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1963 Archive
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![Since its inception in 1983, the Great Race has visited forty-six of the forty-eight continental states in the United States plus locations in Canada and Mexico. For 2021 (a reschedule […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_0063-1.jpeg "CC Motorsports: The 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race Lunch Stop In Rolla, Missouri")
CC Motorsports: The 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race Lunch Stop In Rolla, Missouri
Posted on June 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsSince its inception in 1983, the Great Race has visited forty-six of the forty-eight continental states in the United States plus locations in Canada and Mexico. For 2021 (a reschedule […] -
![This Bel-Air is a project car; it says so on the windshield. While the definition of “project car” is pretty broad, this Bel-Air does need some attention. However, apart from […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_1321.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1963 Chevrolet Bel-Air Wagon – Currently Inert")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Chevrolet Bel-Air Wagon – Currently Inert
Posted on May 14, 2021 | 28 CommentsThis Bel-Air is a project car; it says so on the windshield. While the definition of “project car” is pretty broad, this Bel-Air does need some attention. However, apart from […] -
![(first published 8/31/2011) In its last two years, Studebaker blasted more new or heavily revised vehicles out the door than at any time after World War II. The GT Hawk, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lark-wagonaire.jpg "Automotive History: Selling the ’63 Studebaker Wagonaire")
Automotive History: Selling the ’63 Studebaker Wagonaire
Posted on April 22, 2021 | 38 Comments(first published 8/31/2011) In its last two years, Studebaker blasted more new or heavily revised vehicles out the door than at any time after World War II. The GT Hawk, […] -
![(originally posted 8/31/2011) The early 1960s produced some beautiful cars and saw an increased offering of models and sizes, but was an extremely conventional time in terms of body styles. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1963StudebakerWagonaire04-crop.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1963 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire – A Real Vista For The Cruiser")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire – A Real Vista For The Cruiser
Posted on April 22, 2021 | 81 Comments(originally posted 8/31/2011) The early 1960s produced some beautiful cars and saw an increased offering of models and sizes, but was an extremely conventional time in terms of body styles. […] -
![(first published 4/11/2012) From time to time we all get a bit insecure about our appearance. Whether it’s our clothes, the angle of our nose or our lack of muscles, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-val.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1963 Plymouth Valiant – When The Curious Looking Get Self Conscious And Conform.")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Plymouth Valiant – When The Curious Looking Get Self Conscious And Conform.
Posted on March 2, 2021 | 85 Comments(first published 4/11/2012) From time to time we all get a bit insecure about our appearance. Whether it’s our clothes, the angle of our nose or our lack of muscles, […] -
![Buoyed by my success in buying the Ford Mustang from a local auction I thought I would try my luck on another auction, but this time snag myself an inexpensive […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/50560934631_7dc8da55e2_c.jpg "CC Project: 1963 Studebaker Lark – Another Auction Buy")
CC Project: 1963 Studebaker Lark – Another Auction Buy
Posted on November 23, 2020 | 44 CommentsBuoyed by my success in buying the Ford Mustang from a local auction I thought I would try my luck on another auction, but this time snag myself an inexpensive […] -
![It’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/photos-2-Version-3.jpg "CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album")
CC Photo Album: An Assorted Selection From My Picture Album
Posted on August 14, 2020 | 29 CommentsIt’s amazing what one can forget about having on their hard drive. Perhaps better organization of my pictures would cure that, but the thrill of (re)discovery would be gone. Besides, […] -
![Well, the answer to that question is obviously not “easy” or I wouldn’t be writing up this soap operatic diatribe. Somebody once said something along the lines of “it’s the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_8479.jpg "Curbside Cynic & Curmudgeon: How Hard Is It To Sell A Car?")
Curbside Cynic & Curmudgeon: How Hard Is It To Sell A Car?
Posted on July 8, 2020 | 130 CommentsWell, the answer to that question is obviously not “easy” or I wouldn’t be writing up this soap operatic diatribe. Somebody once said something along the lines of “it’s the […] -
![Why did this Mercury have to present itself? And, to make matters worse, how was it able to present such an effective and persuasive argument for being granted the time […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_7690.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Colony Park – What’s In A Name?")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Mercury Colony Park – What’s In A Name?
Posted on September 10, 2019 | 52 CommentsWhy did this Mercury have to present itself? And, to make matters worse, how was it able to present such an effective and persuasive argument for being granted the time […] -
![One of my newfound chores here at the Rocky Mountain CCHQ is to periodically check the CC email account (curbsideclassic@gmail.com). I’ll admit I don’t check it every single day and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/image1-1.jpeg "CC Mailbag: A Reader Reaches Out")
CC Mailbag: A Reader Reaches Out
Posted on August 25, 2019 | 17 CommentsOne of my newfound chores here at the Rocky Mountain CCHQ is to periodically check the CC email account ([email protected]). I’ll admit I don’t check it every single day and […] -
![I used to own a Sting-Ray. A couple of them, actually. I traded my ’66 for a higher performance version in ’71. It was great for awhile, but then I […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1975SchwinnStingRay01Small.jpg "My Curbside Classic: 1975 Schwinn Sting-Ray – A Family Tradition")
My Curbside Classic: 1975 Schwinn Sting-Ray – A Family Tradition
Posted on August 2, 2019 | 91 CommentsI used to own a Sting-Ray. A couple of them, actually. I traded my ’66 for a higher performance version in ’71. It was great for awhile, but then I […] -
![[If we needed more proof of the CC Effect it was in full force this week when, with zero coordination between two editors on two continents, we see two complementary […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/195whatStudebakerCoupe02Small.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1953456789601234 Studebaker ChampmanderStarhawk – The Ultimate Kit Car")
Curbside Classic: 1953456789601234 Studebaker ChampmanderStarhawk – The Ultimate Kit Car
Posted on May 24, 2019 | 54 Comments[If we needed more proof of the CC Effect it was in full force this week when, with zero coordination between two editors on two continents, we see two complementary […] -
![(first posted 3/14/2019) It is by pure coincidence that this car comes on the heels of yesterday’s roundup of last editions of the big American convertibles. So […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1970FordXL07Small.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1970 Ford XL Convertible – The XL Goes XX")
Curbside Classic: 1970 Ford XL Convertible – The XL Goes XX
Posted on March 14, 2019 | 52 Comments(first posted 3/14/2019) It is by pure coincidence that this car comes on the heels of yesterday’s roundup of last editions of the big American convertibles. So […] -
![I recently finished John Toland’s excellent biography of Adolf Hitler. Going into scorching detail on many things, one of the statements about Neville Chamberlain’s negotiations with Hitler struck a highly […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_1176.jpg "CC For Sale: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – After Nearly 32 Years, It’s Time For Different Adventures")
CC For Sale: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – After Nearly 32 Years, It’s Time For Different Adventures
Posted on August 27, 2018 | 89 CommentsI recently finished John Toland’s excellent biography of Adolf Hitler. Going into scorching detail on many things, one of the statements about Neville Chamberlain’s negotiations with Hitler struck a highly […] -
![In taking a few photos of a recent-model Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, I was reminded of an article about its chief designer. Shortly after the C7 Corvette was introduced in 2013, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2014-18-Corvette-tailight-col.cov_.jpg "Design: 2014-18 Corvette Taillights – A Veritable Petting Zoo on Wheels")
Design: 2014-18 Corvette Taillights – A Veritable Petting Zoo on Wheels
Posted on August 1, 2018 | 47 CommentsIn taking a few photos of a recent-model Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, I was reminded of an article about its chief designer. Shortly after the C7 Corvette was introduced in 2013, […]
