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About Author: Paul Niedermeyer
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![(first posted 11/8/2013) What are the odds of stumbling into an original 1968 Dodge Charger these days, never mind a red one? Take if from me: not good, as I’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CC-212-089-925.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1968 Dodge Charger Six – Rarer Than An (Original) Hemi Charger")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Dodge Charger Six – Rarer Than An (Original) Hemi Charger
Posted on June 8, 2023 | 203 Comments(first posted 11/8/2013) What are the odds of stumbling into an original 1968 Dodge Charger these days, never mind a red one? Take if from me: not good, as I’ve […] -
![(a second reminder) The First Annual Malaise Invitational was a success, and there will be a second, this time in Philomath, about 45 minutes north of Eugene. The theme […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "The Second Annual Malaise Invitational Is Set For June 24th. See You There!")
The Second Annual Malaise Invitational Is Set For June 24th. See You There!
Posted on June 7, 2023 | 20 Comments(a second reminder) The First Annual Malaise Invitational was a success, and there will be a second, this time in Philomath, about 45 minutes north of Eugene. The theme […] -
![(first posted 8/10/2012) From the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, Ford showed a lot of new product moxie, upstaging GM with two iconic, trend-setting vehicles: the 1958 T-Bird, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Pictography-3-045.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1962½ Ford Falcon Sports Futura – Ford Sees The Future; At Chevrolet")
Curbside Classic: 1962½ Ford Falcon Sports Futura – Ford Sees The Future; At Chevrolet
Posted on June 2, 2023 | 55 Comments(first posted 8/10/2012) From the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, Ford showed a lot of new product moxie, upstaging GM with two iconic, trend-setting vehicles: the 1958 T-Bird, […] -
![(first posted 8/15/2012) Maybe I should start a new series: Psychedelic Outtakes. This is about the fourth or fifth time my camera has suddenly flipped out on me, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/CC-174-050-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: Hudson Hornet Convertible – The Mae West of Cars, In Psychedelic And Straight Versions")
CC Capsule: Hudson Hornet Convertible – The Mae West of Cars, In Psychedelic And Straight Versions
Posted on May 28, 2023 | 58 Comments(first posted 8/15/2012) Maybe I should start a new series: Psychedelic Outtakes. This is about the fourth or fifth time my camera has suddenly flipped out on me, but […] -
![(first posted 5/26/2023) When we think of this second generation Tercel (L20) the tendency is to focus on the wagon, especially the 4WD version. We’ve covered it here and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CC-319-016.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1986 Toyota Tercel – Eugene-Mobile of Yesteryear")
Curbside Capsule: 1986 Toyota Tercel – Eugene-Mobile of Yesteryear
Posted on May 26, 2023 | 43 Comments(first posted 5/26/2023) When we think of this second generation Tercel (L20) the tendency is to focus on the wagon, especially the 4WD version. We’ve covered it here and […] -
![hood not closed all the way from our ogling the engine (first posted 5/25/2017) What guy my age hasn’t wanted to take a 327/350 4-speed Corvette Sting Ray convertible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Corvette-1967-engine-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Driving Impressions: 1967 Corvette L79 327/350 Convertible – A 50 Year-Old Dream Fulfilled")
Curbside Classic Driving Impressions: 1967 Corvette L79 327/350 Convertible – A 50 Year-Old Dream Fulfilled
Posted on May 25, 2023 | 41 Commentshood not closed all the way from our ogling the engine (first posted 5/25/2017) What guy my age hasn’t wanted to take a 327/350 4-speed Corvette Sting Ray convertible […] -
![It’s time (once again) to step back from the helm and bring in some fresh blood. Effective immediately, Daniel Stern (left) and Rich Baron (right) are the Co-Executive Editors of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-dan-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Niedermeyer Retires (Once Again); Daniel Stern and Rich Baron Take the CC Wheel")
Niedermeyer Retires (Once Again); Daniel Stern and Rich Baron Take the CC Wheel
Posted on May 24, 2023 | 61 CommentsIt’s time (once again) to step back from the helm and bring in some fresh blood. Effective immediately, Daniel Stern (left) and Rich Baron (right) are the Co-Executive Editors of […] -
Vintage Ad: 1948 Crosley Sports-Utility – The Mini-Proto-SUV
Posted on May 22, 2023 | 18 CommentsWho first used the term “Sports Utility Vehicle”? -
![0-60 in 10.9 seconds? With a six backed by the less-than-stellar B/W automatic? That’s very much V8 territory. AMC’s new 232 cubic inch six, in this case with a two-barrel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/440-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1965 Rambler American 440-H – Hot Six!")
Vintage Car Life Road Test: 1965 Rambler American 440-H – Hot Six!
Posted on May 22, 2023 | 11 Comments0-60 in 10.9 seconds? With a six backed by the less-than-stellar B/W automatic? That’s very much V8 territory. AMC’s new 232 cubic inch six, in this case with a two-barrel […] -
![(first posted 11/28/2012) Toyota’s Supra had a rather linear evolution, unlike the Datsun/Nissan Z-car, which lost its way and re-invented itself how many times? Starting out as a soft-sporty semi-luxo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CC-8-005.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra Mk1 – “Plush, Lush; The Powerful Pleasure” Or The Lexus Of Celicas")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra Mk1 – “Plush, Lush; The Powerful Pleasure” Or The Lexus Of Celicas
Posted on May 21, 2023 | 51 Comments(first posted 11/28/2012) Toyota’s Supra had a rather linear evolution, unlike the Datsun/Nissan Z-car, which lost its way and re-invented itself how many times? Starting out as a soft-sporty semi-luxo […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Orval’s Used Cars
Posted on May 21, 2023 | 15 CommentsShot by John Lloyd in Delta, CO. Click on image for maximum size view. -
![(first posted 2/13/2012. Revised 12/27/2019) This bus is a milestone, the first genuine articulated high-speed highway bus. And it was highly advanced in other ways too, with a magnesium […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Kaiser-1946.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bus Stop Classic: 1946 Kaiser Articulated Bus – The First Fully Articulated Highway Bus")
Bus Stop Classic: 1946 Kaiser Articulated Bus – The First Fully Articulated Highway Bus
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 58 Comments(first posted 2/13/2012. Revised 12/27/2019) This bus is a milestone, the first genuine articulated high-speed highway bus. And it was highly advanced in other ways too, with a magnesium […] -
![(first posted 5/19/2017) CC reader Tim Finn in Portland sent me these pictures of this Deathmobile hearse, wondering what its true maker really was. It’s a perfect encapsulation of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Deathmobile-01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1961 Deathmobile Hearse")
Curbside Outtake: 1961 Deathmobile Hearse
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 54 Comments(first posted 5/19/2017) CC reader Tim Finn in Portland sent me these pictures of this Deathmobile hearse, wondering what its true maker really was. It’s a perfect encapsulation of […] -
Curbside Outtake: Old Corolla With Bio-Art
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 9 CommentsOld Corollas are evergreens, but what about “green” Corollas, with what appear to be living or at least formerly-living elements on its exterior? -
![posted by RiveraNotario One of our editors recently suggested to me that maybe CC’s coverage is skewing a bit old these days. Well, that’s true, for a couple of fairly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52905932346_48e4f2ca91_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX – More Relevant?")
Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX – More Relevant?
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 27 Commentsposted by RiveraNotario One of our editors recently suggested to me that maybe CC’s coverage is skewing a bit old these days. Well, that’s true, for a couple of fairly […]
