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![The famously tough Ford Festiva is one of a mere handful of subcompacts that earned a legendary reputation in North America. Most cars of such small stature are despised and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/festiva-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: Ford Festivas – The Circle of Life")
Curbside Classics: Ford Festivas – The Circle of Life
Posted on November 6, 2024 | 25 CommentsThe famously tough Ford Festiva is one of a mere handful of subcompacts that earned a legendary reputation in North America. Most cars of such small stature are despised and […] -
![Pinto photo from the CC Cohort by AGuyInVancouver. After deciding our Chevrolet C20 wasn’t the best family transportation, I began shopping for a second car. Our budget didn’t allow for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/23181922795_5c601c6574_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1978 Ford Pinto – Growing Pains")
My 1978 Ford Pinto – Growing Pains
Posted on November 6, 2024 | 14 CommentsPinto photo from the CC Cohort by AGuyInVancouver. After deciding our Chevrolet C20 wasn’t the best family transportation, I began shopping for a second car. Our budget didn’t allow for […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pierce-Arrow-1907-Suburban-Car-Ad-Vintage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The First Suburban – 1907")
The First Suburban – 1907
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […] -
![(first posted 7/6/2011) Call me crazy, call me nerdy. But one of my favorite cars of all time, just to stare at for hours, is the original Valiant. Within a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/5520239157_cb162ed35e_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1960 -1962 Plymouth Valiant – No One’s Kid Brother")
Curbside Classic: 1960 -1962 Plymouth Valiant – No One’s Kid Brother
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 90 Comments(first posted 7/6/2011) Call me crazy, call me nerdy. But one of my favorite cars of all time, just to stare at for hours, is the original Valiant. Within a […] -
![(first posted 11/6/2018) Are you aware of just how successful Subaru has been in the US? As in, by far the fastest and most consistent growing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/30356754627_0b65abd864_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Subaru GL FWD Wagon – The Early Days of the Biggest Success Story In the Industry")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Subaru GL FWD Wagon – The Early Days of the Biggest Success Story In the Industry
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 81 Comments(first posted 11/6/2018) Are you aware of just how successful Subaru has been in the US? As in, by far the fastest and most consistent growing […] -
![It’s been about a year since we paid a visit to the Hawaii of the past, and it’s due time to check out the islands again. While today’s gallery is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/40288078190_0934c9b16e_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Hawaii In The ’50s-’60s – Part 2")
Vintage Snapshots: Hawaii In The ’50s-’60s – Part 2
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 35 CommentsIt’s been about a year since we paid a visit to the Hawaii of the past, and it’s due time to check out the islands again. While today’s gallery is […] -
![Pop quiz: what was the first Mazda convertible ever produced? Not the Miata, neither the RX-7 – no, that ragtop to riches story started with the humble Familia, a.k.a 323, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_20240825_094248_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Mazda Familia (BF) Cabriolet – Better Luck Next Time")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Mazda Familia (BF) Cabriolet – Better Luck Next Time
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 12 CommentsPop quiz: what was the first Mazda convertible ever produced? Not the Miata, neither the RX-7 – no, that ragtop to riches story started with the humble Familia, a.k.a 323, […] -
![As a follow-up to the Malibu that didn’t look like a typical Malibu, here’s a Chevelle that sure looks like a Malibu, but it’s not. It’s a quite rare low-end […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CC-235-053-1200.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Classic: No, It’s Not A Malibu, Although It Is How Old Malibus Used To Typically Look")
On The Go Classic: No, It’s Not A Malibu, Although It Is How Old Malibus Used To Typically Look
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 13 CommentsAs a follow-up to the Malibu that didn’t look like a typical Malibu, here’s a Chevelle that sure looks like a Malibu, but it’s not. It’s a quite rare low-end […] -
![English was one of my favorite subjects in school, especially when it came to assignments involving colorful use of vocabulary and creative expression. I wasn’t a big reader (I’m still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/002-1985-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-for-CC-crop-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Musings: 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Nevermore")
Curbside Musings: 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Nevermore
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 29 CommentsEnglish was one of my favorite subjects in school, especially when it came to assignments involving colorful use of vocabulary and creative expression. I wasn’t a big reader (I’m still […] -
![(first posted 6/2/2014) This Buick is a rarity, not in that it is a Roadmaster, but in that it is unmolested. There are plenty of Roadmasters in Memphis, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/100_3440.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Buick Roadmaster – Flint’s Last Land Yacht")
Curbside Capsule: Buick Roadmaster – Flint’s Last Land Yacht
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 89 Comments(first posted 6/2/2014) This Buick is a rarity, not in that it is a Roadmaster, but in that it is unmolested. There are plenty of Roadmasters in Memphis, but […] -
![(first posted 6/29/2014) The superstitions around “Mercury Retrograde” are perceived as explanations for communication and travel gone awry. Maybe that was the first mistake Ford made; naming […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-2-e1404013747674.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Mercury Monterey Two-Door Hardtop – Mercury Retrograde")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Mercury Monterey Two-Door Hardtop – Mercury Retrograde
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 56 Comments(first posted 6/29/2014) The superstitions around “Mercury Retrograde” are perceived as explanations for communication and travel gone awry. Maybe that was the first mistake Ford made; naming […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2018) Sure original-style Falcons were still being made in 1975; in Argentina. We did an extensive look at the near-immortal Falcon made there between 1962 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1975 Argentine Falcon – Something A Bit Different For Your Collection?")
CC For Sale: 1975 Argentine Falcon – Something A Bit Different For Your Collection?
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 33 Comments(first posted 10/4/2018) Sure original-style Falcons were still being made in 1975; in Argentina. We did an extensive look at the near-immortal Falcon made there between 1962 and […] -
Wordless Outtake: Pre-1965 Citroën 2CV AZ – Farm Fresh Eggs Home Delivery Service
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 28 Comments -
![It’s time for some outdoorsy virtual traveling today, with the help of these images of rides of the past in parks and camping grounds. The locales and the vehicles are […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/48501761327_14a306fc00_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cars In Parks & Camping Grounds – 1950s-1970s")
Vintage Snapshots: Cars In Parks & Camping Grounds – 1950s-1970s
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 36 CommentsIt’s time for some outdoorsy virtual traveling today, with the help of these images of rides of the past in parks and camping grounds. The locales and the vehicles are […] -
![Photos from the CC Cohort by nifticus392. Choices, choices! That’s the name of the game, isn’t it, Joe? The joys of the free market? And in this fall of 1976, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/54097918840_43f29fbef9_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat – Choices, Choices!")
Curbside Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat – Choices, Choices!
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 26 CommentsPhotos from the CC Cohort by nifticus392. Choices, choices! That’s the name of the game, isn’t it, Joe? The joys of the free market? And in this fall of 1976, […]
