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![Mercedes Bionic (2005) Cd: 0.19 (first posted 1/30/2012) For most of the fifties, sixties and into the early seventies, automotive aerodynamicists were mostly non-existent, or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mercedes-bionic-2005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 3 (1960 – 2012)")
An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 3 (1960 – 2012)
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 60 CommentsMercedes Bionic (2005) Cd: 0.19 (first posted 1/30/2012) For most of the fifties, sixties and into the early seventies, automotive aerodynamicists were mostly non-existent, or […] -
![The Pontiac GTO generally gets bragging rights as the first of its kind: the classic intermediate-sized Detroit muscle car. The GTO first appeared in 1964, and pretty much defined the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CC-109-080-925.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 — A Hot Number")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 — A Hot Number
Posted on March 4, 2025 | 18 CommentsThe Pontiac GTO generally gets bragging rights as the first of its kind: the classic intermediate-sized Detroit muscle car. The GTO first appeared in 1964, and pretty much defined the […] -
![(first posted 1/29/2012) [Like Part 1, this has been expanded and updated] In the “streamlined decade” of the thirties, automotive aerodynamics was promoted as the great breakthrough […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CC-146-087-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 2 (1940 – 1959)")
An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics: Part 2 (1940 – 1959)
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 33 Comments(first posted 1/29/2012) [Like Part 1, this has been expanded and updated] In the “streamlined decade” of the thirties, automotive aerodynamics was promoted as the great breakthrough […] -
![In the sixties and early seventies, that golden era of V8 muscle cars, the lowly six cylinder engine was typically looked down on as a slug, often for good […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/a-1966-Rambler-American-220-Coupe-2-door-sedan-1-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Fastest Stock Pushrod Inline Sixes Of The ’60s & ’70s – Faster Than Many V8s")
The Fastest Stock Pushrod Inline Sixes Of The ’60s & ’70s – Faster Than Many V8s
Posted on March 3, 2025 | 45 CommentsIn the sixties and early seventies, that golden era of V8 muscle cars, the lowly six cylinder engine was typically looked down on as a slug, often for good […] -
![(first posted 1/26/2012) That air presented the greatest obstacle to automotive speed and economy was understood at least intuitively, if not fully scientifically since before […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tatra-87rear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics – Part 1 (1899 – 1939)")
An Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics – Part 1 (1899 – 1939)
Posted on March 2, 2025 | 32 Comments(first posted 1/26/2012) That air presented the greatest obstacle to automotive speed and economy was understood at least intuitively, if not fully scientifically since before […] -
![Whoever special-ordered this Impala Sport Coupe placed a lot more importance on outward appearances than inner qualities. They not only picked a top-tier model, but also splurged on the full […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CC-288-008-1200.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1964 Impala Sport Coupe – Six Cylinder, Three-On-The-Tree, Un-Sporty Unicorn")
Curbside Classic: 1964 Impala Sport Coupe – Six Cylinder, Three-On-The-Tree, Un-Sporty Unicorn
Posted on February 28, 2025 | 25 CommentsWhoever special-ordered this Impala Sport Coupe placed a lot more importance on outward appearances than inner qualities. They not only picked a top-tier model, but also splurged on the full […] -
![original photos shot and posted at the CC Cohort by Christian Els You’re looking at the only two American cars ever built in the 20th century with standard factory-equipped supercharged […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/54331458957_bbff5cc050_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Found: Two Supercharged Rarities – 1958 Packard Hawk And 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk")
Found: Two Supercharged Rarities – 1958 Packard Hawk And 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Posted on February 26, 2025 | 15 Commentsoriginal photos shot and posted at the CC Cohort by Christian Els You’re looking at the only two American cars ever built in the 20th century with standard factory-equipped supercharged […] -
![(first posted 2/24/2019) I know, complaining about winter is boring. And it’s not really cold here, just perpetually rainy and cloudy. It’s dumping as I write this. So let’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/dgh.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine – Let’s Try To Remember Summer")
