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![The IACRL was front for the five families of New York City. It was the brainchild of one of the bosses, Joseph Colombo, in response to the arrest of his […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/goumbaa1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Italian-American Civil Rights League Company Car")
CC Capsule: Italian-American Civil Rights League Company Car
Posted on December 21, 2019 | 14 CommentsThe IACRL was front for the five families of New York City. It was the brainchild of one of the bosses, Joseph Colombo, in response to the arrest of his […] -
![(submitted by John P) Every winter we have a winter camp out. This year it is in Carlisle, Illinois. The local Boy Scouts’ camp has an old F350. Not sure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/a-F350-c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Boy Scout Camp Classic: 1969 Ford F-350 Half-Dually")
Boy Scout Camp Classic: 1969 Ford F-350 Half-Dually
Posted on December 21, 2019 | 16 Comments(submitted by John P) Every winter we have a winter camp out. This year it is in Carlisle, Illinois. The local Boy Scouts’ camp has an old F350. Not sure […] -
![(submitted by Don West) After restoring my 1960 Chevy Bel Air I wanted to bring 1960 nostalgia to life. Many car show patrons kidded me about how many friends could fit […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_30351.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air – There’s a Drive-In Movie Theater In Its Trunk!")
Car Show Classic: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air – There’s a Drive-In Movie Theater In Its Trunk!
Posted on December 21, 2019 | 47 Comments(submitted by Don West) After restoring my 1960 Chevy Bel Air I wanted to bring 1960 nostalgia to life. Many car show patrons kidded me about how many friends could fit […] -
![In the recent COAL article on my time with Japanese Royalty, I mentioned that I had purchased a 1978 Toyota Crown while in Japan and in 1985 shipped it to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pony-e1576473008935.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC History: Driving in South Korea in the Mid-1980’s – A Much Different World Than Today")
CC History: Driving in South Korea in the Mid-1980’s – A Much Different World Than Today
Posted on December 21, 2019 | 30 CommentsIn the recent COAL article on my time with Japanese Royalty, I mentioned that I had purchased a 1978 Toyota Crown while in Japan and in 1985 shipped it to […] -
![Here’s something you don’t expect to encounter in Japan – a good old M-B Unimog 406. Even a total truck ignoramus such as I recognized this one immediately. But this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20191204_152446-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: The Freshest Unimog You’ll Ever See")
CC Capsule: The Freshest Unimog You’ll Ever See
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 6 CommentsHere’s something you don’t expect to encounter in Japan – a good old M-B Unimog 406. Even a total truck ignoramus such as I recognized this one immediately. But this […] -
![This past Wednesday (December 18, 2019), Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group (Peugeot) announced they had agreed to binding merger terms that will create a $50 billion company and one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Front.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: Strange Bedfellows in Three Shades of Grey")
Driveway Outtake: Strange Bedfellows in Three Shades of Grey
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 26 CommentsThis past Wednesday (December 18, 2019), Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group (Peugeot) announced they had agreed to binding merger terms that will create a $50 billion company and one of […] -
![With Christmas just around the corner, the kids or grand-kids in our lives undoubtedly are waiting with bated breath to see what toys from their wish list they will find […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Christmas-1971-Chevrolet-Vega-Station-Wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Curbside Classic is on Your Christmas Wish List?")
QOTD: What Curbside Classic is on Your Christmas Wish List?
