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![(first posted 2/3/2013) Driving Miss Daisy is one of my top 10 favorite movies–and that’s saying a lot, considering that I was about ten years old the first time I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/i001966-e1359267621216.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: The Cars Of “Driving Miss Daisy”")
CC Cinema: The Cars Of “Driving Miss Daisy”
Posted on June 27, 2024 | 105 Comments(first posted 2/3/2013) Driving Miss Daisy is one of my top 10 favorite movies–and that’s saying a lot, considering that I was about ten years old the first time I […] -
![If there were a prize for cars that have gone from Being Everywhere to Being Nearly Extinct, GM’s N body may win first place. Not long ago, N-bodies seemingly resided […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calais-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – And The Survivor’s Prize Goes To…")
In Motion Classic: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais – And The Survivor’s Prize Goes To…
Posted on October 11, 2019 | 46 CommentsIf there were a prize for cars that have gone from Being Everywhere to Being Nearly Extinct, GM’s N body may win first place. Not long ago, N-bodies seemingly resided […] -
![We recently saw a rather plain Firenza sedan covered here, looking very much the antithesis of athleticism. Although the Firenza was one of Oldsmobile’s least successful model lines of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1984-Oldsmobile-ES-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Unicorns: The Sporty FWD Oldsmobiles of the 1980s")
Curbside Unicorns: The Sporty FWD Oldsmobiles of the 1980s
Posted on March 10, 2015 | 63 CommentsWe recently saw a rather plain Firenza sedan covered here, looking very much the antithesis of athleticism. Although the Firenza was one of Oldsmobile’s least successful model lines of the […] -
![During the 1970s, Holden had three core models, all manufactured locally: Gemini, Torana and the full-size Holden, varyingly known as Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and Statesman. Following the 1970s, though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/holden-monaro-past-and-present.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Histories: What’s In A Borrowed Name?")
Automotive Histories: What’s In A Borrowed Name?
Posted on March 3, 2015 | 45 CommentsDuring the 1970s, Holden had three core models, all manufactured locally: Gemini, Torana and the full-size Holden, varyingly known as Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and Statesman. Following the 1970s, though, […] -
![I needed wheels, and borrowing my dad’s old Swift wasn’t cutting it for me. I had flirted with the idea of a spicy Italian, but my pragmatism kicked in and I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Holden-VE-Calais-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime #3: Meet Callie, the 2007 Holden VE Calais V 3.6")
Cars of a Lifetime #3: Meet Callie, the 2007 Holden VE Calais V 3.6
Posted on March 1, 2015 | 22 CommentsI needed wheels, and borrowing my dad’s old Swift wasn’t cutting it for me. I had flirted with the idea of a spicy Italian, but my pragmatism kicked in and I […] -
![(click images for full size view) Earlier this year, we here at the Royal Curbside Classic Towers celebrated Thunderbird Week by watching every episode. Oh, hang on, wrong Thunderbirds, rather […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Contents2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Magazine Classic: 1986 Holden Commodore vs Europe – Challenging Teenage Perceptions II")
Magazine Classic: 1986 Holden Commodore vs Europe – Challenging Teenage Perceptions II
Posted on November 28, 2014 | 36 Comments(click images for full size view) Earlier this year, we here at the Royal Curbside Classic Towers celebrated Thunderbird Week by watching every episode. Oh, hang on, wrong Thunderbirds, rather […] -
![Yes, Mopar week is nearly over, but I realize that some of our regulars may want a little break. So how about this nice Caddy coupe I spotted across the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-15-2013-236-800x533-e1375572533327.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Mopar Week Mini-Break – For Carmine, Who’s Been So Patient")
Mopar Week Mini-Break – For Carmine, Who’s Been So Patient
Posted on August 3, 2013 | 46 CommentsYes, Mopar week is nearly over, but I realize that some of our regulars may want a little break. So how about this nice Caddy coupe I spotted across the […]
