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1973 Archive
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![Branson, Missouri, is a town that is hard to describe to the uninitiated. For having a population of 10,700, Branson has 16,500 hotel rooms and with 57,000 theatre seats, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0239.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Museum Report: The Branson Auto & Farm Museum")
Museum Report: The Branson Auto & Farm Museum
Posted on August 26, 2016 | 31 CommentsBranson, Missouri, is a town that is hard to describe to the uninitiated. For having a population of 10,700, Branson has 16,500 hotel rooms and with 57,000 theatre seats, it […] -
![(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 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Ford Mustang Grande – Como Se Dice Brougham?")
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 […] -
![This is a continuing CC serial. The previous episode can be found here. Louis Broderick pulled the brown Coupe deVille into the freshly paved parking lot. Sighing as he turned […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/P9170049.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: The Ferryboat Passenger")
Curbside Fiction: The Ferryboat Passenger
Posted on February 4, 2016 | 24 CommentsThis is a continuing CC serial. The previous episode can be found here. Louis Broderick pulled the brown Coupe deVille into the freshly paved parking lot. Sighing as he turned […] -
![(originally posted 9/24/2011) Hello, fellow Curbside Classic fans. You may have seen my comments as “73ImpCapn,” and I’m here to present my car and a little about myself. I know […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1973Imperial01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 1973 Imperial LeBaron by Chrysler")
My Curbside Classic: 1973 Imperial LeBaron by Chrysler
Posted on November 22, 2014 | 108 Comments(originally posted 9/24/2011) Hello, fellow Curbside Classic fans. You may have seen my comments as “73ImpCapn,” and I’m here to present my car and a little about myself. I know […] -
![South Hampton Service in the small town of Hampton, IL, is a real, honest to gosh garage. Oh sure, you can get fuel, a doughnut and cuppa just like any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aa-10-16-2014-007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1973 BMW 2002 tii – Beautiful, But Beware!")
CC For Sale: 1973 BMW 2002 tii – Beautiful, But Beware!
Posted on November 12, 2014 | 39 CommentsSouth Hampton Service in the small town of Hampton, IL, is a real, honest to gosh garage. Oh sure, you can get fuel, a doughnut and cuppa just like any […] -
![A few months back I was on my way somewhere on a dreary day when I spotted something bright off to my right. It materialized into a classic 1973-87 Chevrolet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5-04-2014-034.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: An Honest Truck")
CC Outtake: An Honest Truck
Posted on November 8, 2014 | 37 CommentsA few months back I was on my way somewhere on a dreary day when I spotted something bright off to my right. It materialized into a classic 1973-87 Chevrolet […] -
![Last year I was driving near my childhood home, and while cruising down an alley spotted this rather rare clamshell 1973 Chevrolet Impala station wagon. When’s the last time you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2-14-2013-035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: What Yacht through Yonder Window Breaks?")
CC Outtake: What Yacht through Yonder Window Breaks?
Posted on October 30, 2014 | 37 CommentsLast year I was driving near my childhood home, and while cruising down an alley spotted this rather rare clamshell 1973 Chevrolet Impala station wagon. When’s the last time you […] -
![This past Sunday, I attended the Grape Festival car show in Nauvoo, IL, where I usually meet up with my Aunt Lori and Uncle Dave to have lunch, visit and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Labor-Day-Weekend-2014-253-e1409698648779.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1973")
CC Outtake: Suddenly It’s 1973
Posted on September 5, 2014 | 15 CommentsThis past Sunday, I attended the Grape Festival car show in Nauvoo, IL, where I usually meet up with my Aunt Lori and Uncle Dave to have lunch, visit and […] -
Car Show Outtake: Harlequin Duster?
Posted on August 15, 2014 | 22 CommentsI saw this 1973-74 Duster at a recent Quad Cities Cruisers show. Nice old Duster, right? Sure. But it was a little different. Maybe you can tell already… -
![In an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1973-Mazda-808-Coupe-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy")
COAL: 1973 Mazda 808 Coupe – Piston Powered and Groovy
Posted on July 20, 2014 | 41 CommentsIn an attempt to lessen the sting of disappointment over selling my long term Seven roadster project, I was on the lookout for an interesting replacement. It would need to […] -
![The Capri has been a CC favorite, judging from no less than two writeups (one by yours truly) on the little sporty Euro Ford on these digital pages. So why […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/37-800x523-e1398299575308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1973 Capri by Lincoln-Mercury…Brougham?!")
eBay Find: 1973 Capri by Lincoln-Mercury…Brougham?!
Posted on June 9, 2014 | 35 CommentsThe Capri has been a CC favorite, judging from no less than two writeups (one by yours truly) on the little sporty Euro Ford on these digital pages. So why […] -
![It’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-03-11.56.46.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues")
Car Show Classic: 1973 Ford Gran Torino – Self Esteem Issues
Posted on May 4, 2014 | 77 CommentsIt’s car show season, and a short Saturday trip to Bedford, Indiana led me to the second annual Stone City Rumble car show, sponsored by the Phaetons Car Club (for any […] -
![Since I have decreed today to be Matador Day, here’s yet another I saw last summer at the weekly Culver’s cruise night in Davenport. It’s burnt orange, it’s a wagon, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/8-04-2013-8-11-2013-022-800x533-e1388360020874.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon: This Is A Matador, Too")
Car Show Outtake: 1973 AMC Matador Wagon: This Is A Matador, Too
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 40 CommentsSince I have decreed today to be Matador Day, here’s yet another I saw last summer at the weekly Culver’s cruise night in Davenport. It’s burnt orange, it’s a wagon, […] -
![I have always wanted to come upon a classic Citroën in the wild–any one will do. 2CV, DS, CX, Traction Avant. But finding one in Northwestern Illinois is about as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/9472563685_da60ec1d83_c-e1385237828607.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Citroen SM – Gran Touring, Franco-Italian Style")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Citroen SM – Gran Touring, Franco-Italian Style
Posted on December 9, 2013 | 94 CommentsI have always wanted to come upon a classic Citroën in the wild–any one will do. 2CV, DS, CX, Traction Avant. But finding one in Northwestern Illinois is about as […] -
![(Most everyone here on CC knows about my love for the 1977-81 Pontiac Bonneville, so you can imagine my reaction when Junqueboi recently emailed me this lovely find. May I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/bonneville2-800x543-e1382567211668.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville: When A CC Meets A CC…")
CC Capsule: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville: When A CC Meets A CC…
Posted on October 29, 2013 | 43 Comments(Most everyone here on CC knows about my love for the 1977-81 Pontiac Bonneville, so you can imagine my reaction when Junqueboi recently emailed me this lovely find. May I […]
