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![As a child of the ’80’s, I’ve always liked Fox-body Mustangs. The generation’s best years of ’87-’93 correspond exactly with my high school and college days, when I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSCF7034.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 3 Foxy Bodies")
Auction Classic: Flashy Fords in Scottsdale 2018, part 3 Foxy Bodies
Posted on August 16, 2018 | 43 CommentsAs a child of the ’80’s, I’ve always liked Fox-body Mustangs. The generation’s best years of ’87-’93 correspond exactly with my high school and college days, when I […] -
![Upon opening my laptop on Monday morning I saw R. Henry’s excellent review of his rental Jeep Compass Trailhawk. When I first saw the headline I thought “Oh no, there […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1314-001.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Limited FWD – Another Point (Of View)")
CC Rental Review: 2018 Jeep Compass Limited FWD – Another Point (Of View)
Posted on August 16, 2018 | 29 CommentsUpon opening my laptop on Monday morning I saw R. Henry’s excellent review of his rental Jeep Compass Trailhawk. When I first saw the headline I thought “Oh no, there […] -
![Some recent emails among us contributors generated conversation about a Midwest gathering for 2018. Thus we would like to invite you to a fun-filled gathering in the St. Louis area […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/stauntonfire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "2018 CC Midwest Gathering: Let’s Meet In St. Louis")
2018 CC Midwest Gathering: Let’s Meet In St. Louis
Posted on August 15, 2018 | 22 CommentsSome recent emails among us contributors generated conversation about a Midwest gathering for 2018. Thus we would like to invite you to a fun-filled gathering in the St. Louis area […] -
![Copies of this 25-minute film, imaginatively entitled Love Thy Customer, were presumably sent to Ford dealerships across America around the summer of 1966. It worth watching, if only is a ’60s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The_Doors_1966.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Video: 1966 Ford Sales Training Film — With Interesting Music")
CC Video: 1966 Ford Sales Training Film — With Interesting Music
Posted on August 15, 2018 | 30 CommentsCopies of this 25-minute film, imaginatively entitled Love Thy Customer, were presumably sent to Ford dealerships across America around the summer of 1966. It worth watching, if only is a ’60s […] -
![Jose Louis H. sent me these great shots of an old 1971 or so Dodge D100 still working hard in Argentina. And that looks to be a similar vintage […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_20180806_163810.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Spotted in Argentina: 1971 Dodge D100 Still Hard at Work – Cat Is Worried About That DOG")
Spotted in Argentina: 1971 Dodge D100 Still Hard at Work – Cat Is Worried About That DOG
Posted on August 14, 2018 | 22 CommentsJose Louis H. sent me these great shots of an old 1971 or so Dodge D100 still working hard in Argentina. And that looks to be a similar vintage […] -
![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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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&quality=89&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 […]
