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![(first posted 10/3/2017) As a kid, whenever someone got a new car it was a real event. Of course, a new car is always an event, but for a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/72MarkIV.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Nostalgia: 1972 – The Greatest New Car Year Of My Life")
Curbside Nostalgia: 1972 – The Greatest New Car Year Of My Life
Posted on October 3, 2023 | 66 Comments(first posted 10/3/2017) As a kid, whenever someone got a new car it was a real event. Of course, a new car is always an event, but for a […] -
![(first posted 9/22/207) There’s a new arrival or visitor in my neighborhood and it’s from outer space. It certainly isn’t from this world, where aerodynamic plastic-clad fish-mobiles with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CC-335-007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Space Traveler: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe – The Empire Strikes Backwards")
Curbside Space Traveler: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe – The Empire Strikes Backwards
Posted on September 22, 2023 | 104 Comments(first posted 9/22/207) There’s a new arrival or visitor in my neighborhood and it’s from outer space. It certainly isn’t from this world, where aerodynamic plastic-clad fish-mobiles with […] -
![(first posted 9/20/2017) As Chrysler bounced back from the brink of doom in the early 1980s, the company needed to expand its lineup beyond frugal transportation like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RF-1-e.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS – So Close, And Yet So Far Away")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS – So Close, And Yet So Far Away
Posted on September 20, 2023 | 86 Comments(first posted 9/20/2017) As Chrysler bounced back from the brink of doom in the early 1980s, the company needed to expand its lineup beyond frugal transportation like […] -
![(first posted 11/18/2014. Posted by request of Lennon L., who asked for a ’59 Imperial CC on his birthday) The wild 1957-60 Imperials and their slightly toned down 1961-63 successors […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1-Front-quarter-view.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Imperial – I Don’t Care, I Love It")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Imperial – I Don’t Care, I Love It
Posted on September 18, 2023 | 154 Comments(first posted 11/18/2014. Posted by request of Lennon L., who asked for a ’59 Imperial CC on his birthday) The wild 1957-60 Imperials and their slightly toned down 1961-63 successors […] -
![(first posted 9/12/2017) A late 90’s design that was meant to look like a modern interpretation of a 1930s trunkless sedan and has since been painted up to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/36908940681_8b6363835c_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser – Decade Clash")
Cohort Classic: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser – Decade Clash
Posted on September 12, 2023 | 46 Comments(first posted 9/12/2017) A late 90’s design that was meant to look like a modern interpretation of a 1930s trunkless sedan and has since been painted up to […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2017) When Virgil Exner’s Forward Look burst onto the scene at dowdy, conservative old Chrysler Corporation in 1955, it marked a new era for the company […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1964Dodge880-01-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1964 Dodge Custom 880 – The Forward Look Goes Out With A Whimper")
Car Show Classic: 1964 Dodge Custom 880 – The Forward Look Goes Out With A Whimper
Posted on September 4, 2023 | 115 Comments(first posted 9/4/2017) When Virgil Exner’s Forward Look burst onto the scene at dowdy, conservative old Chrysler Corporation in 1955, it marked a new era for the company […] -
![(first posted 8/28/2017) This beauty is a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker. The only reason I know it is a ’48 model is because the owner said so. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DSC00006.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker – A Straight-Eight Survivor")
Curbside Classic: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker – A Straight-Eight Survivor
Posted on August 29, 2023 | 78 Comments(first posted 8/28/2017) This beauty is a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker. The only reason I know it is a ’48 model is because the owner said so. The […] -
![In September 1969 Car Life magazine released its ‘Best Of’ issue, a title awarded by market segment and vehicle class. In the ‘Prestige Car’ category, CL declared the Chrysler 300 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/26070534761_f27a4b4f4e_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1969 Chrysler 300 – Car Life’s Best Prestige Car; Luxury And Performance")
Vintage Review: 1969 Chrysler 300 – Car Life’s Best Prestige Car; Luxury And Performance
Posted on August 24, 2023 | 25 CommentsIn September 1969 Car Life magazine released its ‘Best Of’ issue, a title awarded by market segment and vehicle class. In the ‘Prestige Car’ category, CL declared the Chrysler 300 […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2013) Now before I go any further, I must confess something to you: I have a thing for minivans. For as long as I could say “Volkswagen Buggy” […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1997plymouthvoyagerse.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Plymouth Voyager Rallye – Split Personality Disorder")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Plymouth Voyager Rallye – Split Personality Disorder
Posted on August 19, 2023 | 76 Comments(first posted 5/19/2013) Now before I go any further, I must confess something to you: I have a thing for minivans. For as long as I could say “Volkswagen Buggy” […] -
![(first posted 10/16/2013) The 1963 Chrysler has always been an odd vehicle, one that seems to have fallen from the sky bearing little stylistic relationship to its predecessors. It disappeared […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1963ChryNewYorker051.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker – Virgil Exner Comes Full Circle (with some help?)")
