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![Another year, another decade over, a new one’s just begun. Now in the midst of New Year’s Eve champagne-fueled intellectual discussions, we could get into deep predictions about this decade […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2018-dodge-journey-gallery-exterior8-1.jpg.image_.2880-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: It’s 2020, Which Vehicle Are You Most Surprised Has Made It To The Next Decade?")
QOTD: It’s 2020, Which Vehicle Are You Most Surprised Has Made It To The Next Decade?
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 69 CommentsAnother year, another decade over, a new one’s just begun. Now in the midst of New Year’s Eve champagne-fueled intellectual discussions, we could get into deep predictions about this decade […] -
Caption Contest: You Explain This
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 35 CommentsI can’t, so it’s your turn to add a suitable caption. -
![There’s no need to be anything other than frank when discussing Fiat on these pages; while we can celebrate the rebirth of a storied brand on our shores, we also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_7939.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Review: 2019 Fiat 500X Trekking Plus AWD – More Room To Carry The Baggage")
Curbside Review: 2019 Fiat 500X Trekking Plus AWD – More Room To Carry The Baggage
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 47 CommentsThere’s no need to be anything other than frank when discussing Fiat on these pages; while we can celebrate the rebirth of a storied brand on our shores, we also […] -
![There is a battle currently being waged across America. It’s not based on horsepower, towing capacity, or payload rating. And the victor might not reap any sort of substantial reward. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hybridvehicles.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Analysis: While The World Pays Attention To EVs, Automakers Wage War With Hybrids")
Automotive Analysis: While The World Pays Attention To EVs, Automakers Wage War With Hybrids
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 58 CommentsThere is a battle currently being waged across America. It’s not based on horsepower, towing capacity, or payload rating. And the victor might not reap any sort of substantial reward. […] -
![I might. Although that price is a bit high. But how many decent looking examples of the first generation Taurus/Sable are left? Especially ones with less than 30k miles on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-29-Used-1990-Ford-Taurus-GL-Sedan-for-sale-in-Seattle-WA-98133-Sedan-Details-533948700-Autotrader.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1990 Ford Taurus GL Sedan – Would You Pay $4,500 For A Taurus With Less Than 30k Miles On It?")
CC For Sale: 1990 Ford Taurus GL Sedan – Would You Pay $4,500 For A Taurus With Less Than 30k Miles On It?
Posted on January 1, 2020 | 31 CommentsI might. Although that price is a bit high. But how many decent looking examples of the first generation Taurus/Sable are left? Especially ones with less than 30k miles on […] -
![1953 GM Hydramatic plant fire (I saw this at AN this morning, and had to share it, as we’re historians here at heart. Unfortunately, AN did not include links […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Hydramatic-fire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive News’ Top Stories of the Year: 1953 – 2019")
Automotive News’ Top Stories of the Year: 1953 – 2019
Posted on December 31, 2019 | 17 Comments1953 GM Hydramatic plant fire (I saw this at AN this morning, and had to share it, as we’re historians here at heart. Unfortunately, AN did not include links […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Mazda Pickup With Big Silverstreak Trailer
Posted on December 31, 2019 | 14 CommentsPosted by Tim Finn -
![Back to Asia for this fifth edition. I’ve only been to what is now officially called Ho Chi Minh City once, so I really can’t be much help with identifying […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/saigon_early60s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Saigon")
Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Saigon
Posted on December 30, 2019 | 25 CommentsBack to Asia for this fifth edition. I’ve only been to what is now officially called Ho Chi Minh City once, so I really can’t be much help with identifying […] -
![By now, everyone on this site has seen and has formulated an opinion on the Tesla Cybertruck. Now that I’ve had some to get over the shock and awe, I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/02_Desktop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design Analysis/QOTD: Does The Tesla Cybertruck Represent A Permanent Shift In Truck Styling?")
Design Analysis/QOTD: Does The Tesla Cybertruck Represent A Permanent Shift In Truck Styling?
Posted on December 30, 2019 | 66 CommentsBy now, everyone on this site has seen and has formulated an opinion on the Tesla Cybertruck. Now that I’ve had some to get over the shock and awe, I’ve […] -
![After the Dodge camper van, here’s another piece of classic Americana I found in the parking lot of the Autotron exhibition location, early November. This one had te koop for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8548.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon – Asking a Fairamount")
CC For Sale: 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon – Asking a Fairamount
Posted on December 29, 2019 | 27 CommentsAfter the Dodge camper van, here’s another piece of classic Americana I found in the parking lot of the Autotron exhibition location, early November. This one had te koop for […] -
![While I had learned to ride on a Honda Nighthawk what I really wanted to do was a big motorcycle trip and the Honda was just not suitable. So what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/41915260794_26c43873df_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "BOAL: 2016 Suzuki TU250X – The Long Distance Touring City Bike")
BOAL: 2016 Suzuki TU250X – The Long Distance Touring City Bike
Posted on December 29, 2019 | 23 CommentsWhile I had learned to ride on a Honda Nighthawk what I really wanted to do was a big motorcycle trip and the Honda was just not suitable. So what […] -
![With the turn of the calendar, many feel a tug to clean and tie up loose ends. In that spirit, I spent last weekend reorganizing the shelves in my garage, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Alfa.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes- Dave’s End of the Year Clearance!")
CC Outtakes- Dave’s End of the Year Clearance!
Posted on December 29, 2019 | 8 CommentsWith the turn of the calendar, many feel a tug to clean and tie up loose ends. In that spirit, I spent last weekend reorganizing the shelves in my garage, […] -
Junkyard Outtakes: Got Leverage?
Posted on December 28, 2019 | 25 CommentsI went to the Pull Your Own Part boneyard the other day and saw this blatant violation of the mechanic’s code. -
![Well, I couldn’t really pass this up, could I? We’ve done London, Tokyo and Paris, so it’s time we peeked behind the Iron Curtain and caught some Tatras in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/prag_mid-60s.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Prague")
Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Prague
Posted on December 28, 2019 | 31 CommentsWell, I couldn’t really pass this up, could I? We’ve done London, Tokyo and Paris, so it’s time we peeked behind the Iron Curtain and caught some Tatras in […] -
![My Astra was so filthy yesterday I could no longer stand it, so with my 89 year old Mother and son in tow, ran the car through the coin wash. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6452.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: The Cleanest First Generation Chevy S-10?")
Curbside Outtake: The Cleanest First Generation Chevy S-10?
Posted on December 28, 2019 | 22 CommentsMy Astra was so filthy yesterday I could no longer stand it, so with my 89 year old Mother and son in tow, ran the car through the coin wash. […]
