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Curbside Classics Archives
A body Archive
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![Recently, on a warm Saturday in October, I took the family for an afternoon jaunt in the ‘ol Valiant Wagon. We took a ~ 250-mile trip up into the mountains […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/54083042443_5cba72c2dc_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: 1962 Valiant V-200 Station Wagon – An October Drive With The Family")
CC Road Trip: 1962 Valiant V-200 Station Wagon – An October Drive With The Family
Posted on October 24, 2024 | 45 CommentsRecently, on a warm Saturday in October, I took the family for an afternoon jaunt in the ‘ol Valiant Wagon. We took a ~ 250-mile trip up into the mountains […] -
![(first posted at the other site in 2010, and here in 2012 and most recently on 8 August 2016. In many ways, this is the pretty much the Ultimate CC, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CC-71-027-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Ultimate Daily Driver Curbside Classic #2: 1965 Plymouth Valiant With Well Over 400k (500k?) Miles")
The Ultimate Daily Driver Curbside Classic #2: 1965 Plymouth Valiant With Well Over 400k (500k?) Miles
Posted on August 8, 2022 | 81 Comments(first posted at the other site in 2010, and here in 2012 and most recently on 8 August 2016. In many ways, this is the pretty much the Ultimate CC, […] -
![(first posted 4/4/2013) As you might recall, my part of the country is chock full of A-bodies, particularly the Cutlass Ciera and Century variants. We Midwesterners stuck with GM far […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/11-25-2012-014-1280x852-e1360612920696.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Buick Century Wagon – Fighting A Losing Battle")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Buick Century Wagon – Fighting A Losing Battle
Posted on January 10, 2022 | 76 Comments(first posted 4/4/2013) As you might recall, my part of the country is chock full of A-bodies, particularly the Cutlass Ciera and Century variants. We Midwesterners stuck with GM far […] -
![For most of us, 2020 has been an unprecedented year. The pandemic has caused dramatic changes to many people’s lives. It may also be a quieter Christmas for those of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1973-Monte-Carlo-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – A Curbside Classic for Christmas")
CC For Sale: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – A Curbside Classic for Christmas
Posted on December 24, 2020 | 52 CommentsFor most of us, 2020 has been an unprecedented year. The pandemic has caused dramatic changes to many people’s lives. It may also be a quieter Christmas for those of […] -
![(first posted 9/8/2014) If you grew up in the ’80s, you will most definitely remember the Chevrolet Celebrity. The General’s most affordable A-body, they were seemingly everywhere, in every flavor: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-17-2014-019-e1408316544613.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Lot Classic: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity CL – Nicest Remaining Celebrity In Captivity?")
Car Lot Classic: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity CL – Nicest Remaining Celebrity In Captivity?
Posted on September 8, 2020 | 122 Comments(first posted 9/8/2014) If you grew up in the ’80s, you will most definitely remember the Chevrolet Celebrity. The General’s most affordable A-body, they were seemingly everywhere, in every flavor: […] -
![(first posted 8/13/2014) This particular zone of the Broadway Auto Row in Oakland has long been a lucky spot for me to spot cars on gloomy days. This is the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/14870503304_33bc4e5b89_h-e1407646318657.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible – Carefree Conclusions")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible – Carefree Conclusions
Posted on August 13, 2020 | 48 Comments(first posted 8/13/2014) This particular zone of the Broadway Auto Row in Oakland has long been a lucky spot for me to spot cars on gloomy days. This is the […] -
CC Outtake: A Scene From Car-rier & Ives
Posted on December 13, 2018 | 35 CommentsHave you ever looked at something and had it remind you of something else? Of course you have. Howabout this snow-capped Buick? It made me think of Currier & Ives. -
![As much as I adore A bodies in pillared sedan form, it would seem I’m in the minority. So perhaps it’s perfectly fitting that this family sedan from the height […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Cutlass2.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Menacing Cutlass")
Cohort Sighting: Menacing Cutlass
Posted on May 13, 2014 | 25 CommentsAs much as I adore A bodies in pillared sedan form, it would seem I’m in the minority. So perhaps it’s perfectly fitting that this family sedan from the height […] -
![This Duster, captured by Triborough, is a charming reminder of the best Detroit had to offer during the ’70s and that’s no backhanded compliment. Faced with the widening appeal of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-26-19.58.23.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: Plymouth Gold Duster – Power Pop")
Cohort Sighting: Plymouth Gold Duster – Power Pop
Posted on April 27, 2014 | 68 CommentsThis Duster, captured by Triborough, is a charming reminder of the best Detroit had to offer during the ’70s and that’s no backhanded compliment. Faced with the widening appeal of […] -
![Never let it be said good ideas shouldn’t be shamelessly plagiarized expanded to enrich the lives of others. With the continued success of the CC Sales Lot, we wanted […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0747.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Sales Lot, Midwest Branch: Something For Everyone")
CC Sales Lot, Midwest Branch: Something For Everyone
Posted on September 18, 2013 | 44 CommentsNever let it be said good ideas shouldn’t be shamelessly plagiarized expanded to enrich the lives of others. With the continued success of the CC Sales Lot, we wanted […] -
![Tri-Five Chevys? On CC? Okay, they’re 210s and not the ubiquitous ’57, but this is CC folks! So, to put things back on an even keel, here’s a rare […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Labor-Day-Weekend-2013-286-800x517-e1378522209246.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Now That’s More Like It!")
CC Outtake: Now That’s More Like It!
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 46 CommentsTri-Five Chevys? On CC? Okay, they’re 210s and not the ubiquitous ’57, but this is CC folks! So, to put things back on an even keel, here’s a rare […] -
![This week, business has carried me half way across the globe, to the rural depths of Japan. Utsunomiya is a town 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, and about 30 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-quarter.gif?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: The Cockroach of Utsunomiya")
CC Capsule: The Cockroach of Utsunomiya
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 25 CommentsThis week, business has carried me half way across the globe, to the rural depths of Japan. Utsunomiya is a town 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, and about 30 […] -
![Sunday is a good day for CC spotting. Not only do many babied oldsters make appearances for pleasure cruises, trips to the grocery store and the like, but all the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5-5-2013-032-800x550-e1369512955208.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Rambling: CCs For Every Taste")
Sunday Rambling: CCs For Every Taste
Posted on June 2, 2013 | 50 CommentsSunday is a good day for CC spotting. Not only do many babied oldsters make appearances for pleasure cruises, trips to the grocery store and the like, but all the […] -
![It goes without saying that you can go to just about any car show in the country and see lots of Chevy Super Sports, Mustangs and Corvettes. But I found […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/row-of-Chevys.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: Notice A Common Theme?")
Car Show Outtake: Notice A Common Theme?
Posted on March 24, 2013 | 24 CommentsIt goes without saying that you can go to just about any car show in the country and see lots of Chevy Super Sports, Mustangs and Corvettes. But I found […] -
![We’ve already looked at one beige A-body today, but I felt the need to share this Century sedan I saw at a garage back in October. Yes, it has the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/10-11-2012-042-1280x852-e1361049359568.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Beige Buick Day Continues: A 1995 Century With A Surprise!")
Beige Buick Day Continues: A 1995 Century With A Surprise!
Posted on March 4, 2013 | 40 CommentsWe’ve already looked at one beige A-body today, but I felt the need to share this Century sedan I saw at a garage back in October. Yes, it has the […]
