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  • (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. […]

    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. […]

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  • (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 […]

    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 […]

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  • The salesmen of Al Larson Buick, with a ’54 Buick in the foreground. It was located at 309 W. Michigan St., Michigan City, IN.

    A Visit To Al Larson Buick Via Vintage Photos, 1958 – 1966

    Posted on October 4, 2025 | 16 Comments
    The salesmen of Al Larson Buick, with a ’54 Buick in the foreground. It was located at 309 W. Michigan St., Michigan City, IN.

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  • 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, […]

    1965 Mercury Econoline Pickup – Canadian Unicorn

    Posted on October 4, 2025 | 9 Comments
    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, […]

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  • 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, […]

    CC Video Classic:  1982 GM HT 4100 Engine Promotional Video – World Record Razzie Winner?

    Posted on October 4, 2025 | 9 Comments
    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, […]

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  • Fall in Northwestern Ohio. Tried to make it look like a photo shoot.

    My Family’s 1970 Toyota Corona Mark II: Taking A Chance On Toyota

    Posted on October 4, 2025 | 14 Comments
    Fall in Northwestern Ohio. Tried to make it look like a photo shoot.

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  • (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 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Curbside Find: Fiat 128 Familiare Ready To Rally In California

    Posted on October 3, 2025 | 8 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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; […]

    1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop – Never Heard Of It, But I Want One

    Posted on October 3, 2025 | 20 Comments
    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; […]

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  • 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 […]

    2010–2013 Renault Wind – Rare Retractable Roof Renault

    Posted on October 3, 2025 | 8 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    When Chevrolets Ruled The Road – Vintage 1960s Photos

    Posted on October 3, 2025 | 20 Comments
    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

    Vintage C/D Review: 1966 MGB GT – Sometimes, Refinement Isn’t Everything

    Posted on October 3, 2025 | 22 Comments
    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 […]

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  • (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 […]

    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 […]

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  • 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, […]

    Curbside Find: 1995 (?) Buick Century Wagon – A Century Ago…

    Posted on October 2, 2025 | 4 Comments
    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, […]

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  • 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 […]

    Curbside Finds By Ralf K: VWs In Various Stages Of “Recycling”

    Posted on October 2, 2025 | 5 Comments
    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 […]

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