Curbside Classic Archives
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American Brands: Ford 
American Brands: Chrysler 
American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others 
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Asian Brands 
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European Brands 
Cars Of A Lifetime & Auto-Biography 
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Trucks, Pickups and Vans 
Design 
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Motorcycles, Trikes, Bicycles 
Engines, Transmissions and other Tech 
Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment 
RVs, Motorhomes, Trailers, Campers Privacy
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Curbside Find: 1984 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE85) – You’re Tired, You’re Poor, You’re A Huddled Mess
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 23 Comments(Updated 10/2/2025) When I saw this faded red coupé sitting forlorn on a parking lot the other day, I figured I had finally found a genuine banger. […] -
Junkyard Classic: 1989 Pontiac LeMans LE – K-Po(o)p Kadett
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 63 Comments(Updated 10/6/2025) Never let it be said that I dislike a car, any car. I can generally find something to appreciate about any of them once I really […] -
A Visit To Al Larson Buick Via Vintage Photos, 1958 – 1966
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 16 CommentsThe salesmen of Al Larson Buick, with a ’54 Buick in the foreground. It was located at 309 W. Michigan St., Michigan City, IN. -
1965 Mercury Econoline Pickup – Canadian Unicorn
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 9 CommentsCanadian market oddities are a popular topic here at Curbside Classic, and we cover them every now and again. Just last week, we brought you the Pontiac Laurentian, with Chevy-based, […] -
CC Video Classic: 1982 GM HT 4100 Engine Promotional Video – World Record Razzie Winner?
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 9 CommentsYou may have heard of the Golden Raspberry Awards, also called the “Razzies.” They’re an annual satirical award given in the entertainment industry – to the worst movie, actor, Director, […] -
My Family’s 1970 Toyota Corona Mark II: Taking A Chance On Toyota
Posted on October 4, 2025 | 14 CommentsFall in Northwestern Ohio. Tried to make it look like a photo shoot. -
Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (3rd Witness) – 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Jr. Flying Pug
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 31 Comments(Updated 10/3/2025) Bailiff: All rise and shine. This CCourt is in session, Judge Jim ‘Junkyard’ Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Please be sordid. This is our final witness and […] -
Curbside Find: Fiat 128 Familiare Ready To Rally In California
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 8 CommentsOld Fiats have become awfully uncommon in the past couple of decades, but if like me, you miss seeing them around, this fun 128 Familiare should brighten your day. Uploaded […] -
1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop – Never Heard Of It, But I Want One
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 20 CommentsOne of the wonders of a car show, and indeed CC, is finding the familiar car in the unfamiliar setting – a 1948 Morris Minor up against a 1975 Maserati; […] -
2010–2013 Renault Wind – Rare Retractable Roof Renault
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 8 CommentsWandering downtown Klosters, Switzerland, this past March while participating in the Masters World Cup cross country skiing, a strange shape emerged from the gloom. Circling slowly around it, the familiar […] -
When Chevrolets Ruled The Road – Vintage 1960s Photos
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 20 CommentsText by Patrick Bell. Chevrolet’s were hard to beat in the 60’s. They capitalized on their success from the ’50s and offered the same style and quality with increasing model […] -
Vintage C/D Review: 1966 MGB GT – Sometimes, Refinement Isn’t Everything
Posted on October 3, 2025 | 22 CommentsIn October 1965, MG unveiled a handsome fixed-head coupe version of the popular MGB sports car. Car and Driver sampled the new MGB GT in May 1966 and thought the […] -
The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (2nd Witness) – Nissan March “Herbie”
Posted on October 2, 2025 | 28 Comments(Updated 10/2/2025) Bailiff: All raise the roof. Honourable Judge James Tiberius Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Be sweetened. As you know, I have been put in charge of […] -
Curbside Find: 1995 (?) Buick Century Wagon – A Century Ago…
Posted on October 2, 2025 | 4 CommentsThis Buick Century wagon could be the automotive embodiment of my late grandfather. Like the FWD A-Body Century that lasted a whopping fifteen model years from between 1982 and ’96, […] -
Curbside Finds By Ralf K: VWs In Various Stages Of “Recycling”
