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- Lover of strange and interesting cars. The fact that most of them happen to be terrible is entirely coincidental. Follow me on twitter @gaasc123.
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About Author: Gerardo Solis
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![Note: We’re out in the van for a few days at the Southern Oregon Coast, so it’s going to be mostly summer reruns through Thursday. (first posted 8/3/2015) This past […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Toyota-1996-Classic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History (Japan Edition): 1996 Toyota Classic – Peak Retro (Part 1)")
Automotive History (Japan Edition): 1996 Toyota Classic – Peak Retro (Part 1)
Posted on August 3, 2021 | 75 CommentsNote: We’re out in the van for a few days at the Southern Oregon Coast, so it’s going to be mostly summer reruns through Thursday. (first posted 8/3/2015) This past […] -
![(first posted 8/2/2015) When the 2012 Yaris was released in America, it was decided that it should have a lavish marketing campaign. Unfortunately, when it came to actually do it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Toyota-Starlet.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1996-99 Toyota Starlet – It’s a Car!!")
Curbside Classic: 1996-99 Toyota Starlet – It’s a Car!!
Posted on August 2, 2021 | 29 Comments(first posted 8/2/2015) When the 2012 Yaris was released in America, it was decided that it should have a lavish marketing campaign. Unfortunately, when it came to actually do it […] -
![(first posted 6/18/2015) Welcome to Part 4 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hummer-H2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Too Big Even For America Finale: 2004 Hummer H2")
Too Big Even For America Finale: 2004 Hummer H2
Posted on June 18, 2021 | 103 Comments(first posted 6/18/2015) Welcome to Part 4 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […] -
![(first posted 6/4/2015) Welcome to Part 3 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cadillac-1974-Talisman.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Too Big Even for America (Part 3): 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman")
Too Big Even for America (Part 3): 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
Posted on June 4, 2021 | 120 Comments(first posted 6/4/2015) Welcome to Part 3 of the series called “Too Big Even For America”, where we explore cars that went out of their way to demonstrate that bigger […] -
![(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of")
CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Posted on November 12, 2020 | 161 Comments(first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/GS-003-04.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution")
Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 16 Comments(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […] -
![(first posted 10/25/2014) In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2003_Ford_Thunderbird_Supercharged_concept3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2003 Ford Thunderbird – Going Overtime")
Curbside Classic: 2003 Ford Thunderbird – Going Overtime
Posted on October 26, 2020 | 102 Comments(first posted 10/25/2014) In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a […] -
![(first posted 10/16/2014) Fellow readers, what you see above this text, while admittedly not beautiful, is a piece of history. More unique than a Ferrari 250 GTO, though not nearly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Compadre – The Anti-Cadillac For Developing Nations")
Automotive History: Compadre – The Anti-Cadillac For Developing Nations
Posted on October 16, 2020 | 42 Comments(first posted 10/16/2014) Fellow readers, what you see above this text, while admittedly not beautiful, is a piece of history. More unique than a Ferrari 250 GTO, though not nearly […] -
![I think it’s fair to say that GM has historically been…hit and miss with their compact and below cars. The Corvair was unique and sporty, but the Mustang soon put […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EXTERIOR-CHEVROLET-CAVALIER.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future Classic: 2018 Chevrolet Cavalier – Yes, You Read that Right.")
Future Classic: 2018 Chevrolet Cavalier – Yes, You Read that Right.
Posted on January 27, 2019 | 15 CommentsI think it’s fair to say that GM has historically been…hit and miss with their compact and below cars. The Corvair was unique and sporty, but the Mustang soon put […] -
![This beautiful yellow C4 was posted at the Cohort by chrisjcieslak , under the title “Did they make a ZR-1 convertible?”. That’s actually a very interesting question and one which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/44660598685_92a18140b3_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: The Corvette C4 ZR-1 Convertible")
Cohort Classic: The Corvette C4 ZR-1 Convertible
Posted on November 23, 2018 | 14 CommentsThis beautiful yellow C4 was posted at the Cohort by chrisjcieslak , under the title “Did they make a ZR-1 convertible?”. That’s actually a very interesting question and one which […] -
![It’s October, time to see any number of fake spiderwebs and pumpkins on our local store, and prepare to be surrounded bunch of kids in adorable costumes, adults in questionable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/alfa-romeo-6c-2500ss-coupe-bertone-1942-03-665x435.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What’s the Most Terrifying Car in the World?")
QOTD: What’s the Most Terrifying Car in the World?
Posted on October 23, 2018 | 138 CommentsIt’s October, time to see any number of fake spiderwebs and pumpkins on our local store, and prepare to be surrounded bunch of kids in adorable costumes, adults in questionable […] -
![Well folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy")
Auction Classic: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 – 218 Inches of Bankruptcy
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 27 CommentsWell folks, I have postponed it for a while. I wanted to never have to do it. But I am afraid here it comes. The “Sorry I have not written […] -
![images posted at the Cohort by Nicky D A fun fact about the Lancia Flaminia: When they were filming The Italian Job (the one that actually was filmed in Italy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/30572443063_fde4c5af48_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport – Gotta Catch ’em All")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport – Gotta Catch ’em All
Posted on January 19, 2017 | 18 Commentsimages posted at the Cohort by Nicky D A fun fact about the Lancia Flaminia: When they were filming The Italian Job (the one that actually was filmed in Italy […] -
![The other car. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that my way of treating my cars is somewhat consistent with Matthew’s discovery of serving masters. One will get somewhat […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/s-l1600.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "eBay Find: 1987 Chevrolet Chevette – The Other One")
eBay Find: 1987 Chevrolet Chevette – The Other One
Posted on December 20, 2016 | 96 CommentsThe other car. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that my way of treating my cars is somewhat consistent with Matthew’s discovery of serving masters. One will get somewhat […] -
![As you know, I have something of a liking for strange cars from the land of the rising sun. That weird blend of seemingly endless money and technological prowess that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/30400271870_d8e7c7b9f3_z.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 2001 Toyota Crown Majesta – The People’s Century")
Cohort Classic: 2001 Toyota Crown Majesta – The People’s Century
Posted on November 8, 2016 | 23 CommentsAs you know, I have something of a liking for strange cars from the land of the rising sun. That weird blend of seemingly endless money and technological prowess that […]
