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About Author: Paul Niedermeyer
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![(first posted 9/7/2018) When Lee Iacocca was promoted to Ford Division General Manager in 1960, his disdain for the boxy and dull Falcon was palpable. It was eating big […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-367-002.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Dodge Aries – Lee Iacocca’s Second Falcon")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Dodge Aries – Lee Iacocca’s Second Falcon
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 50 Comments(first posted 9/7/2018) When Lee Iacocca was promoted to Ford Division General Manager in 1960, his disdain for the boxy and dull Falcon was palpable. It was eating big […] -
![We’ve just finished the two series of the Netflix series “Dark Winds”, set on the Navajo reservation, based loosely on Tony Hillerman’s books and written and produced by Navajos. It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/p22025386_i_h9_af.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Netflix’ Dark Winds Blows Its Automotive Casting – No, The Police Did Not Drive Jacked-Up 4x4s In 1970")
Netflix’ Dark Winds Blows Its Automotive Casting – No, The Police Did Not Drive Jacked-Up 4x4s In 1970
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 18 CommentsWe’ve just finished the two series of the Netflix series “Dark Winds”, set on the Navajo reservation, based loosely on Tony Hillerman’s books and written and produced by Navajos. It’s […] -
![As I drove by this apartment parking lot, it was the Sentra that first caught my eye. But I quickly noticed it was in good company; three other CC’s all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_18481.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Four Curbside Classics Found At The CC Manor Apartments")
Four Curbside Classics Found At The CC Manor Apartments
Posted on September 7, 2024 | 5 CommentsAs I drove by this apartment parking lot, it was the Sentra that first caught my eye. But I quickly noticed it was in good company; three other CC’s all […] -
![(first posted 9/6/2018) There’s few things that make my day more than being exposed to a car that I never knew existed. CC reader Julieta L. sent me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Siata-750-dash.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1960 Siata Ampurias 750 – A Notchback Fiat/SEAT 600")
Cohort Outtake: 1960 Siata Ampurias 750 – A Notchback Fiat/SEAT 600
Posted on September 6, 2024 | 30 Comments(first posted 9/6/2018) There’s few things that make my day more than being exposed to a car that I never knew existed. CC reader Julieta L. sent me […] -
![(first posted 9/2/2018) Constantine Hannaher, who was at the Baltimore CC Meet-up and posted a raft of great pictures from the event that I haven’t gotten to yet, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/30541017878_05b2ce520f_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Last Call for Wagon-Only Names (For a Few Years Anyway)")
Cohort Outtake: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood Wagon – Last Call for Wagon-Only Names (For a Few Years Anyway)
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 76 Comments(first posted 9/2/2018) Constantine Hannaher, who was at the Baltimore CC Meet-up and posted a raft of great pictures from the event that I haven’t gotten to yet, […] -
![(photos by Stephanie N.) This Jeepster Commando convertible is a rolling relic for more reasons than one. In addition to just being scarce, especially in such original condition, this one […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeepster-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1967 Jeep Jeepster Commando Convertible – Four Cylinder F-Head Relic")
Curbside Classic: 1967 Jeep Jeepster Commando Convertible – Four Cylinder F-Head Relic
Posted on September 5, 2024 | 7 Comments(photos by Stephanie N.) This Jeepster Commando convertible is a rolling relic for more reasons than one. In addition to just being scarce, especially in such original condition, this one […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2018) There are at least three different lengths of Dodge Maxivan/Maxiwagon: Long, longer, and longest. The two bookends are conveniently parked together here. But fear not; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-368-035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Dodge Maxivans – Long and Longest (Longer is Absent)")
CC Outtake: Dodge Maxivans – Long and Longest (Longer is Absent)
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 68 Comments(first posted 9/4/2018) There are at least three different lengths of Dodge Maxivan/Maxiwagon: Long, longer, and longest. The two bookends are conveniently parked together here. But fear not; […] -
![(first posted 9/4/2018) Pity poor Fiat. The 128 was a game changing car when it came out in 1969; its space efficiency and driving dynamics put it heads and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/scans0005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Review: 1976 Fiat 128 3P – Lots of Good Qualities; Not a Lot of Sales")
