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![Some things instantly remind me of summer. In the dead of winter here in Chicago, if I hear even a sound effect on television that sounds like a lawn sprinkler […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1971-Chevrolet-Chevelle-Edgewater-1-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle – Going Home")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle – Going Home
Posted on July 15, 2019 | 34 CommentsSome things instantly remind me of summer. In the dead of winter here in Chicago, if I hear even a sound effect on television that sounds like a lawn sprinkler […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2013) As you were growing up, you likely heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to the point of tedium. It’s sound advice that’s applicable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/PA310101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace-Car Replica – The Painted Lady")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace-Car Replica – The Painted Lady
Posted on July 14, 2019 | 53 Comments(first posted 5/25/2013) As you were growing up, you likely heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to the point of tedium. It’s sound advice that’s applicable […] -
![It’s easy to forget just what a huge leap EVs made starting in the first few years of the 21st century, with the groundbreaking AC Propulsion T-Zero and some other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CC-394-030.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1981 Ford Fairmont Electric – EVs Sure Have Come A Long Way")
CC Capsule: 1981 Ford Fairmont Electric – EVs Sure Have Come A Long Way
Posted on July 14, 2019 | 36 CommentsIt’s easy to forget just what a huge leap EVs made starting in the first few years of the 21st century, with the groundbreaking AC Propulsion T-Zero and some other […] -
![The WSI XXL event, held annually since 2016, gives you a good impression of modern heavy on-road vehicles in the Netherlands. There’s a wide variety of tractors, trucks and big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_8157.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2019 WSI XXL Truck Show – Kings Of The Road")
CC Global: 2019 WSI XXL Truck Show – Kings Of The Road
Posted on July 14, 2019 | 18 CommentsThe WSI XXL event, held annually since 2016, gives you a good impression of modern heavy on-road vehicles in the Netherlands. There’s a wide variety of tractors, trucks and big […] -
COAL: 1995 Ford Contour – Mondeo Man vs Florida Man
Posted on July 14, 2019 | 30 CommentsA friend of mine had recently purchased a Ford Contour (with the “Sport” package, five-speed and wonderful chunky wheels) and I wanted one for myself. -
![Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, a 1986 utterly low-budget masterpiece by director John McNaughton. And what a nasty, depressing, gruesome viewing experience it is. Somehow the movie always comes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_8237.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Holiday Hardtop Coupe – Bad Omen")
CC Outtake: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Holiday Hardtop Coupe – Bad Omen
Posted on July 13, 2019 | 31 CommentsHenry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, a 1986 utterly low-budget masterpiece by director John McNaughton. And what a nasty, depressing, gruesome viewing experience it is. Somehow the movie always comes […] -
CC Snaphot: Neoplan Skyliner Motor Home – I’ve Found Paul’s Next Project…
Posted on July 13, 2019 | 24 CommentsCC readers know our site’s Founder has enjoyed outfitting his Promaster Van into a nice, cozy, small recreational vehicle – but we also know he has larger ambitions… -
![They’re like U2: Love them, hate them, or don’t know anything about them. Of twelve cars owned in fourteen years of licensed driving, this is by far the longest and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSCF8818.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1993 SAAB 900- The Most(ly) Intelligent Cars Ever Built")
COAL: 1993 SAAB 900- The Most(ly) Intelligent Cars Ever Built
Posted on July 13, 2019 | 16 CommentsThey’re like U2: Love them, hate them, or don’t know anything about them. Of twelve cars owned in fourteen years of licensed driving, this is by far the longest and […] -
![Beverly Hills is home to the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, a yearly celebration of cars that even people jaded by daily exposure to exotic cars flock to. Held every year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0276.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance 2019")
Car Show Classics: Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance 2019
Posted on July 12, 2019 | 17 CommentsBeverly Hills is home to the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, a yearly celebration of cars that even people jaded by daily exposure to exotic cars flock to. Held every year […] -
![So Cal Metro found and posted this tired Checker Aerobus. I can well imagine it led a long and hard life. Not all of these were used strictly as airport […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a-aero-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Checker Aerobus Found – No More Airport Runs")
Cohort Outtake: Checker Aerobus Found – No More Airport Runs
Posted on July 12, 2019 | 14 CommentsSo Cal Metro found and posted this tired Checker Aerobus. I can well imagine it led a long and hard life. Not all of these were used strictly as airport […] -
![On September 25, 1973, Chrysler Corporation introduced a new generation of full-size car, sold by Dodge as the Monaco. Also referred to as the C-body, the exterior was new as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1977-Royal-Monaco-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham – La Fin De La Ligne")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham – La Fin De La Ligne
Posted on July 12, 2019 | 72 CommentsOn September 25, 1973, Chrysler Corporation introduced a new generation of full-size car, sold by Dodge as the Monaco. Also referred to as the C-body, the exterior was new as […] -
![(first posted 6/4/2013) Some cars have had longer lives–the Volkswagen beetle comes to mind–but not very many, certainly not in the U.S. From its introduction in late 1962 as a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1991JeepGrandWagoneer041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Dorian Gray Goes to Horse Country")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Dorian Gray Goes to Horse Country
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 85 Comments(first posted 6/4/2013) Some cars have had longer lives–the Volkswagen beetle comes to mind–but not very many, certainly not in the U.S. From its introduction in late 1962 as a […] -
![Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. An American car company launches a car with persistent quality issues and fails to adequately address the problem. Eventually, it becomes known […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2018-ford-focus-titanium-sedan-outrageous-green-front-quarter-left.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: The Detroit Free Press Issues The Definitive Ford Powershift Investigation, And Their Conclusions Are Damning")
CC Newsstand: The Detroit Free Press Issues The Definitive Ford Powershift Investigation, And Their Conclusions Are Damning
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 75 CommentsStop me if you’ve heard this one before. An American car company launches a car with persistent quality issues and fails to adequately address the problem. Eventually, it becomes known […] -
![I found this pairing of vintage camper vans a bit odd, as it’s right on the top of College Hill, one of the most upscale neighborhoods in Eugene. But then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CC-393-033.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Two Vintage Camper Vans on College Hill")
CC Outtake: Two Vintage Camper Vans on College Hill
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 9 CommentsI found this pairing of vintage camper vans a bit odd, as it’s right on the top of College Hill, one of the most upscale neighborhoods in Eugene. But then […] -
Vintage Snapshot: The First U-Haul?
Posted on July 11, 2019 | 22 CommentsBeing towed by a Willys Aero, no less.
