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V8 Archive
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![The V8 is ingrained in American culture. It was the engine that dominated the North American automotive landscape from the 1950s to the end of the 1970s. The V8 has […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chevrolet-small-block-cutaway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: V8 Engine Crankshafts and Firing Orders – Good Vibrations")
Curbside Tech: V8 Engine Crankshafts and Firing Orders – Good Vibrations
Posted on April 13, 2020 | 79 CommentsThe V8 is ingrained in American culture. It was the engine that dominated the North American automotive landscape from the 1950s to the end of the 1970s. The V8 has […] -
![(updated 11/9/2023) In 1951, plucky little Studebaker introduced its new ohv V8 engine, only two years behind the groundbreaking 1949 Cadillac and Oldsmobile V8s, and several years ahead of other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Studebaker-V8-image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Studebaker V8 Engine – Punching Below Its Weight")
Automotive History: The Studebaker V8 Engine – Punching Below Its Weight
Posted on March 30, 2020 | 110 Comments(updated 11/9/2023) In 1951, plucky little Studebaker introduced its new ohv V8 engine, only two years behind the groundbreaking 1949 Cadillac and Oldsmobile V8s, and several years ahead of other […] -
![The 1979 Mustang. From the beginning, the Mustang’s life was charmed. Each major generational change coincided with a big surge in sales for America’s favorite pony car. And once again, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1979-Ford-Mustang-07Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang – A Fresh Start")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Ford Mustang – A Fresh Start
Posted on March 25, 2020 | 67 CommentsThe 1979 Mustang. From the beginning, the Mustang’s life was charmed. Each major generational change coincided with a big surge in sales for America’s favorite pony car. And once again, […] -
![Unlike most people I have always admired the styling of Triumph TR7 both in fixed head coupe (hard top) and drop head coupe forms (convertible). I have, however, always viewed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/29981848406_514c8f1302_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 1980 Triumph TR8 – Powerful Wedge")
COAL: 1980 Triumph TR8 – Powerful Wedge
Posted on December 1, 2019 | 24 CommentsUnlike most people I have always admired the styling of Triumph TR7 both in fixed head coupe (hard top) and drop head coupe forms (convertible). I have, however, always viewed […] -
![Here is another one that I have been sitting on for awhile. Since August of 2011, in fact. Why did I take pictures of this car? I don’t really like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1973-Olds-Ninety-Eight-Regency-08-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – Nice Car, Fabulous Seats")
Curbside Classic: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency – Nice Car, Fabulous Seats
Posted on November 22, 2019 | 51 CommentsHere is another one that I have been sitting on for awhile. Since August of 2011, in fact. Why did I take pictures of this car? I don’t really like […] -
![And now for something completely different! After a few months of research and some minor marital discord (that thing is a bus, have you lost your mind, etc.), I traded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Suburban-lead.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Premier – Big GM Wagons Never Went Away")
COAL: 2019 Chevrolet Suburban Premier – Big GM Wagons Never Went Away
Posted on October 6, 2019 | 69 CommentsAnd now for something completely different! After a few months of research and some minor marital discord (that thing is a bus, have you lost your mind, etc.), I traded […] -
![What’s this? Another Maverick? Haven’t we covered these to death here at CC? Let us answer your questions, rude though they may be: Huh, Yes, and Kind Of. That last […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1975-Ford-Maverick-LDO-07-small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Ford Maverick LDO – Let’s Drive Opulently")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Ford Maverick LDO – Let’s Drive Opulently
Posted on September 17, 2019 | 63 CommentsWhat’s this? Another Maverick? Haven’t we covered these to death here at CC? Let us answer your questions, rude though they may be: Huh, Yes, and Kind Of. That last […] -
![We recently took a spin in my imaginary time machine to go back to a Packard dealer of 1958. Today we do not need the time machine because this almost […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1966-Dodge-D100-01-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Dodge D100 – New Old Stock?")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Dodge D100 – New Old Stock?
Posted on September 4, 2019 | 50 CommentsWe recently took a spin in my imaginary time machine to go back to a Packard dealer of 1958. Today we do not need the time machine because this almost […] -
![[If we needed more proof of the CC Effect it was in full force this week when, with zero coordination between two editors on two continents, we see two complementary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/195whatStudebakerCoupe02Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1953456789601234 Studebaker ChampmanderStarhawk – The Ultimate Kit Car")
Curbside Classic: 1953456789601234 Studebaker ChampmanderStarhawk – The Ultimate Kit Car
Posted on May 24, 2019 | 54 Comments[If we needed more proof of the CC Effect it was in full force this week when, with zero coordination between two editors on two continents, we see two complementary […] -
![(First Posted January 11, 2015, updated at the end of post) Last week I shared what happened to my Outback and then let you all try to help with input […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/COALAccord.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: WDJB – What Did Jim Buy? (Now With Updates!)")
COAL: WDJB – What Did Jim Buy? (Now With Updates!)
Posted on July 29, 2018 | 78 Comments(First Posted January 11, 2015, updated at the end of post) Last week I shared what happened to my Outback and then let you all try to help with input […] -
![Back in May, I met former CC editor Tom Klockau in my old stomping grounds of Hannibal, Missouri, for the annual Loafers Car Show. Tom reported on last year’s show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_4500.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Report: The 2015 Loafers Car Show – Some White, Some Green, With One In Between")
Car Show Report: The 2015 Loafers Car Show – Some White, Some Green, With One In Between
Posted on July 17, 2015 | 38 CommentsBack in May, I met former CC editor Tom Klockau in my old stomping grounds of Hannibal, Missouri, for the annual Loafers Car Show. Tom reported on last year’s show […] -
CC Clue: Could’a Had A V8
Posted on November 1, 2014 | 20 CommentsRemember, if it has the same color as V8 Vegetable Juice, and has a V8 label, it must be V8 Vegetable Juice. -
![Another excellent shot from Triborough, this is a great example of intentional modesty as practiced by attractive types. Paint zebra stripes on, say, a Lumina, and the result would be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screenshot-2014-04-29-21.17.57.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Cohort Sighting: 1966 Ford F250 – A Stud In Zebra’s Clothing")
Cohort Sighting: 1966 Ford F250 – A Stud In Zebra’s Clothing
Posted on April 30, 2014 | 25 CommentsAnother excellent shot from Triborough, this is a great example of intentional modesty as practiced by attractive types. Paint zebra stripes on, say, a Lumina, and the result would be […] -
![Like many of you, I have long had the habit of glancing sideways when I drive past a used car lot. One damp evening last fall, I was running an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1936FordDeLuxe04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Lot Classic: 1936 Ford V8 DeLuxe – Imagine Yourself in This Car")
Car Lot Classic: 1936 Ford V8 DeLuxe – Imagine Yourself in This Car
Posted on March 21, 2013 | 42 CommentsLike many of you, I have long had the habit of glancing sideways when I drive past a used car lot. One damp evening last fall, I was running an […] -
![Another day at lunch and another Curbside Classic, but of a different sort. The other day I saw what looked like a hot rodded old pickup drive into the parking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1938FordPickup011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: How Many Fords are in This Picture?")
CC Outtake: How Many Fords are in This Picture?
Posted on August 23, 2012 | 21 CommentsAnother day at lunch and another Curbside Classic, but of a different sort. The other day I saw what looked like a hot rodded old pickup drive into the parking […]
