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Curbside Classics Archives
vintage Archive
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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 | 35 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 […] -
![Here is a bunch of snapshots I had restrained myself from sharing, for fear of turning CC into my own Cars of the Tropics site. Regardless, the time has come. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot_20230702-235308.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: American Cars In Puerto Rico, 1950’s-1960’s")
Vintage Snapshots: American Cars In Puerto Rico, 1950’s-1960’s
Posted on July 16, 2023 | 26 CommentsHere is a bunch of snapshots I had restrained myself from sharing, for fear of turning CC into my own Cars of the Tropics site. Regardless, the time has come. […] -
![The war was over, and it was time to enjoy again the goods of life. And of course, Cadillacs were part of that equation. Not that Cadillac could build enough […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/53009437052_e68aae18be_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Carriers: 1947 Cadillacs – Back Orders Ready For Delivery")
Vintage Carriers: 1947 Cadillacs – Back Orders Ready For Delivery
Posted on July 15, 2023 | 13 CommentsThe war was over, and it was time to enjoy again the goods of life. And of course, Cadillacs were part of that equation. Not that Cadillac could build enough […] -
![(first posted 5/6/2017) Spring is here, which brings about one of my twice-yearly urgings to buy an old car. I successfully resisted the urge last fall (no thanks to a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPCChairs19.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Patio Classics: Steel Lawn Chairs – A Restoration Project For JPC")
My Patio Classics: Steel Lawn Chairs – A Restoration Project For JPC
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 44 Comments(first posted 5/6/2017) Spring is here, which brings about one of my twice-yearly urgings to buy an old car. I successfully resisted the urge last fall (no thanks to a […] -
![The once a decade Cadillac ‘rebirth.’ By 1992, that was becoming a tradition of sorts. The Seville’s 4th generation made a bit of noise in automotive circles at launch, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Scan-220812-0003a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Owner Survey: ’93-’96 Cadillac Seville STS – A World Class Driver With Room For Improvement")
Vintage Owner Survey: ’93-’96 Cadillac Seville STS – A World Class Driver With Room For Improvement
Posted on August 30, 2022 | 33 CommentsThe once a decade Cadillac ‘rebirth.’ By 1992, that was becoming a tradition of sorts. The Seville’s 4th generation made a bit of noise in automotive circles at launch, as […] -
![(first posted 6/17/2014) I believe this is the one and only time I have come across a street parked CCCA full classic car. Dramatic styling easily identifies it as something […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1931-Reo-Royale-Victoria-Eight-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Full Classic: 1931 Reo Royale Victoria Eight 8-35")
Curbside Full Classic: 1931 Reo Royale Victoria Eight 8-35
Posted on June 15, 2020 | 33 Comments(first posted 6/17/2014) I believe this is the one and only time I have come across a street parked CCCA full classic car. Dramatic styling easily identifies it as something […] -
Classic Advertising: A Selection Of Dealership Badges
Posted on October 12, 2019 | 57 CommentsLast month Jim wrote about car badges. This led to some discussion about the quite obscure subject of car dealership badges. -
![I used to own a Sting-Ray. A couple of them, actually. I traded my ’66 for a higher performance version in ’71. It was great for awhile, but then I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1975SchwinnStingRay01Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My Curbside Classic: 1975 Schwinn Sting-Ray – A Family Tradition")
My Curbside Classic: 1975 Schwinn Sting-Ray – A Family Tradition
Posted on August 2, 2019 | 91 CommentsI used to own a Sting-Ray. A couple of them, actually. I traded my ’66 for a higher performance version in ’71. It was great for awhile, but then I […] -
![When the strictest professor in the department barely pushes you into the class for overwhelming tasks, it means it’s summer in the campus. Alas, it takes long time for the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_3940.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Summer Mode")
CC Outtakes: Summer Mode
Posted on June 8, 2017 | 16 CommentsWhen the strictest professor in the department barely pushes you into the class for overwhelming tasks, it means it’s summer in the campus. Alas, it takes long time for the […] -
![We have had a decent number of snow related posts of late. So how about a genuine snowmobile? I spotted this 1969-1971 Snow Cruiser RK32 outside a local scrapyard. Perhaps […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Snowcruiser-32-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1970 Snow Cruiser RK32")
CC Outtake: 1970 Snow Cruiser RK32
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 40 CommentsWe have had a decent number of snow related posts of late. So how about a genuine snowmobile? I spotted this 1969-1971 Snow Cruiser RK32 outside a local scrapyard. Perhaps […] -
![When most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Old-Toyotas-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One")
Curbside Classic: Vintage Toyota Mother Lode, Part One
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 34 CommentsWhen most people mention a classic Toyota, something from the Seventies, like the Celica, probably comes to mind. Those with thicker wallets might even think of the fantastic 2000GT. Most […] -
![Thanks to a tip from Read Fleming, I was introduced to the fantastical work of one Franco Brambilla, whose series “Invading The Vintage” has a number of scenes that involve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Franco-Alfas.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Invading The Vintage: Franco Brambilla’s Imaginarium Intersects Old Cars")
Invading The Vintage: Franco Brambilla’s Imaginarium Intersects Old Cars
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 1 CommentThanks to a tip from Read Fleming, I was introduced to the fantastical work of one Franco Brambilla, whose series “Invading The Vintage” has a number of scenes that involve […]
