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![Many of us have at least one friend or acquaintance that has to do things, have things, or even simply be, just a little bit extra. There is nothing wrong with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1003-2007-Mazda-Pi-CC.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: 2007 Mazda Pi – When A Mazda3 Isn’t Quite Enough")
CC Outtakes: 2007 Mazda Pi – When A Mazda3 Isn’t Quite Enough
Posted on August 14, 2018 | 35 CommentsMany of us have at least one friend or acquaintance that has to do things, have things, or even simply be, just a little bit extra. There is nothing wrong with […] -
![My sister in law and her family are spending a week at the beach on Corsica, and among other visual pleasures, one of them spotted this Pacer trying to stay […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0100.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: AMC Pacer Spotted on the Island of Corsica")
CC Outtake: AMC Pacer Spotted on the Island of Corsica
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 21 CommentsMy sister in law and her family are spending a week at the beach on Corsica, and among other visual pleasures, one of them spotted this Pacer trying to stay […] -
![After reading many CC contributors’ extensive COALs, I decided to chronicle my own car ownership. I think I can condense it down to one post. I won’t include any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/544.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Cars of a Lifetime: 43 Years of Mostly Mundane Motoring")
My Cars of a Lifetime: 43 Years of Mostly Mundane Motoring
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 37 CommentsAfter reading many CC contributors’ extensive COALs, I decided to chronicle my own car ownership. I think I can condense it down to one post. I won’t include any […] -
![A towering 4×2 cabover tractor unit, towing a semi-trailer with three axles and six super singles. Travel anywhere in Europe and you’ll notice that this is the most common big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_6160.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Typical European Eighteen-Wheeler Rolls On Twelve Wheels")
CC Global: The Typical European Eighteen-Wheeler Rolls On Twelve Wheels
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 22 CommentsA towering 4×2 cabover tractor unit, towing a semi-trailer with three axles and six super singles. Travel anywhere in Europe and you’ll notice that this is the most common big […] -
![Ford Mustang: one of the most popular American cars of all time, even among non-car people. They may not know or like all of them, but probably a least the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7432.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 2 Mustangs")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 2 Mustangs
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 33 CommentsFord Mustang: one of the most popular American cars of all time, even among non-car people. They may not know or like all of them, but probably a least the […] -
![With the recent passing of FCA boss Sergio Marchionne, it is likely many of us have been giving some thought to his contributions to Chrysler (FCA). Some professional automotive journalists […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk – Did Sergio “Save” Chrysler?")
CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Trail Hawk – Did Sergio “Save” Chrysler?
Posted on August 13, 2018 | 73 CommentsWith the recent passing of FCA boss Sergio Marchionne, it is likely many of us have been giving some thought to his contributions to Chrysler (FCA). Some professional automotive journalists […] -
![Here are the rest of the cars I saw at “Cars in the Park”, an afternoon’s curbside show of sports cars 1967 and earlier out in front of the Portland […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/28Bentley45L5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 3 – Slow Looks at Fast Cars")
Car Show Classics: Streamlined Sundays: Cars in the Park, Part 3 – Slow Looks at Fast Cars
Posted on August 12, 2018 | 21 CommentsHere are the rest of the cars I saw at “Cars in the Park”, an afternoon’s curbside show of sports cars 1967 and earlier out in front of the Portland […] -
![Last summer, my wife reminded me (as if I needed reminding) that our oldest would be getting her driver’s permit in the spring and inevitably the conversation turned towards cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GEDC1165.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL (Cars Of A Lifetime): 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport S – Who Knew? This Thing Is Great!")
COAL (Cars Of A Lifetime): 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Sport S – Who Knew? This Thing Is Great!
Posted on August 12, 2018 | 62 CommentsLast summer, my wife reminded me (as if I needed reminding) that our oldest would be getting her driver’s permit in the spring and inevitably the conversation turned towards cars […] -
![Note: These are actual pictures of the car For 20 years, my in-laws spent the winter months in Florida (October to April) to avoid the cold and snow. In 1998, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCN1631.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1988 Plymouth Reliant SE : Grandpa’s Legacy")
COAL: 1988 Plymouth Reliant SE : Grandpa’s Legacy
Posted on August 12, 2018 | 21 CommentsNote: These are actual pictures of the car For 20 years, my in-laws spent the winter months in Florida (October to April) to avoid the cold and snow. In 1998, […] -
![Tomorrow will feature my last (for now) Cars Of A Lifetime post, as I am once again up to date. Thank you for bearing with me for the last almost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0507.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Clue: Are You Better At This Than Jason Shafer?")
COAL Clue: Are You Better At This Than Jason Shafer?
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 37 CommentsTomorrow will feature my last (for now) Cars Of A Lifetime post, as I am once again up to date. Thank you for bearing with me for the last almost […] -
![After two years of hard wrenching and scads of hard cash, it became apparent that my balky VW van was never going to be reliable enough to adventure with. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/163_0908_27zhonda_element_camperrear_three_quarters_view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 2008 Honda Element – 5,000 Miles in the Pacific Northwest")
COAL: 2008 Honda Element – 5,000 Miles in the Pacific Northwest
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 39 CommentsAfter two years of hard wrenching and scads of hard cash, it became apparent that my balky VW van was never going to be reliable enough to adventure with. As […] -
![Two cars that are mainstays at any classic car show or auction are Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang. If you are at a North American car event that doesn’t have at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7336.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 1 Thunderbirds")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 1 Thunderbirds
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 25 CommentsTwo cars that are mainstays at any classic car show or auction are Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang. If you are at a North American car event that doesn’t have at […] -
![When a co-worker offered me his SC for a pittance, I couldn’t refuse it. The ’90 Spirit had served well, but was getting well up in miles and was starting to feel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/104_0459_1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1992 Saturn SC – Sport Coupe Plastique")
COAL: 1992 Saturn SC – Sport Coupe Plastique
Posted on August 11, 2018 | 37 CommentsWhen a co-worker offered me his SC for a pittance, I couldn’t refuse it. The ’90 Spirit had served well, but was getting well up in miles and was starting to feel […] -
![My post earlier today on the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner I dished some praise on the ability of the Chrysler slant six and 318 (5.2 liter) V8 to withstand all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/225-slant-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Engine Is The Most Resilient and Unfazed By Abuse and Neglect?")
QOTD: What Engine Is The Most Resilient and Unfazed By Abuse and Neglect?
Posted on August 10, 2018 | 155 CommentsMy post earlier today on the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner I dished some praise on the ability of the Chrysler slant six and 318 (5.2 liter) V8 to withstand all […] -
![Like Paul, my thoughts on the Baltimore CC get together are extremely positive. Meeting everyone was a blast, and the event hosted a surprisingly diverse amount of vehicles, some of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ccmeetup.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visited The August 4th Edition Of Hunt Valley Horsepower, And It Was Great")
Curbside Classic Visited The August 4th Edition Of Hunt Valley Horsepower, And It Was Great
Posted on August 10, 2018 | 25 CommentsLike Paul, my thoughts on the Baltimore CC get together are extremely positive. Meeting everyone was a blast, and the event hosted a surprisingly diverse amount of vehicles, some of […]
