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![I’ve had a real itch to travel, lately. Almost exactly two years ago, I was preparing for my first trip to Italy, which was also my first trip to Europe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1965-Jaguar-E-Type-1-6-20-2010-Sunday-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: c. 1965 Series I Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster – Things Or Travel?")
Curbside Classic: c. 1965 Series I Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster – Things Or Travel?
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 37 CommentsI’ve had a real itch to travel, lately. Almost exactly two years ago, I was preparing for my first trip to Italy, which was also my first trip to Europe […] -
![image courtesy automobileandamericanlife.blogspot.com (First Posted October 30, 2013) I’ve had a couple of dream jobs. Nah – take that back. I’ve had quite a few dream jobs, one of which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AMC-Alliance-crop.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Holy Alliance With The Franco-American Motors Renault Alliance")
My Holy Alliance With The Franco-American Motors Renault Alliance
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 49 Commentsimage courtesy automobileandamericanlife.blogspot.com (First Posted October 30, 2013) I’ve had a couple of dream jobs. Nah – take that back. I’ve had quite a few dream jobs, one of which […] -
![I’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/El-Kylemno-at-show.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2")
Car Show Classic: The 60th Anniversary Of The El Camino – Part 2
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 22 CommentsI’ve returned this morning to wrap up the El Camino 60th Anniversary report, and will start with the only picture of my El Camino taken during the show itself. Thanks […] -
![Some of the simple things in life can be so satisfying….a juicy steak…..finding money in the sock drawer…..a glass of sweet tea on a hot day…..writing about a Mercury. Despite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/P6050230.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 or 1988 Mercury Cougar – Picking At An Open Wound")
Curbside Classic: 1987 or 1988 Mercury Cougar – Picking At An Open Wound
Posted on October 28, 2019 | 66 CommentsSome of the simple things in life can be so satisfying….a juicy steak…..finding money in the sock drawer…..a glass of sweet tea on a hot day…..writing about a Mercury. Despite […] -
![Why, oh why would I buy such an old junker? The truth is I am a sucker for a cheap but ambitious project. Sometimes it works out fine but quite […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Austin-A40-Devon-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: Austin A40 Devon – A Rusty Mistake")
COAL: Austin A40 Devon – A Rusty Mistake
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 31 CommentsWhy, oh why would I buy such an old junker? The truth is I am a sucker for a cheap but ambitious project. Sometimes it works out fine but quite […] -
![There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing something special approaching from more than a block away and realizing there is no way to get any closer as it passes by. Sometimes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6781-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: 1959-1966 Alfa Romeo Giulietta/Giulia Sprint Speciale – They Drive On The Wrong Side In Japan As Well")
In-Motion Outtake: 1959-1966 Alfa Romeo Giulietta/Giulia Sprint Speciale – They Drive On The Wrong Side In Japan As Well
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 14 CommentsThere’s nothing more frustrating than seeing something special approaching from more than a block away and realizing there is no way to get any closer as it passes by. Sometimes […] -
![(First Posted October 28, 2013) The CJ-5 was a very small truck that cast a big shadow. Produced from 1954 to 1983, the CJ-5 lasted through ownership by two independents […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1-CJ2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Kaiser Jeep CJ-5 – Transcendent Independent")
Curbside Classic: Kaiser Jeep CJ-5 – Transcendent Independent
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 17 Comments(First Posted October 28, 2013) The CJ-5 was a very small truck that cast a big shadow. Produced from 1954 to 1983, the CJ-5 lasted through ownership by two independents […] -
![Surprisingly, the first-generation Audi TT has never gotten the proper Curbside Classic treatment, despite no fewer than two of this site’s contributors having owned one at some point (here, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0541-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Audi TT – Singing The Blues")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Audi TT – Singing The Blues
Posted on October 27, 2019 | 20 CommentsSurprisingly, the first-generation Audi TT has never gotten the proper Curbside Classic treatment, despite no fewer than two of this site’s contributors having owned one at some point (here, and […] -
![While we’ve featured a few big Benzes that have fallen on hard times here on CC, this one perhaps takes the Kuchen. Walking past an underground garage in the middle […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6787edit.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2003 Maybach 57 – First World Problem")
CC Outtake: 2003 Maybach 57 – First World Problem
Posted on October 26, 2019 | 46 CommentsWhile we’ve featured a few big Benzes that have fallen on hard times here on CC, this one perhaps takes the Kuchen. Walking past an underground garage in the middle […] -
Road Trip: Blue Ridge Parkway and Myrtle Beach
Posted on October 26, 2019 | 20 CommentsI’d been thinking about this trip for a long time, but not quite as far back as our last real adventure. -
![(First Posted October 25, 2013) Calling a car from this period a monster is not exactly uncommon or uncalled for. But what if its own daddy called it that? Virgil […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CC-45-097-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton – The Frankenstein Of Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1960 Imperial Crown Southampton – The Frankenstein Of Cars
Posted on October 26, 2019 | 89 Comments(First Posted October 25, 2013) Calling a car from this period a monster is not exactly uncommon or uncalled for. But what if its own daddy called it that? Virgil […] -
![They love their Minis in Japan. Can you blame them? I mean, who doesn’t love Minis? They’re cute, cool, sporty, revolutionary and iconic. And in a country where about one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_20191002_092548-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Austin Mini Mark III “Cooper” – How Do You Say “Fugazi” In Japanese?")
Curbside Classic: Austin Mini Mark III “Cooper” – How Do You Say “Fugazi” In Japanese?
Posted on October 26, 2019 | 29 CommentsThey love their Minis in Japan. Can you blame them? I mean, who doesn’t love Minis? They’re cute, cool, sporty, revolutionary and iconic. And in a country where about one […] -
![(First Posted October 26, 2013) The early eighties were likely the single most challenging time for car manufacturers ever. In 1980, average oil prices hit a record high of $99 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-62-028-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 BMW 528e – The Low Rev Modest Driving Machine")
Curbside Classic: 1984 BMW 528e – The Low Rev Modest Driving Machine
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 77 Comments(First Posted October 26, 2013) The early eighties were likely the single most challenging time for car manufacturers ever. In 1980, average oil prices hit a record high of $99 […] -
![It would likely be impossible to list all the cars offered to contestants on The Price Is Right. The show has been in it’s current form since 1972; it is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tpir.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Television: A Few Of The Cars From “The Price Is Right”")
CC Television: A Few Of The Cars From “The Price Is Right”
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 47 CommentsIt would likely be impossible to list all the cars offered to contestants on The Price Is Right. The show has been in it’s current form since 1972; it is […] -
![As an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gen-3-Take-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1")
Car Show Classic- The 60th Anniversary of the El Camino Part 1
Posted on October 25, 2019 | 19 CommentsAs an owner of several classic cars, I’ve attended many classic car shows, and discovered each one has its own unique vibe. Despite that, there are common threads to each, […]
