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![Earlier this month, Poindexter posted his reminiscences of riding around his hometown on a bike, taking pictures of old cars. I had done a bit of that, and his post […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: Mystery Car Identified")
Curbside Outtake: Mystery Car Identified
Posted on November 29, 2018 | 25 CommentsEarlier this month, Poindexter posted his reminiscences of riding around his hometown on a bike, taking pictures of old cars. I had done a bit of that, and his post […] -
![This is my 1969 Dodge Charger. I know all about the legendary muscle cars, the General Lee, Bullitt, Fast and the Furious, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, Hemis, NASCAR Daytonas, timeless […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/10734148_10205206655954835_3876316247120632191_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1969 Dodge Charger – Not Trying To Be What It Isn’t")
COAL: 1969 Dodge Charger – Not Trying To Be What It Isn’t
Posted on November 29, 2018 | 80 CommentsThis is my 1969 Dodge Charger. I know all about the legendary muscle cars, the General Lee, Bullitt, Fast and the Furious, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, Hemis, NASCAR Daytonas, timeless […] -
![In the last hour or so before I retire, while Stephanie takes her lengthy bath, I often surf YouTube. One of my favorite subjects are very old films. This one, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Calthorpe-merlin_145797789_08102b3e-dc5c-40b6-9d99-4f0d8f75fad6-jumbo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Street Cars in New York From Around 1900 – Do They Suggest a Good Use For Autonomous Vehicles? An Urban Designer Seems To Thinks So")
Street Cars in New York From Around 1900 – Do They Suggest a Good Use For Autonomous Vehicles? An Urban Designer Seems To Thinks So
Posted on November 28, 2018 | 32 CommentsIn the last hour or so before I retire, while Stephanie takes her lengthy bath, I often surf YouTube. One of my favorite subjects are very old films. This one, […] -
![Prius AWD-e GM’s announcement on Monday to not allocate new product to five plants as well as slash its white collar workforce doesn’t nearly address all of its overcapacity problems, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GM-tubes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Today’s Industry News: GM Still Has Massive Overcapacity Issues; Toyota Launches Several New Sedan Variants")
Today’s Industry News: GM Still Has Massive Overcapacity Issues; Toyota Launches Several New Sedan Variants
Posted on November 28, 2018 | 71 CommentsPrius AWD-e GM’s announcement on Monday to not allocate new product to five plants as well as slash its white collar workforce doesn’t nearly address all of its overcapacity problems, […] -
![When it comes to movies, Eugene is famous for being the home of National Lampoon’s “Animal House”. Unfortunately, the actual animal house was torn down shortly after the movie was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CC-377-048.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Roadside Diner Classic: The “Five Easy Pieces” Diner Scene was Shot Here")
Roadside Diner Classic: The “Five Easy Pieces” Diner Scene was Shot Here
Posted on November 28, 2018 | 24 CommentsWhen it comes to movies, Eugene is famous for being the home of National Lampoon’s “Animal House”. Unfortunately, the actual animal house was torn down shortly after the movie was […] -
![It’s always funny to me how BMW is such a different brand in the US than on its home turf. Here is your front wheel drive hatchback Bimmer pumping out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/image-44.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Bottom of the Range BMW")
CC Outtake: Bottom of the Range BMW
Posted on November 28, 2018 | 33 CommentsIt’s always funny to me how BMW is such a different brand in the US than on its home turf. Here is your front wheel drive hatchback Bimmer pumping out […] -
Vintage Snapshot: The Not-Niedermeyer Dodge Wagon
Posted on November 27, 2018 | 17 CommentsPhoto went to me by Robert Swartz A kid can dream, eh? Well, this would have been the perfect car to replace my father’s 1961 Starliner. -
![We’ve made some changes under the hood, which should eliminate the annoying warnings some of you have been getting, and that chewed up your thoughtful comments. An explanation from David […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/no-speed-limit.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Housekeeping: We’ve Raised the Speed Limit – No More “You’re Posting Too Fast”, At Least For Now")
Housekeeping: We’ve Raised the Speed Limit – No More “You’re Posting Too Fast”, At Least For Now
Posted on November 27, 2018 | 10 CommentsWe’ve made some changes under the hood, which should eliminate the annoying warnings some of you have been getting, and that chewed up your thoughtful comments. An explanation from David […] -
![The Smart Car hasn’t been exactly popular here in the USA . Although I’ve never had the chance to drive one, their reputation is not good. I have heard they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_20180907_121440288_HDR-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Smart Enough to Crawl Rocks")
CC Outtake: Smart Enough to Crawl Rocks
Posted on November 27, 2018 | 10 CommentsThe Smart Car hasn’t been exactly popular here in the USA . Although I’ve never had the chance to drive one, their reputation is not good. I have heard they […] -
![Big news from GM today: In an effort to restructure, the company will kill off a number of its slow selling passenger cars by the end of 2019 and also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1424.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry News: GM Has Cancelled A Substantial Portion Of Its Passenger Car Lineup")
Industry News: GM Has Cancelled A Substantial Portion Of Its Passenger Car Lineup
Posted on November 26, 2018 | 176 CommentsBig news from GM today: In an effort to restructure, the company will kill off a number of its slow selling passenger cars by the end of 2019 and also […] -
![As a lead up to the L.A. Auto Show, Rivian Automotive officially announced the R1T, a fully electric pickup truck set to debut some time in 2020. While traditional pickup […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screenshot_2018-11-26-Rivian-R1T-The-Electric-Pickup-With-a-Front-Trunk-That-Does-0-to-60-MPH-in-3-Seconds.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry News: The Rivian R1T Will Probably Be The First Fully Electric American Pickup")
Industry News: The Rivian R1T Will Probably Be The First Fully Electric American Pickup
Posted on November 26, 2018 | 46 CommentsAs a lead up to the L.A. Auto Show, Rivian Automotive officially announced the R1T, a fully electric pickup truck set to debut some time in 2020. While traditional pickup […] -
![Over seventeen years’ time, a lot of technical innovation and technological progress can happen. Can, that is, but not necessarily will, and when something comes kicking stalled evolution in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cartoon1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Monday Funnies: Headlamp Hassles")
Monday Funnies: Headlamp Hassles
Posted on November 26, 2018 | 47 CommentsOver seventeen years’ time, a lot of technical innovation and technological progress can happen. Can, that is, but not necessarily will, and when something comes kicking stalled evolution in the […] -
![With winter this year hitting early and with a vengeance, I have already had to deal with winter driving conditions. In fact, this is the earliest I have ever had to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Blizzard-of-1978.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Was Your Best/Worst Winter Vehicle?")
QOTD: What Was Your Best/Worst Winter Vehicle?
Posted on November 26, 2018 | 105 CommentsWith winter this year hitting early and with a vengeance, I have already had to deal with winter driving conditions. In fact, this is the earliest I have ever had to […] -
![Material objects certainly have their virtues, but as I’ve grown older I’ve come to value the significance of worldly experiences. Travelling has indeed become a great passion of mine as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/thumb_IMG_6036_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip (Part 1): Ten Days Through The German, Austrian, and Italian Alps")
CC Road Trip (Part 1): Ten Days Through The German, Austrian, and Italian Alps
Posted on November 26, 2018 | 39 CommentsMaterial objects certainly have their virtues, but as I’ve grown older I’ve come to value the significance of worldly experiences. Travelling has indeed become a great passion of mine as […] -
Vintage Snapshot: Off to Camp
Posted on November 25, 2018 | 28 CommentsOh boy, does this one evoke some memories. How about you?
