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![Not every car is destined to be a success. Those that do succeed commercially, however, may not do so across the board. Ford’s first Taurus, for example, was available with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/amc-eagle-kammback.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "(The Not Often Seen) Curbside Classics")
(The Not Often Seen) Curbside Classics
Posted on February 16, 2015 | 96 CommentsNot every car is destined to be a success. Those that do succeed commercially, however, may not do so across the board. Ford’s first Taurus, for example, was available with […] -
![(first posted 6/30/2011) No doubt the Eagle SX/4 is a joke; the only question being whether it’s a good one or a bad one, or whether the joke is on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CC-140-217-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Eagle SX/4 – The Trickster")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Eagle SX/4 – The Trickster
Posted on February 14, 2015 | 84 Comments(first posted 6/30/2011) No doubt the Eagle SX/4 is a joke; the only question being whether it’s a good one or a bad one, or whether the joke is on […] -
![Before the Range Rover, before the Cadillac Escalade, there was the Jeep Wagoneer: the Socially Acceptable Off-Roader, becoming ever more elegant and upmarket ever since its debut in 1963 until […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1990 Jeep Wagoneer – The Last Cheap Wagoneer?")
eBay Find: 1990 Jeep Wagoneer – The Last Cheap Wagoneer?
Posted on January 17, 2015 | 61 CommentsBefore the Range Rover, before the Cadillac Escalade, there was the Jeep Wagoneer: the Socially Acceptable Off-Roader, becoming ever more elegant and upmarket ever since its debut in 1963 until […] -
![One needs to make the best of a crummy situation. About to go crazy from fighting a fever the last few days, I have regenerated enough vitality to take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0307.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Walk and Talk: Rooting Around in the Photo Archives")
Walk and Talk: Rooting Around in the Photo Archives
Posted on December 17, 2014 | 66 CommentsOne needs to make the best of a crummy situation. About to go crazy from fighting a fever the last few days, I have regenerated enough vitality to take a […] -
![Most of the cars at any classic-car auction are brought on a trailer. But not this Jeep Wagoneer. Its owner drove it to the auction all the way from St. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1976-Jeep-Wagoneer-a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Capsule: 1976 Jeep Wagoneer – Driven to the Auction")
Auction Capsule: 1976 Jeep Wagoneer – Driven to the Auction
Posted on June 17, 2014 | 27 CommentsMost of the cars at any classic-car auction are brought on a trailer. But not this Jeep Wagoneer. Its owner drove it to the auction all the way from St. […] -
![I was very happy to spot this Pacer “in the wild,” though it was apparent its destination was the same as mine…the first Classy Chassy Car Club cruise night […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/4-26-2014-002-800x533-e1398988895491.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Nothing Drives Like A Pacer Because Nothing’s Wide Like A Pacer…Until 2014")
CC Outtake: Nothing Drives Like A Pacer Because Nothing’s Wide Like A Pacer…Until 2014
Posted on May 5, 2014 | 49 CommentsI was very happy to spot this Pacer “in the wild,” though it was apparent its destination was the same as mine…the first Classy Chassy Car Club cruise night […] -
![I went into this post hoping to do what would be my first eBay find, but the extensive choices I came across made it posed a challenge. Did I want to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-21-19.24.27.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: eBay Edition – Malaise Era Coupes")
QOTD: eBay Edition – Malaise Era Coupes
Posted on April 22, 2014 | 74 CommentsI went into this post hoping to do what would be my first eBay find, but the extensive choices I came across made it posed a challenge. Did I want to […] -
![Alright everyone, I know AMC week ended a little while back, but I will confess–I just didn’t want it to end. When Tom Klockau brought us an Ambassador, he reminded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1974Ambassador10.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Would You Have Saved the Ambassador?")
QOTD: How Would You Have Saved the Ambassador?
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 60 CommentsAlright everyone, I know AMC week ended a little while back, but I will confess–I just didn’t want it to end. When Tom Klockau brought us an Ambassador, he reminded […] -
![I have a real love for the 1965 Ambassadors. Part of that may be due to my chance encounter with a lilac 1965 880 sedan back in the late ’90s, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aa-6-28-13-252.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Convertible – Green and White Is Good!")
Car Show Classic: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Convertible – Green and White Is Good!
Posted on January 27, 2014 | 40 CommentsI have a real love for the 1965 Ambassadors. Part of that may be due to my chance encounter with a lilac 1965 880 sedan back in the late ’90s, […] -
![“Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man Tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can” So sang the Allman Brothers in 1973, and although the song was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/R.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Ramblin’ in the Southern Hemisphere")
Automotive History: Ramblin’ in the Southern Hemisphere
Posted on January 26, 2014 | 62 Comments“Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man Tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can” So sang the Allman Brothers in 1973, and although the song was […] -
![The Curbside Effect kicked in again, delivering to us this ’74-’77 AMC Hornet. Normally, I’d just throw these pictures in the files for a future Curbside Classic, but I wanted to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/AMC-Hornet-Hatchback.2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1974 (?) AMC Hornet- Future Curbside Classic")
Curbside Capsule: 1974 (?) AMC Hornet- Future Curbside Classic
Posted on January 26, 2014 | 33 CommentsThe Curbside Effect kicked in again, delivering to us this ’74-’77 AMC Hornet. Normally, I’d just throw these pictures in the files for a future Curbside Classic, but I wanted to […] -
![(first posted 1/25/2014) Certain makes and models take a lot of flak from armchair enthusiasts when they are perceived to be plain or boring. Corolla, Camry, Accord, Malibu–it goes on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1968-AMC-Full-Line-22-23-800x481-e1388529237300.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American 220 – Plain White Wrapper")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Rambler American 220 – Plain White Wrapper
Posted on January 25, 2014 | 57 Comments(first posted 1/25/2014) Certain makes and models take a lot of flak from armchair enthusiasts when they are perceived to be plain or boring. Corolla, Camry, Accord, Malibu–it goes on […] -
![I’ve been holding onto these Eagle Wagon pictures since last July. Paul’s article on the Eagle covered the topic thoroughly, eliminating the need to post a historical article. Still this is a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Front-3-quarter1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: AMC Eagle Wagon – Let’s Talk Power Options")
What If: AMC Eagle Wagon – Let’s Talk Power Options
Posted on January 24, 2014 | 58 CommentsI’ve been holding onto these Eagle Wagon pictures since last July. Paul’s article on the Eagle covered the topic thoroughly, eliminating the need to post a historical article. Still this is a […] -
![There it sits, moldering in the California sun: a 1966-69 Rambler American. I see cars like this in the junkyard all the time. Straight, complete cars with no obvious accident […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-Beauty.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Junkyard Classic: 1966-69 Rambler American – A Sad End")
Junkyard Classic: 1966-69 Rambler American – A Sad End
Posted on January 24, 2014 | 34 CommentsThere it sits, moldering in the California sun: a 1966-69 Rambler American. I see cars like this in the junkyard all the time. Straight, complete cars with no obvious accident […] -
![I stumbled upon this first generation Javelin a few weeks ago when getting some work done on the wife’s van. This first generation Javelin – complete with old white wall […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0292.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1st Generation Javelin Found")
CC Outtake: 1st Generation Javelin Found
Posted on January 23, 2014 | 18 CommentsI stumbled upon this first generation Javelin a few weeks ago when getting some work done on the wife’s van. This first generation Javelin – complete with old white wall […]
