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![(first posted 9/23/2014) Chevrolet’s two-speed Powerglide automatic had a long career, and a somewhat strange one at times, especially so in its relationship with the Corvette. The first Corvette […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Corvette-1967-427-400-PG-conv-red.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History Capsule: 1967 Corvette 427 Tri-Power PG – The Ultimate (And Fastest) Powerglide-Equipped Car Ever")
Automotive History Capsule: 1967 Corvette 427 Tri-Power PG – The Ultimate (And Fastest) Powerglide-Equipped Car Ever
Posted on July 18, 2019 | 55 Comments(first posted 9/23/2014) Chevrolet’s two-speed Powerglide automatic had a long career, and a somewhat strange one at times, especially so in its relationship with the Corvette. The first Corvette […] -
Vintage Snapshot: Two Very Different Wagons in the Driveway
Posted on July 18, 2019 | 22 Comments -
![The sun was shining brightly, the new restaurant Mrs. Jason and I had just tried was a success, and we were taking a nice stroll around the downtown area. With […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0276.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 to 1980 Dodge Omni – The Formative Years")
Curbside Classic: 1978 to 1980 Dodge Omni – The Formative Years
Posted on July 18, 2019 | 80 CommentsThe sun was shining brightly, the new restaurant Mrs. Jason and I had just tried was a success, and we were taking a nice stroll around the downtown area. With […] -
![(first posted 7/23/2013) Unlike Ford, which had an uninterrupted stream of Rancheros starting with the very first in 1957 (CC here), Chevrolet took a break during 1961-1963. Perhaps they considered […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-204-041-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino – Designed To Be Effective At Certain Tasks")
CC Capsule: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino – Designed To Be Effective At Certain Tasks
Posted on July 17, 2019 | 61 Comments(first posted 7/23/2013) Unlike Ford, which had an uninterrupted stream of Rancheros starting with the very first in 1957 (CC here), Chevrolet took a break during 1961-1963. Perhaps they considered […] -
![At car shows, I’m often attracted to a few cars for no particular reason – and at a nearby show in June, this 1977 Cordoba was one such car. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Update: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba – Still Attracting Attention")
CC Update: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba – Still Attracting Attention
Posted on July 17, 2019 | 67 CommentsAt car shows, I’m often attracted to a few cars for no particular reason – and at a nearby show in June, this 1977 Cordoba was one such car. I […] -
Vintage Snapshot: The Living Spirit of Ecstasy
Posted on July 17, 2019 | 18 Comments -
![If you want a mainstream, mid-size SUV with genuine off-road chops that’s also comfortable on the road and suitable for a family, you don’t have many options in the North […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-20.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Rental Car Review: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited EcoDiesel – The Ideal Compromise?")
Rental Car Review: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited EcoDiesel – The Ideal Compromise?
Posted on July 17, 2019 | 47 CommentsIf you want a mainstream, mid-size SUV with genuine off-road chops that’s also comfortable on the road and suitable for a family, you don’t have many options in the North […] -
![(first posted 7/16/2013) The 2013 Race to the Clouds is over, and not surprisingly new records were set, albeit on a completely paved course. Pretty hard to work up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/01-Toronado.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1966 Pikes Peak Hillclimb")
1966 Pikes Peak Hillclimb
Posted on July 16, 2019 | 36 Comments(first posted 7/16/2013) The 2013 Race to the Clouds is over, and not surprisingly new records were set, albeit on a completely paved course. Pretty hard to work up […] -
![There’s a very common tendency to assume that Chevys equipped with the two-speed Powerglide were uncompetitive because the main competition all had three-speed automatics. Well, that was the case starting […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fordomatic-1963-falson.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1959-1963 Two-Speed Ford-O-Matic – Ford Builds a Powerglide")
Automotive History: 1959-1963 Two-Speed Ford-O-Matic – Ford Builds a Powerglide
Posted on July 16, 2019 | 47 CommentsThere’s a very common tendency to assume that Chevys equipped with the two-speed Powerglide were uncompetitive because the main competition all had three-speed automatics. Well, that was the case starting […] -
![I caught this trio parked nearby a dredging and sand extraction site in the river forelands. Three Peugeot Partners from the same generation, year of first registration -from left to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_8243.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Three Compact Peugeot Panel Vans – Professional Partners At Work")
CC Global: Three Compact Peugeot Panel Vans – Professional Partners At Work
Posted on July 16, 2019 | 11 CommentsI caught this trio parked nearby a dredging and sand extraction site in the river forelands. Three Peugeot Partners from the same generation, year of first registration -from left to […] -
![In honor of the recent end of production of the Beetle, I’m going to take a break from my COAL and regale you with the road trip story of driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_7045.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: VW Beetle, Coast to Coast (Part 1)")
CC Road Trip: VW Beetle, Coast to Coast (Part 1)
Posted on July 16, 2019 | 39 CommentsIn honor of the recent end of production of the Beetle, I’m going to take a break from my COAL and regale you with the road trip story of driving […] -
![(first posted 7/17/2013. Updated 7/15/2019) This Cherokee presents a bit of a puzzle to me. It’s been de-badged of all its identifying emblems and graphics, which the SJ Cherokee had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-205-033-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1979 Jeep Cherokee – No Offensive Badges But Complete With Bow And Arrows (Updated)")
CC Capsule: 1979 Jeep Cherokee – No Offensive Badges But Complete With Bow And Arrows (Updated)
Posted on July 15, 2019 | 57 Comments(first posted 7/17/2013. Updated 7/15/2019) This Cherokee presents a bit of a puzzle to me. It’s been de-badged of all its identifying emblems and graphics, which the SJ Cherokee had […] -
CC Capsule: Welcome To Hong Kong
Posted on July 15, 2019 | 23 CommentsFound some postcards in a thrift shop. Of course I couldn’t help noticing that juicy Cedric in the corner. -
![Now here’s you’ve been looking for, even if you didn’t know it: a Gazelle! or more accurately, a Pinto Gazelle, as compared to a VW Gazelle. No air-cooled eggbeater engines […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CC-394-052.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: “Mercedes” Gazelle – “90% Complete!”")
CC For Sale: “Mercedes” Gazelle – “90% Complete!”
Posted on July 15, 2019 | 24 CommentsNow here’s you’ve been looking for, even if you didn’t know it: a Gazelle! or more accurately, a Pinto Gazelle, as compared to a VW Gazelle. No air-cooled eggbeater engines […] -
Cohort Outtake: A Granarch Lover Lives Here – Or A Monada Lover Lives Here
Posted on July 15, 2019 | 49 Commentsposted at the Cohort by SoCalMetro
