleSLSa.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1992-97 Cadillac Seville SLS – Styling That’s Aged Well")
CC Capsule: 1992-97 Cadillac Seville SLS – Styling That’s Aged Well
Posted on July 17, 2020 | 24 CommentsIt’s not often anymore that I’m stopped dead in my tracks by a curbside classic. I think I’ve grown callous after having contributed here for seven years and counting. Another […] -
![I am a bit of a Europhile. Over the last couple of years, I’ve read a lot of articles and heard a lot of talk about how Corvettes balance fun […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/72149CC8-3A3D-4A07-BFB4-AA398FA70B2B_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ten Days, Ten Corvettes: Can a Europhile Learn to Love America’s Sports Car? Day 1: 2005 C6")
Ten Days, Ten Corvettes: Can a Europhile Learn to Love America’s Sports Car? Day 1: 2005 C6
Posted on July 17, 2020 | 11 CommentsI am a bit of a Europhile. Over the last couple of years, I’ve read a lot of articles and heard a lot of talk about how Corvettes balance fun […] -
![It’s getting hot and steamy in this part of Asia. Makes you wonder how folks managed before A/C became widespread. (By taking more showers, I suppose). I’m not sure when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200703_101856-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Toyota Crown (S130) Super Deluxe Van – Ice-Cool Old School")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Toyota Crown (S130) Super Deluxe Van – Ice-Cool Old School
Posted on July 17, 2020 | 11 CommentsIt’s getting hot and steamy in this part of Asia. Makes you wonder how folks managed before A/C became widespread. (By taking more showers, I suppose). I’m not sure when […] -
![(first posted 7/14/2014. I’m two days late on this re-post) Today is July 14th, the 225th anniversary of the French Revolution, celebrated as a national holiday akin to Independence […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1966-Citroen-ID.1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Citroën ID – The Goddess Storms The Bastille Of Convention")
Curbside Classic: Citroën ID – The Goddess Storms The Bastille Of Convention
Posted on July 16, 2020 | 89 Comments(first posted 7/14/2014. I’m two days late on this re-post) Today is July 14th, the 225th anniversary of the French Revolution, celebrated as a national holiday akin to Independence […] -
![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/2020/07/1999-Toyota-Camry-Solara-SE-V6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1999 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6")
Classic CARmentary: 1999 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6
Posted on July 16, 2020 | 25 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 […] -
![an older picture before the roof rust set in (Update: the Cortez was bought and one hour into its trip home burned to the ground on the freeway. A sad […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1031.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: Anybody Willing To Save a Rusty But Upgraded Clark Cortez Motor Home From the Scrapyard?")
CC For Sale: Anybody Willing To Save a Rusty But Upgraded Clark Cortez Motor Home From the Scrapyard?
Posted on July 16, 2020 | 27 Commentsan older picture before the roof rust set in (Update: the Cortez was bought and one hour into its trip home burned to the ground on the freeway. A sad […] -
![Much of Tokyo is composed of tightly-packed residential areas, with tiny two-story houses and very narrow streets. No wonder kei cars and electric bikes are so popular here. This can […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_20200602_093054-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1974 Lotus Europa Special – The Sports Hearse Strikes Again")
Curbside Classic: 1974 Lotus Europa Special – The Sports Hearse Strikes Again
Posted on July 16, 2020 | 28 CommentsMuch of Tokyo is composed of tightly-packed residential areas, with tiny two-story houses and very narrow streets. No wonder kei cars and electric bikes are so popular here. This can […] -
![In around 1987, AMC was building Chrysler M-Body cars in its Kenosha plant. As had been the case at Nash and AMC almost forever, the body plant was across town […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/8307475684_2e93a30716_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Body Carrier of the Day: M-Body Hauler")
Car Body Carrier of the Day: M-Body Hauler
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 33 CommentsIn around 1987, AMC was building Chrysler M-Body cars in its Kenosha plant. As had been the case at Nash and AMC almost forever, the body plant was across town […] -
![(first posted 7/15/2014) Bigger is better. While this phrase isn’t always true, there is no denying that the Ford Expedition was, and still is, one big vehicle. My reaction upon […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_4218.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Ford Expedition – My Introduction To Excess")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Ford Expedition – My Introduction To Excess
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 122 Comments(first posted 7/15/2014) Bigger is better. While this phrase isn’t always true, there is no denying that the Ford Expedition was, and still is, one big vehicle. My reaction upon […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Might This Be The Ultimate Plodge?
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 10 Commentsposted by Don Kincl Or is it a proto-Coronoroc? -
![Dodge was considered an also-ran in the full-size truck market in the 1980s, but due to its partnership with Mitsubishi was able to field a competitive small truck to compete […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_5888.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 – A Mighty Fine Little Truck")
Curbside Recycling: 1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 – A Mighty Fine Little Truck
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 26 CommentsDodge was considered an also-ran in the full-size truck market in the 1980s, but due to its partnership with Mitsubishi was able to field a competitive small truck to compete […] -
![This review written by Griff Borgeson at Sports Car Illustrated was a treat, as it’s the first vintage review I’ve read about the Porsche Speedster. Like certain other automotive icons, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Porsche-1956-Speedster-rq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage SCI Review: 1956 Porsche Speedster 1600 – “…One of the most significant technical accomplishments of our time”")
Vintage SCI Review: 1956 Porsche Speedster 1600 – “…One of the most significant technical accomplishments of our time”
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 39 CommentsThis review written by Griff Borgeson at Sports Car Illustrated was a treat, as it’s the first vintage review I’ve read about the Porsche Speedster. Like certain other automotive icons, […] -
![This whole scene brought back memories to my school holidays job, a long time ago. Unpacking and unloading everything, needed for the job that working day. The action scene was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_8906.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Unpacking After Arrival")
CC Global: Unpacking After Arrival
Posted on July 15, 2020 | 2 CommentsThis whole scene brought back memories to my school holidays job, a long time ago. Unpacking and unloading everything, needed for the job that working day. The action scene was […]
