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![Just when you think you have Canadian-specific Fords figured out, one runs into exceptions that break all the prior established rules. It is easy to spot a rookie owner when […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1975-Mercury-Meteor-Montcalm-7.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercury Meteor Montcalm – End Of An Era For Canadian Fords")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Mercury Meteor Montcalm – End Of An Era For Canadian Fords
Posted on December 2, 2024 | 15 CommentsJust when you think you have Canadian-specific Fords figured out, one runs into exceptions that break all the prior established rules. It is easy to spot a rookie owner when […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2013) July 1st is Canada Day which is always a good time to get a bit patriotic. If the words “Canadian” and “sports car” were used together, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Manic-GT-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The French Canadian Sports Car – Manic GT")
Automotive History: The French Canadian Sports Car – Manic GT
Posted on July 1, 2024 | 56 Comments(first posted 7/1/2013) July 1st is Canada Day which is always a good time to get a bit patriotic. If the words “Canadian” and “sports car” were used together, most […] -
![(first posted 3/9/2016) The Meteors are probably Ford of Canada’s most well known product but there are a couple more Canadian Ford marques including Monarch. The smaller Mercury 114 (and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ddmjh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1956 Monarch Richelieu – Canadian Royalty")
Car Show Classic: 1956 Monarch Richelieu – Canadian Royalty
Posted on March 9, 2022 | 68 Comments(first posted 3/9/2016) The Meteors are probably Ford of Canada’s most well known product but there are a couple more Canadian Ford marques including Monarch. The smaller Mercury 114 (and […] -
![(First posted at CC on 2/23/2013) This article by David Saunders first ran in 2010 at the old site and was the first guest submission for a Curbside Classic. As […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/emebv.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Envoy Epic – An Epic Find, And An Epic Beginning")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Envoy Epic – An Epic Find, And An Epic Beginning
Posted on January 10, 2022 | 51 Comments(First posted at CC on 2/23/2013) This article by David Saunders first ran in 2010 at the old site and was the first guest submission for a Curbside Classic. As […] -
![(first posted 11/24/11) A turbocharged Japanese drive train combined with Italian styling on a British chassis. Sounds quite tempting doesn’t it? How about if I add the name De Tomaso […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1982-Innocenti-Turbo-De-Tomaso-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Innocenti Turbo De Tomaso – The Anglo-Italo-Japanese Mini")
Curbside Classic: Innocenti Turbo De Tomaso – The Anglo-Italo-Japanese Mini
Posted on January 24, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 11/24/11) A turbocharged Japanese drive train combined with Italian styling on a British chassis. Sounds quite tempting doesn’t it? How about if I add the name De Tomaso […] -
![(first posted 7/1/2014) To celebrate Canada Day, I thought I would provide a primer on some of the unique Canadian Ford makes and models. In the United States Ford marketed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Mercury-114.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Canada Day Classics: Canadian Ford Branding History")
Canada Day Classics: Canadian Ford Branding History
Posted on July 1, 2020 | 104 Comments(first posted 7/1/2014) To celebrate Canada Day, I thought I would provide a primer on some of the unique Canadian Ford makes and models. In the United States Ford marketed […] -
![(first posted 10/22/2011) So probably the first thing to get out of the way is just what exactly a Plodge is. It is, like the name suggests, the combination of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1949 Dodge Special De Luxe – What the Plodge?!")
Curbside Classic: 1949 Dodge Special De Luxe – What the Plodge?!
Posted on February 11, 2016 | 29 Comments(first posted 10/22/2011) So probably the first thing to get out of the way is just what exactly a Plodge is. It is, like the name suggests, the combination of […] -
![Dodge 2000 GTX? What the heck is that? While GTX is in the name it is completely unrelated to the much earlier and muscular Plymouth GTX. The Dodge 2000 GTX […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dodge-2000-GTX-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Dodge 2000 GTX – The Galant Canadian")
Curbside Classic: Dodge 2000 GTX – The Galant Canadian
Posted on January 15, 2015 | 33 CommentsDodge 2000 GTX? What the heck is that? While GTX is in the name it is completely unrelated to the much earlier and muscular Plymouth GTX. The Dodge 2000 GTX […] -
![The first CC I wrote over at the other site was on the subject of that Canadian market special, the Envoy Epic. The write up eventually migrated over here as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1965-Envoy-Epic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1965 Envoy Epic Deluxe – The CC Circle of Car Life")
COAL: 1965 Envoy Epic Deluxe – The CC Circle of Car Life
Posted on September 14, 2014 | 42 CommentsThe first CC I wrote over at the other site was on the subject of that Canadian market special, the Envoy Epic. The write up eventually migrated over here as […] -
![I recently attended a local swap meet and while I thoroughly enjoy the experience, I rarely buy anything. Almost all the parts are for mainstream classic cars like the Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1966-Mercury-brochure-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Brochure: 1966 Mercury Pickup Truck – For the Canadian Paul")
CC Brochure: 1966 Mercury Pickup Truck – For the Canadian Paul
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 24 CommentsI recently attended a local swap meet and while I thoroughly enjoy the experience, I rarely buy anything. Almost all the parts are for mainstream classic cars like the Ford […] -
![I’ve been saving this one for a while but it seems to be a perfect fit for patina week. The hot rod crowd would likely kill for a finely aged […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1950-Pontiac-Silver-Streak-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Patina Week Finale: Canadian 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak")
Patina Week Finale: Canadian 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak
Posted on April 28, 2013 | 21 CommentsI’ve been saving this one for a while but it seems to be a perfect fit for patina week. The hot rod crowd would likely kill for a finely aged […] -
![Sadly, the Lada Niva SUV is no longer a common sight on Canadian roads. They sold in moderate numbers during the 1980s and 1990s, but rust, neglect and parts-supply issues […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1990-Lada-Niva-Truck.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Lada Niva Pickup Truck")
Curbside Classic: Lada Niva Pickup Truck
Posted on October 16, 2012 | 32 CommentsSadly, the Lada Niva SUV is no longer a common sight on Canadian roads. They sold in moderate numbers during the 1980s and 1990s, but rust, neglect and parts-supply issues […] -
![As we have seen in Paul’s Chevette article, the little Chevrolet was a version of the global T-car. I won’t repeat the details of that here but Canada, always the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Acadian-badge.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: The Cold Canadian Chevette – Pontiac Acadian")
CC Capsule: The Cold Canadian Chevette – Pontiac Acadian
Posted on November 18, 2011 | 9 CommentsAs we have seen in Paul’s Chevette article, the little Chevrolet was a version of the global T-car. I won’t repeat the details of that here but Canada, always the […] -
![GM has made many a baffling brand choices and is the General of badge-engineering, but I believe in Canada they have made some of the most baffling of all. Near […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Passport to Badge Engineering Hell: GM Messes With Our Heads")
Passport to Badge Engineering Hell: GM Messes With Our Heads
Posted on September 10, 2011 | 58 CommentsGM has made many a baffling brand choices and is the General of badge-engineering, but I believe in Canada they have made some of the most baffling of all. Near […]
