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![(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1972-Ford-Capri.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself")
Carshow Classic: 1969 Ford Capri – The European Mustang Ford Always Promised Itself
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 89 Comments(first posted 4/15/2014) The idea that American style, automotive or otherwise, influences Britain and the rest of Europe is old and well established, and no car demonstrates this better than […] -
![In November 1980, truck maker DAF introduced their last conventional truck and tractor model, known as the N2800-series. It was specifically developed and built for the African and Middle Eastern […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/n2800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1980 DAF N2800-Series – Van Doorne’s Last Conventional, a Tough Cookie")
Truck Stop Classic: 1980 DAF N2800-Series – Van Doorne’s Last Conventional, a Tough Cookie
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 25 CommentsIn November 1980, truck maker DAF introduced their last conventional truck and tractor model, known as the N2800-series. It was specifically developed and built for the African and Middle Eastern […] -
![With discretionary travel on hiatus in many parts of the world, presenting some roadside wonders seemed like a good thing to do. You can only get there by car, van, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0661.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadside Attractions: Casey, Illinois – The Land Where Everything Is BIGGER")
Roadside Attractions: Casey, Illinois – The Land Where Everything Is BIGGER
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 22 CommentsWith discretionary travel on hiatus in many parts of the world, presenting some roadside wonders seemed like a good thing to do. You can only get there by car, van, […] -
![In a tale that is becoming more commonplace by the day, I was recently told I would be working from home for at least three weeks. As a man who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSCF6410.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Capsule: 1942 Studebaker Champion Series 90 “Blackout” Edition – Last Chance For The Duration")
Museum Capsule: 1942 Studebaker Champion Series 90 “Blackout” Edition – Last Chance For The Duration
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 28 CommentsIn a tale that is becoming more commonplace by the day, I was recently told I would be working from home for at least three weeks. As a man who […] -
![What? It’s March already and we haven’t had a Mitsuoka on CC yet this year? Scandalous! Have no fear, fellow CCurbivores and lovers of automotive oddities, to titillate your eyes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200222_133530-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2018 Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon – Hybrid In More Ways Than One")
Future Classic: 2018 Mitsuoka Ryugi Wagon – Hybrid In More Ways Than One
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 10 CommentsWhat? It’s March already and we haven’t had a Mitsuoka on CC yet this year? Scandalous! Have no fear, fellow CCurbivores and lovers of automotive oddities, to titillate your eyes […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder, at Mach 1
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 23 Commentsposted at the cohort by pikesta -
![Like many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9841.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate")
Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 22 CommentsLike many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […] -
![Chris Cieslak shot and posted at the Cohort this very fine looking 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 hardtop coupe. It stirs up a lot of childhood emotions, as this big Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/35025023320_d6282597ee_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 – Nice Looking Car, But Not What Buyers Wanted in 1962")
Cohort Classic: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 – Nice Looking Car, But Not What Buyers Wanted in 1962
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 52 CommentsChris Cieslak shot and posted at the Cohort this very fine looking 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 hardtop coupe. It stirs up a lot of childhood emotions, as this big Ford […] -
![After negotiating a deal with our niece to trade the Sentra for a summer of help with our son, we were now in the market for a vehicle more appropriate […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2007-Dodge-Grand-Caravan-SXT-Front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT – Seating for Seven; Family of Three")
COAL: 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT – Seating for Seven; Family of Three
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 61 CommentsAfter negotiating a deal with our niece to trade the Sentra for a summer of help with our son, we were now in the market for a vehicle more appropriate […] -
![(first posted 3/9/2011) The origin myth of the mini-van is as complicated as evolution itself. No, God is not responsible (he does take credit for the ’59 Caddy, though). It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-17-028-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon (Prairie/Multi) – The First Modern Mini-Van")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon (Prairie/Multi) – The First Modern Mini-Van
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 55 Comments(first posted 3/9/2011) The origin myth of the mini-van is as complicated as evolution itself. No, God is not responsible (he does take credit for the ’59 Caddy, though). It […] -
![(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CC-186-043-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit")
Curbside Classic: 1965 MG1100 (ADO16) – BMC’s Greatest Hit
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 94 Comments(first posted 4/5/2014) What was BMC’s best car? Many people’s immediate answer to the question will be “the Mini”, and it’s fair to say that the Mini was the most […] -
![robadr posted some pictures shot at the beach in Zipolite, Mexico. This is quite the three-some, here, although VW “vochos” are hardly unusual. Not surprisingly, that truck with living quarters […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/49581635613_cb031af0ca_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: On the Beach in Zipolite, Mexico – The Rolling Man Cave")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: On the Beach in Zipolite, Mexico – The Rolling Man Cave
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 16 Commentsrobadr posted some pictures shot at the beach in Zipolite, Mexico. This is quite the three-some, here, although VW “vochos” are hardly unusual. Not surprisingly, that truck with living quarters […] -
![(first posted 4/16/2012) Elwood Engel, fresh from Ford Motor Company, did not waste any time making his mark at Chrysler Corporation. His most famous design, the 1961 Lincoln Continental, set […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3-15-12-011-e1334084879355.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Chrysler 300 – Elwood’s Designs Were Jake")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Chrysler 300 – Elwood’s Designs Were Jake
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 58 Comments(first posted 4/16/2012) Elwood Engel, fresh from Ford Motor Company, did not waste any time making his mark at Chrysler Corporation. His most famous design, the 1961 Lincoln Continental, set […] -
![William Oliver wins the internet today, having found a genuine curbside Pinto Cruising Wagon. Do you all realize just how rare this is? This is a ’70s icon, a living […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/49677860237_d4c638b5b5_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: Pinto Cruising Wagon (1977-1978)- A Legend from the ’70s Makes Its First Curbside Appearance")
Cohort Classic: Pinto Cruising Wagon (1977-1978)- A Legend from the ’70s Makes Its First Curbside Appearance
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 61 CommentsWilliam Oliver wins the internet today, having found a genuine curbside Pinto Cruising Wagon. Do you all realize just how rare this is? This is a ’70s icon, a living […] -
![In the summer of 2013 I had just sold my 1987 Volvo 740 GLE to buy this car. I was looking for a project that I could do, and drive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thumbnail-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: #5 1974 Volvo 164E – The Cheech and Chong of Volvos")
COAL: #5 1974 Volvo 164E – The Cheech and Chong of Volvos
Posted on March 21, 2020 | 24 CommentsIn the summer of 2013 I had just sold my 1987 Volvo 740 GLE to buy this car. I was looking for a project that I could do, and drive […]