Curbside Find: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine – Let’s Try To Remember Summer
Posted on February 24, 2025 | 38 Comments(first posted 2/24/2019) I know, complaining about winter is boring. And it’s not really cold here, just perpetually rainy and cloudy. It’s dumping as I write this. So let’s […] -
![This is the rarest Impala body style ever. For some inexplicable reason, in 1961 Chevrolet decided to offer its top-tier Impala in the staid 2-door body style, normally reserved for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/imp2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "One Year Oddity: 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Sedan – And A Fake Super Sport Version")
One Year Oddity: 1961 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Sedan – And A Fake Super Sport Version
Posted on February 24, 2025 | 35 CommentsThis is the rarest Impala body style ever. For some inexplicable reason, in 1961 Chevrolet decided to offer its top-tier Impala in the staid 2-door body style, normally reserved for […] -
![By now we’re all-too familiar with AI-generated images of cars, among other things. Some of them are quite artistic, and we’ve had our fun with them here in the past […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/a-colt-71-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "AI-Generated “Classic Car Guide” – Polluting The Web With Garbage")
AI-Generated “Classic Car Guide” – Polluting The Web With Garbage
Posted on February 23, 2025 | 47 CommentsBy now we’re all-too familiar with AI-generated images of cars, among other things. Some of them are quite artistic, and we’ve had our fun with them here in the past […] -
![(first posted 2/21/2019. Updated 2/18/2025 at the end about an even greater threat to the European auto industry from Chinese manufacturers) For today’s CN, we’re going to tackle a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NYT-chart.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Why The Japanese Invasion of Europe Never Happened – Update: Why The Chinese Invasion Is Happening")
Curbside Newsstand: Why The Japanese Invasion of Europe Never Happened – Update: Why The Chinese Invasion Is Happening
Posted on February 22, 2025 | 57 Comments(first posted 2/21/2019. Updated 2/18/2025 at the end about an even greater threat to the European auto industry from Chinese manufacturers) For today’s CN, we’re going to tackle a […] -
![John DeLorean’s hubris had him convinced he had the 200% solution: Pontiac would not only build the best American-style muscle cars, but also the best European-style sporty cars. The GTO, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sp2-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1967 Pontiac LeMans Sprint OHC Six: Road Tested In Europe – Pontiac Tries And Fails To Build A European Sport Sedan")
1967 Pontiac LeMans Sprint OHC Six: Road Tested In Europe – Pontiac Tries And Fails To Build A European Sport Sedan
Posted on February 20, 2025 | 15 CommentsJohn DeLorean’s hubris had him convinced he had the 200% solution: Pontiac would not only build the best American-style muscle cars, but also the best European-style sporty cars. The GTO, […] -
![(first posted 2/18/2019) Yes, I’m a fan of patina, if it’s been come by honestly. And this old Chevy truck has earned it more honestly than any […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-320-065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup – Saint Patina of Goodwill")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1962 Chevy C10 Pickup – Saint Patina of Goodwill
Posted on February 18, 2025 | 19 Comments(first posted 2/18/2019) Yes, I’m a fan of patina, if it’s been come by honestly. And this old Chevy truck has earned it more honestly than any […] -
![(first posted 5/21/2014) This one had me stumped for, a while. I just didn’t remember this car being sold in the US; I thought the Pulsar moniker was used strictly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-133-123-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1983 Nissan Pulsar Five Door – So Rare I Forgot It Existed")
Curbside Classic: 1983 Nissan Pulsar Five Door – So Rare I Forgot It Existed
Posted on February 16, 2025 | 72 Comments(first posted 5/21/2014) This one had me stumped for, a while. I just didn’t remember this car being sold in the US; I thought the Pulsar moniker was used strictly […] -
![Here’s a truly rare bird; a car that wasn’t even listed or shown in the 1971 Chevrolet brochure. For that matter, the Biscayne was already missing from the 1970 brochure; […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Chevrolet-1971-Biscayne-front.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Chevrolet Biscayne With 250 Six and PG – “Frugal” – Don’t Look For It In The Brochure")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Chevrolet Biscayne With 250 Six and PG – “Frugal” – Don’t Look For It In The Brochure
Posted on February 15, 2025 | 19 CommentsHere’s a truly rare bird; a car that wasn’t even listed or shown in the 1971 Chevrolet brochure. For that matter, the Biscayne was already missing from the 1970 brochure; […]
