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![’74 Chevrolet C20 image from the Cohort by nifticus392. Text submitted by Harry Case. While I was carless after our wedding, Barbara did have a grey ‘71 Pontiac LeMans pillared […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24523149246_b83e26738a_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’75 Chevrolet C20 – A New Beginning")
My ’75 Chevrolet C20 – A New Beginning
Posted on October 30, 2024 | 1 Comment’74 Chevrolet C20 image from the Cohort by nifticus392. Text submitted by Harry Case. While I was carless after our wedding, Barbara did have a grey ‘71 Pontiac LeMans pillared […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. A few weeks after selling the ‘72 Chevelle I had my first serious encounter with my soon to be wife, Barbara. We had known each […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/16328447182_5e336e23f1_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’68 Opel Kadett; Part 2 – Finding Love By A Trial Of Fire (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 6)")
My ’68 Opel Kadett; Part 2 – Finding Love By A Trial Of Fire (A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 6)
Posted on October 23, 2024 | 7 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. A few weeks after selling the ‘72 Chevelle I had my first serious encounter with my soon to be wife, Barbara. We had known each […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. The only drawback to my Chevy van was its consistent 12mpg thirst. The only cure was to park it and find a more economical […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2705827907_7bc7baa2ec_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’68 Opel Kadett & ’72 Chevelle, Plus Others – A Tale Of Too Many Cars (A Lifetime Of Cars, Chapter 5)")
My ’68 Opel Kadett & ’72 Chevelle, Plus Others – A Tale Of Too Many Cars (A Lifetime Of Cars, Chapter 5)
Posted on October 16, 2024 | 13 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. The only drawback to my Chevy van was its consistent 12mpg thirst. The only cure was to park it and find a more economical […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. The 1971 Dodge B200 van I bought on impulse after my failed Pinto experience was solid. I carpeted and paneled the interior, and added […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-10-08-22.53.42.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1971 Dodge B200 & 1973 Chevy Beauville G20 – A Sequence Of Vans – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 4")
My 1971 Dodge B200 & 1973 Chevy Beauville G20 – A Sequence Of Vans – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 4
Posted on October 9, 2024 | 13 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. The 1971 Dodge B200 van I bought on impulse after my failed Pinto experience was solid. I carpeted and paneled the interior, and added […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. After “Heather” died my father bought a ’71 Mercury Comet for my mother and I inherited her yellow ’69 Torino fastback, the car she […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-10-02-15.05.37.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My ’56 Jeep and ’72 Pinto Wagon – Learning The Ropes of Ownership; A Lifetime With Cars Part 3")
My ’56 Jeep and ’72 Pinto Wagon – Learning The Ropes of Ownership; A Lifetime With Cars Part 3
Posted on October 3, 2024 | 16 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. After “Heather” died my father bought a ’71 Mercury Comet for my mother and I inherited her yellow ’69 Torino fastback, the car she […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. In 1970 I inherited my mom’s car to travel back and forth to school in Ohio. I had joined a fraternity with a large […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1963 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe: Dubious Upgrades And Close Calls – A Lifetime With Cars, Part 3")
My 1963 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe: Dubious Upgrades And Close Calls – A Lifetime With Cars, Part 3
Posted on September 21, 2024 | 9 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. In 1970 I inherited my mom’s car to travel back and forth to school in Ohio. I had joined a fraternity with a large […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. My first car was my mother’s 63 Fairlane. As mentioned last time, my father left it to her to teach me to drive, most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1963-Ford-Brochure-06.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe: Early Driving Days – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 2")
My 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe: Early Driving Days – A Lifetime With Cars, Chapter 2
Posted on August 24, 2024 | 10 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. My first car was my mother’s 63 Fairlane. As mentioned last time, my father left it to her to teach me to drive, most […] -
