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![I have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Outforadrive.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To")
Driving Impressions: Ford Model T – These Are Not The Controls You Are Used To
Posted on October 9, 2024 | 29 CommentsI have always aspired to drive a vintage vehicle, ideally one from the era before standardized controls were implemented. However, I was not prepared to commit to owning such a […] -
![(first posted 2/22/2011) From a contemporary and European perspective, the Gremlin (CC here) makes no sense whatsoever, with its large 3.8 L six, mediocre fuel economy (20 mpg, 11.75 L/100 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Ford-Model-T-coupe-crop-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Trying To Make (Business Coupe) Sense Of The Gremlin")
Automotive History: Trying To Make (Business Coupe) Sense Of The Gremlin
Posted on February 22, 2021 | 40 Comments(first posted 2/22/2011) From a contemporary and European perspective, the Gremlin (CC here) makes no sense whatsoever, with its large 3.8 L six, mediocre fuel economy (20 mpg, 11.75 L/100 […] -
![(first posted 6/6/2011) Mechanical perfection. Design excellence. The two have never combined so fortuitously and timelessly as in the Ford Model A. Why? Because Henry Ford, who demanded mechanical perfection, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/CC-136-044.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1929 Ford Model A – The Best Ford Ever – Maybe Even The Best Car Ever")
Curbside Classic: 1929 Ford Model A – The Best Ford Ever – Maybe Even The Best Car Ever
Posted on September 3, 2020 | 93 Comments(first posted 6/6/2011) Mechanical perfection. Design excellence. The two have never combined so fortuitously and timelessly as in the Ford Model A. Why? Because Henry Ford, who demanded mechanical perfection, […] -
![After the inaugural article of the “Americans Down Under” series, I am gleefully taking a temporary detour from that premise. In researching for the Ford edition I stumbled upon the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/francis-birtles.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Americans (Among Others) Down Under – The Ford Edition, Part 1: Across Australia with Francis Birtles")
Americans (Among Others) Down Under – The Ford Edition, Part 1: Across Australia with Francis Birtles
Posted on August 5, 2019 | 13 CommentsAfter the inaugural article of the “Americans Down Under” series, I am gleefully taking a temporary detour from that premise. In researching for the Ford edition I stumbled upon the […] -
![Situated in the middle of a corn field near the tiny Northeast Missouri town of Bethel is a community called Heartland. Amongst the restaurants, housing developments, and dairy is the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_3845.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: The Heartland Ford Museum")
Museum Classics: The Heartland Ford Museum
Posted on April 2, 2015 | 39 CommentsSituated in the middle of a corn field near the tiny Northeast Missouri town of Bethel is a community called Heartland. Amongst the restaurants, housing developments, and dairy is the […] -
![One needs to make the best of a crummy situation. About to go crazy from fighting a fever the last few days, I have regenerated enough vitality to take a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0307.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Walk and Talk: Rooting Around in the Photo Archives")
Walk and Talk: Rooting Around in the Photo Archives
Posted on December 17, 2014 | 66 CommentsOne needs to make the best of a crummy situation. About to go crazy from fighting a fever the last few days, I have regenerated enough vitality to take a […] -
![Yes, Tin, Tin, Tin You exasperating puzzle, Hunka Tin I’ve abused you and I’ve flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You are better than […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/model-t-ambulance-france-from-mca-marines-dot-org.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Ford Model T in World War I")
Automotive History: The Ford Model T in World War I
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 19 CommentsYes, Tin, Tin, Tin You exasperating puzzle, Hunka Tin I’ve abused you and I’ve flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You are better than […] -
![Sometimes a guy just needs more power. I had been pretty satisfied with my Kia Sedona. At 271 horsepower, it is the fastest vehicle I have ever owned. But then, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ModelT-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake – Passed on the Left by a Model T")
CC Outtake – Passed on the Left by a Model T
Posted on May 17, 2013 | 12 CommentsSometimes a guy just needs more power. I had been pretty satisfied with my Kia Sedona. At 271 horsepower, it is the fastest vehicle I have ever owned. But then, […]
