-
-
Curbside Classics Archives
Recent Posts
-
![This year has been incredible. Full of ups and downs, joy and sadness, love and regret. This summer in particular has seen some very significant events. Among them I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0852.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Curiosities Of North Texas: End Of Summer 2019")
Automotive Curiosities Of North Texas: End Of Summer 2019
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 10 CommentsThis year has been incredible. Full of ups and downs, joy and sadness, love and regret. This summer in particular has seen some very significant events. Among them I […] -
![Here they are together–two 1958 GM “Golden Milestone” cars that competed in the luxury class. You’ll notice that both cars share the body middle section (doors, windows, roof); however the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190803_102911-2_resized.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Comparison: 1958 Buick Limited vs 1958 Cadillac Series 62 – Chrome Plated GM Luxury")
Curbside Comparison: 1958 Buick Limited vs 1958 Cadillac Series 62 – Chrome Plated GM Luxury
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 54 CommentsHere they are together–two 1958 GM “Golden Milestone” cars that competed in the luxury class. You’ll notice that both cars share the body middle section (doors, windows, roof); however the […] -
CCs In Israel: August 2019 – From Mundane To Exotic
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 13 CommentsHere’s another batch of CCs and the like, captured in Israel mostly with my trusty dash-cam, with some added stills in the mix. -
![Each of the ‘60s/’70s Euro-American V8 hybrids had its own quality. AC was the meanest, Monteverdi was the coolest, Iso was the sportiest, De Tomaso was the smarmiest, Facel-Vega the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 3) – Jensen-Healey, The Double-Barreled Deadly Sin")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 3) – Jensen-Healey, The Double-Barreled Deadly Sin
Posted on September 14, 2019 | 18 CommentsEach of the ‘60s/’70s Euro-American V8 hybrids had its own quality. AC was the meanest, Monteverdi was the coolest, Iso was the sportiest, De Tomaso was the smarmiest, Facel-Vega the […] -
![In the first part of the day we left Calgary, traveled a short distance across the prairie and foothills towards the mountains. Then we completed the very scenic drive from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mercury.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2019 – Day One, Part Two")
The Great Beater Challenge 2019 – Day One, Part Two
Posted on September 13, 2019 | 19 CommentsIn the first part of the day we left Calgary, traveled a short distance across the prairie and foothills towards the mountains. Then we completed the very scenic drive from […] -
QOTD: Black Mustang and Blue Ridge: Road Trip Suggestions?
Posted on September 13, 2019 | 37 CommentsIt’s not just because both Jim Klein and JP Cavanaugh have recently rid themselves of fun vehicles, but I have made a deal to purchase my own fun car. -
![Yep, more on cruise control design, theory, and installation. I touched on speed inputs in Part 1, but today I’ll dig further down, with a focus on installing a speed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Need-4-speed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: Factory Cruise Control Part 3")
Curbside Tech: Factory Cruise Control Part 3
Posted on September 13, 2019 | 15 CommentsYep, more on cruise control design, theory, and installation. I touched on speed inputs in Part 1, but today I’ll dig further down, with a focus on installing a speed […] -
![Many European aircraft-makers ended up dabbling in automobiles. Most started said dabble after the First World War – legendary names such as Armstrong Siddeley, Farman, Maybach, Salmson, Voisin and, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 2) – Bristol 603 / Britannia / Blenheim: Arrested Development")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 2) – Bristol 603 / Britannia / Blenheim: Arrested Development
Posted on September 13, 2019 | 44 CommentsMany European aircraft-makers ended up dabbling in automobiles. Most started said dabble after the First World War – legendary names such as Armstrong Siddeley, Farman, Maybach, Salmson, Voisin and, most […] -
![Now that we have met the other teams it was time to get going. The day would see us travel from Calgary into the prairies, foothills and then the mountains […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190824_112658.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2019 – Day One, Part One")
The Great Beater Challenge 2019 – Day One, Part One
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 25 CommentsNow that we have met the other teams it was time to get going. The day would see us travel from Calgary into the prairies, foothills and then the mountains […] -
![When I started writing my sprawling take on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus, I originally intended to devote a portion to my personal experience owning one. Then the article grew well […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190904_121857.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Outtake/COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – The Bonus Audio Track")
Future CC Outtake/COAL: 2013 Ford Focus SE Sedan – The Bonus Audio Track
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 13 CommentsWhen I started writing my sprawling take on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus, I originally intended to devote a portion to my personal experience owning one. Then the article grew well […] -
![It’s hard being last. People tend to celebrate firsts, but not so often lasts. The final generation of Buick Park Avenue was ably profiled by Brendan Saur a few years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190808_103627.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2005 Buick Park Avenue – The Last Real Buick?")
Future Classic: 2005 Buick Park Avenue – The Last Real Buick?
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 52 CommentsIt’s hard being last. People tend to celebrate firsts, but not so often lasts. The final generation of Buick Park Avenue was ably profiled by Brendan Saur a few years […] -
![‘Ello, guvs. It’s time for another paddle-less trip up the proverbial creek that is Britain’s overflowing carmaker graveyard. We’ve seen everything from toff-carriages and prol-mobiles, but for this fourth edition, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GB_DS4_cover1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 1) – The Surprisingly Long Story Of AC")
Automotive History: British Deadly Sins (High-Brow Hybrids, Part 1) – The Surprisingly Long Story Of AC
Posted on September 12, 2019 | 40 Comments‘Ello, guvs. It’s time for another paddle-less trip up the proverbial creek that is Britain’s overflowing carmaker graveyard. We’ve seen everything from toff-carriages and prol-mobiles, but for this fourth edition, […] -
![This year there was another increase in the number of entrants. Not all of them made it to the start line of course but I believe the number of teams […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/48671458901_2c85c0706c_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge 2019 – The Teams")
The Great Beater Challenge 2019 – The Teams
Posted on September 11, 2019 | 32 CommentsThis year there was another increase in the number of entrants. Not all of them made it to the start line of course but I believe the number of teams […] -
![While you weren’t paying attention, Mercedes-Benz revealed a Final Edition of their SLC (nèe SLK) roadster. After three generations, the axe appears to have finally fallen on the folding-hardtop convertible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mercedes-benz-slk-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1997-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class – A Drop Top Mic Drop")
Curbside Capsule: 1997-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class – A Drop Top Mic Drop
Posted on September 11, 2019 | 24 CommentsWhile you weren’t paying attention, Mercedes-Benz revealed a Final Edition of their SLC (nèe SLK) roadster. After three generations, the axe appears to have finally fallen on the folding-hardtop convertible […] -
![This one was new to me when I saw it in August of 2019 at the Danish Museum of Science and Technology, but it does fit the mold of all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190817_134430.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Danish Delights #10: 1999 Connector 2001")
Danish Delights #10: 1999 Connector 2001
Posted on September 11, 2019 | 12 CommentsThis one was new to me when I saw it in August of 2019 at the Danish Museum of Science and Technology, but it does fit the mold of all […]