Posted on October 2, 2025 | 5 CommentsOver the years, we’ve had a few “green” VWs here at CC, from those in that hue to some with actual greenery growing on them. This Type 3 Squareback adds […]
![Curbside Find: 1984 Toyota Corolla Levin (AE85) – You’re Tired, You’re Poor, You’re A Huddled Mess (Updated 10/2/2025) When I saw this faded red coupé sitting forlorn on a parking lot the other day, I figured I had finally found a genuine banger. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190828_164933-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Junkyard Classic: 1989 Pontiac LeMans LE – K-Po(o)p Kadett (Updated 10/6/2025) Never let it be said that I dislike a car, any car. I can generally find something to appreciate about any of them once I really […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_6012.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![1965 Mercury Econoline Pickup – Canadian Unicorn Canadian market oddities are a popular topic here at Curbside Classic, and we cover them every now and again. Just last week, we brought you the Pontiac Laurentian, with Chevy-based, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14988766850_a69566725d_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Video Classic: 1982 GM HT 4100 Engine Promotional Video – World Record Razzie Winner? You may have heard of the Golden Raspberry Awards, also called the “Razzies.” They’re an annual satirical award given in the entertainment industry – to the worst movie, actor, Director, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cadillac_4-9_Liter_V8_engine_from_1992_Sedan_Deville_2014-05-01_00-48.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)

![Curbside Classic: The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (3rd Witness) – 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Jr. Flying Pug (Updated 10/3/2025) Bailiff: All rise and shine. This CCourt is in session, Judge Jim ‘Junkyard’ Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Please be sordid. This is our final witness and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190818_143621-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: Fiat 128 Familiare Ready To Rally In California Old Fiats have become awfully uncommon in the past couple of decades, but if like me, you miss seeing them around, this fun 128 Familiare should brighten your day. Uploaded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-15.16.27.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop – Never Heard Of It, But I Want One One of the wonders of a car show, and indeed CC, is finding the familiar car in the unfamiliar setting – a 1948 Morris Minor up against a 1975 Maserati; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1963-buick-invicta-hardtop-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![2010–2013 Renault Wind – Rare Retractable Roof Renault Wandering downtown Klosters, Switzerland, this past March while participating in the Masters World Cup cross country skiing, a strange shape emerged from the gloom. Circling slowly around it, the familiar […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Renault2-Copy-scaled.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![When Chevrolets Ruled The Road – Vintage 1960s Photos Text by Patrick Bell. Chevrolet’s were hard to beat in the 60’s. They capitalized on their success from the ’50s and offered the same style and quality with increasing model […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tumblr_pv2h32DWGn1qcdxvpo1_1280.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Vintage C/D Review: 1966 MGB GT – Sometimes, Refinement Isn’t Everything In October 1965, MG unveiled a handsome fixed-head coupe version of the popular MGB sports car. Car and Driver sampled the new MGB GT in May 1966 and thought the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1966-MGB-GT-Old-English-White-Bring-a-Trailer-10-front-3q-left-CD-vignette.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1)
![The Japanese Retro Re-Trial (2nd Witness) – Nissan March “Herbie” (Updated 10/2/2025) Bailiff: All raise the roof. Honourable Judge James Tiberius Klein presiding. Judge Klein: Be sweetened. As you know, I have been put in charge of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_20190827_105206-copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Find: 1995 (?) Buick Century Wagon – A Century Ago… This Buick Century wagon could be the automotive embodiment of my late grandfather. Like the FWD A-Body Century that lasted a whopping fifteen model years from between 1982 and ’96, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2012-02-05-1995-Buick-Century-Estate-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Finds By Ralf K: VWs In Various Stages Of “Recycling” Over the years, we’ve had a few “green” VWs here at CC, from those in that hue to some with actual greenery growing on them. This Type 3 Squareback adds […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-09-29-16.14.31.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)