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 97 CommentsWith Christmas just around the corner, the kids or grand-kids in our lives undoubtedly are waiting with bated breath to see what toys from their wish list they will find […] -
![Several years ago an automotive magnetic pole shifted. Lincoln, which entered the 2010s on life support, suddenly found itself being the talk of the town. The Continental generated a lot […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20190425_131453.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac Resurgent? Brand On Track For First Retail Sales Gain Since 2013")
Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac Resurgent? Brand On Track For First Retail Sales Gain Since 2013
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 26 CommentsSeveral years ago an automotive magnetic pole shifted. Lincoln, which entered the 2010s on life support, suddenly found itself being the talk of the town. The Continental generated a lot […] -
![When it comes to naming their passenger car models, American and Asian brands have historically favored actual word names, while European brands predominately stuck with alphanumeric nomenclature — the latter […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sd3ieoPTzeF4GIneUdsw_thumb_36.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Audi Cabriolet – Ja, We Will Just Call It What It Is")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Audi Cabriolet – Ja, We Will Just Call It What It Is
Posted on December 20, 2019 | 18 CommentsWhen it comes to naming their passenger car models, American and Asian brands have historically favored actual word names, while European brands predominately stuck with alphanumeric nomenclature — the latter […] -
![My brother was thrilled to have his NY-based Olds 98 featured on CC the other day; as he said to me, the comments section is always the best reading. So […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/buick1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1963 Buick Skylark – Barely Clinging To Stage 5")
CC Capsule: 1963 Buick Skylark – Barely Clinging To Stage 5
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 23 CommentsMy brother was thrilled to have his NY-based Olds 98 featured on CC the other day; as he said to me, the comments section is always the best reading. So […] -
![I don’t think I can make a more Swedish-looking picture than an Astral Blue Saab in a snowy setting on a foggy day. Never mind the junkyard bit. Or perhaps […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_7829.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1977 Saab 99GL Combi Coupe – In Its Element")
Junkyard Classic: 1977 Saab 99GL Combi Coupe – In Its Element
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 35 CommentsI don’t think I can make a more Swedish-looking picture than an Astral Blue Saab in a snowy setting on a foggy day. Never mind the junkyard bit. Or perhaps […] -
![With the end of the year fast approaching, I’m reviewing my older photo files and just found this immaculate ’64 Dart. Neither an exciting first year model, nor equipped with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Resize-quarter-view-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic- 1964 Dodge Dart 2 Door Sedan")
Curbside Classic- 1964 Dodge Dart 2 Door Sedan
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 49 CommentsWith the end of the year fast approaching, I’m reviewing my older photo files and just found this immaculate ’64 Dart. Neither an exciting first year model, nor equipped with […] -
![The 2010s saw several mainstream car companies pivot upmarket. Hyundai and Kia entered a new era with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, two vehicles focused on delivering value based […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screenshot_2019-12-17-View-Photos-of-the-2020-Nissan-Sentra1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Nissan Hopes 2020 Sentra Can Save Company From Bargain Basement Hell")
Curbside Newsstand: Nissan Hopes 2020 Sentra Can Save Company From Bargain Basement Hell
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 29 CommentsThe 2010s saw several mainstream car companies pivot upmarket. Hyundai and Kia entered a new era with the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, two vehicles focused on delivering value based […] -
![I have made no secret of my relative distaste for the ‘80s car designs (though the early ‘90s were the actual absolute pits, as far as I’m concerned). There are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_20180827_104527-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1985 BMW 524td and 1986 BMW 520i (E28) – The Eighties In Black And White")
CC Twofer: 1985 BMW 524td and 1986 BMW 520i (E28) – The Eighties In Black And White
Posted on December 19, 2019 | 25 CommentsI have made no secret of my relative distaste for the ‘80s car designs (though the early ‘90s were the actual absolute pits, as far as I’m concerned). There are […] -
![Holden is doing it tough in Australia. Local manufacturing is over and GM’s Australian brand is now struggling to stay in the top 10 best-selling car brands. Despite once having […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/holden-suv-range.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Editorial: Holden – What They’re Doing Right, What They’re Doing Wrong")
CC Editorial: Holden – What They’re Doing Right, What They’re Doing Wrong
Posted on December 18, 2019 | 37 CommentsHolden is doing it tough in Australia. Local manufacturing is over and GM’s Australian brand is now struggling to stay in the top 10 best-selling car brands. Despite once having […]
