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![(first posted 6/9/2013) Here’s another find from our excursions yesterday. Pinpointing the exact vintage of this Olds Cutlass (Ciera) Cruiser S would have been quite difficult had I not spoken […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/94_cruiser_lside.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser S – The Station Wagon’s Last Gasp?")
Curbside Capsule: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser S – The Station Wagon’s Last Gasp?
Posted on June 4, 2019 | 39 Comments(first posted 6/9/2013) Here’s another find from our excursions yesterday. Pinpointing the exact vintage of this Olds Cutlass (Ciera) Cruiser S would have been quite difficult had I not spoken […] -
![Ford’s desire to crush Ferrari at Le Mans is one of the most well known stories in the history of automotive racing, and later this year you’ll be able to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "CC Cinema: The GT40 Gets The Hollywood Treatment In Ford V Ferrari, In Theaters This November")
CC Cinema: The GT40 Gets The Hollywood Treatment In Ford V Ferrari, In Theaters This November
Posted on June 4, 2019 | 42 CommentsFord’s desire to crush Ferrari at Le Mans is one of the most well known stories in the history of automotive racing, and later this year you’ll be able to […] -
CCs In Israel: May 2019 – From Electric Basic To Locomotive Majestic
Posted on June 4, 2019 | 9 CommentsWelcome to another edition of classic and interesting vehicles, captured in the Holy-land. As per usual, variety rules as you’ll find all sorts in this post. -
![This past Friday evening, I eschewed my normal, low-key, indoor routine for a bus trek up to the neighborhood of Rogers Park, which is the one just north of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/001-2013-Lincoln-MKZ-1997-Mark-VIII-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII & 2013 Lincoln MKZ – Linkin’ Lincolns")
CC Capsule: 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII & 2013 Lincoln MKZ – Linkin’ Lincolns
Posted on June 4, 2019 | 35 CommentsThis past Friday evening, I eschewed my normal, low-key, indoor routine for a bus trek up to the neighborhood of Rogers Park, which is the one just north of […] -
![The Napier Deltic engine had a totally unique sound to its exhaust because of the very unusual firing sequence of its 18 cylinders (more info after the jump). Here’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Deltic_18_firing_order.gif?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Engine For Sound?")
QOTD: What’s Your Favorite Engine For Sound?
Posted on June 3, 2019 | 95 CommentsThe Napier Deltic engine had a totally unique sound to its exhaust because of the very unusual firing sequence of its 18 cylinders (more info after the jump). Here’s a […] -
![(first posted 6/14/2013) There were three key ingredients that that made the Datsun 510 fly: the BMW 1600, “Mr. K”, and a certain sharp rise taken flat-out on Bunker Hill […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CC-104-022-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Datsun 510 (Bluebird/1600) – How To Fly")
Curbside Classic: Datsun 510 (Bluebird/1600) – How To Fly
Posted on June 3, 2019 | 58 Comments(first posted 6/14/2013) There were three key ingredients that that made the Datsun 510 fly: the BMW 1600, “Mr. K”, and a certain sharp rise taken flat-out on Bunker Hill […] -
![In New York City, when major fires happen in the huge, tall buildings, fighting them is anything but easy. Fighting the big fires in the Big Apple takes big water […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/superpumper101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Fireside Classic: 1965 Mack Superpumper – Big Water From The Napier Deltic Diesel")
Fireside Classic: 1965 Mack Superpumper – Big Water From The Napier Deltic Diesel
Posted on June 3, 2019 | 35 CommentsIn New York City, when major fires happen in the huge, tall buildings, fighting them is anything but easy. Fighting the big fires in the Big Apple takes big water […] -
![This colorful ensemble from Belgium was the gatekeeper at the 2019 WSI XXL show. I could have sworn it was an owner-operator’s big rig, given its looks and options, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: Scania And System Trailers Fahrzeugbau – Belgian Swede Treat")
Truck Show Outtake: Scania And System Trailers Fahrzeugbau – Belgian Swede Treat
Posted on June 2, 2019 | 13 CommentsThis colorful ensemble from Belgium was the gatekeeper at the 2019 WSI XXL show. I could have sworn it was an owner-operator’s big rig, given its looks and options, but […] -
![As I am preparing to dive into another house rehab on Monday I took some time on Friday to head up to Laramie and attend to a few needs one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3306.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1991 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4×4 – If You Must Have A Jeep Pickup But Can’t Or Won’t Swing A New Gladiator, Here You Go!")
CC For Sale: 1991 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4×4 – If You Must Have A Jeep Pickup But Can’t Or Won’t Swing A New Gladiator, Here You Go!
Posted on June 2, 2019 | 27 CommentsAs I am preparing to dive into another house rehab on Monday I took some time on Friday to head up to Laramie and attend to a few needs one […] -
COAL 1969 VW Beetle – Zeitgeist
Posted on June 2, 2019 | 73 CommentsZeitgeist (n.) The feeling of a certain era. -
![I keep hearing about readers having issues with comments. It seems to be one of two main issues: 1.) they get a notice that says “You’re commenting too quickly” (or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a-register.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Housekeeping: Want To Avoid Commenting Problems? Register and Be Logged In")
Housekeeping: Want To Avoid Commenting Problems? Register and Be Logged In
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 60 CommentsI keep hearing about readers having issues with comments. It seems to be one of two main issues: 1.) they get a notice that says “You’re commenting too quickly” (or […] -
CC Kids: Thomas D. and Siblings in Mayflower Hats with the Family Country Squire
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 13 CommentsAttached is a photo of me and my siblings, in at the side of our 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire. I’m the boy in the middle of the front row. -
![I noticed that one of my tenants, a couple with a three-year old, was having a little mommies-and-kids party in their back yard. When I pulled out into the street, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC-392-019.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Eugene Mommy-Mobiles")
CC Outtake: Eugene Mommy-Mobiles
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 5 CommentsI noticed that one of my tenants, a couple with a three-year old, was having a little mommies-and-kids party in their back yard. When I pulled out into the street, […] -
![I’ve seen the garish ’57 Chevy and Corvette kits on modern cars, but this is a new one for me. wainohg shot and posted it at the Cohort, and I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/47975749258_6ad1bf712b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: “1951 Ford” – Amazing What Folks Will Do To Relive The (Far) Past")
Cohort Outtake: “1951 Ford” – Amazing What Folks Will Do To Relive The (Far) Past
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 53 CommentsI’ve seen the garish ’57 Chevy and Corvette kits on modern cars, but this is a new one for me. wainohg shot and posted it at the Cohort, and I […] -
![The next chapter of our story begins in February of 2017. The X5 was long gone, and soon, so would be the Golf SportWagen. Thanks to Dieselgate, Volkswagen had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5033.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2014 Lincoln MKS – The Cow")
COAL: 2014 Lincoln MKS – The Cow
Posted on June 1, 2019 | 54 CommentsThe next chapter of our story begins in February of 2017. The X5 was long gone, and soon, so would be the Golf SportWagen. Thanks to Dieselgate, Volkswagen had […]