Curbside Classic: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker – Virgil Exner Comes Full Circle (with some help?)
Posted on August 17, 2023 | 118 Comments(first posted 10/16/2013) The 1963 Chrysler has always been an odd vehicle, one that seems to have fallen from the sky bearing little stylistic relationship to its predecessors. It disappeared […] -
![There are many American dishes that have gained international fame and demand. You know the ones; hamburgers, hot dogs, buffalo wings, pizzas -from NY to Chicago style- and even BBQ […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_20221212_125525267_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Repair Shop Classic: 1950 Plymouth – Hearty Meatloaf")
Repair Shop Classic: 1950 Plymouth – Hearty Meatloaf
Posted on August 14, 2023 | 15 CommentsThere are many American dishes that have gained international fame and demand. You know the ones; hamburgers, hot dogs, buffalo wings, pizzas -from NY to Chicago style- and even BBQ […] -
![I heard about this car before I saw it. If there’s an old car for sale, my neighbors will tell me, my parents will tell me, my wife will tell […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PXL_20230626_231954671a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1968 Chrysler New Yorker – “So If A Man’s Wit Be Wandering, Let Him Study The Mathematics”")
CC For Sale: 1968 Chrysler New Yorker – “So If A Man’s Wit Be Wandering, Let Him Study The Mathematics”
Posted on August 7, 2023 | 57 CommentsI heard about this car before I saw it. If there’s an old car for sale, my neighbors will tell me, my parents will tell me, my wife will tell […] -
![These snapshots are part of a series I’ve recently become aware of, found at The Portal Of Texas History. In this case, the shots were taken by WBAP-TV at Forth […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/metadc1485688_xl_UNTA_AR0847-003-04-495.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Dealer Snapshots: Chrysler Dealers – Texas, 1962")
Vintage Dealer Snapshots: Chrysler Dealers – Texas, 1962
Posted on July 24, 2023 | 32 CommentsThese snapshots are part of a series I’ve recently become aware of, found at The Portal Of Texas History. In this case, the shots were taken by WBAP-TV at Forth […] -
![Since there have been a few wagon posts here recently, I’m adding a recent Outtake by itself rather than saving it for a longer post. I’m pretty sure this is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_7622.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1969 Chrysler Town & Country")
Curbside Outtake: 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
Posted on July 6, 2023 | 34 CommentsSince there have been a few wagon posts here recently, I’m adding a recent Outtake by itself rather than saving it for a longer post. I’m pretty sure this is […] -
![The early 1990’s was a big decade at Jeep, in all kinds of ways – including making changes. After almost thirty years of continuous production, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1993-Jeep-Grand-Wagoneer-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – The Not-So-Grand Wagoneer")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer – The Not-So-Grand Wagoneer
Posted on July 6, 2023 | 28 CommentsThe early 1990’s was a big decade at Jeep, in all kinds of ways – including making changes. After almost thirty years of continuous production, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer was […]
