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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Edward Snitkoff
Posts by Edward Snitkoff
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![It’s obviously no secret that automakers share platforms and powertrains between their brands. These days pretty much all of them do a good job at differentiating platform mates. Of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200324_180843.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What Mainstream, Badge Engineered Variant Spoiled Its Upscale Counterpart?")
QOTD: What Mainstream, Badge Engineered Variant Spoiled Its Upscale Counterpart?
Posted on March 25, 2020 | 59 CommentsIt’s obviously no secret that automakers share platforms and powertrains between their brands. These days pretty much all of them do a good job at differentiating platform mates. Of course […] -
![In part one of my auto show coverage, I lamented the relatively spartan interiors of the 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Toyota Rav4. Speaking of interiors that aren’t terribly acceptable, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200308_122045.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2020 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 2: Cadillac, Buick, Mazda, And Kia")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2020 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 2: Cadillac, Buick, Mazda, And Kia
Posted on March 17, 2020 | 29 CommentsIn part one of my auto show coverage, I lamented the relatively spartan interiors of the 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Toyota Rav4. Speaking of interiors that aren’t terribly acceptable, […] -
![With the NY auto show officially postponed to August, it’s entirely possible that this might be the only auto show coverage you get from us this year. Obviously, automotive enthusiasm […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200308_120230.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Visits The 2020 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 1: Toyota And Ford")
Curbside Classic Visits The 2020 Hudson Valley Auto Show, Part 1: Toyota And Ford
Posted on March 16, 2020 | 11 CommentsWith the NY auto show officially postponed to August, it’s entirely possible that this might be the only auto show coverage you get from us this year. Obviously, automotive enthusiasm […] -
![The date is fast approaching everyone! I’ve purchased my ticket and booked my hotel room. The Taurus still needs some work to get it in tip top shape, but it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screenshot_2020-03-02-RADwood.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside East Coast Meet Up – Who Wants To Meet Up At Radwood Philly, Or Possibly The Day Before?")
Curbside East Coast Meet Up – Who Wants To Meet Up At Radwood Philly, Or Possibly The Day Before?
Posted on March 5, 2020 | 5 CommentsThe date is fast approaching everyone! I’ve purchased my ticket and booked my hotel room. The Taurus still needs some work to get it in tip top shape, but it […] -
![The neighbors stopped to gawk at the 1986 Ford Taurus LX sedan as it sat in my driveway the weekend of February 21. Nearly everyone who visited my mechanic’s shop […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200221_174425.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Project Taurus: Officially A New York State Resident!")
Project Taurus: Officially A New York State Resident!
Posted on March 4, 2020 | 51 CommentsThe neighbors stopped to gawk at the 1986 Ford Taurus LX sedan as it sat in my driveway the weekend of February 21. Nearly everyone who visited my mechanic’s shop […] -
![As a 33 year old, I have to make excuses for visiting the toy aisle. These days I have two. The first is Star Wars. The second is Tomica’s Mazda […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200218_001221.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Miniature Curbside Comparison: The Beatles Revolver “Combat Medic” Vs. An Ancestor That Has Seen Some Combat – My Desk Gets Some New Additions")
Miniature Curbside Comparison: The Beatles Revolver “Combat Medic” Vs. An Ancestor That Has Seen Some Combat – My Desk Gets Some New Additions
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 10 CommentsAs a 33 year old, I have to make excuses for visiting the toy aisle. These days I have two. The first is Star Wars. The second is Tomica’s Mazda […] -
![When the Taurus development team started to solidify plans for the car that was supposed to save Ford, it was smaller than the production model that would arrive at dealerships […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screenshot_2020-02-07-ford-vulcan-3-liter-v6-history-Google-Search-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Ford 3.0 Liter “Vulcan” V6")
Automotive History: The Ford 3.0 Liter “Vulcan” V6
Posted on February 12, 2020 | 72 CommentsWhen the Taurus development team started to solidify plans for the car that was supposed to save Ford, it was smaller than the production model that would arrive at dealerships […] -
![On January 27 I put up a post asking if anyone in the Bay Area could help me acquire a 1986 Ford Taurus LX that appeared to be in very […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image000000.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Countdown To Project Taurus: The Plan Has Changed But The Spirit Remains The Same – Who Wants To Meet Up In Philly?")
Countdown To Project Taurus: The Plan Has Changed But The Spirit Remains The Same – Who Wants To Meet Up In Philly?
