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![Europe’s heaviest combination vehicles can be found up north, especially in Finland. The country’s legal maximum GVM for a big rig is 76 metric tons (167,500 lbs). But that’s not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sisu-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Sisu Polar Hybrid – The Finnish Concept Of Strength")
CC Global: Sisu Polar Hybrid – The Finnish Concept Of Strength
Posted on April 21, 2020 | 22 CommentsEurope’s heaviest combination vehicles can be found up north, especially in Finland. The country’s legal maximum GVM for a big rig is 76 metric tons (167,500 lbs). But that’s not […] -
![I believe there’s some truth to the adage that we often want what we don’t have, instead of appreciating what we currently possess. As an avid music collector across many […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1967-Chevrolet-Impala-hardtop-sedan-6-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Chevrolet Impala – Buy You A Chevrolet")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Chevrolet Impala – Buy You A Chevrolet
Posted on April 21, 2020 | 49 CommentsI believe there’s some truth to the adage that we often want what we don’t have, instead of appreciating what we currently possess. As an avid music collector across many […] -
![(first posted 5/15/2014) This legend, casually parked around lesser cars, needs little introduction. It is without a doubt, an icon, but somewhat unusually for a Japanese product sold in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-05-18.34.23.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser – Keeping The Faith")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser – Keeping The Faith
Posted on April 20, 2020 | 59 Comments(first posted 5/15/2014) This legend, casually parked around lesser cars, needs little introduction. It is without a doubt, an icon, but somewhat unusually for a Japanese product sold in the […] -
![(first posted 5/17/2014) When we think of 1971 Challengers, it tends to be the wild ones with 440 Six Packs or Hemis. Of course there was a base Challenger hardtop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Dodge-Challenger-1971-coupe.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Oddity: 1971 Dodge Challenger “Coupe” With 198 Cubic Inch Slant Six")
Automotive History Oddity: 1971 Dodge Challenger “Coupe” With 198 Cubic Inch Slant Six
Posted on April 20, 2020 | 136 Comments(first posted 5/17/2014) When we think of 1971 Challengers, it tends to be the wild ones with 440 Six Packs or Hemis. Of course there was a base Challenger hardtop […] -
![Seeing this burgundy red Grand Caravan on the road the other day brought back a lot of memories of ours. That’s not exactly surprising, since we kept it for 15 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CC-17-002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Do You See “Your” Former Car On the Road? How Does It Make You Feel?")
QOTD: Do You See “Your” Former Car On the Road? How Does It Make You Feel?
Posted on April 20, 2020 | 47 CommentsSeeing this burgundy red Grand Caravan on the road the other day brought back a lot of memories of ours. That’s not exactly surprising, since we kept it for 15 […] -
![This was going to be the story of my Holden ZB Calais V. I was going to explain to you how our ZB Commodore range differed from the Buick Regal […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2015-hyundai-genesis-ultimate-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars Of A Lifetime #6: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Ultimate – Not Settling")
Cars Of A Lifetime #6: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Ultimate – Not Settling
Posted on April 20, 2020 | 10 CommentsThis was going to be the story of my Holden ZB Calais V. I was going to explain to you how our ZB Commodore range differed from the Buick Regal […] -
CC Outtake: My Tesla
Posted on April 20, 2020 | 12 Comments -
![The Supra may have caught the imagination of some latter-day JDM sports coupé idolaters, but back in the ‘80s, Toyota’s range had many other choices on offer. The bottom rung […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200410_105100-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Toyota Soarer (Z20) 2.0 GT Twin Turbo – Proto-Lexus PLC")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Toyota Soarer (Z20) 2.0 GT Twin Turbo – Proto-Lexus PLC
Posted on April 20, 2020 | 16 CommentsThe Supra may have caught the imagination of some latter-day JDM sports coupé idolaters, but back in the ‘80s, Toyota’s range had many other choices on offer. The bottom rung […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2014) It seems of late that there have been a lot of more, shall we say, prosaic cars on CC? That’s all fine and good, and if you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/7-22-thru-7-27-2013-029-800x533-e1399074306918.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe – Ne Plus Ultra")
Car Show Classic: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe – Ne Plus Ultra
Posted on April 19, 2020 | 63 Comments(first posted 5/19/2014) It seems of late that there have been a lot of more, shall we say, prosaic cars on CC? That’s all fine and good, and if you […] -
![Some cars have a clear identity and purpose. The Citroen 2CV is a car for the French country dweller, the original Mini was for the European city, the VW Beetle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sale Site Classic: 2015 MG6 GT S 1.9DTi-Tech – Loss Of Identity, And An Identity Crisis")
Sale Site Classic: 2015 MG6 GT S 1.9DTi-Tech – Loss Of Identity, And An Identity Crisis
Posted on April 19, 2020 | 34 CommentsSome cars have a clear identity and purpose. The Citroen 2CV is a car for the French country dweller, the original Mini was for the European city, the VW Beetle […] -
![Chrysler’s European sales push in the late 1980s and early 1990s has always intrigued me, so this photo of a French LeBaron posted at the CC Cohort by Benoit, hooked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chrysler-LeBaron-France.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1989-92 Chrysler LeBaron GTC in France – King Of The Road")
Cohort Capsule: 1989-92 Chrysler LeBaron GTC in France – King Of The Road
Posted on April 19, 2020 | 15 CommentsChrysler’s European sales push in the late 1980s and early 1990s has always intrigued me, so this photo of a French LeBaron posted at the CC Cohort by Benoit, hooked […] -
![Here’s something of an exotic catch. The 1962-1963 Mercury Meteor was an unqualified dud. It sold 69k in ’62, and 51k in ’63 before it was retired. And looking at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/389934271_246530fce9_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curtis Perry Outtake: 1963 Mercury Meteor S-33")
Curtis Perry Outtake: 1963 Mercury Meteor S-33
Posted on April 19, 2020 | 34 CommentsHere’s something of an exotic catch. The 1962-1963 Mercury Meteor was an unqualified dud. It sold 69k in ’62, and 51k in ’63 before it was retired. And looking at […] -
Adam Dixon’s Cars of a Lifetime Series
Posted on April 19, 2020 | No Comments -
![Having given Shadow, our 2003 Pontiac Vibe, to a family member, I was now in the market for a new car just a little over a year after purchasing Mica, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2014-Chevrolet-Sonic-LT-Front-Side.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT – “You Want a What???”")
COAL: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT – “You Want a What???”
Posted on April 19, 2020 | 78 CommentsHaving given Shadow, our 2003 Pontiac Vibe, to a family member, I was now in the market for a new car just a little over a year after purchasing Mica, […] -
![(first posted 5/14/2014) Although few motorcycle enthusiasts consider it to be exotic or uncommon in its sophistication, the Honda CB350 of 1968-73 was an surprise hit when new and continues […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Cafe-Racer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: Honda CB350 – Underrated Hit")
Kickstand Classic: Honda CB350 – Underrated Hit
Posted on April 18, 2020 | 31 Comments(first posted 5/14/2014) Although few motorcycle enthusiasts consider it to be exotic or uncommon in its sophistication, the Honda CB350 of 1968-73 was an surprise hit when new and continues […]
