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![I remember 1976. Quite well, in fact. For those too young to have been there, let me tell you a little bit about it. The economy was good and everyone […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/76Cadillac-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Time Travel – Destination, 1976")
CC Outtake: Time Travel – Destination, 1976
Posted on October 7, 2017 | 39 CommentsI remember 1976. Quite well, in fact. For those too young to have been there, let me tell you a little bit about it. The economy was good and everyone […] -
![When Jason Shafer recently gave us a long-term report on his 2007 Chevy Silverado company truck, a comment was made that we should do some more long-term test reports here. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2007HondaFit200701.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Long Term: 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Ten Years Of Keeping Fit")
CC Long Term: 2007 Honda Fit Sport – Ten Years Of Keeping Fit
Posted on August 4, 2017 | 72 CommentsWhen Jason Shafer recently gave us a long-term report on his 2007 Chevy Silverado company truck, a comment was made that we should do some more long-term test reports here. […] -
![Well, somehow we at CC let the U.S.A.’s Independence Day on July 4th go by with nary a notice. Yes, we have a worldwide audience here but we ought to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Citroen-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Retroactive – Independence Day Edition")
CC Retroactive – Independence Day Edition
Posted on July 5, 2017 | 23 CommentsWell, somehow we at CC let the U.S.A.’s Independence Day on July 4th go by with nary a notice. Yes, we have a worldwide audience here but we ought to […] -
![We are all safely home after a terrific long CC weekend in the Motor City. Paul and I have batted this report back and forth over the past day […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Detroit15-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Detroit Meetup – A Recap (But Not By Firestone)")
CC Detroit Meetup – A Recap (But Not By Firestone)
Posted on June 6, 2017 | 69 CommentsWe are all safely home after a terrific long CC weekend in the Motor City. Paul and I have batted this report back and forth over the past day […] -
![(first posted 1/12/2012) The 1951-53 Kaiser may be the most forgotten sedan from that period of time. Which is a shame, because this car may be one of the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1953Kaiser011.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "From the Curbside Cohort: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan")
From the Curbside Cohort: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
Posted on March 5, 2017 | 91 Comments(first posted 1/12/2012) The 1951-53 Kaiser may be the most forgotten sedan from that period of time. Which is a shame, because this car may be one of the most […] -
![Earlier today we had a full-CC treatment of this 1948 Jeep MB. So, what is it like to drive? Well, as my grandma used to say, it’s just like this. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1948WillysJeepMB14a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impression: 1948 Jeep MB – Basic Training")
CC Driving Impression: 1948 Jeep MB – Basic Training
Posted on February 20, 2017 | 43 CommentsEarlier today we had a full-CC treatment of this 1948 Jeep MB. So, what is it like to drive? Well, as my grandma used to say, it’s just like this. […] -
![(first posted 5/10/2012) In the mid 1990s, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan described an economic situation in which investors were extremely active in the financial markets even though common sense would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1962StudeGTHawk03-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – Irrational Exuberance")
Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – Irrational Exuberance
Posted on February 10, 2017 | 91 Comments(first posted 5/10/2012) In the mid 1990s, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan described an economic situation in which investors were extremely active in the financial markets even though common sense would […] -
![Ahh, the Avatar. Those of us who comment frequently know our online friends’ avatars like we can pick out a well-known brand of peas or dish soap from the supermarket […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/59Plymouth27-vi.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: So, What’s With Your Avatar?")
QOTD: So, What’s With Your Avatar?
Posted on September 27, 2016 | 181 CommentsAhh, the Avatar. Those of us who comment frequently know our online friends’ avatars like we can pick out a well-known brand of peas or dish soap from the supermarket […] -
![It has been a long time since I have done a CC Clue, so let’s review the rules, shall we? Take your best guess, but no pictures in your comments […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/160816Clue-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Clue")
CC Clue
Posted on August 16, 2016 | 10 CommentsIt has been a long time since I have done a CC Clue, so let’s review the rules, shall we? Take your best guess, but no pictures in your comments […] -
![One of my favorite things in life is the chance to drive an unfamiliar car. Our motto at CC is that Every Car Has A Story, and it’s true. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/63GalaxieDrive01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Driving Impression: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – Simplicity Is Its Virtue")
CC Driving Impression: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 – Simplicity Is Its Virtue
Posted on July 5, 2016 | 172 CommentsOne of my favorite things in life is the chance to drive an unfamiliar car. Our motto at CC is that Every Car Has A Story, and it’s true. It […] -
![(first posted 11/6/2012) The 1970s was the decade when small cars became a significant part of the U.S. auto market. You can argue that the ’60s marked the start of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1978ChevroletMonza01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe – Vega II or Mustang Too?")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe – Vega II or Mustang Too?
Posted on July 3, 2016 | 169 Comments(first posted 11/6/2012) The 1970s was the decade when small cars became a significant part of the U.S. auto market. You can argue that the ’60s marked the start of […] -
![The Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1972LincContMkIV01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – About Fathers, Sons and Cars")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – About Fathers, Sons and Cars
Posted on June 19, 2016 | 48 CommentsThe Continental Mark IV has become a polarizing car. On the one hand, it cemented Lincoln’s position as the king of 1970s luxury cars, or at least of American luxury […] -
QOTD – Who Can Identify This Mysterious Boot
Posted on June 1, 2016 | 13 CommentsI recently brought readers up to date on my 1997 Miata. There was one interesting little side-story that I left out. -
![(first posted 7/5/2012) 1931. Just to say it out loud is almost like saying 1896 or 1744. For most of us (though not for the eldest among us), 1931 lacks […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1931Buick12.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1931 Buick 96 Country Club Coupe – The Eight As Buick Built It")
Curbside Classic: 1931 Buick 96 Country Club Coupe – The Eight As Buick Built It
Posted on May 6, 2016 | 62 Comments(first posted 7/5/2012) 1931. Just to say it out loud is almost like saying 1896 or 1744. For most of us (though not for the eldest among us), 1931 lacks […] -
![(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1990DodgeRedWagon01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon")
Curbside Classic: 1990 Dodge Ram Radio Flyer – The Big Red Wagon
Posted on May 3, 2016 | 27 Comments(We saw a Dodge Caravan converted to a pickup the other day. So let’s take another look at a full-sized Dodge van conversions. First posted 7/14/2012) Our motto here at […]
