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About Author: Paul Niedermeyer
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![At the recent 1969 Chrysler 300 review, there were several comments reflecting on the poor sales of Chrysler’s fuselage cars, which arrived that year. And in 2020, Jim Cavanaugh did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chart-Big-RWD-matket-share-1965-1974-Big-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Charting The Big Cars, 1965-1974 – Were Chrysler’s Fuselage Cars A Failure? Which Brand Dropped The Most? (Hint: It Wasn’t A Mopar)")
Charting The Big Cars, 1965-1974 – Were Chrysler’s Fuselage Cars A Failure? Which Brand Dropped The Most? (Hint: It Wasn’t A Mopar)
Posted on August 28, 2023 | 40 CommentsAt the recent 1969 Chrysler 300 review, there were several comments reflecting on the poor sales of Chrysler’s fuselage cars, which arrived that year. And in 2020, Jim Cavanaugh did […] -
![(first posted 8/25/2017) The simple reality is that a substantial segment of the American market likes their things big, as long as it’s affordable. Big Macs; Big McMansions, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CC-333-103.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile 98 – Back When Folks Drove Big Cars Instead of Big Trucks")
Curbside Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile 98 – Back When Folks Drove Big Cars Instead of Big Trucks
Posted on August 25, 2023 | 142 Comments(first posted 8/25/2017) The simple reality is that a substantial segment of the American market likes their things big, as long as it’s affordable. Big Macs; Big McMansions, […] -
Curbside Outtake: Someone Loves Orange Azteks And HHRs
Posted on August 25, 2023 | 18 CommentsI’ve seen this orange Pontiac Aztek here for some years, but now it’s joined by an orange Chevy HHR. Hmm; a bit of a GM odd-ball lover? -
![(first posted 8/23/2017) Ask half a dozen guys what “4-4-2” stood for, and you’ll probably get seven different answers. Ironically, several might be right, because the number stood […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CC-333-054.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 – Strength in Numbers; Some of the Time")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 – Strength in Numbers; Some of the Time
Posted on August 23, 2023 | 57 Comments(first posted 8/23/2017) Ask half a dozen guys what “4-4-2” stood for, and you’ll probably get seven different answers. Ironically, several might be right, because the number stood […] -
![I’ve been seeing this Model T, which I peg as either a 1915 or 1916 model year, repeatedly around Port Orford. It obviously gets used regularly, and the bucolic traffic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1467.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Port Orford Outtake: The Well-Used Model T")
Port Orford Outtake: The Well-Used Model T
Posted on August 23, 2023 | 16 CommentsI’ve been seeing this Model T, which I peg as either a 1915 or 1916 model year, repeatedly around Port Orford. It obviously gets used regularly, and the bucolic traffic […] -
![(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fiat-131-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131")
Vintage R&T Review: Fiat 131
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 39 Comments(first posted 6/1/2017) Road and Track tests the new Fiat 131 Mirafiore (“Brava”), which replaced the 124. Although the 131 was very successful in Europe and other locales, it […] -
![There are times when I think the golden days of CC spotting in Eugene are over. I used to walk down a block and see nothing but cars 25 years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1407-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtakes: Suddenly It’s 2000!")
Curbside Outtakes: Suddenly It’s 2000!
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 27 CommentsThere are times when I think the golden days of CC spotting in Eugene are over. I used to walk down a block and see nothing but cars 25 years […] -
![All this talk about annual safety inspections reminded me of this Cherokee I shot at our regular evening hike trailhead near Eugene. OK, it’s not nearly as stripped down as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0973.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Trailside Outtake: Jeep Cherokee, Open Door Edition – Safety Inspections? What’s That?")
Trailside Outtake: Jeep Cherokee, Open Door Edition – Safety Inspections? What’s That?
Posted on August 21, 2023 | 23 CommentsAll this talk about annual safety inspections reminded me of this Cherokee I shot at our regular evening hike trailhead near Eugene. OK, it’s not nearly as stripped down as […] -
![(First posted 10/17/2013. Pictures of this 603 are from Ebay) With a little imagination (not in short supply here), this could be the 1949 Cadillac or Oldsmobile. In the mid-late […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Tatra-603-front-by-sfm.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Tatra 603 – This Could Have Been The First New Post War Cadillac, Olds, Studebaker, Or?")
Curbside Classic: Tatra 603 – This Could Have Been The First New Post War Cadillac, Olds, Studebaker, Or?
Posted on August 18, 2023 | 84 Comments(First posted 10/17/2013. Pictures of this 603 are from Ebay) With a little imagination (not in short supply here), this could be the 1949 Cadillac or Oldsmobile. In the mid-late […] -
![(first posted 8/16/2017) Brougham fever was virulent in 1966 at Ford, and the results speak for themselves. Who needs rear side windows anyway? Despite the fact that switching […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CC-333-007.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1966 Thunderbird Town Landau – The T Bird Comes Down With Brougham Fever")
CC Capsule: 1966 Thunderbird Town Landau – The T Bird Comes Down With Brougham Fever
Posted on August 16, 2023 | 56 Comments(first posted 8/16/2017) Brougham fever was virulent in 1966 at Ford, and the results speak for themselves. Who needs rear side windows anyway? Despite the fact that switching […] -
![(first posted 10/28/2013) If I told you this was a mid-fifties Simca, or English Ford, or a Vauxhall, or Morris, or a Holden, or even a lost prototype of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CC-142-154-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1953 Willys Aero-Lark – The Failed Sneak Preview Of The Falcon, Lark And Other Compacts")
Curbside Classic: 1953 Willys Aero-Lark – The Failed Sneak Preview Of The Falcon, Lark And Other Compacts
Posted on August 14, 2023 | 108 Comments(first posted 10/28/2013) If I told you this was a mid-fifties Simca, or English Ford, or a Vauxhall, or Morris, or a Holden, or even a lost prototype of the […] -
![(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Chevette-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions")
Vintage R&T Review: 1976 Chevette – Technical Analysis and Driving Impressions
Posted on August 11, 2023 | 94 Comments(first posted 5/30/2017) Road and Track was a champion for small and efficient cars from way back. So it may not be surprising to see them calling the […] -
![(first posted 12/4/2013) When CC reader Robert.Walter sent me the link to this collection at imgr.com titled “Los Angeles 1989 through the 1960’s”, I had to share a select few, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/LA-Sunset.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Photo Gallery: Los Angeles In The 50s And 60s")
Vintage Photo Gallery: Los Angeles In The 50s And 60s
Posted on August 9, 2023 | 69 Comments(first posted 12/4/2013) When CC reader Robert.Walter sent me the link to this collection at imgr.com titled “Los Angeles 1989 through the 1960’s”, I had to share a select few, […] -
![CC reader John Kelly has sent me a link to what is described as the “Rarest SS Malibu Built”. Instead of the expected hot Chevy V8, it has a six […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chevelle-1965-SS-int.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport With A Six, Three-Speed Column Shift And Fender Skirts – “Rarest SS Chevelle Built”?")
Car Show Outtake: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport With A Six, Three-Speed Column Shift And Fender Skirts – “Rarest SS Chevelle Built”?
Posted on August 9, 2023 | 37 CommentsCC reader John Kelly has sent me a link to what is described as the “Rarest SS Malibu Built”. Instead of the expected hot Chevy V8, it has a six […] -
![(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rt-7-750015-900.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation")
R&T Vintage Review: Lancia Beta Montecarlo – Lost In Translation
Posted on August 7, 2023 | 48 Comments(first posted 7/7/2017) One of the more readily forgotten chapters of the 70s was Lancia’s push for a share of the lower-premium import market. Lancias had of course […]
