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![Recently I was perusing the collection at oldcarbrochures.com and stumbled upon a few things that were too good to not share. For a long time at CC, there has been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1967-Chevrolet-Impala-Aus-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Americans Down Under – The Chevrolet Edition")
Americans Down Under – The Chevrolet Edition
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 59 CommentsRecently I was perusing the collection at oldcarbrochures.com and stumbled upon a few things that were too good to not share. For a long time at CC, there has been […] -
![Over seven instalments, I’ve featured almost three dozen different rebadged vehicles. Alas, I’ve only seen a grand total of two of these vehicles in the metal. On my recent trip […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pontiac-firefly-2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Obscure Rebadges From Around The World: Part 8")
Obscure Rebadges From Around The World: Part 8
Posted on August 1, 2019 | 21 CommentsOver seven instalments, I’ve featured almost three dozen different rebadged vehicles. Alas, I’ve only seen a grand total of two of these vehicles in the metal. On my recent trip […] -
![When it was introduced for the 1986 model year, Ford proudly compared the polarizing styling of its first minivan to that of the reusable space shuttle, welcoming the world to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/thumb_IMG_0842_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1994 Ford Aerostar – Still Polarizing")
CC Outtake: 1994 Ford Aerostar – Still Polarizing
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 53 CommentsWhen it was introduced for the 1986 model year, Ford proudly compared the polarizing styling of its first minivan to that of the reusable space shuttle, welcoming the world to […] -
![These two Ford Granadas presented themselves back in early June. My initial essay was about a few early Granada memories but the satisfaction in reading them continually fell short of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_0179.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: First Generation North American Ford Granada – The Lido Shuffle")
CC Capsule: First Generation North American Ford Granada – The Lido Shuffle
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 70 CommentsThese two Ford Granadas presented themselves back in early June. My initial essay was about a few early Granada memories but the satisfaction in reading them continually fell short of […] -
![SUV’s and Crossovers have usually been promoted by their makers as “lifestyle” vehicles: the preferred choice of those who live active, healthy lives that are so enviable they can’t be contained […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190710_071856.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 2006 Porsche Cayman S – Who Needs An SUV?")
Curbside Outtake: 2006 Porsche Cayman S – Who Needs An SUV?
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 22 CommentsSUV’s and Crossovers have usually been promoted by their makers as “lifestyle” vehicles: the preferred choice of those who live active, healthy lives that are so enviable they can’t be contained […] -
![Last Friday while the update on my 2018 Chevrolet Impala company car was nice and fresh, I was taking a new Ford Fusion out for a drive. Since I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0339.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC Driving Impression: 2019 Ford Fusion – The Workhorse, Version 2.5")
Future CC Driving Impression: 2019 Ford Fusion – The Workhorse, Version 2.5
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 53 CommentsLast Friday while the update on my 2018 Chevrolet Impala company car was nice and fresh, I was taking a new Ford Fusion out for a drive. Since I had […] -
![(First Posted August 2, 2013) The old saying “Make hay while the sun shines” simply means taking advantage of good conditions to ensure a quality harvest. It only takes a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013_ssix_lfront2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fieldside Classic: Hesston 6400 Windrower – The Slant Six Dons Work Clothes")
Fieldside Classic: Hesston 6400 Windrower – The Slant Six Dons Work Clothes
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 52 Comments(First Posted August 2, 2013) The old saying “Make hay while the sun shines” simply means taking advantage of good conditions to ensure a quality harvest. It only takes a […] -
![This will be post #4,699 for me since starting CC in 2011. And it may be a while before post #4,700 goes up, as I’m retiring from CC. This has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CC-374-089.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Time For a Change at CC: I’m Retiring and Handing Over the Keys to Jim Klein & Co.")
Time For a Change at CC: I’m Retiring and Handing Over the Keys to Jim Klein & Co.
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 150 CommentsThis will be post #4,699 for me since starting CC in 2011. And it may be a while before post #4,700 goes up, as I’m retiring from CC. This has […] -
![Alright, I didn’t actually get stung by the car itself, I was stung by one of the wasps that were building a nest inside the passenger door and that I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_3983.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1982 Honda Accord LX – I May Be The Only Person Who Ever Got Stung By An Accord")
Junkyard Classic: 1982 Honda Accord LX – I May Be The Only Person Who Ever Got Stung By An Accord
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 43 CommentsAlright, I didn’t actually get stung by the car itself, I was stung by one of the wasps that were building a nest inside the passenger door and that I […] -
![In many families it often seems one sibling seems to have more success in life than the others. Some may attribute that to talent but fate plays as big a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0141.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 2008 to 2011 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute – Sibling Rivalry")
CC Outtake: 2008 to 2011 Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute – Sibling Rivalry
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 25 CommentsIn many families it often seems one sibling seems to have more success in life than the others. Some may attribute that to talent but fate plays as big a […] -
![Subaru’s reputation and popularity has been built on the backs of conservative wagons, from the DL/GL/Leone wagons of the 1970s to the Foresters of today. Long before the Impreza WR-X […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/subaru-vortex-xt-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1985-90 Subaru XT/Vortex – The Brightest Star In The Constellation")
Car Show Classic: 1985-90 Subaru XT/Vortex – The Brightest Star In The Constellation
Posted on July 30, 2019 | 39 CommentsSubaru’s reputation and popularity has been built on the backs of conservative wagons, from the DL/GL/Leone wagons of the 1970s to the Foresters of today. Long before the Impreza WR-X […] -
![That’s a picture of my Dad, a couple of years before he passed away, so around 1993 or so. Pictured with him is his van, nicknamed “Finbar”. He loved that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_4320-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: The Van Life – What’s Your Van Preference?")
QOTD: The Van Life – What’s Your Van Preference?
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 50 CommentsThat’s a picture of my Dad, a couple of years before he passed away, so around 1993 or so. Pictured with him is his van, nicknamed “Finbar”. He loved that […] -
![Two of my favorite cars at the Houston Mecum spring auction were Oldsmobiles, not surprising since I have always had a soft spot in my heart for those great cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190405_144652.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado – Profitable Obscurity")
Auction Classic: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado – Profitable Obscurity
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 19 CommentsTwo of my favorite cars at the Houston Mecum spring auction were Oldsmobiles, not surprising since I have always had a soft spot in my heart for those great cars […] -
![I don’t know if its the CC Effect or whatever you want to call it, but after Jason’s article on his company car last week, where I admit I beat […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_6896.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 40 Years of Chevy Sedans and the 5%")
CC Outtake: 40 Years of Chevy Sedans and the 5%
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 25 CommentsI don’t know if its the CC Effect or whatever you want to call it, but after Jason’s article on his company car last week, where I admit I beat […] -
![It has been said of me that my Canon camera and I are inseparable. I am very protective of it, and treat it with the utmost care. It is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2011-09-11-Saturday-Cadillac-Coupe-DeVille-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: The In-Motion Classics Of North Sheridan Road")
Curbside Classic Capsule: The In-Motion Classics Of North Sheridan Road
Posted on July 29, 2019 | 25 CommentsIt has been said of me that my Canon camera and I are inseparable. I am very protective of it, and treat it with the utmost care. It is […]