![Text submitted by Lorena Juárez. It all began the day a message with a link appeared on my cell phone. “Blue 1959 Chevrolet for sale.” The ad’s link came […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/366021565_9832726690101690_1862982217618621515_n.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air – A Child’s Daydream Machine, Now Hidden Under Covers (And With A Curious Engine Swap)")
Curbside Classic: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air – A Child’s Daydream Machine, Now Hidden Under Covers (And With A Curious Engine Swap)
Posted on August 23, 2024 | 10 CommentsText submitted by Lorena Juárez. It all began the day a message with a link appeared on my cell phone. “Blue 1959 Chevrolet for sale.” The ad’s link came […] -
![Text and photos by StuartH. To further to my recent contribution of a 1967 Buick Skylark 2-door hardtop, today upon arrival at my workplace I was surprised to see parked […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Finds: More 1967 Finds — Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Chevrolet Malibu & Buick Skylark")
Curbside Finds: More 1967 Finds — Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Chevrolet Malibu & Buick Skylark
Posted on July 29, 2024 | 6 CommentsText and photos by StuartH. To further to my recent contribution of a 1967 Buick Skylark 2-door hardtop, today upon arrival at my workplace I was surprised to see parked […] -
![Text submitted by Harry Case. It is easy to mark significant events in my life by remembering the cars involved in most of my adventures growing up and growing older. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1960-Ford-12-13.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our Family’s Ford Fairlanes – A Lifetime With Cars; Chapter 1")
Our Family’s Ford Fairlanes – A Lifetime With Cars; Chapter 1
Posted on July 27, 2024 | 20 CommentsText submitted by Harry Case. It is easy to mark significant events in my life by remembering the cars involved in most of my adventures growing up and growing older. […] -
![Text and photos by StuartH. For my work, I rent a space at a multi-unit light industrial spot. It so happens that among the many businesses are several automobile shops […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1967 Buick Skylark – 2-Door Hardtop Looking Good, By The Curbside")
Curbside Find: 1967 Buick Skylark – 2-Door Hardtop Looking Good, By The Curbside
Posted on July 21, 2024 | 16 CommentsText and photos by StuartH. For my work, I rent a space at a multi-unit light industrial spot. It so happens that among the many businesses are several automobile shops […] -
![(Text submitted by Erik Fretland) My father taught me many things that prepared me for adult life, but the top lessons that have helped shape my life as a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Untitled-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "My 2002 Cadillac Eldorado – The Spring Break Eldorado; From Ocala, FL to Rogers, AR – 2,200 Miles Of Memories!")
My 2002 Cadillac Eldorado – The Spring Break Eldorado; From Ocala, FL to Rogers, AR – 2,200 Miles Of Memories!
Posted on July 4, 2024 | 38 Comments(Text submitted by Erik Fretland) My father taught me many things that prepared me for adult life, but the top lessons that have helped shape my life as a […] -
![Text by Staxman I’m in the market for a car (specifically an 8th- or 9th-generation Honda Civic) for the first time since the pandemic, and obviously the landscape has changed. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/379.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: How Do You Find A Good Used Car These Days?")
QOTD: How Do You Find A Good Used Car These Days?
Posted on May 28, 2024 | 39 CommentsText by Staxman I’m in the market for a car (specifically an 8th- or 9th-generation Honda Civic) for the first time since the pandemic, and obviously the landscape has changed. […] -
![(Yesterday we shared Part 1 of the curbside finds at Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. We follow today with Part 2) Text and photos by riveranotario. Car spotting was even […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/renault.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Car Spotting In Uruguay, Part 2")
CC Outtakes: Car Spotting In Uruguay, Part 2
Posted on April 30, 2024 | 16 Comments(Yesterday we shared Part 1 of the curbside finds at Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. We follow today with Part 2) Text and photos by riveranotario. Car spotting was even […] -
![Text and Images by Riveranotario. This February I was for the first time in Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay. This city is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Car Spotting In Uruguay, Part 1")
CC Outtakes: Car Spotting In Uruguay, Part 1
Posted on April 29, 2024 | 8 CommentsText and Images by Riveranotario. This February I was for the first time in Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay. This city is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in […]
