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![In 1759, Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as Voltaire, wrote Candide, my favorite book. Ironically subtitled “Optimism,” Candide chronicles its eponymous character’s hapless adventures as he crosses the globe in search of a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/70-Eldo-3a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1969 and 1970 Cadillac Eldorados – The Best Of All Possible Worlds")
Curbside Classics: 1969 and 1970 Cadillac Eldorados – The Best Of All Possible Worlds
Posted on December 16, 2019 | 37 CommentsIn 1759, Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as Voltaire, wrote Candide, my favorite book. Ironically subtitled “Optimism,” Candide chronicles its eponymous character’s hapless adventures as he crosses the globe in search of a […] -
![Looking at this picture, I ask myself: why didn’t we have one of these? Back in the day, a Suburban would have been a lot more practical for hauling three […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CC-319-193.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trailhead Classic: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 – America Falls In Love With the Big SUV – Me Too?")
Trailhead Classic: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 – America Falls In Love With the Big SUV – Me Too?
Posted on December 16, 2019 | 62 CommentsLooking at this picture, I ask myself: why didn’t we have one of these? Back in the day, a Suburban would have been a lot more practical for hauling three […] -
![Under the name of the Construction-series, DAF offers a line of heavy-duty chassis-cabs, developed and built for the construction business. These are trucks that have to go off-road frequently, transporting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8636.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: DAF CF 480 FAD And LF 290 FA Construction – 8×4 Is Twice As Heavy As 4×2")
CC Global: DAF CF 480 FAD And LF 290 FA Construction – 8×4 Is Twice As Heavy As 4×2
Posted on December 15, 2019 | 11 CommentsUnder the name of the Construction-series, DAF offers a line of heavy-duty chassis-cabs, developed and built for the construction business. These are trucks that have to go off-road frequently, transporting […] -
![While I am more of a small car person, I was encouraged to get a larger, more family friendly vehicle instead of the Mazda 2. When my mother announced she […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20170926_190314.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2004 Acura TSX – Family Connection Leads to Family Car")
COAL: 2004 Acura TSX – Family Connection Leads to Family Car
Posted on December 15, 2019 | 23 CommentsWhile I am more of a small car person, I was encouraged to get a larger, more family friendly vehicle instead of the Mazda 2. When my mother announced she […] -
![I like words. I like writing them, playing with them, defining them and defiling them. And automotive terminology is something I adore twice, because I also love cars. But is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191212_103653-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Should We Call These?")
QOTD: What Should We Call These?
Posted on December 15, 2019 | 34 CommentsI like words. I like writing them, playing with them, defining them and defiling them. And automotive terminology is something I adore twice, because I also love cars. But is […] -
![Winter reared its ugly head in NY in earlier this month. It was a nasty storm that started with sleet and ended with about ten inches of snow. Initially, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/vlcsnap-2019-12-14-10h37m51s956.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dash Cam Outtake: 1994-1998 Chevrolet C/K Silverado – A Ridiculous Choice For This Climate")
Dash Cam Outtake: 1994-1998 Chevrolet C/K Silverado – A Ridiculous Choice For This Climate
Posted on December 15, 2019 | 15 CommentsWinter reared its ugly head in NY in earlier this month. It was a nasty storm that started with sleet and ended with about ten inches of snow. Initially, I […] -
![Same color, though this is the coveted SE-R. Mine had no fog lights and the smaller alloy wheels. In the summer of 1991, gasoline was selling for $1.50/gallon in California […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1994.nissan.sentra.8194-e.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1991 Nissan Sentra SE – Transitions")
COAL: 1991 Nissan Sentra SE – Transitions
Posted on December 15, 2019 | 14 CommentsSame color, though this is the coveted SE-R. Mine had no fog lights and the smaller alloy wheels. In the summer of 1991, gasoline was selling for $1.50/gallon in California […] -
![Finding a car like this is a real test of a CC writer’s character. I mean, aside from its advancing years and relative rarity, this thing has very little going […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191204_152719-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Mitsubishi Minica Ami L CX – Mini Dinosaur")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Mitsubishi Minica Ami L CX – Mini Dinosaur
Posted on December 15, 2019 | 19 CommentsFinding a car like this is a real test of a CC writer’s character. I mean, aside from its advancing years and relative rarity, this thing has very little going […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: Volkswagen B3 Passat Hanging Out In Chile
Posted on December 14, 2019 | 7 CommentsPosted by RiveraNotario -
![The Guardian is running a gallery of New York-based images from the collection of film maker Peter Fetterman, original prints of which will be going to auction at Bonhams. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/3914.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Gallery: Selections From The Peter Fetterman Collection")
CC Gallery: Selections From The Peter Fetterman Collection
Posted on December 14, 2019 | 29 CommentsThe Guardian is running a gallery of New York-based images from the collection of film maker Peter Fetterman, original prints of which will be going to auction at Bonhams. A […] -
![(Authors Note: This story was inspired by the following truck, all other pictures found on Google) Barbara sighed heavily and glanced out the window of the diner. Through the snow […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_E0355.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: 1987 Ford Bronco II Making Ends Meet")
Curbside Fiction: 1987 Ford Bronco II Making Ends Meet
Posted on December 14, 2019 | 11 Comments(Authors Note: This story was inspired by the following truck, all other pictures found on Google) Barbara sighed heavily and glanced out the window of the diner. Through the snow […] -
![On July 24th, my 2016 Camaro SS was totaled. It took a while for the dust to settle but I received a much larger insurance settlement than expected. And I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6161.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 – Stupid Is As Stupid Does?")
COAL: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 – Stupid Is As Stupid Does?
Posted on December 14, 2019 | 40 CommentsOn July 24th, my 2016 Camaro SS was totaled. It took a while for the dust to settle but I received a much larger insurance settlement than expected. And I […] -
![This “Fantasy Garage” may be Toyota’s creation, but they did leave a fair amount of floorspace for their distinguished rivals, be they Japanese or foreign. In fact, the very first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_20191026_133406-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Toyota Megaweb Fantasy Garage (Part 2) – The Rest")
Museum Classics: Toyota Megaweb Fantasy Garage (Part 2) – The Rest
Posted on December 14, 2019 | 17 CommentsThis “Fantasy Garage” may be Toyota’s creation, but they did leave a fair amount of floorspace for their distinguished rivals, be they Japanese or foreign. In fact, the very first […] -
![A couple of weeks ago I shared a current picture of the El Kylemino. After two years of ownership, I’ve made a number of cosmetic changes, both to address degraded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Beauty-Shot-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech- Addressing the El Kylemino’s Cosmetic Issues")
Curbside Tech- Addressing the El Kylemino’s Cosmetic Issues
Posted on December 13, 2019 | 29 CommentsA couple of weeks ago I shared a current picture of the El Kylemino. After two years of ownership, I’ve made a number of cosmetic changes, both to address degraded […] -
![Which automaker will be the first to achieve EV range parity with Tesla? That’s the million dollar question that no one’s been able to answer. For now, we can cross […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-12-Porsche-Taycan-4S-Porsche-USA1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: 2020 Porsche Taycan Earns Paltry 201 Miles On EPA Test Cycle")
Curbside Newsstand: 2020 Porsche Taycan Earns Paltry 201 Miles On EPA Test Cycle
Posted on December 13, 2019 | 42 CommentsWhich automaker will be the first to achieve EV range parity with Tesla? That’s the million dollar question that no one’s been able to answer. For now, we can cross […]
