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![Sophie Turner is far from the greatest actress in Hollywood. Don’t take my word for it: In a 2017 interview, Turner confessed that her popularity on social media contributed to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20190111_141215.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Analysis: The Fifth Generation Ford Explorer Succeeded Because Its Good Looks Were Backed Up By Compelling Features. Can The Sixth Generation Follow Suit?")
Automotive Analysis: The Fifth Generation Ford Explorer Succeeded Because Its Good Looks Were Backed Up By Compelling Features. Can The Sixth Generation Follow Suit?
Posted on November 4, 2019 | 30 CommentsSophie Turner is far from the greatest actress in Hollywood. Don’t take my word for it: In a 2017 interview, Turner confessed that her popularity on social media contributed to […] -
![I think it’s fair to say that many of us have some aspect of our physical appearance that we wish was different in some way. I’m not even talking about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2011-04-13-Wednesday-1970-Pontiac-Grand-Prix-SJ-5-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J – Big Nose")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J – Big Nose
Posted on November 4, 2019 | 44 CommentsI think it’s fair to say that many of us have some aspect of our physical appearance that we wish was different in some way. I’m not even talking about […] -
![It is becoming a bit obvious that I am not great at actually following through on making a donor vehicle an actual donor. I always seem to find some redeeming […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16809006749_de1e50e662_h.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Chevrolet S10 – Donor Turned Flipper")
COAL: 1988 Chevrolet S10 – Donor Turned Flipper
Posted on November 3, 2019 | 18 CommentsIt is becoming a bit obvious that I am not great at actually following through on making a donor vehicle an actual donor. I always seem to find some redeeming […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day – 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
Posted on November 3, 2019 | 41 CommentsThank you to Pixel -
![There are quite a few G-Wagens around Japan. Why should it be any different here? Those things are everywhere, be they in full Russian mafia-style black or well-worn ex-army green, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191017_113211_cropped.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: 1999 Daihatsu Midget II Van – When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Benz G-Wagen")
In-Motion Outtake: 1999 Daihatsu Midget II Van – When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Benz G-Wagen
Posted on November 3, 2019 | 5 CommentsThere are quite a few G-Wagens around Japan. Why should it be any different here? Those things are everywhere, be they in full Russian mafia-style black or well-worn ex-army green, […] -
![(First Posted November 13, 2013) Needless to say, I’m a lover of vans, especially those suitable for camping. Few things beat hopping into a vehicle with all the basic necessities […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-59-001-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Mercedes-Benz 207D (T1) And Other Vintage MBZ Vans")
Curbside Classic: Mercedes-Benz 207D (T1) And Other Vintage MBZ Vans
Posted on November 3, 2019 | 32 Comments(First Posted November 13, 2013) Needless to say, I’m a lover of vans, especially those suitable for camping. Few things beat hopping into a vehicle with all the basic necessities […] -
Wordless Outtake: Kudos To You If You Can Identify All Seven
Posted on November 2, 2019 | 9 Comments -
![Crossover Utility Vehicles are all the rage now, while cars are slowly disappearing from the showrooms. However, manufacturers seem to have no compunction about taking the names off of these […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ford-mustang-hybrid-teaser.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What is the Worst Automotive Name Reuse?")
QOTD: What is the Worst Automotive Name Reuse?
Posted on November 2, 2019 | 161 CommentsCrossover Utility Vehicles are all the rage now, while cars are slowly disappearing from the showrooms. However, manufacturers seem to have no compunction about taking the names off of these […] -
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day – 1965 Cadillac DeVille
Posted on November 2, 2019 | 15 CommentsA (very big) thank you to Tim Finn. -
![(First Posted November 12, 2013) One of the odder van conversions was this wide-body Dodge. I can’t remember who exactly did these, but they essentially cut them down in half, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-144-067-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Dodge Wide-Body Van")
CC Outtake: Dodge Wide-Body Van
Posted on November 2, 2019 | 31 Comments(First Posted November 12, 2013) One of the odder van conversions was this wide-body Dodge. I can’t remember who exactly did these, but they essentially cut them down in half, […] -
![I decided a front hitch on the View RV might be a worthwhile addition. You can carry a bike rack up there, or a smallish cargo tray or cargo box. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/aa-A-complete.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Weekend Outtake: A Front Hitch and Parading About")
Weekend Outtake: A Front Hitch and Parading About
Posted on November 2, 2019 | 17 CommentsI decided a front hitch on the View RV might be a worthwhile addition. You can carry a bike rack up there, or a smallish cargo tray or cargo box. […] -
![(First Posted November 8, 2013) This Opel Kadett C hatchback was an unexpected find. I’d seen an online ad for it a few months back; it was located a couple […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Opel_Kadett_A.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Opel Kadett City Berlina – The German Chevette")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Opel Kadett City Berlina – The German Chevette
Posted on November 1, 2019 | 50 Comments(First Posted November 8, 2013) This Opel Kadett C hatchback was an unexpected find. I’d seen an online ad for it a few months back; it was located a couple […] -
![Let’s try something new here. As most of you know we have the CC Cohort where readers (or anyone) can post pictures. Sometimes we grab them and write about them, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/48857243741_98a9f1a1b2_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1971 Plymouth Fury – Your Turn")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 1971 Plymouth Fury – Your Turn
Posted on November 1, 2019 | 47 CommentsLet’s try something new here. As most of you know we have the CC Cohort where readers (or anyone) can post pictures. Sometimes we grab them and write about them, […] -
![I took another stroll through the Cohort and was met with another submission by Mike HayEs (whose name I spelled correctly this time (says the red-faced author). Anyone who has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1967-Pontiac-Bonneville-02-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "From The Cohort: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville – Mixed Metaphor")
From The Cohort: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville – Mixed Metaphor
Posted on November 1, 2019 | 35 CommentsI took another stroll through the Cohort and was met with another submission by Mike HayEs (whose name I spelled correctly this time (says the red-faced author). Anyone who has […] -
![Extremes always fascinate. Take, for instance, the extremes of existence that are birth and death – the very first and the very last. With cars, the “first” can be pretty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/traction-avant-derni%C3%A8re-1957-usine3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Last Ones (Part 1: 1940-1970)")
Automotive History: The Last Ones (Part 1: 1940-1970)
Posted on November 1, 2019 | 40 CommentsExtremes always fascinate. Take, for instance, the extremes of existence that are birth and death – the very first and the very last. With cars, the “first” can be pretty […]
