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About Author: Brendan Saur
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![Ahh the K-car. So much can be said about it as a whole and its various derivatives, and quite honestly, so much has already been said about it here at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1994LeBaronLandau1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1994 Chrysler LeBaron Landau – Defiance Is Best Served With A Heavy Hand Of Brougham")
Curbside Classic: 1994 Chrysler LeBaron Landau – Defiance Is Best Served With A Heavy Hand Of Brougham
Posted on July 14, 2024 | 53 CommentsAhh the K-car. So much can be said about it as a whole and its various derivatives, and quite honestly, so much has already been said about it here at […] -
![Take a basic “mainstream” car, slap on a lot of extra chrome, a more prominent grille, some fancier wheels, a more luxurious interior, and (optional) some sort of distinctive signature […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumb_IMG_2892_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood – Versailles, Part II")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood – Versailles, Part II
Posted on July 10, 2024 | 78 CommentsTake a basic “mainstream” car, slap on a lot of extra chrome, a more prominent grille, some fancier wheels, a more luxurious interior, and (optional) some sort of distinctive signature […] -
![(first posted 7/4/2014) What says classic American more than V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and body-on-frame construction with a front bench seat, lots of chrome, and a vinyl landau roof? While […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1990-Mercury-Grand-Marquis-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS – An All-American Classic")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS – An All-American Classic
Posted on July 4, 2024 | 77 Comments(first posted 7/4/2014) What says classic American more than V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and body-on-frame construction with a front bench seat, lots of chrome, and a vinyl landau roof? While […] -
![This isn’t the first time that this exact car has been featured at CC before, as well as other classic car blogs, but to my knowledge this is the first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thumb_IMG_2770_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: “1988” Cadillac Cimarron Convertible – So Many Questions")
Curbside Classic: “1988” Cadillac Cimarron Convertible – So Many Questions
Posted on July 3, 2024 | 75 CommentsThis isn’t the first time that this exact car has been featured at CC before, as well as other classic car blogs, but to my knowledge this is the first […] -
![(first posted 6/18/2018) Although somewhat demoralizing to car enthusiasts, it is nonetheless very understandable that the majority of consumers choose cars of more basic, conventional, humble, and for lack […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/thumb_IMG_2371_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995 Toyota Previa DX – How Do You Take Your Eggs?")
Curbside Classic: 1995 Toyota Previa DX – How Do You Take Your Eggs?
Posted on June 18, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 6/18/2018) Although somewhat demoralizing to car enthusiasts, it is nonetheless very understandable that the majority of consumers choose cars of more basic, conventional, humble, and for lack […] -
![(first posted 6/12/2018) It’s the big premiere. You’re on the red carpet, cameras are flashing, and the big question is who are you wearing? Versace? Gucci? Cartier? […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/thumb_IMG_2622_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass Edition – Who Are You Wearing?")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass Edition – Who Are You Wearing?
Posted on June 12, 2024 | 69 Comments(first posted 6/12/2018) It’s the big premiere. You’re on the red carpet, cameras are flashing, and the big question is who are you wearing? Versace? Gucci? Cartier? […] -
![(first posted 9/15/15 – updated with new photos of a recent CC sighting) Introduced the same year as Toyota’s Lexus division, Nissan’s Infiniti brand never achieved the runaway success of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_0841.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Infiniti Q45t Anniversary Edition – The Japanese Lincoln?")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Infiniti Q45t Anniversary Edition – The Japanese Lincoln?