Posted on February 7, 2020 | 37 CommentsOn January 27 I put up a post asking if anyone in the Bay Area could help me acquire a 1986 Ford Taurus LX that appeared to be in very […] -
![Late in its life, the Frontier has received a heart transplant that should make it feel pretty spry. Nissan decided to equip the lame duck mid-size with a completely new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-Frontier-Engine_3_4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Sneak Preview – Nissan Equips Outgoing Frontier With Next Generation Powertrain")
Curbside Newsstand: Sneak Preview – Nissan Equips Outgoing Frontier With Next Generation Powertrain
Posted on February 7, 2020 | 24 CommentsLate in its life, the Frontier has received a heart transplant that should make it feel pretty spry. Nissan decided to equip the lame duck mid-size with a completely new […] -
![These days, automotive luxury is primarily utility based. Every upscale brand offers at least several crossovers. Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and a few others also sell body-on-frame SUVs for buyers who […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screenshot_2020-02-05-1988-mercedes-420sel-cars-trucks-by-owner-vehicle-automotive-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1988 Mercedes 420 SEL – When Sedans Ruled The Roost")
CC For Sale: 1988 Mercedes 420 SEL – When Sedans Ruled The Roost
Posted on February 6, 2020 | 22 CommentsThese days, automotive luxury is primarily utility based. Every upscale brand offers at least several crossovers. Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and a few others also sell body-on-frame SUVs for buyers who […] -
![It would be unfair to criticize Acura for the current state of their sedan lineup because many automakers are struggling to sell their cars in a market that’s now heavily […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/00e0e_hDrqrMVs6nX_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 2007 Acura TL ‘Type S’ – The TL Peaked Before It Got Beaked")
CC For Sale: 2007 Acura TL ‘Type S’ – The TL Peaked Before It Got Beaked
Posted on February 4, 2020 | 26 CommentsIt would be unfair to criticize Acura for the current state of their sedan lineup because many automakers are struggling to sell their cars in a market that’s now heavily […] -
![Since its early 21st century reboot, Cadillac’s biggest weakness has been its tendency to constantly benchmark its cars against BMW and Mercedes. While the Escalade successfully built its own identity, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20160330_150049-1200x675-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac’s Sedans Are Probably Going The Way Of The Dodo Bird, Starting With The CT6")
Curbside Newsstand: Cadillac’s Sedans Are Probably Going The Way Of The Dodo Bird, Starting With The CT6
Posted on February 4, 2020 | 51 CommentsSince its early 21st century reboot, Cadillac’s biggest weakness has been its tendency to constantly benchmark its cars against BMW and Mercedes. While the Escalade successfully built its own identity, […] -
![When Chevy announced their intention to reuse the Blazer name for a two-row, mid-size crossover, the internet went ballistic. “How could they defile such a sacred name?” That was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/01515_kSNry7HEaxk_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 2004 Chevy Blazer 2 Door 4X4 – Last of the ‘Good’ Blazers")
CC For Sale: 2004 Chevy Blazer 2 Door 4X4 – Last of the ‘Good’ Blazers
Posted on February 3, 2020 | 37 CommentsWhen Chevy announced their intention to reuse the Blazer name for a two-row, mid-size crossover, the internet went ballistic. “How could they defile such a sacred name?” That was the […] -
![Is there anything more gimmicky than a free maintenance plan on a new car? Pin stripes or other cosmetic dealer add-ons might be worse, but at least those might be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20190425_110334.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Hyundai Latest Company To Offer ‘Free Maintenance’ Program")
Curbside Newsstand: Hyundai Latest Company To Offer ‘Free Maintenance’ Program
Posted on February 2, 2020 | 22 CommentsIs there anything more gimmicky than a free maintenance plan on a new car? Pin stripes or other cosmetic dealer add-ons might be worse, but at least those might be […] -
![In the 2000s, American automakers introduced several performance compacts. The SVT Focus, Cobalt SS, Neon SRT-4, and Caliber SRT-4 all came equipped with some pretty respectable powertrains and decent driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/00s0s_hmWg7guLOWj_1200x900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS – A Somewhat Compelling Performance Compact")
CC For Sale: 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS – A Somewhat Compelling Performance Compact
Posted on February 1, 2020 | 36 CommentsIn the 2000s, American automakers introduced several performance compacts. The SVT Focus, Cobalt SS, Neon SRT-4, and Caliber SRT-4 all came equipped with some pretty respectable powertrains and decent driving […]
