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![The roots of the Faymonville Group are in the small town of Rocherath, in the German speaking part of Belgium. These days, the trailer manufacturer has production facilities in Belgium, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_3160.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2022 Scania 770S V8 6×4 Tractor And 2020 Faymonville VarioMAX – Expanding Across The Pond")
CC Global: 2022 Scania 770S V8 6×4 Tractor And 2020 Faymonville VarioMAX – Expanding Across The Pond
Posted on January 26, 2025 | 7 CommentsThe roots of the Faymonville Group are in the small town of Rocherath, in the German speaking part of Belgium. These days, the trailer manufacturer has production facilities in Belgium, […] -
![1979 Caprice Classic image from the Cohort by Foden Alpha. I decided to count the total number of vehicles I’ve owned in my life and was not too surprised that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-01-25-00.35.29.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "A Sprinkling Of Short Owned Cars")
A Sprinkling Of Short Owned Cars
Posted on January 26, 2025 | 15 Comments1979 Caprice Classic image from the Cohort by Foden Alpha. I decided to count the total number of vehicles I’ve owned in my life and was not too surprised that […] -
![The Volvo 200 Series ran for 19 years and 2.8 million cars, and many still consider it the definitive Volvo for its brick-like styling and sensible-shoes dependability. However, its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1979_volvo_242_coupe_15531297296de3ef250D8O6286.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "CC Tech: 1979 Volvo 242DL Lambda Sond – Volvo And Bosch Revolutionize Engine Technology")
CC Tech: 1979 Volvo 242DL Lambda Sond – Volvo And Bosch Revolutionize Engine Technology
Posted on January 26, 2025 | 10 CommentsThe Volvo 200 Series ran for 19 years and 2.8 million cars, and many still consider it the definitive Volvo for its brick-like styling and sensible-shoes dependability. However, its […] -
![(first posted 2/28/2014) The fourth highest grossing film in the United States in 1977 was the Academy Award nominated Smokey & The Bandit. Some people have ripped this film as being […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/big-and-little-enos.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars of “Smokey & The Bandit” – What We Have Here Is a Total Lack of Respect for the Law")
CC Cinema: The Cars of “Smokey & The Bandit” – What We Have Here Is a Total Lack of Respect for the Law
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 106 Comments(first posted 2/28/2014) The fourth highest grossing film in the United States in 1977 was the Academy Award nominated Smokey & The Bandit. Some people have ripped this film as being […] -
![(first posted 3/28/2012) The discontinued Panther platform Ford Crown Victoria had some serious staying power. The styling of the car you see above would last all the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/3-23-2012-001-e1332628615794.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX – Beginning Of The End")
Curbside Classic: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX – Beginning Of The End
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 74 Comments(first posted 3/28/2012) The discontinued Panther platform Ford Crown Victoria had some serious staying power. The styling of the car you see above would last all the […] -
![(first posted 3/7/2014) When writing for anoraks such our readers, it’s difficult to gauge whether Claus Luthe needs an introduction. Certainly, his cars are famous and almost unanimously well-regarded, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/NSU_Ro_80_-_2009-10-11_Foto_Sp.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Design: The Cars Of Claus Luthe")
Design: The Cars Of Claus Luthe
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 77 Comments(first posted 3/7/2014) When writing for anoraks such our readers, it’s difficult to gauge whether Claus Luthe needs an introduction. Certainly, his cars are famous and almost unanimously well-regarded, but […] -
![Time to pay a few minutes of attention to the finds that have been stockpiling at the Cohort in the last few days. Once again, this will be a sampling […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-01-21-23.59.32.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "A Gallery Of Highlights From The CC Cohort")
A Gallery Of Highlights From The CC Cohort
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 8 CommentsTime to pay a few minutes of attention to the finds that have been stockpiling at the Cohort in the last few days. Once again, this will be a sampling […] -
![The odds of this Thunderbird flying majestically again are almost nil. Its sequential taillights are dimmed forever, unless someone comes along and strips them, as the rear bumper and enclosed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_2654.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Thunderbird Town Hardtop – This Bird Is Grounded, For Good")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Thunderbird Town Hardtop – This Bird Is Grounded, For Good
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 17 CommentsThe odds of this Thunderbird flying majestically again are almost nil. Its sequential taillights are dimmed forever, unless someone comes along and strips them, as the rear bumper and enclosed […] -
![Though the title reveals the eventual outcome, let’s take a step back for a moment. My dad had his ’68 Nova 230 overhauled around 1977, but before committing to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chev1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "My 1978 (Brazilian) Chevrolet Chevette – A Shrunken Bow Tie")
My 1978 (Brazilian) Chevrolet Chevette – A Shrunken Bow Tie
Posted on January 25, 2025 | 28 CommentsThough the title reveals the eventual outcome, let’s take a step back for a moment. My dad had his ’68 Nova 230 overhauled around 1977, but before committing to a […] -
![(first posted 1/24/2019) One of the biggest U.S. automotive market trends in the late 1950s was the increased interest in more manageably-sized, economical cars and Motor Trend […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Main-Image-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Article: Motor Trend’s 1959 World Cars Issue – Compact And Economy Cars")
Vintage Article: Motor Trend’s 1959 World Cars Issue – Compact And Economy Cars
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 44 Comments(first posted 1/24/2019) One of the biggest U.S. automotive market trends in the late 1950s was the increased interest in more manageably-sized, economical cars and Motor Trend […] -
![(first posted 10/6/2011) If we are honest with ourselves, much of what we do is in the nature of reaction to the forces swirling around us, rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1995EagleVision08-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Eagle Vision – DeSoto 2.0")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Eagle Vision – DeSoto 2.0
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 100 Comments(first posted 10/6/2011) If we are honest with ourselves, much of what we do is in the nature of reaction to the forces swirling around us, rather […] -
![(first posted 1/24/2019) Name the first luxury automobile brand that comes to mind, and I’ll bet it’s something German or Japanese, or possibly American. Even narrowing it down to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/thumb_IMG_5146_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Jaguar S-Type – The Big Cat Takes A Leap")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Jaguar S-Type – The Big Cat Takes A Leap
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 56 Comments(first posted 1/24/2019) Name the first luxury automobile brand that comes to mind, and I’ll bet it’s something German or Japanese, or possibly American. Even narrowing it down to […] -
![TWA Flight Center at Idlewild Airport in New York (now JFK). Text by Patrick Bell Let’s go check out some airport facilities today. They are a great place for car […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3548188958_591fcbf3ea_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cars & Airports In The ’50s-’60s")
Vintage Snapshots: Cars & Airports In The ’50s-’60s
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 30 CommentsTWA Flight Center at Idlewild Airport in New York (now JFK). Text by Patrick Bell Let’s go check out some airport facilities today. They are a great place for car […] -
![I live in a place with a winter climate for many months of the year. I like to get out into the wilderness and do things away from people. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-03-24-at-8.37.04-PM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "My 1980 Ski Doo Alpine 640ER")
My 1980 Ski Doo Alpine 640ER
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 26 CommentsI live in a place with a winter climate for many months of the year. I like to get out into the wilderness and do things away from people. The […] -
![On my recent visit to Northern California, I managed to catch a glimpse of something increasingly rare and much cherished here at CC; a veritable and mostly original 1960s classic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_20241212_163611854_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Plymouth Valiant – A Trusty Daily Driver, Still In Use")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Plymouth Valiant – A Trusty Daily Driver, Still In Use
Posted on January 24, 2025 | 22 CommentsOn my recent visit to Northern California, I managed to catch a glimpse of something increasingly rare and much cherished here at CC; a veritable and mostly original 1960s classic […]
