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Curbside Classics Archives
Cavalier Archive
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![(first posted 7/17/2013) While slowing down at an intersection, two different shades of red caught the corner of my eye. Instead of going to the more visually appealing brighter red, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Screen-shot-2013-07-10-at-5.04.07-PM.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Double Curbside Classic: 1993 Chevrolet Corsica and 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24: Like an Old Married Couple")
Double Curbside Classic: 1993 Chevrolet Corsica and 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24: Like an Old Married Couple
Posted on March 1, 2024 | 111 Comments(first posted 7/17/2013) While slowing down at an intersection, two different shades of red caught the corner of my eye. Instead of going to the more visually appealing brighter red, […] -
![(first posted 9/26/2017) I found myself the other day in Curbsidelandia Ultimate Edition, otherwise known as Portland. It was a short trip, and I only managed to squeeze […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CC-338-008.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Portlandia Outtake: 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon – The Rare Two-Headlight Not-Quite-Deadly Sin Version")
Portlandia Outtake: 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon – The Rare Two-Headlight Not-Quite-Deadly Sin Version
Posted on September 25, 2023 | 72 Comments(first posted 9/26/2017) I found myself the other day in Curbsidelandia Ultimate Edition, otherwise known as Portland. It was a short trip, and I only managed to squeeze […] -
![Ah, the Cavalier. Or Cadavalier. Or Crapalier. Or “Cockroach of the Road”. What other denigrating terms are/were there for these? Dozens I’m sure. But did they really suck so bad? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_5314.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS – Cut Short In Its…Prime?")
Curbside Recycling: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS – Cut Short In Its…Prime?
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 75 CommentsAh, the Cavalier. Or Cadavalier. Or Crapalier. Or “Cockroach of the Road”. What other denigrating terms are/were there for these? Dozens I’m sure. But did they really suck so bad? […] -
![Time flies. A reminder of that came along recently when Jim Klein posted some onesies and twosies of cars he had captured in 2020. Since imitation is the sincerest form […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_0150.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Photo Album: Random Pictures From 2019 and 2020")
CC Photo Album: Random Pictures From 2019 and 2020
Posted on January 14, 2021 | 19 CommentsTime flies. A reminder of that came along recently when Jim Klein posted some onesies and twosies of cars he had captured in 2020. Since imitation is the sincerest form […] -
A Night at the Fair
Posted on August 2, 2019 | 27 Comments(First ran 8-28-12; it’s county fair time again) Nothing says late summer quite as much as the county fair. -
![(first posted 3/9/2014) Chevy takes quite a beating over the Cavalier. Critics tell us the car was too heavy, remained unchanged over the years, and didn’t break any new ground. While […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Z-24-side-view-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24- Camaro Z-28 Minus Four?")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24- Camaro Z-28 Minus Four?
Posted on February 23, 2019 | 73 Comments(first posted 3/9/2014) Chevy takes quite a beating over the Cavalier. Critics tell us the car was too heavy, remained unchanged over the years, and didn’t break any new ground. While […] -
![I think it’s fair to say that GM has historically been…hit and miss with their compact and below cars. The Corvair was unique and sporty, but the Mustang soon put […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EXTERIOR-CHEVROLET-CAVALIER.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2018 Chevrolet Cavalier – Yes, You Read that Right.")
Future Classic: 2018 Chevrolet Cavalier – Yes, You Read that Right.
Posted on January 27, 2019 | 15 CommentsI think it’s fair to say that GM has historically been…hit and miss with their compact and below cars. The Corvair was unique and sporty, but the Mustang soon put […] -
![Imagine my surprise when driving through the inner suburbs of my city to see this sight. In all of my years I have never seen a single trunk lid decorating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180701_111916.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Hosts A Trunk Show")
CC Hosts A Trunk Show
Posted on July 3, 2018 | 23 CommentsImagine my surprise when driving through the inner suburbs of my city to see this sight. In all of my years I have never seen a single trunk lid decorating […] -
![It seemed like a good idea at the time – a low-mileage, good condition 2-door GM car for $300 – How could you not buy it? Well…it looked like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/side-profile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier – Green Slug")
COAL: 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier – Green Slug
Posted on May 26, 2018 | 47 CommentsIt seemed like a good idea at the time – a low-mileage, good condition 2-door GM car for $300 – How could you not buy it? Well…it looked like […] -
Wordless Outtake: Cavalier at the Gates of Heaven
Posted on April 26, 2018 | 18 CommentsNorthwest Indianapolis, July 2008 -
![Mr. Gump’s mother is credited with the assertion that life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. With no disrespect to Mama Gump, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/26022011288.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Tempo – Holiday Remembrances")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Ford Tempo – Holiday Remembrances
Posted on April 12, 2015 | 32 CommentsMr. Gump’s mother is credited with the assertion that life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. With no disrespect to Mama Gump, […] -
![Despite being about 40 years too young to be a target demographic, I enjoyed reading Reader’s Digest a lot as a young boy. My mother had every copy from around […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rsz_1.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1961 Ford Falcon – Adventures in Advertising")
Cohort Classic: 1961 Ford Falcon – Adventures in Advertising
Posted on March 21, 2015 | 45 CommentsDespite being about 40 years too young to be a target demographic, I enjoyed reading Reader’s Digest a lot as a young boy. My mother had every copy from around […] -
![You all know about the Chevrolet Cavalier. You probably know about the Pontiac J2000/Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Firenza and Cadillac Cimarron. There was also the Opel Ascona and Vauxhall Cavalier […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Daewoo-Espero-photo-courtesy-Juan-Barret.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: Daewoo Espero – J-Car in an Italian Suit")
Curbside Capsule: Daewoo Espero – J-Car in an Italian Suit
Posted on January 27, 2015 | 48 CommentsYou all know about the Chevrolet Cavalier. You probably know about the Pontiac J2000/Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Firenza and Cadillac Cimarron. There was also the Opel Ascona and Vauxhall Cavalier […] -
![Pity the poor Cavalier. Never a car purchased for love, most of them have had uncaring owners from new, resulting in their rarity these days, despite impressive production numbers from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/aa-12-28-2013-027.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Rapidly Disappearing Cavalier Wagon")
CC Outtake: The Rapidly Disappearing Cavalier Wagon
Posted on January 12, 2014 | 54 CommentsPity the poor Cavalier. Never a car purchased for love, most of them have had uncaring owners from new, resulting in their rarity these days, despite impressive production numbers from […] -
![Several months ago I was wandering around near the Rock River during flood season, looking for CCs. As the banks had flooded the road, all of the nearby homeowners were […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4-26-2013-027-800x533-e1386531926856.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Could This Be A Trio Of Future CCs?")
CC Outtake: Could This Be A Trio Of Future CCs?
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 46 CommentsSeveral months ago I was wandering around near the Rock River during flood season, looking for CCs. As the banks had flooded the road, all of the nearby homeowners were […]