Vintage Road & Track Review: 1976 Fiat 128 3P – Lots of Good Qualities; Not a Lot of Sales
Posted on September 4, 2024 | 44 Comments(first posted 9/4/2018) Pity poor Fiat. The 128 was a game changing car when it came out in 1969; its space efficiency and driving dynamics put it heads and […] -
![Getting ready to go for a hike in the Cascades this past Wednesday: Stephanie: Why don’t we take my car for a change? It’s so much nicer than your noisy […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CC-222-077-12001.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Our 2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon – A Brisk Drive To Commemorate Its Tenth Birthday And To Reflect On Some Recent Lapses Of Judgment")
Our 2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon – A Brisk Drive To Commemorate Its Tenth Birthday And To Reflect On Some Recent Lapses Of Judgment
Posted on August 31, 2024 | 38 CommentsGetting ready to go for a hike in the Cascades this past Wednesday: Stephanie: Why don’t we take my car for a change? It’s so much nicer than your noisy […] -
![Before the flat nosed Freightliner COE became the most popular truck of its kind for decades, there was its predecessor, the “bubble nose” Freightliner. Conceived in 1940 and and first […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1551.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: 1955 Freightliner “Bubble Nose” COE – And A Couple Of Other ’60s Freightliners")
Truck Show Outtake: 1955 Freightliner “Bubble Nose” COE – And A Couple Of Other ’60s Freightliners
Posted on August 30, 2024 | 11 CommentsBefore the flat nosed Freightliner COE became the most popular truck of its kind for decades, there was its predecessor, the “bubble nose” Freightliner. Conceived in 1940 and and first […] -
![There was a road train’s load of splendid old trucks at the 2024 PNW Truck Show this past weekend. Rather than overwhelm you with them all in one sitting, I’ll […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1572.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Show Outtake: The Ultimate Needle Nose Peterbilt – Best In Show")
Truck Show Outtake: The Ultimate Needle Nose Peterbilt – Best In Show
Posted on August 28, 2024 | 9 CommentsThere was a road train’s load of splendid old trucks at the 2024 PNW Truck Show this past weekend. Rather than overwhelm you with them all in one sitting, I’ll […] -
![(first posted 12/21/2012) There were plenty of reasons why Mercury failed, but the 1967-1968 Cougar certainly wasn’t one of them. Yes, there were a few others too, but the original […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CC-109-092-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Cougar – Mercury’s Greatest (Only?) Hit")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Mercury Cougar – Mercury’s Greatest (Only?) Hit
Posted on August 27, 2024 | 73 Comments(first posted 12/21/2012) There were plenty of reasons why Mercury failed, but the 1967-1968 Cougar certainly wasn’t one of them. Yes, there were a few others too, but the original […] -
![Having spent a few hours stitching on my latest improvement to my ’66 F100 — a proper full-grain leather steering wheel cover from Australia — I decided that it was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1453.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "I Take My 1966 F100 On A Road Trip – And Get 21 MPG")
I Take My 1966 F100 On A Road Trip – And Get 21 MPG
Posted on August 27, 2024 | 54 CommentsHaving spent a few hours stitching on my latest improvement to my ’66 F100 — a proper full-grain leather steering wheel cover from Australia — I decided that it was […] -
![(first posted 1/7/2013) Well, probably not the last one, but this really is a rare bird. I’ve shot several Citations in Eugene, but no notchback sedans (“Club Coupe”), and certainly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chevrolet-Citation-X11-fq.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1980 Chevrolet Citation X11 Club Coupe – Is It The Last One Left?")
Curbside Classic: 1980 Chevrolet Citation X11 Club Coupe – Is It The Last One Left?
Posted on August 24, 2024 | 143 Comments(first posted 1/7/2013) Well, probably not the last one, but this really is a rare bird. I’ve shot several Citations in Eugene, but no notchback sedans (“Club Coupe”), and certainly […] -
![(first posted 8/20/2018) Let’s go back in time via this gallery of vintage snapshots featuring Cadillacs. Let’s start with this one, as it rather captures well one of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DG-Cad-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: Cadillacs Galore!")
Vintage Snapshots: Cadillacs Galore!
Posted on August 23, 2024 | 75 Comments(first posted 8/20/2018) Let’s go back in time via this gallery of vintage snapshots featuring Cadillacs. Let’s start with this one, as it rather captures well one of […]
