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![Found this on the road near Houston TX, but had trouble getting closer to take a better picture of what appears to be a hearse on its way to meet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190728_162347.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Outtake: On The Way To Meet Its Maker?")
In-Motion Outtake: On The Way To Meet Its Maker?
Posted on August 22, 2019 | 12 CommentsFound this on the road near Houston TX, but had trouble getting closer to take a better picture of what appears to be a hearse on its way to meet […] -
![It is 2004 and my 1986 Mazda 626 is passing 350,000 miles now. It is time to consider it’s replacement and can I find one that will pass all my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Focus_2019_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2004 Ford Focus ZTS")
COAL: 2004 Ford Focus ZTS
Posted on August 22, 2019 | 40 CommentsIt is 2004 and my 1986 Mazda 626 is passing 350,000 miles now. It is time to consider it’s replacement and can I find one that will pass all my […] -
![Welcome back, fellow Mileage Millionaires! I want to everyone for coming up with great suggestions for this series (I’ll try to get to as many as I can in future […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/92c37903b1664c9f352f5f91c02dda3a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire – The Most Expensive High Mileage Cars for Sale in America")
Who Wants to be a Mileage Millionaire – The Most Expensive High Mileage Cars for Sale in America
Posted on August 21, 2019 | 45 CommentsWelcome back, fellow Mileage Millionaires! I want to everyone for coming up with great suggestions for this series (I’ll try to get to as many as I can in future […] -
![Wooster: Pity about my idea of investing in this Real Estate scheme on the Galapagos Islands. Jeeves: I did caution against it, Sir. W: Yes. Rotten luck. And just when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190621_154025-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Humour: 1983 Renault 5 TL – P. G. Wodehouse Edition")
CC Humour: 1983 Renault 5 TL – P. G. Wodehouse Edition
Posted on August 21, 2019 | 19 CommentsWooster: Pity about my idea of investing in this Real Estate scheme on the Galapagos Islands. Jeeves: I did caution against it, Sir. W: Yes. Rotten luck. And just when […] -
![As much as I love the idea of doing a semi regular chronicle of the relatively few vehicles that I’ve owned, I never seem to get it done regularly unless […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20161015_134824.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trucks of a Lifetime: 1978 Ford F250 4X4")
Trucks of a Lifetime: 1978 Ford F250 4X4
Posted on August 21, 2019 | 18 CommentsAs much as I love the idea of doing a semi regular chronicle of the relatively few vehicles that I’ve owned, I never seem to get it done regularly unless […] -
![(First Posted August 8, 2013) We’ve spent a massive amount of time on these pages praising the 1977-up B-Body Impala and Caprice. But given that today we’re considering whether the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CC-71-117-801.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Impala – The Best Big Car Of Its Time")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Impala – The Best Big Car Of Its Time
Posted on August 21, 2019 | 90 Comments(First Posted August 8, 2013) We’ve spent a massive amount of time on these pages praising the 1977-up B-Body Impala and Caprice. But given that today we’re considering whether the […] -
![In the early 1960s, Cadillac brought some short deck variants to market – known as the Park Avenue. Pictured here is the aftershock – the extended deck Cadillac Sedan DeVille […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/caddypag1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Pagoda De Ville Long Island Edition")
In Motion Outtakes: Pagoda De Ville Long Island Edition
Posted on August 20, 2019 | 15 CommentsIn the early 1960s, Cadillac brought some short deck variants to market – known as the Park Avenue. Pictured here is the aftershock – the extended deck Cadillac Sedan DeVille […] -
![I returned last week from a very nice summer vacation to the upper Midwest, which is often beautiful this time of year, especially when you are coming there from southeast […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20170706_145041_LI.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Corrosion: Deep Rusty Thoughts")
Curbside Corrosion: Deep Rusty Thoughts
Posted on August 20, 2019 | 97 CommentsI returned last week from a very nice summer vacation to the upper Midwest, which is often beautiful this time of year, especially when you are coming there from southeast […] -
![This week, I’m going to review changes I’ve made to the El Kylemino’s gauge package. This image shows the original gauge package. It included the base speedometer and fuel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Late-Dash-with-Tach.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech- Improving My El Camino Gauge Assembly")
Curbside Tech- Improving My El Camino Gauge Assembly
Posted on August 20, 2019 | 21 CommentsThis week, I’m going to review changes I’ve made to the El Kylemino’s gauge package. This image shows the original gauge package. It included the base speedometer and fuel […] -
![It’s funny how certain marques or models become dominant in certain markets. When I lived in Myanmar, something like 70% of cars were Toyotas, mostly second-hand JDM imports. And the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190215_101417-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Thailand’s Obsession With Isuzu")
CC Global: Thailand’s Obsession With Isuzu
Posted on August 20, 2019 | 19 CommentsIt’s funny how certain marques or models become dominant in certain markets. When I lived in Myanmar, something like 70% of cars were Toyotas, mostly second-hand JDM imports. And the […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve seen a General Lee tribute car. After all, The Dukes of Hazzard has been off the air for over three decades, and its automotive […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/General-Lee-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Just An Old Galant, Never Meanin’ No Harm…")
CC Outtake: Just An Old Galant, Never Meanin’ No Harm…
Posted on August 19, 2019 | 53 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve seen a General Lee tribute car. After all, The Dukes of Hazzard has been off the air for over three decades, and its automotive […] -
![I’m a bit of a contrarian by nature. I’ll propose counterpoints just for the exercise of it, and by default I am skeptical of trends for reasons inexplicable even to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/94ebc194cb344508aa032fb4fdd03296.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Borrowed Car Review: 2018 Honda Accord EX – Debbie Downer Drives the Best")
Borrowed Car Review: 2018 Honda Accord EX – Debbie Downer Drives the Best
Posted on August 19, 2019 | 101 CommentsI’m a bit of a contrarian by nature. I’ll propose counterpoints just for the exercise of it, and by default I am skeptical of trends for reasons inexplicable even to […] -
![You probably know the feeling. Wandering through a car show field, you glimpse a familiar but rarely seen profile. Your antennae react and your brain starts to process the data. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC00410.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1978 Alfa Romeo 2300 Rio – Doing A World Car, The Alfa Romeo Way")
Car Show Classic: 1978 Alfa Romeo 2300 Rio – Doing A World Car, The Alfa Romeo Way
Posted on August 19, 2019 | 33 CommentsYou probably know the feeling. Wandering through a car show field, you glimpse a familiar but rarely seen profile. Your antennae react and your brain starts to process the data. […] -
![I’m learning to be more thankful when friends and acquaintances ask me to participate in fun activities that would fall outside my normal routine, at times when I usually wouldn’t […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/013-1969-Pontiac-Catalina-convertible-crop-FINAL-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In-Motion Classic: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – Time Flies, Especially During Summer")
In-Motion Classic: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible – Time Flies, Especially During Summer
Posted on August 19, 2019 | 31 CommentsI’m learning to be more thankful when friends and acquaintances ask me to participate in fun activities that would fall outside my normal routine, at times when I usually wouldn’t […] -
![Aren’t foreign languages wonderful? And don’t the Japanese suck at them? They’re not the only ones, for sure. But when your country is archipelagic, it can increase linguistic isolation. Britain […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190216_090452-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Kama Sutra For One")
CC Capsule: 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Kama Sutra For One
Posted on August 18, 2019 | 29 CommentsAren’t foreign languages wonderful? And don’t the Japanese suck at them? They’re not the only ones, for sure. But when your country is archipelagic, it can increase linguistic isolation. Britain […]
