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![From 1993 to 2018, the Punto was Fiat’s B-segment (subcompact) hatchback. It competed against cars like the Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa and Renault Clio. The third and last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_7833.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtakes: 2009 Abarth Grande Punto And 2012 Abarth Punto Evo – Sporty Puntos – Period")
Car Show Outtakes: 2009 Abarth Grande Punto And 2012 Abarth Punto Evo – Sporty Puntos – Period
Posted on April 21, 2019 | 18 CommentsFrom 1993 to 2018, the Punto was Fiat’s B-segment (subcompact) hatchback. It competed against cars like the Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa and Renault Clio. The third and last […] -
![(first posted 3/29/2013) Sometimes it’s fun to just type in something at google images and see what comes up. Seeing that it’s Easter, how about “egg car”? This one is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Egg-car-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Egg Cars Of All Kinds, Even Edible")
Egg Cars Of All Kinds, Even Edible
Posted on April 21, 2019 | 24 Comments(first posted 3/29/2013) Sometimes it’s fun to just type in something at google images and see what comes up. Seeing that it’s Easter, how about “egg car”? This one is […] -
![posted by chrisjcieslak You Cohort posters have been batting 1000 lately, especially with the color-coordination. Great shot, Chris! On Friday, it was this brown Skylark in front of a brownstone, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-green-matador.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon – Green On Green")
Cohort Classic: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon – Green On Green
Posted on April 21, 2019 | 32 Commentsposted by chrisjcieslak You Cohort posters have been batting 1000 lately, especially with the color-coordination. Great shot, Chris! On Friday, it was this brown Skylark in front of a brownstone, […] -
![Great trains have long lives. The Flying Scotsman is close to 150 years. The Cornish Riviera, over 120. The Broadway lasted over 80. The 20th Century Limited, 65. Canada’s Canadian […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/01-fogg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trackside Classic: 1949-70 California Zephyr – A Silver Thread Across America")
Trackside Classic: 1949-70 California Zephyr – A Silver Thread Across America
Posted on April 21, 2019 | 27 CommentsGreat trains have long lives. The Flying Scotsman is close to 150 years. The Cornish Riviera, over 120. The Broadway lasted over 80. The 20th Century Limited, 65. Canada’s Canadian […] -
![(welcome our newest Sunday COAL series, which will be published in reverse chronological order. We were noting the lack of any exposure of the S2000 here recently; no more) Celebrating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/S2000-CC-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2006 Honda S2000 – Lucky Deuce")
COAL: 2006 Honda S2000 – Lucky Deuce
Posted on April 21, 2019 | 15 Comments(welcome our newest Sunday COAL series, which will be published in reverse chronological order. We were noting the lack of any exposure of the S2000 here recently; no more) Celebrating […] -
![I have two sons involved in high school band, and it’s turned out to be a pretty good gig for them. The band takes a major (fly somewhere) and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190411_171450.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "2019 Toronto Trip: (No) Planes, Trains and (No) Automobiles")
2019 Toronto Trip: (No) Planes, Trains and (No) Automobiles
Posted on April 20, 2019 | 35 CommentsI have two sons involved in high school band, and it’s turned out to be a pretty good gig for them. The band takes a major (fly somewhere) and a […] -
![It’s hard to argue that these are not the glory days for many types of cars. Muscle and sports cars? Crazy capable trucks? Mindbogglingly fast and smooth grand […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vehicles-xts-sedan-gallery-exterior2019-07-l-m.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Eternal QOTD: Are New Hearses Still Heavenly? Hearsetravaganza Part III")
Eternal QOTD: Are New Hearses Still Heavenly? Hearsetravaganza Part III
Posted on April 20, 2019 | 65 CommentsIt’s hard to argue that these are not the glory days for many types of cars. Muscle and sports cars? Crazy capable trucks? Mindbogglingly fast and smooth grand […] -
CC Wordless Outtake – Angry Altos
Posted on April 20, 2019 | 4 Comments -
![Those of you who are easily tempted by classified ads, look away. Those of you whose spouse is already grumbling you have too many cars, click on another article. Here […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/volkswagens-on-craigslist.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Weekend Classifieds/QOTD: Five Volkswagens – Which VW Is For You?")
Weekend Classifieds/QOTD: Five Volkswagens – Which VW Is For You?
Posted on April 20, 2019 | 50 CommentsThose of you who are easily tempted by classified ads, look away. Those of you whose spouse is already grumbling you have too many cars, click on another article. Here […] -
![The 1980s were not exactly the golden years for the big American RWD car. The second energy crisis in 1979 really put the kibosh on the genre, and throughout the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Chevrolet-1980-9C1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "MM-QOTD: We’re Time Traveling Back to the 1980s; Which Big American Car Will Be Your Daily Driver?")
MM-QOTD: We’re Time Traveling Back to the 1980s; Which Big American Car Will Be Your Daily Driver?
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 95 CommentsThe 1980s were not exactly the golden years for the big American RWD car. The second energy crisis in 1979 really put the kibosh on the genre, and throughout the […] -
![Given the whole VW Dieselgate scandal, memories of black smoke puffing troublesome diesel Oldsmobiles from the early 1980s, and many people’s (at least in North America) general unfamiliarity with diesels, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thumb_IMG_9207_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: Would You Buy A Diesel?")
QOTD: Would You Buy A Diesel?
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 82 CommentsGiven the whole VW Dieselgate scandal, memories of black smoke puffing troublesome diesel Oldsmobiles from the early 1980s, and many people’s (at least in North America) general unfamiliarity with diesels, […] -
Cohort Wordless Outtake: Gives New Meaning to the Term “Plastiwood”
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 12 Commentsposted at the Cohort by Michael Courtney -
![When I was a kid and cars like this were everywhere, the first question directed towards the owner was “how fast is it?” Today, that question has been replaced with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_0971.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – The Car I Must Own")
COAL: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – The Car I Must Own
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 80 CommentsWhen I was a kid and cars like this were everywhere, the first question directed towards the owner was “how fast is it?” Today, that question has been replaced with […] -
![Recently, I wrote the CC article on the National Museum of Funeral History. Their collection of early (1916-51) hearses is really impressive. It should not surprise us car people […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20150613_104107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Graveside Classic: Retired Professionals – Hearsetravaganza Part II")
Graveside Classic: Retired Professionals – Hearsetravaganza Part II
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 26 CommentsRecently, I wrote the CC article on the National Museum of Funeral History. Their collection of early (1916-51) hearses is really impressive. It should not surprise us car people […] -
![OK, it’s not really a brownstone, but that’s what first came to mind when I saw this shot posted at the Cohort by William Oliver. And although New York’s brownstones, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/32645477147_6e64a03087_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Capsule: 1978 Buick Skylark – New York Brownstone")
Cohort Capsule: 1978 Buick Skylark – New York Brownstone
Posted on April 19, 2019 | 20 CommentsOK, it’s not really a brownstone, but that’s what first came to mind when I saw this shot posted at the Cohort by William Oliver. And although New York’s brownstones, […]
