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![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. […] -
![On Christmas Day EV startup Rivian released this video of a unique feature available on their upcoming R1T pickup and R1S SUV: Tank Turns. Rivians have four electric motors, one […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "QOTD: Can Your Pickup Do This?")
QOTD: Can Your Pickup Do This?
Posted on December 27, 2019 | 13 CommentsOn Christmas Day EV startup Rivian released this video of a unique feature available on their upcoming R1T pickup and R1S SUV: Tank Turns. Rivians have four electric motors, one […] -
![Bonjour, chers amis. I’m not a Parisian, but I’ll try and walk you through this iconic city and its infamous traffic jams. As per previous editions, you really ought to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Paris-c1960.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Paris")
Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Paris
Posted on December 27, 2019 | 26 CommentsBonjour, chers amis. I’m not a Parisian, but I’ll try and walk you through this iconic city and its infamous traffic jams. As per previous editions, you really ought to […] -
![$2450 might sound a bit steep for a thirty year old car. But then this is not just any old thirty year old car; it’s the best thirty year old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CL-T1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1990 Toyota Corolla Wagon, $2450 – The Best Thirty Year Old Used Car, Period")
CC For Sale: 1990 Toyota Corolla Wagon, $2450 – The Best Thirty Year Old Used Car, Period
Posted on December 27, 2019 | 34 Comments$2450 might sound a bit steep for a thirty year old car. But then this is not just any old thirty year old car; it’s the best thirty year old […] -
![I was perusing regular Cohort poster Curtis Perry’s photostream on Flickr, and ran across his shots from Goldfield, NV. My eyes opened wider when I saw this remarkable Fageol double […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2555744934_0c6146fca9_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Bus Stop Classic: 1929 Fageol Double Decker Bus Found in Goldfield, NV – Amazing Survivor That Has Since Been Saved")
Cohort Bus Stop Classic: 1929 Fageol Double Decker Bus Found in Goldfield, NV – Amazing Survivor That Has Since Been Saved
Posted on December 26, 2019 | 18 CommentsI was perusing regular Cohort poster Curtis Perry’s photostream on Flickr, and ran across his shots from Goldfield, NV. My eyes opened wider when I saw this remarkable Fageol double […] -
![Last November, I walked by this long ‘n tall Dodge B-Series camper van. It’s based on the Sportsman Maxiwagon, so with the long wheelbase (127”) and extended rear overhang. Furthermore, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_8552.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1979 Dodge Sportsman Maxiwagon Camper Van – Curtains Required For Privacy Reasons")
CC Outtake: 1979 Dodge Sportsman Maxiwagon Camper Van – Curtains Required For Privacy Reasons
Posted on December 26, 2019 | 19 CommentsLast November, I walked by this long ‘n tall Dodge B-Series camper van. It’s based on the Sportsman Maxiwagon, so with the long wheelbase (127”) and extended rear overhang. Furthermore, […] -
![Here I was just telling Ed that I hardly ever troll Craigslist. But as you know, a ’63 white Monza was my first car, although it was the four door […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CL-63-monza-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1963 Corvair Monza Coupe “Project” – $1950 – “Needs someone who has more time to take it the rest of the way”")
CC For Sale: 1963 Corvair Monza Coupe “Project” – $1950 – “Needs someone who has more time to take it the rest of the way”
Posted on December 26, 2019 | 10 CommentsHere I was just telling Ed that I hardly ever troll Craigslist. But as you know, a ’63 white Monza was my first car, although it was the four door […] -
![Part of the seeming approach with Ford’s new 2020 Escape has been how its more car-like appearance might better entice traditional passenger car buyers into a CUV. Ford had better […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0702.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2020 Ford Escape SE – Upon Which My Parents Continued Their Downsizing")
Future CC Drive Report: 2020 Ford Escape SE – Upon Which My Parents Continued Their Downsizing
Posted on December 26, 2019 | 72 CommentsPart of the seeming approach with Ford’s new 2020 Escape has been how its more car-like appearance might better entice traditional passenger car buyers into a CUV. Ford had better […] -
![When I was six and my brother was four, we had matching t-shirt shortpant outfits – totally 1970s in elasticity. His outfit was blue, mine was brown. I wanted the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/devillecover.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Xmas: Transglobal Brotherhood")
CC Xmas: Transglobal Brotherhood
Posted on December 25, 2019 | 11 CommentsWhen I was six and my brother was four, we had matching t-shirt shortpant outfits – totally 1970s in elasticity. His outfit was blue, mine was brown. I wanted the […] -
![Konnichiwa! As per our London edition, I’ll not be commenting all that much on these. I’ll be even more discreet about exact locations, as I’m still pretty unfamiliar with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tokyo_traffic_circa_1970.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Tokyo")
Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century Tokyo
Posted on December 25, 2019 | 20 CommentsKonnichiwa! As per our London edition, I’ll not be commenting all that much on these. I’ll be even more discreet about exact locations, as I’m still pretty unfamiliar with […] -
![No, that’s not my old Ford that Santa borrowed, although Stephanie did get me to put up more lights out front than usual. This one is about a mile away, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CC-403-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: In Eugene Santa Delivers in an Old F100 – Here’s Wishing You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays")
Curbside Outtake: In Eugene Santa Delivers in an Old F100 – Here’s Wishing You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 14 CommentsNo, that’s not my old Ford that Santa borrowed, although Stephanie did get me to put up more lights out front than usual. This one is about a mile away, […] -
![I know CC Royalty when I see it and while I’m not sure if anything actually ranks higher than a Peugeot in wagon form, it’s at least very close to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_7811.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1980 Peugeot 504 Diesel Wagon – Paris’ 16th Arrondissement Just Got A Little Poorer")
Junkyard Classic: 1980 Peugeot 504 Diesel Wagon – Paris’ 16th Arrondissement Just Got A Little Poorer
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 45 CommentsI know CC Royalty when I see it and while I’m not sure if anything actually ranks higher than a Peugeot in wagon form, it’s at least very close to […] -
![The holidays are upon us, so I’ll let the pics do most of the talking. These were found across the length and breadth of the Internet. If possible, the area […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/London_1973.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century London")
Vintage Snapshots: 20th Century London
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 43 CommentsThe holidays are upon us, so I’ll let the pics do most of the talking. These were found across the length and breadth of the Internet. If possible, the area […] -
![I was on my way to the dealer in late November when a thought had occurred to me. “There’s no way my car is going to qualify for a clutch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/0206131451a-640x480-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE – Clutches Replaced")
COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE – Clutches Replaced
Posted on December 24, 2019 | 19 CommentsI was on my way to the dealer in late November when a thought had occurred to me. “There’s no way my car is going to qualify for a clutch […]
