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![I suppose I should have checked to see if the Olds 88 was a diesel. But then the odds of that are essentially zero. Meanwhile, there’s old Mercedes diesels everywhere […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-364-106-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC outtake: Two Early 80s Sedans At The Thrift Store")
CC outtake: Two Early 80s Sedans At The Thrift Store
Posted on July 21, 2018 | 7 CommentsI suppose I should have checked to see if the Olds 88 was a diesel. But then the odds of that are essentially zero. Meanwhile, there’s old Mercedes diesels everywhere […] -
![After so much bad luck with the ’87 Sentra, Dad had located a low-mile Ciera for a good price, and we bought it. It was to be typical of my GM […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/OLDS1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "COAL: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL – It’s “A” Car!")
COAL: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL – It’s “A” Car!
Posted on July 21, 2018 | 41 CommentsAfter so much bad luck with the ’87 Sentra, Dad had located a low-mile Ciera for a good price, and we bought it. It was to be typical of my GM […] -
Wordless Outtake: If This Is Their Final Resting Place, How Did They Get Here?
Posted on July 20, 2018 | 7 CommentsBallerup, Denmark, July 2018. -
![I’ve been shooting and posting the painted cars of Eugene since starting this long, strange trip. But this one presents a bit of a conundrum: was it tagged unsuspectingly, or […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Painted Cars of Eugene Outtake: Plymouth Breeze, Graffiti Edition")
Painted Cars of Eugene Outtake: Plymouth Breeze, Graffiti Edition
Posted on July 20, 2018 | 18 CommentsI’ve been shooting and posting the painted cars of Eugene since starting this long, strange trip. But this one presents a bit of a conundrum: was it tagged unsuspectingly, or […] -
![chrisjcieslak caught a Mercury Cyclone in the wild. Or maybe its actually a very tame neighborhood, but this car certainly adds a bit of spice to the otherwise boring streetscape. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/43498155281_3d26a333b1_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Cohort On-The-Go Outtake: 1971 Mercury Cyclone – Or Is It a ’70?")
Cohort On-The-Go Outtake: 1971 Mercury Cyclone – Or Is It a ’70?
Posted on July 19, 2018 | 23 Commentschrisjcieslak caught a Mercury Cyclone in the wild. Or maybe its actually a very tame neighborhood, but this car certainly adds a bit of spice to the otherwise boring streetscape. […] -
![The VW bus is of course the iconic Eugene-mobile. But I’ve been amazed over the years how many of these little Ford Festivas there have been around, and still are. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-364-083.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Another Couple of Evergreen Eugene-mobiles")
CC Outtake: Another Couple of Evergreen Eugene-mobiles
Posted on July 19, 2018 | 15 CommentsThe VW bus is of course the iconic Eugene-mobile. But I’ve been amazed over the years how many of these little Ford Festivas there have been around, and still are. […] -
![Unless you live in a cave (which is a distinct possibility with a few of our readers, no offense intended) you’ve undoubtedly heard that PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) is planning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/peugeot-3008_overseas_07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "QOTD: Would You Consider Buying a New Peugeot or Citroen in the US in 2026?")
QOTD: Would You Consider Buying a New Peugeot or Citroen in the US in 2026?
Posted on July 18, 2018 | 129 CommentsUnless you live in a cave (which is a distinct possibility with a few of our readers, no offense intended) you’ve undoubtedly heard that PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) is planning […] -
CC Outtake: Something’s Not Quite Right With This Picture
Posted on July 18, 2018 | 30 CommentsCan you identify what it is? -
![The Hondamatic is an interesting design, as Honda went a quite different route in designing it to avoid paying any license fees. As a result, it does not have planetary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Chrysler-1961-concpet0009.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Vintage Ad: 1976 Honda 750 Automatic – The Two Speed Hondamatic on Two Wheels")
Vintage Ad: 1976 Honda 750 Automatic – The Two Speed Hondamatic on Two Wheels
Posted on July 18, 2018 | 31 CommentsThe Hondamatic is an interesting design, as Honda went a quite different route in designing it to avoid paying any license fees. As a result, it does not have planetary […] -
CC News: Tesla Model 3 Has 30+% Profit Margin Potential According to Munro Associates After Full Teardown
Posted on July 17, 2018 | 37 CommentsYes, I do follow the travails of Tesla, as it’s the most interesting story in the industry in decades. From a historical perspective, this is the first attempt to establish […] -
Reader Outtake: A Chance Encounter
Posted on July 17, 2018 | 8 CommentsCC reader Curt V.P. sent me this great shot he took on the street in Calgary, AB. This is an exquisite trio, including two of my favorite bikes. -
![In the winter, when our hikes are urban instead of in the woods, we sometimes change it up by walking the alleys instead of the streets. Here’s a motley collection […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CC-319-062.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Alley Outtake: A Motley Collection")
Alley Outtake: A Motley Collection
Posted on July 17, 2018 | 11 CommentsIn the winter, when our hikes are urban instead of in the woods, we sometimes change it up by walking the alleys instead of the streets. Here’s a motley collection […] -
![Speaking of CC Meet-Ups, I’m going to be in Towson, MD. August 3-5 to celebrate my mother’s 95th birthday. This would only be a social event, as my schedule is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Towson-_Skyline.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Anyone Want to Meet Up In Towson on Aug. 3, 4, or 5?")
Anyone Want to Meet Up In Towson on Aug. 3, 4, or 5?
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 24 CommentsSpeaking of CC Meet-Ups, I’m going to be in Towson, MD. August 3-5 to celebrate my mother’s 95th birthday. This would only be a social event, as my schedule is […] -
![This is very short notice, but PDXMike emailed me this weekend letting me know about “The Shape of Speed” exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. This is an absolute must-see […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shape-of-speed.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "An Impromptu CC Meet-Up in Portland July 28-29: “The Shape of Speed” Exhibit and Vintage Races at PRI")
An Impromptu CC Meet-Up in Portland July 28-29: “The Shape of Speed” Exhibit and Vintage Races at PRI
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 18 CommentsThis is very short notice, but PDXMike emailed me this weekend letting me know about “The Shape of Speed” exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. This is an absolute must-see […] -
![Last weekend’s RACQ Motorfest had an interesting little sideshow. You could get your photo taken with famous cars from movies! You may notice this ECTO-1 isn’t a ’59 Cadillac like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ghostbusters-ford-ltd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=89&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Get Your Photo Taken In An “Iconic Movie Car”")
Car Show Outtake: Get Your Photo Taken In An “Iconic Movie Car”
Posted on July 16, 2018 | 41 CommentsLast weekend’s RACQ Motorfest had an interesting little sideshow. You could get your photo taken with famous cars from movies! You may notice this ECTO-1 isn’t a ’59 Cadillac like […]
