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![I’m not sure how I ended up in this particular rabbit hole, but the other day I started browsing the web for vintage photos of Alfa heavies. I must have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/430-a-autobus-cop-depliant.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classics: More Vintage Alfa Romeo Bus Pics – Pure Eye Candy")
Bus Stop Classics: More Vintage Alfa Romeo Bus Pics – Pure Eye Candy
Posted on October 20, 2019 | 20 CommentsI’m not sure how I ended up in this particular rabbit hole, but the other day I started browsing the web for vintage photos of Alfa heavies. I must have […] -
![If the GM B-Body in general is hallowed chassis here at CC, then the B-Body wagon must be even more sacred. After all, what vehicle was ever made worse by […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5693.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – Goodbye, Jumbo")
Junkyard Classic: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – Goodbye, Jumbo
Posted on October 20, 2019 | 38 CommentsIf the GM B-Body in general is hallowed chassis here at CC, then the B-Body wagon must be even more sacred. After all, what vehicle was ever made worse by […] -
![(First Posted October 22, 2013) What really separates the hard core car freaks from the semi-pros is in what mental image they conjure up when you say “early Dodge Dart”. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CC-155-194-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Dodge Dart 270 – The Valiant Brougham")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Dodge Dart 270 – The Valiant Brougham
Posted on October 20, 2019 | 50 Comments(First Posted October 22, 2013) What really separates the hard core car freaks from the semi-pros is in what mental image they conjure up when you say “early Dodge Dart”. […] -
![I love collecting older toys, especially anything having to do with cars. I found what I think is one the coolest pieces of my collection last night and would like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/QUICK-CHANGE-MACHINE-1-600x600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "TOAL: 1976 Chevy Blazer (Mattel Power Shifter)")
TOAL: 1976 Chevy Blazer (Mattel Power Shifter)
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 15 CommentsI love collecting older toys, especially anything having to do with cars. I found what I think is one the coolest pieces of my collection last night and would like […] -
![(First Posted October 18, 2013) (CC reader Daniel Cleaveley sent in some shots he took on a recent road trip in Tanzania and Kenya. Lots of JDM vehicles, which he […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMGP4483.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Scenes From A Road Trip In Tanzania And Kenya")
Scenes From A Road Trip In Tanzania And Kenya
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 21 Comments(First Posted October 18, 2013) (CC reader Daniel Cleaveley sent in some shots he took on a recent road trip in Tanzania and Kenya. Lots of JDM vehicles, which he […] -
![Recently the Israeli Alfa Romeo Classic Club has moved to a new, dedicated venue, and celebrated this with unveiling a GTV6 belonging to one of its members. That club has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PA110071.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Alfa Romeo Classic Club Israel – Growing As We Speak")
Car Show Classics: Alfa Romeo Classic Club Israel – Growing As We Speak
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 10 CommentsRecently the Israeli Alfa Romeo Classic Club has moved to a new, dedicated venue, and celebrated this with unveiling a GTV6 belonging to one of its members. That club has […] -
![Sometimes, finding CCs is all about going the extra mile. As daytime temperatures started falling in my area, I’ve had more occasions to go for long walks. As I’m out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191011_102808-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1966 Isuzu Bellel – Turkey On A Stick")
Junkyard Classic: 1966 Isuzu Bellel – Turkey On A Stick
Posted on October 19, 2019 | 32 CommentsSometimes, finding CCs is all about going the extra mile. As daytime temperatures started falling in my area, I’ve had more occasions to go for long walks. As I’m out […] -
![There was once a time when car interiors could be ordered in just about any color under the rainbow. Peaking during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with luxury cars, one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/aqKu61OnRLeiXo6nr5ZOQ_thumb_12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake/QOTD: 1994 Mercury Sable GS – What’s Your Preferred Interior Color?")
CC Outtake/QOTD: 1994 Mercury Sable GS – What’s Your Preferred Interior Color?
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 48 CommentsThere was once a time when car interiors could be ordered in just about any color under the rainbow. Peaking during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with luxury cars, one […] -
![(First Posted October 15, 2013) Several months ago a co-worker and I were driving somewhere and having one of those deep, philosophical conversations that makes life so interesting. During the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1963-Mercury-Full-Line-02-031.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Comet S-22 Convertible – Five-Card Stud or Texas Hold-Em?")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Comet S-22 Convertible – Five-Card Stud or Texas Hold-Em?
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 54 Comments(First Posted October 15, 2013) Several months ago a co-worker and I were driving somewhere and having one of those deep, philosophical conversations that makes life so interesting. During the […] -
![I generally welcome the recent embrace of patina in the old car world. Not every worthwhile classic should be restored to better than new. On the other hand, the fetishization […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Truck-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup – Perfect Patina?")
CC Capsule: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup – Perfect Patina?
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 24 CommentsI generally welcome the recent embrace of patina in the old car world. Not every worthwhile classic should be restored to better than new. On the other hand, the fetishization […] -
![After too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1991-Toyota-Previa-03-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)")
Curbside Classic: 1991-97 Toyota Previa – How Hard Can It Be To Make A Minivan? (Part 6)
Posted on October 18, 2019 | 65 CommentsAfter too long of a respite, let us resume our examination of the curious development of the American minivan. Yes, I know it has been a long time. Perhaps I […] -
![Returning from Dallas this week, I spotted this 1959 Ranchero in a car lot in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Appropriately enough, the lot faced Old Route 66 (the I-40 Frontage Road). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tucumcari-Dealer-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Storage Lot Classics: Used Car Lot In Tucumcari, New Mexico")
Storage Lot Classics: Used Car Lot In Tucumcari, New Mexico
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 27 CommentsReturning from Dallas this week, I spotted this 1959 Ranchero in a car lot in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Appropriately enough, the lot faced Old Route 66 (the I-40 Frontage Road). […] -
![(First Posted October 12, 2013) Since I’ve started to post here at Curbside Classics, I’ve probably driven by 40 of these ’87 to ’93 Fox body Mustangs, and never even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Front-3-Quarter.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Ford Mustang LX – Our Dirty Little Secret")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Ford Mustang LX – Our Dirty Little Secret
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 101 Comments(First Posted October 12, 2013) Since I’ve started to post here at Curbside Classics, I’ve probably driven by 40 of these ’87 to ’93 Fox body Mustangs, and never even […] -
![Whilst perusing the Cohort, I came across this picture of a 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe posted by Paul Shawcross. Now, I was under the impression that these all rusted completely […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LanciaBeta.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe – How Does This Exist?")
Cohort Outtake: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe – How Does This Exist?
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 40 CommentsWhilst perusing the Cohort, I came across this picture of a 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe posted by Paul Shawcross. Now, I was under the impression that these all rusted completely […] -
![My recent cheeky essay comparing a newer GMC crew cab pickup, along with a fairly recent Dodge Ram, to an early ’90s Dodge was quite intentional. Not only did it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/donkey-ball.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 – The Justified and Ancient Highwayman")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 – The Justified and Ancient Highwayman
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 49 CommentsMy recent cheeky essay comparing a newer GMC crew cab pickup, along with a fairly recent Dodge Ram, to an early ’90s Dodge was quite intentional. Not only did it […]
