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![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 in insert in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-Mercedes-Benz-C280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Classic CARmentary: 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280")
Classic CARmentary: 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 25 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 in insert in […] -
![What to do when you have a phone full of random car shots? You stretch the bounds of relevance and find their common thread. In this post I will […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Datsun-frt-qtr.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtaks: The Random Faces of Rear Wheel Drive")
Curbside Outtaks: The Random Faces of Rear Wheel Drive
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 15 CommentsWhat to do when you have a phone full of random car shots? You stretch the bounds of relevance and find their common thread. In this post I will […] -
![We’ve written up a many ’71-’76 Chevies here at Curbside Classic. In fact, I’ve found two of them myself, a ‘73 Caprice Custom Coupe and a ’74 Impala Custom Coupe. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/74-Impala-Front-3-quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Gardena Curbside Capsule – 1974 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe")
Gardena Curbside Capsule – 1974 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 48 CommentsWe’ve written up a many ’71-’76 Chevies here at Curbside Classic. In fact, I’ve found two of them myself, a ‘73 Caprice Custom Coupe and a ’74 Impala Custom Coupe. […] -
![The title of Joseph Dennis’ CC this morning obviously inspired this one. Cars are intrinsically a reflection of their time, but the various brands and models reflect the many facets […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/33242293608_8b8710a2df_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curtis Perry Outtake: Honda Civic Wagon – One Had To Be There, Take 2")
Curtis Perry Outtake: Honda Civic Wagon – One Had To Be There, Take 2
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 25 CommentsThe title of Joseph Dennis’ CC this morning obviously inspired this one. Cars are intrinsically a reflection of their time, but the various brands and models reflect the many facets […] -
![I was riding a southbound bus from my neighborhood when this first- (or second-) year Chrysler LeBaron convertible caught my eye out of the eastern windows of the bus. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2013-09-28-Saturday-1982-Chrysler-LeBaron-3-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – One Had To Be There")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible – One Had To Be There
Posted on March 10, 2020 | 42 CommentsI was riding a southbound bus from my neighborhood when this first- (or second-) year Chrysler LeBaron convertible caught my eye out of the eastern windows of the bus. I […] -
![(first posted 2/26/2014) In a parallel universe, where GM made only rational decisions, this car would have a bowtie on the front grille instead of the Opel Blitz. Rather than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CC-156-124-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Opel 1900 (Ascona) – What The Vega Could Have Been")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Opel 1900 (Ascona) – What The Vega Could Have Been
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 119 Comments(first posted 2/26/2014) In a parallel universe, where GM made only rational decisions, this car would have a bowtie on the front grille instead of the Opel Blitz. Rather than […] -
![As far as I know, this is the last VW Fox still running free on the roads of Eugene. And it better watch out, what with the roads being so […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CC-409-116-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "On The Go Outtake: Tiny Fox on the Run")
On The Go Outtake: Tiny Fox on the Run
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 11 CommentsAs far as I know, this is the last VW Fox still running free on the roads of Eugene. And it better watch out, what with the roads being so […] -
![This charming little book arrived totally unexpectedly in the mail the other day, sent by Scott Bremer, who has to be a CC reader. (Update: it was actually CC Commentator […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dilworth-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Thank You Mark Bremer for “The Dilworth Story”- Pioneer Developer of the Diesel Locomotive")
Thank You Mark Bremer for “The Dilworth Story”- Pioneer Developer of the Diesel Locomotive
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 12 CommentsThis charming little book arrived totally unexpectedly in the mail the other day, sent by Scott Bremer, who has to be a CC reader. (Update: it was actually CC Commentator […] -
CCs In Israel: February 2020 – More Variety Coming Your Way
Posted on March 9, 2020 | 10 CommentsWelcome to another post in the “CCs In Israel” series. This is what I managed to obtain during February. -
![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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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 […]
