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Curbside Classics Archives
1979 Archive
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![Forty years is a long time, but curiously many of us see a forty year old car and for some reason that span of time doesn’t really register. Perhaps in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_5044.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1979 Mercedes 280SE – Across An Ocean, Up A Mile, And Forty Years Of Stories")
Junkyard Classic: 1979 Mercedes 280SE – Across An Ocean, Up A Mile, And Forty Years Of Stories
Posted on September 8, 2019 | 37 CommentsForty years is a long time, but curiously many of us see a forty year old car and for some reason that span of time doesn’t really register. Perhaps in […] -
![These two Ford Granadas presented themselves back in early June. My initial essay was about a few early Granada memories but the satisfaction in reading them continually fell short of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_0179.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: First Generation North American Ford Granada – The Lido Shuffle")
CC Capsule: First Generation North American Ford Granada – The Lido Shuffle
Posted on July 31, 2019 | 70 CommentsThese two Ford Granadas presented themselves back in early June. My initial essay was about a few early Granada memories but the satisfaction in reading them continually fell short of […] -
![The sun was shining brightly, the new restaurant Mrs. Jason and I had just tried was a success, and we were taking a nice stroll around the downtown area. With […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_0276.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 to 1980 Dodge Omni – The Formative Years")
Curbside Classic: 1978 to 1980 Dodge Omni – The Formative Years
Posted on July 18, 2019 | 80 CommentsThe sun was shining brightly, the new restaurant Mrs. Jason and I had just tried was a success, and we were taking a nice stroll around the downtown area. With […] -
![(first posted 5/25/2013) As you were growing up, you likely heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to the point of tedium. It’s sound advice that’s applicable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/PA310101.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace-Car Replica – The Painted Lady")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace-Car Replica – The Painted Lady
Posted on July 14, 2019 | 53 Comments(first posted 5/25/2013) As you were growing up, you likely heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to the point of tedium. It’s sound advice that’s applicable […] -
![(first posted 5/5/2013) OK, when’s the last time you saw one of these? Here in Rust Central, even ’80s Diplomats and Gran Furys are getting scarce, so I was happy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/09-08-2012-029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron – Lesser Known Brougham")
Car Show Classic: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron – Lesser Known Brougham
Posted on June 18, 2019 | 92 Comments(first posted 5/5/2013) OK, when’s the last time you saw one of these? Here in Rust Central, even ’80s Diplomats and Gran Furys are getting scarce, so I was happy […] -
![We’ve seen a number of examples of this vintage Lincoln over time, a car that was the end of an era for big bodies, delightfully large displacement engines, and bold […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0107.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1977 to 1979 Lincoln Continental – Sunshine On My Shoulder Makes Me Happy")
CC Capsule: 1977 to 1979 Lincoln Continental – Sunshine On My Shoulder Makes Me Happy
Posted on April 18, 2019 | 24 CommentsWe’ve seen a number of examples of this vintage Lincoln over time, a car that was the end of an era for big bodies, delightfully large displacement engines, and bold […] -
![Just after I had gotten it. My plan in 2016 after being laid off was to fly to BC and buy an older car, and drive it home. I had […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WP_20160514_11_11_19_Pro.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu – “A” Daily Driver")
COAL: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu – “A” Daily Driver
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 40 CommentsJust after I had gotten it. My plan in 2016 after being laid off was to fly to BC and buy an older car, and drive it home. I had […] -
![The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_7722.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles")
The 2018 CC Midwest Gathering Recap: LTDs and Goooles
Posted on September 27, 2018 | 57 CommentsThe 2018 CC Midwest Gathering is now in the history books. Well, almost. As I began writing this, one of the contributors who attended was still en route back home […] -
![This true story is about these three sisters. At the time this picture was taken in Spring 1967, Ruth was 42, Thelma was 44, and Mary was 46. From what […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ruth-thelma-mary.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC’s Best Of 2017: The Automotive Journeys Of Three Sisters")
CC’s Best Of 2017: The Automotive Journeys Of Three Sisters
Posted on December 26, 2017 | 57 CommentsThis true story is about these three sisters. At the time this picture was taken in Spring 1967, Ruth was 42, Thelma was 44, and Mary was 46. From what […] -
![Margaret and I and two of her children visited New York City in May. We stayed at a hotel on 57th St., just south of Central Park, our home base as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/79Vette1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette – A Native New Yorker")
CC Outtake: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette – A Native New Yorker
Posted on August 25, 2016 | 42 CommentsMargaret and I and two of her children visited New York City in May. We stayed at a hotel on 57th St., just south of Central Park, our home base as […] -
![(first posted 11/6/2012) The 1970s was the decade when small cars became a significant part of the U.S. auto market. You can argue that the ’60s marked the start of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1978ChevroletMonza01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe – Vega II or Mustang Too?")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe – Vega II or Mustang Too?
Posted on July 3, 2016 | 169 Comments(first posted 11/6/2012) The 1970s was the decade when small cars became a significant part of the U.S. auto market. You can argue that the ’60s marked the start of […] -
![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&ssl=1 "Vintage Picture Outtake: Do You C The R-Body?")
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 […] -
![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&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 […] -
![The Fiat 124 Sport Spider was Italian sensuality in automotive form at a price point the little guy could afford. Competing against the MGB and the Alfa Romeo Spider, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-Fiat-124-Sport-Spider.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1969 and 1979 Fiat 124 Sport Spider")
COAL: 1969 and 1979 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Posted on January 23, 2016 | 37 CommentsThe Fiat 124 Sport Spider was Italian sensuality in automotive form at a price point the little guy could afford. Competing against the MGB and the Alfa Romeo Spider, the […] -
![This is a continuing CC serial. The last installment can be found here. Louis Broderick pulled up to the curb in front of the Pulaski County Courthouse at 10:30 on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/white-haven.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Fiction: Without A Passenger")
Curbside Fiction: Without A Passenger
Posted on December 22, 2015 | 16 CommentsThis is a continuing CC serial. The last installment can be found here. Louis Broderick pulled up to the curb in front of the Pulaski County Courthouse at 10:30 on […]
