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Curbside Classics Archives
Chevrolet Caprice Archive
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![There’s a concept in the study of history known as the ‘Short Twentieth Century.’ First coined in 1994 by historian Eric Hobsbawm, it posits that, from a geopolitical standpoint, the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PXL_20240830_231618893.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – A Whale Of A Tail")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon – A Whale Of A Tail
Posted on September 16, 2024 | 30 CommentsThere’s a concept in the study of history known as the ‘Short Twentieth Century.’ First coined in 1994 by historian Eric Hobsbawm, it posits that, from a geopolitical standpoint, the […] -
![Today’s post covers two related Car Life vintage reviews. The first one from June 1969, where CL tested 4 full-size sedans, each powered with the largest available factory engine. A […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Reviews: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice – Car Life’s Best Family Sedan; Power And Handling")
Vintage Reviews: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice – Car Life’s Best Family Sedan; Power And Handling
Posted on September 17, 2023 | 22 CommentsToday’s post covers two related Car Life vintage reviews. The first one from June 1969, where CL tested 4 full-size sedans, each powered with the largest available factory engine. A […] -
![The ride had been going for a little while and we had already exhausted small pleasantries. It was now time to catch up on what each were actually doing with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230408_134017486.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice – Old Beater")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice – Old Beater
Posted on May 27, 2023 | 19 CommentsThe ride had been going for a little while and we had already exhausted small pleasantries. It was now time to catch up on what each were actually doing with […] -
![(first posted 8/5/2016) If there’s any theme behind the Chevrolet chapter of this series, it’s that General Motors’ was rather fond of topping their lines with a sporty model. Some […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/66h6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Chevrolet Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions And Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Chevrolet Edition, Part II
Posted on August 5, 2022 | 62 Comments(first posted 8/5/2016) If there’s any theme behind the Chevrolet chapter of this series, it’s that General Motors’ was rather fond of topping their lines with a sporty model. Some […] -
![(first posted 3/29/2016) New York City is a mecca for filming. How could it not be? It is an iconic, beautiful city with a government that is friendly to production […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/nyc-on-location-7.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On Location Classics: Why I Miss New York City")
On Location Classics: Why I Miss New York City
Posted on March 29, 2022 | 68 Comments(first posted 3/29/2016) New York City is a mecca for filming. How could it not be? It is an iconic, beautiful city with a government that is friendly to production […] -
![(first posted 2/19/2016) Once the natural and logical choice in vehicle for the large majority of Americans, by the 1980s it was clear that the full-size sedan’s popularity was waning. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_4339.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1984 Chevrolet Impala – Big ‘N Basic")
CC Outtake: 1984 Chevrolet Impala – Big ‘N Basic
Posted on February 19, 2022 | 95 Comments(first posted 2/19/2016) Once the natural and logical choice in vehicle for the large majority of Americans, by the 1980s it was clear that the full-size sedan’s popularity was waning. […] -
![Hoods and trunk lids that go for days were par for the course for full-size American cars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. For that extra dimension of extravagance and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1970-buick-electra-convertible.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive Histories: The Last Full-Size Convertibles")
Automotive Histories: The Last Full-Size Convertibles
Posted on March 13, 2019 | 107 CommentsHoods and trunk lids that go for days were par for the course for full-size American cars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. For that extra dimension of extravagance and […] -
CC Outtake: GM’s Full-Size Cars, 30 Years Apart
Posted on January 11, 2018 | 32 CommentsWhen I saw this ’77-79 Chevrolet Caprice coupe and this 2007-12 GMC Acadia in Condesa in Mexico City, I was struck by how much GM’s full-size offerings have evolved. -
![In many large, densely-populated cities throughout the world, the streets are full of mini cars, bicycles and motorbikes. It’s hard to find a parking space, after all, and when you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cadillac-brougham-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: The Bs and Cs of NYC")
CC Outtakes: The Bs and Cs of NYC
Posted on February 11, 2016 | 52 CommentsIn many large, densely-populated cities throughout the world, the streets are full of mini cars, bicycles and motorbikes. It’s hard to find a parking space, after all, and when you […] -
![On Christmas morning, I accompanied my mom on a morning stroll through her childhood neighborhood in South Boston. Walking along the waterfront, we passed this final-generation B-body Caprice wagon, parked exactly where I recall […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_7037.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Beached Whale")
CC Outtake: Beached Whale
Posted on December 30, 2014 | 22 CommentsOn Christmas morning, I accompanied my mom on a morning stroll through her childhood neighborhood in South Boston. Walking along the waterfront, we passed this final-generation B-body Caprice wagon, parked exactly where I recall […] -
![Even from a distance there was some a little bit off about this GM B-Body. While the two tone paint and overall look is well integrated the front and rear […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Pontiac-Parisienne-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: B-Body Mashup – Cheviac Caprisienne")
CC Outtake: B-Body Mashup – Cheviac Caprisienne
Posted on October 6, 2014 | 75 CommentsEven from a distance there was some a little bit off about this GM B-Body. While the two tone paint and overall look is well integrated the front and rear […]
