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![Ralf K (Don Kincl, who helped us realize our new logo) always has lots of terrific pics at his Flickr feed, but these from a visit to Springfield Auto Wreckers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/48897877636_e624e90eee_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Ralf K Outtake: At Springfield Auto Wreckers")
Ralf K Outtake: At Springfield Auto Wreckers
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 12 CommentsRalf K (Don Kincl, who helped us realize our new logo) always has lots of terrific pics at his Flickr feed, but these from a visit to Springfield Auto Wreckers […] -
![It’s hard to believe that Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan has now been on the market for almost four years, in fact for 2021 it is getting a small facelift as well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9614.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – Plug It In, Plug It In…")
Curbside Review: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited – Plug It In, Plug It In…
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 40 CommentsIt’s hard to believe that Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan has now been on the market for almost four years, in fact for 2021 it is getting a small facelift as well […] -
![Shooting cars found on the streets is hardly a new thing, even if we here have elevated the disease to new heights. But imagine being a young American car nut […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cover-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "“Classics On The Street”: Curbside Classics Shot in Paris, 1953 – Bugattis, Hispano-Suiza, Delages, Delahayes, Tatras, and Many More Exotic Daily Drivers")
“Classics On The Street”: Curbside Classics Shot in Paris, 1953 – Bugattis, Hispano-Suiza, Delages, Delahayes, Tatras, and Many More Exotic Daily Drivers
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 30 CommentsShooting cars found on the streets is hardly a new thing, even if we here have elevated the disease to new heights. But imagine being a young American car nut […] -
![The subject of tooling for automotive bodies often comes up here in posts and discussions. Given how tooling is created directly from digital 3D images nowadays, without any human hands […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: “Body Beautiful” (1955) – How Fisher Bodies Went From Clays to Production, Thanks To A Lot of Lost Craftsmanship")
CC Cinema: “Body Beautiful” (1955) – How Fisher Bodies Went From Clays to Production, Thanks To A Lot of Lost Craftsmanship
Posted on March 8, 2020 | 9 CommentsThe subject of tooling for automotive bodies often comes up here in posts and discussions. Given how tooling is created directly from digital 3D images nowadays, without any human hands […] -
![Stephanie bought me some new snow shoes for my birthday, and the other day I decided to take them out for a spin. We had a lot snow earlier this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-412-019.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Snowside Classic Outtake: Land Rover – Snow Camping and Snowshoeing")
Snowside Classic Outtake: Land Rover – Snow Camping and Snowshoeing
Posted on March 8, 2020 | 11 CommentsStephanie bought me some new snow shoes for my birthday, and the other day I decided to take them out for a spin. We had a lot snow earlier this […] -
![Longer ago than I thought came stories about first accidents. Now how ’bout first (or best) tickets? One sunny day after my last-period class, I hopped proudly into my recently-purchased […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lloyd-christmas-youtube-screenshot.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was Your First or Best Ticket? Part I—The Ones We Got")
QOTD: What Was Your First or Best Ticket? Part I—The Ones We Got
Posted on March 8, 2020 | 76 CommentsLonger ago than I thought came stories about first accidents. Now how ’bout first (or best) tickets? One sunny day after my last-period class, I hopped proudly into my recently-purchased […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1961 Cadillac Coupe – With a Few Enhancements
Posted on March 8, 2020 | 5 Commentsposted at the Cohort by William Rubano -
![Feeling like the bird when we stumbled upon our 1994.5 Nissan Sentra, we were hoping not to be the statue the second time around. With moving to Central Virginia, my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1986-Chevrolet-Nova-Front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Chevrolet Nova …and Some Days, You’re the Statue")
COAL: 1986 Chevrolet Nova …and Some Days, You’re the Statue
Posted on March 8, 2020 | 41 CommentsFeeling like the bird when we stumbled upon our 1994.5 Nissan Sentra, we were hoping not to be the statue the second time around. With moving to Central Virginia, my […] -
![(first posted 2/26/2014) Picking up where I left off Monday, I’ll begin the second installment of pictures from my visit to the ’68 Chicago Auto Show with this concept, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/22-Mustang-Concept.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1968 and 1969 Chicago Auto Show, Part 2")
1968 and 1969 Chicago Auto Show, Part 2
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 37 Comments(first posted 2/26/2014) Picking up where I left off Monday, I’ll begin the second installment of pictures from my visit to the ’68 Chicago Auto Show with this concept, […] -
![(first posted 2/25/2014) Let’s just get this out front. I love these cars. I have always loved these cars. But I have never been quite sure of the source of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1980ChryLeBaron06-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Chrysler LeBaron – A Car (and a Company) In Transition")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Chrysler LeBaron – A Car (and a Company) In Transition
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 123 Comments(first posted 2/25/2014) Let’s just get this out front. I love these cars. I have always loved these cars. But I have never been quite sure of the source of […] -
Curbside Outtake: A Wind Up Mini
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 10 CommentsIt’s been done before, but hey, why not? Still, I think the execution was better back in the day. -
![(first posted 2/27/2014) Over the long history of London’s buses, there have been many with double decks, separate driver’s cabs, forward engines, rear entrances, open rear platforms, and red color […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Routemaster-RM8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1958 AEC Routemaster – The Ultimate London Double-Decker Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1958 AEC Routemaster – The Ultimate London Double-Decker Bus
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 52 Comments(first posted 2/27/2014) Over the long history of London’s buses, there have been many with double decks, separate driver’s cabs, forward engines, rear entrances, open rear platforms, and red color […] -
![Being in Japan is doing wonders for my education. Learning a new language, getting to know the local customs, developing my knowledge of an ancient culture and all that. And […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200228_101706-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) Spec.R – A Not Insignificant Spec")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) Spec.R – A Not Insignificant Spec
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 11 CommentsBeing in Japan is doing wonders for my education. Learning a new language, getting to know the local customs, developing my knowledge of an ancient culture and all that. And […] -
![In our JDM Honda Odyssey Van post last week, we discussed how the third and fourth generation models were much more station wagon-like than other competitors’ designs. Then with the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/d763aa9ef6c5e8016ebd68ec32367b47-e1582806680778.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Honda Odyssey; Which Exterior Styling Do You Prefer – JDM or North American?")
QOTD: Honda Odyssey; Which Exterior Styling Do You Prefer – JDM or North American?
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 48 CommentsIn our JDM Honda Odyssey Van post last week, we discussed how the third and fourth generation models were much more station wagon-like than other competitors’ designs. Then with the […] -
![Well, here it is, folks…the last COAL feature about cars I’ve owned. It’s a bittersweet moment for me. This has been a fun ride and I’ve so appreciated the comments […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_20200217_160251170_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 Scion xD- I’m Not Sure What the Point Is (But I Like It)")
COAL: 2008 Scion xD- I’m Not Sure What the Point Is (But I Like It)
Posted on March 7, 2020 | 59 CommentsWell, here it is, folks…the last COAL feature about cars I’ve owned. It’s a bittersweet moment for me. This has been a fun ride and I’ve so appreciated the comments […]
