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![A few days ago, a I asked the question “what are the appropriate names for Automotive groupings”, with the example of a “Maraud” of Mercurys and a “Scoop” of Coupes. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200426_143725.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Congregation: A Bevy of Chevys, and a Jimmy Too – Two 1969 Chevy C10’s and a 1971 GMC 2500")
Curbside Congregation: A Bevy of Chevys, and a Jimmy Too – Two 1969 Chevy C10’s and a 1971 GMC 2500
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 17 CommentsA few days ago, a I asked the question “what are the appropriate names for Automotive groupings”, with the example of a “Maraud” of Mercurys and a “Scoop” of Coupes. […] -
![As the cars of my teenage years age, some brands and series have vanished unnoticed, others achieve mythical status, and a few just roll along and become a blank canvas […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20181202_125049.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Aussie Chrysler Valiants in South Africa – With Added Local Attitude")
CC Global: Aussie Chrysler Valiants in South Africa – With Added Local Attitude
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 42 CommentsAs the cars of my teenage years age, some brands and series have vanished unnoticed, others achieve mythical status, and a few just roll along and become a blank canvas […] -
![(first posted 6/11/2014) Life can be funny. I didn’t set out to shoot this Green AMC Hornet Sportabout Gucci Edition, but then I didn’t set out to give a talk […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMAG0019-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 AMC Hornet Gucci Sportabout – The First Fashion Designer-Mobile")
Curbside Classic: 1972 AMC Hornet Gucci Sportabout – The First Fashion Designer-Mobile
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 80 Comments(first posted 6/11/2014) Life can be funny. I didn’t set out to shoot this Green AMC Hornet Sportabout Gucci Edition, but then I didn’t set out to give a talk […] -
![No truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8716.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows")
In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 21 CommentsNo truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […] -
![After I sold my Audi A4, I was determined to have a cool little sports car for my next ride. I had taken up autocrossing, and as good as the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3341148225_f3c4cb8a08_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1991 Mazda Miata – The Perfect Sports Car For A College Student")
COAL: 1991 Mazda Miata – The Perfect Sports Car For A College Student
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 19 CommentsAfter I sold my Audi A4, I was determined to have a cool little sports car for my next ride. I had taken up autocrossing, and as good as the […] -
![(pictures posted at the Cohort by Bryce) (first posted 6/12/2014) Bryce, why are you showing me these pictures of a Simca 1000 at bed time? This is a car I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Simca-1000-f-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Simca 1000 – The Franco-Italian Baby Corvair")
Curbside Classic: Simca 1000 – The Franco-Italian Baby Corvair
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 36 Comments(pictures posted at the Cohort by Bryce) (first posted 6/12/2014) Bryce, why are you showing me these pictures of a Simca 1000 at bed time? This is a car I’ve […] -
![I’ve shown you the old Chevy house bus and I’ve shown you the three story house. But finding them together made for a terrific combination; old and new, but plenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CC-415-011-fixed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1946 Chevy House Bus and Three Story House Pose Together – Similarities and Contrasts")
Curbside Outtake: 1946 Chevy House Bus and Three Story House Pose Together – Similarities and Contrasts
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 10 CommentsI’ve shown you the old Chevy house bus and I’ve shown you the three story house. But finding them together made for a terrific combination; old and new, but plenty […] -
![Jim Klein brought us a review on a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It was an interesting read because I know someone who owns one. But as I read the review, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/01-1961-Studebaker-Autumn-Haze.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Comparisons: Color Buddies – Old And New")
CC Comparisons: Color Buddies – Old And New
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 40 CommentsJim Klein brought us a review on a new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It was an interesting read because I know someone who owns one. But as I read the review, […] -
![I always enjoy seeing vintage buses and other mass transportation equipment in their natural habitat framed in an interesting historical setting, so here are just some random pics scoured from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/9676e4885e39d6c575aeee63c0cea1d0-1-e1588426267830.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: Miscellaneous 1940’s – 1960’s Bus Pictures with Miscellaneous Comments")
Bus Stop Classics: Miscellaneous 1940’s – 1960’s Bus Pictures with Miscellaneous Comments
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 33 CommentsI always enjoy seeing vintage buses and other mass transportation equipment in their natural habitat framed in an interesting historical setting, so here are just some random pics scoured from […] -
![I had my hands full still with my 72 ES that I was restoring, and parting out/saving parts from a 73 ES. Somewhere, I got the bright idea that I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9549.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: #14 1998 Volvo S90 – The Last of the RWD Volvos")
COAL: #14 1998 Volvo S90 – The Last of the RWD Volvos
Posted on May 16, 2020 | 9 CommentsI had my hands full still with my 72 ES that I was restoring, and parting out/saving parts from a 73 ES. Somewhere, I got the bright idea that I […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Citroen DS
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 8 CommentsFrom the Cohort by Bruno Ferlito -
![The Peugeot 504 was of course the other relatively popular European diesel in the US (and Europe) along with the Mercedes before the VW Rabbit came along. It offered a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/504-diesel0001-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: 1977 Peugeot 504 Diesel Automatic – Noisy, Slow, But Not Lacking in Gallic Charms")
R&T Vintage Review: 1977 Peugeot 504 Diesel Automatic – Noisy, Slow, But Not Lacking in Gallic Charms
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 31 CommentsThe Peugeot 504 was of course the other relatively popular European diesel in the US (and Europe) along with the Mercedes before the VW Rabbit came along. It offered a […] -
![In the Coronatime, I’ve had the chance to take a lot of long strolls through various Berkeley neighborhoods. Not too long ago, I wrote of an unlikely Plymouth/Beemer pair living […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200426_142548.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Contrasts: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner and 1970 BMW 1602 – A Scoop of Coupes")
Curbside Contrasts: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner and 1970 BMW 1602 – A Scoop of Coupes
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 25 CommentsIn the Coronatime, I’ve had the chance to take a lot of long strolls through various Berkeley neighborhoods. Not too long ago, I wrote of an unlikely Plymouth/Beemer pair living […] -
![Meeting a legend is a strange experience. If you’re an admirer, there can be too many things that pop up in your head at once, which you then try not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_20200504_172027-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988 Audi Quattro – Stumped")
CC Capsule: 1988 Audi Quattro – Stumped
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 16 CommentsMeeting a legend is a strange experience. If you’re an admirer, there can be too many things that pop up in your head at once, which you then try not […] -
![After many years, Jeep has finally completely realized that the Wrangler should really become everything for everyone and is now exploring every possible niche. After adding a 4-door variant during […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0973-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 Diesel – Leaving Nothing Unexplored")
Curbside QuickTake Review: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 Diesel – Leaving Nothing Unexplored
Posted on May 15, 2020 | 49 CommentsAfter many years, Jeep has finally completely realized that the Wrangler should really become everything for everyone and is now exploring every possible niche. After adding a 4-door variant during […]
