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Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: First Series Toyota Crown S40
Posted on May 18, 2020 | 6 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Dean Edwards -
![The Curbside Newsstand is opening up again, after a mandated Covid-19 shut down. And we have some pretty good news this morning: an all-new Toyota Sienna van (I refuse to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Toyota-2021-Sienna-XSE-11.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: New 2021 Toyota Sienna and Venza – Hybrid Only")
Curbside Newsstand: New 2021 Toyota Sienna and Venza – Hybrid Only
Posted on May 18, 2020 | 68 CommentsThe Curbside Newsstand is opening up again, after a mandated Covid-19 shut down. And we have some pretty good news this morning: an all-new Toyota Sienna van (I refuse to […] -
![I’ve seen a lot of these vintage dealer promotional films over the years for GM, Ford, and Chrysler: Indeed, YouTube serves up a steady supply to me in their “Recommended […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Packard1.gif?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Cinema: 1956 Packard “The Safe Road Ahead”")
Curbside Cinema: 1956 Packard “The Safe Road Ahead”
Posted on May 18, 2020 | 39 CommentsI’ve seen a lot of these vintage dealer promotional films over the years for GM, Ford, and Chrysler: Indeed, YouTube serves up a steady supply to me in their “Recommended […] -
Carrier Classic: F-14 Tomcat -Top Cat
Posted on May 18, 2020 | 26 CommentsNow who doesn’t like the F-14 Tomcat. Well, except for an opposing pilot who sees this look in their rear view mirror. -
![The CCI “Skyscraper” wasn’t the only home-brew tall-boy car carrier tractor. Portland, OR based Convoy, a major player in the West and a very innovative one, not only had their […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4498778416_0af0be9b23_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Carrier: Convoy Home-Built Ford COE With a Load of Thunderbirds")
Vintage Car Carrier: Convoy Home-Built Ford COE With a Load of Thunderbirds
Posted on May 18, 2020 | 28 CommentsThe CCI “Skyscraper” wasn’t the only home-brew tall-boy car carrier tractor. Portland, OR based Convoy, a major player in the West and a very innovative one, not only had their […] -
![There it was, on the pullout on Seavey Loop Road, with a plaintive note in the windshield, as we were heading out to Mt. Pisgah for our semi-daily nature immersion: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CC-417-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Buick Skylark – “Plz Do Not Tow!” – A GM Deadly Sin or Divine Grace?")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Buick Skylark – “Plz Do Not Tow!” – A GM Deadly Sin or Divine Grace?
Posted on May 18, 2020 | 64 CommentsThere it was, on the pullout on Seavey Loop Road, with a plaintive note in the windshield, as we were heading out to Mt. Pisgah for our semi-daily nature immersion: […] -
![Fageol is an endlessly fascinating company. The company was founded by Rollie, William, Frank and Claude Fageol in 1916 to manufacture trucks, tractors, and automobiles in Oakland, CA. The Fageol […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/49792305708_1eb0f0a1cb_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Late 1930s Fageol Ice Cream Delivery Truck: The Future First Peterbilt – A 100 year Lineage")
Late 1930s Fageol Ice Cream Delivery Truck: The Future First Peterbilt – A 100 year Lineage
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 38 CommentsFageol is an endlessly fascinating company. The company was founded by Rollie, William, Frank and Claude Fageol in 1916 to manufacture trucks, tractors, and automobiles in Oakland, CA. The Fageol […] -
![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, […]
