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1946 Archive
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![The big Indian Chief with skirted fenders is the iconic Indian motorcycle, it is safe to say, the first image that comes to mind when anyone thinks of Indian. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1-Opening-Photo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1946-48 Indian Chief – A Postwar Motorcycle Legend")
Curbside Classic: 1946-48 Indian Chief – A Postwar Motorcycle Legend
Posted on August 15, 2025 | 7 CommentsThe big Indian Chief with skirted fenders is the iconic Indian motorcycle, it is safe to say, the first image that comes to mind when anyone thinks of Indian. The […] -
![(first posted 12/26/2017) It is quite unexpected to see an unmolested and stock car from the 1940s parked out by the curb. A more common but still […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1947-Nash-Super-600-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1947 Nash Super 600 – A Unibody Pioneer")
Curbside Classic: 1947 Nash Super 600 – A Unibody Pioneer
Posted on January 3, 2024 | 44 Comments(first posted 12/26/2017) It is quite unexpected to see an unmolested and stock car from the 1940s parked out by the curb. A more common but still […] -
![(first posted 11/3/2017) When we look at old cars, each one tends to be something we consider on its own. Unless it is a Mustang or a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1948ChryslerNewYorker08Small-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Comparison: 1949 Chrysler New Yorkers – Early Or Late … Decisions, Decisions")
Curbside Classic Comparison: 1949 Chrysler New Yorkers – Early Or Late … Decisions, Decisions
Posted on November 3, 2023 | 89 Comments(first posted 11/3/2017) When we look at old cars, each one tends to be something we consider on its own. Unless it is a Mustang or a […] -
![(Originally published 25 May 2017) Welcome to the Mercury Edition of this ongoing series exploring low volume production cars. As usual, we are looking at those models built between 1946 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1946-Mercury.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Mercury Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Mercury Edition
Posted on June 1, 2023 | 80 Comments(Originally published 25 May 2017) Welcome to the Mercury Edition of this ongoing series exploring low volume production cars. As usual, we are looking at those models built between 1946 […] -
![(first posted 5/31/2017) It’s time once again for our ongoing exploration of low volume regular production cars. Today, we look at Oldsmobile, one of the few car brands […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1970-Oldsmobile-Full-Line-Prestige-10-69-08-09.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Oldsmobile Edition")
Automotive History: Shockingly Low Volume Production Cars – The Oldsmobile Edition
Posted on May 31, 2023 | 67 Comments(first posted 5/31/2017) It’s time once again for our ongoing exploration of low volume regular production cars. Today, we look at Oldsmobile, one of the few car brands […] -
![(first posted May 15, 2012) The month of May means many things to many people. But if you are anywhere around Indianapolis, the month of May means only one thing: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1946LincolnPaceCar03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part I, 1946-49)")
Automotive History: Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars (Part I, 1946-49)
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 30 Comments(first posted May 15, 2012) The month of May means many things to many people. But if you are anywhere around Indianapolis, the month of May means only one thing: […] -
![The other day I realized, not even accounting for that little viral thing, it had been several years since I had been to a car show. While that isn’t always […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_2659.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Coverage: The May 2022 Mid-Missouri Old Car Club Cruise-In – Follow The Yellow Brick Road")
Car Show Coverage: The May 2022 Mid-Missouri Old Car Club Cruise-In – Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Posted on June 3, 2022 | 46 CommentsThe other day I realized, not even accounting for that little viral thing, it had been several years since I had been to a car show. While that isn’t always […] -
![(first posted 6/20/2015) Doesn’t time quickly slip by? Having had the realization I can remember my father as being significantly younger than I am now, it seemed wise to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jasons-dad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Father’s Day Weekend Special – The Cars of My Father, Part 1")
Father’s Day Weekend Special – The Cars of My Father, Part 1
Posted on June 19, 2021 | 35 Comments(first posted 6/20/2015) Doesn’t time quickly slip by? Having had the realization I can remember my father as being significantly younger than I am now, it seemed wise to […] -
![(first posted 4/23/2014) The first truly warm day after a harsh winter brought out a fair number of Bloomington’s classic cars a few weeks ago and the tall, narrow and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-1-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1947 Plymouth Coupe Deluxe – Picking Up Where They Left Off")
Curbside Classic: 1947 Plymouth Coupe Deluxe – Picking Up Where They Left Off
Posted on March 28, 2020 | 51 Comments(first posted 4/23/2014) The first truly warm day after a harsh winter brought out a fair number of Bloomington’s classic cars a few weeks ago and the tall, narrow and […] -
![As with most writers here, the personally unfamiliar subject is the subject most daunting to write about, with opportunities galore for failure and embarrassment. However, sometimes the unfamiliar is also […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9871.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1946 Ford 698T 1 1/2 Ton Truck – New Adventures Await")
Curbside Outtake: 1946 Ford 698T 1 1/2 Ton Truck – New Adventures Await
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 17 CommentsAs with most writers here, the personally unfamiliar subject is the subject most daunting to write about, with opportunities galore for failure and embarrassment. However, sometimes the unfamiliar is also […] -
![At first blush, it would seem the truncated 1942 model year was one of the more challenging in automotive history given the discontinuation of automobile manufacturing for focusing on the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1942-Chevrolet-Ad-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster – Marinated And Seasoned Leftovers")
Curbside Classic: 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster – Marinated And Seasoned Leftovers
Posted on March 2, 2016 | 51 CommentsAt first blush, it would seem the truncated 1942 model year was one of the more challenging in automotive history given the discontinuation of automobile manufacturing for focusing on the […] -
CC Capsule: 1946 Studebaker M16 Truck – The Civilian Brother To The Legendary WW2 US6 6×6
Posted on July 12, 2012 | 12 CommentsIn the recent post about my trip to the salvage yard (here), I mentioned another find behind the F-700. I was pretty tickled to find this 1946 Studebaker M16 truck.
