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![Twenty years ago, Hyundai was developing the first generation Santa Fe, a crossover that helped the Korean automaker become relevant in America. And its been nearly ten years since the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2017nyautoshowhyundai.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry News: Hyundai Has Seen Better Days")
Industry News: Hyundai Has Seen Better Days
Posted on November 16, 2018 | 41 CommentsTwenty years ago, Hyundai was developing the first generation Santa Fe, a crossover that helped the Korean automaker become relevant in America. And its been nearly ten years since the […] -
![(I will eventually write these vehicles up as their own COAL entries. For now, a comparison) My daily drivers are about as Yin and Yang as one can get for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCF9458.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Compare and Contrast: SAAB 900 and Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Dogs and Cats")
COAL Compare and Contrast: SAAB 900 and Jeep Grand Wagoneer – Dogs and Cats
Posted on November 16, 2018 | 32 Comments(I will eventually write these vehicles up as their own COAL entries. For now, a comparison) My daily drivers are about as Yin and Yang as one can get for […] -
Vintage Snapshot: The Fold-Together Pinto
Posted on November 15, 2018 | 30 Comments -
![One of the unexpected highlights of this year’s Motorclassica show was a tightly-packed display on the upper level of the Royal Exhibition Building. Just look at the variety – Goggomobil […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MC51-Microcars.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Some Major Microcars At Motorclassica")
Car Show Classics: Some Major Microcars At Motorclassica
Posted on November 15, 2018 | 29 CommentsOne of the unexpected highlights of this year’s Motorclassica show was a tightly-packed display on the upper level of the Royal Exhibition Building. Just look at the variety – Goggomobil […] -
Dash-Cam Outtake: 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop
Posted on November 15, 2018 | 24 CommentsOnce again my faithful dash-cam captures another classic, whilst driving north. And this one is all too familiar. -
COAL Update: 2016 Lexus ES350 – A Real Snoozefest, In A Good Way
Posted on November 15, 2018 | 57 CommentsMy 2016 Lexus ES350 has rolled past 50,000 miles now, almost 14 months to the day after I bought used at 13,800 miles or so. So how have things been? -
![I only followed stock car racing somewhat peripherally back when it was a lot more interesting. But in the summer of 1965, I became very aware of the fact that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/David-pearson-1965-coronet-pikes-peak.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Memoriam: David Pearson – The Best Stock Car Driver Ever")
In Memoriam: David Pearson – The Best Stock Car Driver Ever
Posted on November 14, 2018 | 25 CommentsI only followed stock car racing somewhat peripherally back when it was a lot more interesting. But in the summer of 1965, I became very aware of the fact that […] -
![A long, long time ago I used to read an automotive site that was abbreviated TTAC. Long before there was such a thing as CC (and long before I ever […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2007-Nissan-Quest.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Classic Rental Review: 2009 Nissan Quest 3.5S – Let’s Go With Interesting")
CC Classic Rental Review: 2009 Nissan Quest 3.5S – Let’s Go With Interesting
Posted on November 14, 2018 | 38 CommentsA long, long time ago I used to read an automotive site that was abbreviated TTAC. Long before there was such a thing as CC (and long before I ever […] -
![As a post script on my Scottsdale auction series, the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale had a small Bullitt theme running through it. Fans of the Highland Green Mustangs […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bb75e4fc-9026-4d64-99de-5fc673de778f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: The Bullitt Mustangs")
Auction Classic: The Bullitt Mustangs
Posted on November 14, 2018 | 41 CommentsAs a post script on my Scottsdale auction series, the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale had a small Bullitt theme running through it. Fans of the Highland Green Mustangs […] -
![My Pap always used to tell me that money had a way of burning a hole in my pocket, especially whenever he would slip me my allowance. Shortly thereafter I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_4531.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1991 Cadillac Sedan de Ville – I Can’t Help Myself")
COAL: 1991 Cadillac Sedan de Ville – I Can’t Help Myself
Posted on November 14, 2018 | 54 CommentsMy Pap always used to tell me that money had a way of burning a hole in my pocket, especially whenever he would slip me my allowance. Shortly thereafter I […] -
![Minivans. Washington Heights, a predominantly Puerto Rican and Dominican neighborhood in uptown Manhattan, is full of them. I’ve featured the disproportionately large number of Nissan Quests and Mercury Villagers in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ford-windstar-mazda-mpv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ford Windstar & Mazda MPV – Welcome To Minivan Land")
CC Outtake: Ford Windstar & Mazda MPV – Welcome To Minivan Land
Posted on November 13, 2018 | 14 CommentsMinivans. Washington Heights, a predominantly Puerto Rican and Dominican neighborhood in uptown Manhattan, is full of them. I’ve featured the disproportionately large number of Nissan Quests and Mercury Villagers in […] -
Vintage Wordless Snapshot: How Pickups Were Used In The Old Days
Posted on November 12, 2018 | 36 Comments -
![Yeah, I know: if you were young when these cars were new or newish, you’ll have no problem. Or of course if you’re an ace car spotter. But when folks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Vintage-all-the-same-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Parking Lots: Back When Cars All Looked So Different and Were Easy To Tell Apart")
Vintage Parking Lots: Back When Cars All Looked So Different and Were Easy To Tell Apart
Posted on November 12, 2018 | 78 CommentsYeah, I know: if you were young when these cars were new or newish, you’ll have no problem. Or of course if you’re an ace car spotter. But when folks […] -
![The Niedermeyers’ move from Iowa City to Towson, MD. in the summer of 1965 was not a happy one for me. Compared to that little cosmopolitan and progressive university town, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/31722538478_be4d3bbeaa_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curtis Perry Outtake/Auto-Biography: 1966 Ford Custom 500 – Nunmobile")
Curtis Perry Outtake/Auto-Biography: 1966 Ford Custom 500 – Nunmobile
Posted on November 12, 2018 | 47 CommentsThe Niedermeyers’ move from Iowa City to Towson, MD. in the summer of 1965 was not a happy one for me. Compared to that little cosmopolitan and progressive university town, […] -
![Harkening back to the last COAL with the Blazer, it was the fall of 1995 and I was 29. After some personal reflection, I felt I had to get […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/escortad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1985 Ford Escort – The Short Timer")
COAL: 1985 Ford Escort – The Short Timer
Posted on November 11, 2018 | 34 CommentsHarkening back to the last COAL with the Blazer, it was the fall of 1995 and I was 29. After some personal reflection, I felt I had to get […]