Posted on June 6, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 9/15/15 – updated with new photos of a recent CC sighting) Introduced the same year as Toyota’s Lexus division, Nissan’s Infiniti brand never achieved the runaway success of […] -
![(first posted 5/31/2018) Comfort and convenience over style and fun-to-drive nature — it’s an industry trend that is nothing new, more recently seen with crossovers/SUVs overtaking sedans in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thumb_IMG_2290_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2001 Honda Prelude – The Postlude Of The Flagship Sports Coupe")
Curbside Classic: 2001 Honda Prelude – The Postlude Of The Flagship Sports Coupe
Posted on May 30, 2024 | 28 Comments(first posted 5/31/2018) Comfort and convenience over style and fun-to-drive nature — it’s an industry trend that is nothing new, more recently seen with crossovers/SUVs overtaking sedans in […] -
![(first posted 7/31/2013) A nice breeze, at least in meteorological sense, is lacking during these brutal summer heat waves. Fortunately, there seem to be a fair amount of Plymouth Breezes out […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2136.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Breeze – Breeze In, Breeze Out")
Curbside Classic: 1999 Plymouth Breeze – Breeze In, Breeze Out
Posted on May 19, 2024 | 76 Comments(first posted 7/31/2013) A nice breeze, at least in meteorological sense, is lacking during these brutal summer heat waves. Fortunately, there seem to be a fair amount of Plymouth Breezes out […] -
![(first posted 5/7/2018) Anyone mildly familiar with the 1980s melodramatic primetime soap opera, Dynasty, will know that Alexis Carrington was a force to be reckoned with. Strong, confident, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thumb_Dynasty2_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Enter Alexis")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Dodge Dynasty – Enter Alexis
Posted on May 7, 2024 | 73 Comments(first posted 5/7/2018) Anyone mildly familiar with the 1980s melodramatic primetime soap opera, Dynasty, will know that Alexis Carrington was a force to be reckoned with. Strong, confident, […] -
![(first posted 3/29/2013) As a child of the nineties, I feel blessed to have grown up in a decade of so many breathtaking car designs. I naturally feel a small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_1425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Dodge Intrepid ES – This Changes Everything")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Dodge Intrepid ES – This Changes Everything
Posted on May 6, 2024 | 113 Comments(first posted 3/29/2013) As a child of the nineties, I feel blessed to have grown up in a decade of so many breathtaking car designs. I naturally feel a small […] -
![(first posted 5/2/2018) The 1980s was a very dark period for design at General Motors. Building one virtually unchanged box after another, compact Chevrolets looked like full size […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/thumb_IMG_6026_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1993 Buick Skylark Custom Sedan – Pandora’s Box Of Confusion")
Curbside Classic: 1993 Buick Skylark Custom Sedan – Pandora’s Box Of Confusion
Posted on May 3, 2024 | 78 Comments(first posted 5/2/2018) The 1980s was a very dark period for design at General Motors. Building one virtually unchanged box after another, compact Chevrolets looked like full size […] -
![(first posted 4/24/2018) Believe it or not, there was a time when the French automobile industry was the most technologically advanced in the world, the largest producer of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Renault-Alliance-Convertible-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible – Ton Camembert à la Open Air")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible – Ton Camembert à la Open Air
Posted on April 24, 2024 | 52 Comments(first posted 4/24/2018) Believe it or not, there was a time when the French automobile industry was the most technologically advanced in the world, the largest producer of […] -
![(first posted 4/10/2018) Both here at CC and at large, is there a GM car in history more crucified than — wait for it — the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/FA642781-7A8F-4AEB-88E6-9F37C3F33F98.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe – Tour de Fallacy")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe – Tour de Fallacy
Posted on April 10, 2024 | 66 Comments(first posted 4/10/2018) Both here at CC and at large, is there a GM car in history more crucified than — wait for it — the […] -
![(first posted 6/28/2013) As people age, many resort to cosmetic surgery as a way to boost their self confidence and better compete against younger, more attractive, and more exciting people. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-shot-2013-06-26-at-4.45.09-PM.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Un-Curbside Classic: 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS – A Quick Nip-Tuck")
Un-Curbside Classic: 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS – A Quick Nip-Tuck
Posted on April 4, 2024 | 98 Comments(first posted 6/28/2013) As people age, many resort to cosmetic surgery as a way to boost their self confidence and better compete against younger, more attractive, and more exciting people. […]
