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1972 Archive
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Curbside Classic: 1970 Ford Bronco – The Dick Clark Of SUVs?
Posted on September 27, 2019 | 28 CommentsI have started looking through some of my oldest pictures, deciding that some of these cars should no longer be forced to wait in the purgatory that is my photo […] -
Curbside Classic: 1975 Ford Maverick LDO – Let’s Drive Opulently
Posted on September 17, 2019 | 63 CommentsWhat’s this? Another Maverick? Haven’t we covered these to death here at CC? Let us answer your questions, rude though they may be: Huh, Yes, and Kind Of. That last […] -
Curbside Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS – A Fresh Look
Posted on August 29, 2019 | 74 CommentsThere is a nearby restaurant/bar that serves up a weekly steak special, and Mrs. JPC and I are found there from time to time. Steak night is always a busy […] -
State Fair Classic: 1967 to 1972 Ford F-600 – This Is More About Stamina, Traditions, And An Infamous Music Festival Than Just A Nifty Old Truck
Posted on August 26, 2019 | 36 CommentsMy wife and I have been taking our daughter to the state fair since she was a toddler. She is now significantly older meaning we’ve been attending for quite a […] -
Cohort Capsule: 1971 & 1972 AMC Javelin – The Trendsetter
Posted on August 23, 2019 | 25 Comments(Posted to the Cohort by Rashad S) People often claim trends start in California. That is not always the case. While much ballyhoo was made about the California Highway Patrol […] -
Automotive History: The Cars of President Harry S Truman
Posted on March 5, 2019 | 105 Comments(first posted 3/5/2014) Succeeding Franklin Roosevelt upon his death in 1945, Vice-President Harry S Truman became the 33rd President of the United States. Also a former Senator from Missouri, Truman […] -
CC Outtake – Is This Really a New York Taxicab?
Posted on October 24, 2018 | 34 CommentsA friend of mine is visiting New York City. Although a taxi in New York is hardly an unusual sight, my friend recognized that one like this certainly is. My […] -
COAL: 1972 Dodge Coronet – 170 Slant Six Powered; Seriously
Posted on September 22, 2018 | 54 CommentsWhile I was working at the auto parts store, my manager mentioned to me about an old car he’d heard about. He wasn’t interested, but thought I might be. He […] -
Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande – Como Se Dice Brougham?
Posted on June 27, 2016 | 83 Comments(first posted 10/31/2012) A while back, jpcavanaugh told us about a Ford product that didn’t get any respect. Here’s another one: The “fat” 1971-73 Mustang. And while the Boss 351 […] -
Vintage Picture Outtake: Do You C The R-Body?
Posted on April 9, 2016 | 21 CommentsWhile perusing old pictures for another article, I stumbled upon this. What a visual delight – a Chrysler Newport R-body and a 1972 Plymouth Fury coupe. It’s almost hard to […] -
The 2015 Blue Suede Cruise
Posted on May 29, 2015 | 44 CommentsEvery May sees the Blue Suede Cruise in beautiful Tupelo, Mississippi. Held concurrently this year with the 2015 Ford Galaxie National Convention, the Blue Suede Cruise attracted over 900 cars […] -
Automotive History and QOTD: The American Wagons of 1972 – Which Would You Choose?
Posted on April 23, 2015 | 137 CommentsSitting on the lawn mower is always a wonderful time to have some uninterrupted thoughts. Knowing Wagon Week was coming up, I was pondering which wagon from the year of […] -
Curbside Classic: 1972 Dodge Coronet Crestwood R/T – The Scat Packer
Posted on April 1, 2015 | 52 CommentsFor the most part, Chrysler in the 1970s was a pretty grim story. From the high-powered glory years of the Hemi and the 440 Six-Pack, Chryler soon slunk through a […]
![CC Television: A Few Of The Cars From “The Price Is Right” It would likely be impossible to list all the cars offered to contestants on The Price Is Right. The show has been in it’s current form since 1972; it is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tpir.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1970 Ford Bronco – The Dick Clark Of SUVs? I have started looking through some of my oldest pictures, deciding that some of these cars should no longer be forced to wait in the purgatory that is my photo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1970Bronco07Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1975 Ford Maverick LDO – Let’s Drive Opulently What’s this? Another Maverick? Haven’t we covered these to death here at CC? Let us answer your questions, rude though they may be: Huh, Yes, and Kind Of. That last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1975-Ford-Maverick-LDO-07-small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS – A Fresh Look There is a nearby restaurant/bar that serves up a weekly steak special, and Mrs. JPC and I are found there from time to time. Steak night is always a busy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1970-Chevrolet-Camaro-09-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![State Fair Classic: 1967 to 1972 Ford F-600 – This Is More About Stamina, Traditions, And An Infamous Music Festival Than Just A Nifty Old Truck My wife and I have been taking our daughter to the state fair since she was a toddler. She is now significantly older meaning we’ve been attending for quite a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0391.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cohort Classic: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible – Banana Boat In perusing the Cohort I came across these shots by Robadr of this big bruiser of a convertible. It called to me. I have answered. And yes, we all know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1972FordLTDConvertible04Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Cohort Capsule: 1971 & 1972 AMC Javelin – The Trendsetter (Posted to the Cohort by Rashad S) People often claim trends start in California. That is not always the case. While much ballyhoo was made about the California Highway Patrol […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/javelin-alabama-trooper.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: The Cars of President Harry S Truman (first posted 3/5/2014) Succeeding Franklin Roosevelt upon his death in 1945, Vice-President Harry S Truman became the 33rd President of the United States. Also a former Senator from Missouri, Truman […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/truman.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake – Is This Really a New York Taxicab? A friend of mine is visiting New York City. Although a taxi in New York is hardly an unusual sight, my friend recognized that one like this certainly is. My […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/72FordTaxi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL: 1972 Dodge Coronet – 170 Slant Six Powered; Seriously While I was working at the auto parts store, my manager mentioned to me about an old car he’d heard about. He wasn’t interested, but thought I might be. He […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_1718.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande – Como Se Dice Brougham? (first posted 10/31/2012) A while back, jpcavanaugh told us about a Ford product that didn’t get any respect. Here’s another one: The “fat” 1971-73 Mustang. And while the Boss 351 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/09-30-2012-034-e1351093575575.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Vintage Picture Outtake: Do You C The R-Body? While perusing old pictures for another article, I stumbled upon this. What a visual delight – a Chrysler Newport R-body and a 1972 Plymouth Fury coupe. It’s almost hard to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tasty-Grill-in-Wville.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![The 2015 Blue Suede Cruise Every May sees the Blue Suede Cruise in beautiful Tupelo, Mississippi. Held concurrently this year with the 2015 Ford Galaxie National Convention, the Blue Suede Cruise attracted over 900 cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_4389.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History and QOTD: The American Wagons of 1972 – Which Would You Choose? Sitting on the lawn mower is always a wonderful time to have some uninterrupted thoughts. Knowing Wagon Week was coming up, I was pondering which wagon from the year of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1972-AMC-Full-Line-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1972 Dodge Coronet Crestwood R/T – The Scat Packer For the most part, Chrysler in the 1970s was a pretty grim story. From the high-powered glory years of the Hemi and the 440 Six-Pack, Chryler soon slunk through a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1972DodgeCoronetCrestwoodRT01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


