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![Paul Niedermeyer (CC founder) is the undisputed king of VW bus profiles, owing to his personal history with them. He has waxed historically and philosophically on various buses, but not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200213_131312.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile – Vanifest Destiny In Plaid")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile – Vanifest Destiny In Plaid
Posted on April 16, 2020 | 35 CommentsPaul Niedermeyer (CC founder) is the undisputed king of VW bus profiles, owing to his personal history with them. He has waxed historically and philosophically on various buses, but not […] -
![(first posted 5/11/2014) Mitchell retired from GM in 1977, and left a parting memorial to his love for the long, sleek, nostalgic and racy. He knew it was the (temporary) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Pontiac_Phantom_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bill Mitchell’s Parting Shot: 1977 Pontiac Phantom")
Bill Mitchell’s Parting Shot: 1977 Pontiac Phantom
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 66 Comments(first posted 5/11/2014) Mitchell retired from GM in 1977, and left a parting memorial to his love for the long, sleek, nostalgic and racy. He knew it was the (temporary) […] -
![The Mercedes-Benz W163 is generally not remembered warmly, especially by previous owners. Though some on this site might have had better than average experiences, and Mercedes had sorted out the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0182.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 – Bad Mercedes, But a Good Beater?")
COAL: 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 – Bad Mercedes, But a Good Beater?
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 22 CommentsThe Mercedes-Benz W163 is generally not remembered warmly, especially by previous owners. Though some on this site might have had better than average experiences, and Mercedes had sorted out the […] -
![When inspiration hits, one better go with it. Having just wasted too much time figuring an angle for a base model Ford Probe, a car I am convinced ties somehow […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Deville-Solberg-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1975 or 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – It Was Really Coup DeChance")
Cohort Capsule: 1975 or 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – It Was Really Coup DeChance
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 37 CommentsWhen inspiration hits, one better go with it. Having just wasted too much time figuring an angle for a base model Ford Probe, a car I am convinced ties somehow […] -
![Tristan Hankins uploaded something a bit different to the Cohort; this Chrysler Valiant VG (1970-1971) convertible, for sale, no less. And you should know it’s a mighty rare beast, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/49732657213_18f101cda6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: Chrysler VG Valiant Convertible – “$10,000 Wow!”")
CC For Sale: Chrysler VG Valiant Convertible – “$10,000 Wow!”
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 27 CommentsTristan Hankins uploaded something a bit different to the Cohort; this Chrysler Valiant VG (1970-1971) convertible, for sale, no less. And you should know it’s a mighty rare beast, as […] -
![No, we haven’t literally covered everything at CC. And I’m not talking about exclusive exotics or antediluvian ancestors. Even late ‘80s saloons from fairly well-known European makers haven’t all graced […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_20200409_143741-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Prisma Integrale – Almost Top Notch")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Lancia Prisma Integrale – Almost Top Notch
Posted on April 15, 2020 | 29 CommentsNo, we haven’t literally covered everything at CC. And I’m not talking about exclusive exotics or antediluvian ancestors. Even late ‘80s saloons from fairly well-known European makers haven’t all graced […] -
QOTD: What Did This Cuban Taxi Start Life As?
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 25 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Rivera Notario -
![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/2020/04/1998-Lexus-GS400.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Lexus GS400")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Lexus GS400
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 24 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 […] -
Art Class-ic: 1982 Ford Bronco
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 23 CommentsAs a kid, I always drove my art teachers nuts because all I wanted to do was draw cars. -
Vintage Postcards: Car Dealerships, Vol. 3
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 62 CommentsI hope you’re not getting tired of these yet. I’m not. -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Rust-O-Matic
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 28 Commentsposted at the Cohort by John Lloyd -
![My taste palate, while perhaps not sophisticated, is fairly adventurous. Life in the multicultural city of Chicago has provided me with ample opportunities to sample cuisines from around the world […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Hasenpfeffer-collage-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Hasenpfeffer – Wild Rabbits In Des Moines")
Curbside Classics: Hasenpfeffer – Wild Rabbits In Des Moines
Posted on April 14, 2020 | 37 CommentsMy taste palate, while perhaps not sophisticated, is fairly adventurous. Life in the multicultural city of Chicago has provided me with ample opportunities to sample cuisines from around the world […] -
![(first posted 5/8/2014) A big shout out to dmala77 for capturing this beautiful Shelby Lancer, the ultimate of Chrysler’s H-body liftbacks. Debuting near the same time as GM’s own […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ShelbyLancer1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer – Special K")
Cohort Classic: 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer – Special K
Posted on April 13, 2020 | 55 Comments(first posted 5/8/2014) A big shout out to dmala77 for capturing this beautiful Shelby Lancer, the ultimate of Chrysler’s H-body liftbacks. Debuting near the same time as GM’s own […] -
![Conspicuous consumption is probably as old as time itself. In lean times, such as the era which we have suddenly found ourselves in, things tend to get a bit less […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200308_124535.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Is Automotive Luxury Important To You?")
QOTD: Is Automotive Luxury Important To You?
Posted on April 13, 2020 | 59 CommentsConspicuous consumption is probably as old as time itself. In lean times, such as the era which we have suddenly found ourselves in, things tend to get a bit less […] -
![Seeing this car on an Ohio highway was like being reunited with an old friend. My first car was an Audi Coupe – though mine was from the beginning of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RR-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1987 Audi Coupe GT – A Familiar Shape")
In-Motion Classic: 1987 Audi Coupe GT – A Familiar Shape
Posted on April 13, 2020 | 31 CommentsSeeing this car on an Ohio highway was like being reunited with an old friend. My first car was an Audi Coupe – though mine was from the beginning of […]
