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![We probably remember the jokes: It aspired to be a real car. Its owner aspired to economy class. After a three-day temperature swing of 68 degrees dragged Metro Detroit out of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190203_122058.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Lite: 1997 Ford Aspire")
CC Lite: 1997 Ford Aspire
Posted on February 8, 2019 | 33 CommentsWe probably remember the jokes: It aspired to be a real car. Its owner aspired to economy class. After a three-day temperature swing of 68 degrees dragged Metro Detroit out of the […] -
![canadiancatgreen posted shots of this pea-green bathtub Rambler at the Cohort, which he called “Canadian Rambler Custom”. I assumed he was just referring to the fact that it was sold […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/39985467203_db61aa5bda_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake; 1953 Canadian Nash Rambler – Or Is It Nash Rambler Canadian Update: It’s Nash Canadian Rambler")
Cohort Outtake; 1953 Canadian Nash Rambler – Or Is It Nash Rambler Canadian Update: It’s Nash Canadian Rambler
Posted on February 7, 2019 | 36 Commentscanadiancatgreen posted shots of this pea-green bathtub Rambler at the Cohort, which he called “Canadian Rambler Custom”. I assumed he was just referring to the fact that it was sold […] -
![Once upon a time, the humble Sprint was the roach of the road for much of Canada. They were everywhere, in the era when it was not necessary to have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20190130_101159-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Chevrolet Sprint")
CC Outtake: Chevrolet Sprint
Posted on February 7, 2019 | 26 CommentsOnce upon a time, the humble Sprint was the roach of the road for much of Canada. They were everywhere, in the era when it was not necessary to have […] -
![I spotted this interesting collection of vintage mid-sized GM truck collection on a walk a little while back. There’s two of the rather rare swb 2-door Blazers in back, an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-369-103.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: A 2-Door Blazer (and Bravada and Astro) Lover Lives Here")
CC Outtake: A 2-Door Blazer (and Bravada and Astro) Lover Lives Here
Posted on February 7, 2019 | 15 CommentsI spotted this interesting collection of vintage mid-sized GM truck collection on a walk a little while back. There’s two of the rather rare swb 2-door Blazers in back, an […] -
![CC Cohort Nathan Williams shot this Marina somewhere on the streets in the UK. It’s one of those cars I’ve pretty much given up ever finding on the streets in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/46372957292_412730ed1e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Morris Marina Found On The Streets In The UK – Is There One Left On The Streets In The US?")
Cohort Outtake: Morris Marina Found On The Streets In The UK – Is There One Left On The Streets In The US?
Posted on February 6, 2019 | 43 CommentsCC Cohort Nathan Williams shot this Marina somewhere on the streets in the UK. It’s one of those cars I’ve pretty much given up ever finding on the streets in […] -
![There’s no doubt parts of the continental United States have had some bone-chilling temperatures this winter. A polar vortex last week brought temperatures of -8 Fahrenheit (-22 C) according to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – A Golden Ray Of Much Needed Sunshine")
CC Capsule: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner – A Golden Ray Of Much Needed Sunshine
Posted on February 6, 2019 | 35 CommentsThere’s no doubt parts of the continental United States have had some bone-chilling temperatures this winter. A polar vortex last week brought temperatures of -8 Fahrenheit (-22 C) according to […] -
![My quest to document all the painted cars of Eugene continues. And here’s a fine specimen: a 2004 Hyundai Accent not only pained but adorned with seasonal greenery instead of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-381-004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Painted Cars of Eugene: 2004 Hyundai Accent With Greenery Accents – And Memories of Our Accent Rental and Hurricane Wilma")
The Painted Cars of Eugene: 2004 Hyundai Accent With Greenery Accents – And Memories of Our Accent Rental and Hurricane Wilma
Posted on February 6, 2019 | 9 CommentsMy quest to document all the painted cars of Eugene continues. And here’s a fine specimen: a 2004 Hyundai Accent not only pained but adorned with seasonal greenery instead of […] -
CC Outtake: Vintage Vans at the Beach
Posted on February 5, 2019 | 12 CommentsStephanie saw these vintage vans congregated at a parking lot at Half Moon Beach, and sent me a couple of shots. All at least gen2 type, no forward control types. -
Vintage Snapshot: When Bugattis Were Just Old Cars
Posted on February 5, 2019 | 25 Comments -
![Sitting in a quiet corner on a Sunday afternoon, already loaded up for its first ride on Monday morning. A fairly new Scania truck with a hooklift system and a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_7718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Scania R520 6×2 Truck And 2012 GS Meppel Trailer – Big Bags Of Bricks Delivery Service")
CC Global: 2018 Scania R520 6×2 Truck And 2012 GS Meppel Trailer – Big Bags Of Bricks Delivery Service
Posted on February 5, 2019 | 2 CommentsSitting in a quiet corner on a Sunday afternoon, already loaded up for its first ride on Monday morning. A fairly new Scania truck with a hooklift system and a […] -
![We recently returned from a family vacation in Mexico. While it was not ideal for car spotting I did manage to take a in flavor of the automotive market. My […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Volkswagen-Beetle-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vacation Classics: Vehicles of Tulum, Mexico")
Vacation Classics: Vehicles of Tulum, Mexico
Posted on February 5, 2019 | 31 CommentsWe recently returned from a family vacation in Mexico. While it was not ideal for car spotting I did manage to take a in flavor of the automotive market. My […] -
![(first posted 2/2/2014) It is cold outside. It has been extremely cold many days and nights this month. School and work has been cancelled and my wife and I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/icescrape.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Frozen")
Frozen
Posted on February 4, 2019 | 55 Comments(first posted 2/2/2014) It is cold outside. It has been extremely cold many days and nights this month. School and work has been cancelled and my wife and I […] -
Not COAL(ing): We Don’t Need no Stinkin’ Diesels!
Posted on February 4, 2019 | 61 CommentsA while back, Paul noted in an article the death of the the light duty diesel. Well, my experience with my 2018 Golf SportWagen is proving his point. -
Ralf K Wordless Outtake: An Eclectic Car Lover Lives Here
Posted on February 4, 2019 | 10 Comments -
![Consumer Reports has released the results of their annual Customer Satisfaction Survey, which is a subjective measure of how happy (or not) car buyers are with their cars based on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Tesla-M3-red.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CR Survey: The Ten Most Satisfying New Cars and the Ten Least Satisfying New Cars")
CR Survey: The Ten Most Satisfying New Cars and the Ten Least Satisfying New Cars
Posted on February 4, 2019 | 74 CommentsConsumer Reports has released the results of their annual Customer Satisfaction Survey, which is a subjective measure of how happy (or not) car buyers are with their cars based on […]
