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About Author: Paul Niedermeyer
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Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Nosferatu’s Van
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 8 Commentsposted at the Cohort by nifticus -
![Here’s something a bit different: a load of Euro-spec Pontiac Trans Sports on an Iveco car Transporter. These 1994-1996 Tran Sports were actually Olds Silhouettes, as the the new 1994 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/43914800490_012043bcf0_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Transporter: Pontiac Trans Sports In Italy – Silhouettes, Actually")
Car Transporter: Pontiac Trans Sports In Italy – Silhouettes, Actually
Posted on May 6, 2023 | 30 CommentsHere’s something a bit different: a load of Euro-spec Pontiac Trans Sports on an Iveco car Transporter. These 1994-1996 Tran Sports were actually Olds Silhouettes, as the the new 1994 […] -
![(first posted 1/20/2013) The Kaiser-Frazer Story is a huge one, and now that I’ve read Richard Langworth’s excellent book, we’ll try to break it into digestible pieces from time to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kaiser-Safari-1951CAS.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Zebra Fur And Lion Pelts? Polar Bear Hides And Grizzly Fur? 1951 Kaisers Show Off Exotic Interiors")
Zebra Fur And Lion Pelts? Polar Bear Hides And Grizzly Fur? 1951 Kaisers Show Off Exotic Interiors
Posted on May 5, 2023 | 53 Comments(first posted 1/20/2013) The Kaiser-Frazer Story is a huge one, and now that I’ve read Richard Langworth’s excellent book, we’ll try to break it into digestible pieces from time to […] -
![RiveraNotario found a number of great CCs in Mexico City, but this has to be the rarest, especially as it looks to still be a “driver”. It’s an Opel Rekord […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52859193844_b82688f7f6_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Opel Rekord (P2) – Still On The Streets In Mexico City")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Opel Rekord (P2) – Still On The Streets In Mexico City
Posted on May 5, 2023 | 15 CommentsRiveraNotario found a number of great CCs in Mexico City, but this has to be the rarest, especially as it looks to still be a “driver”. It’s an Opel Rekord […] -
![The restyled 1963 Chrysler, although done on the cheap, certainly brought it into the 1960s, finally. It and the rest of the ’63 Mopar line were Exner’s mild-mannered swan song, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/300-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Car and Driver Road Tests: 1963 Chrysler 300-J – “A More Beautiful Brute”")
Vintage Car and Driver Road Tests: 1963 Chrysler 300-J – “A More Beautiful Brute”
Posted on May 5, 2023 | 20 CommentsThe restyled 1963 Chrysler, although done on the cheap, certainly brought it into the 1960s, finally. It and the rest of the ’63 Mopar line were Exner’s mild-mannered swan song, […] -
![(first posted 5/4/2017) CC reader Teddy has uploaded scads of great finds in Portland, which is probably the ultimate CC spotting town. I wish he’s make the jump to contributor, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34204095732_4154cad85b_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: Gen1 Chevy Van – Groovin’ In Stumptown")
Cohort Outtake: Gen1 Chevy Van – Groovin’ In Stumptown
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 37 Comments(first posted 5/4/2017) CC reader Teddy has uploaded scads of great finds in Portland, which is probably the ultimate CC spotting town. I wish he’s make the jump to contributor, […] -
![(first posted 5/4/2017) Given its role as pretty much the most significant car of the whole modern era, never mind the sixties, the original Mustang doesn’t exactly garner all that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CC-317-130.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1966 Mustang – Imagine One Million Mustangs Sold In 2016")
CC Capsule: 1966 Mustang – Imagine One Million Mustangs Sold In 2016
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 82 Comments(first posted 5/4/2017) Given its role as pretty much the most significant car of the whole modern era, never mind the sixties, the original Mustang doesn’t exactly garner all that […] -
Vintage Brochure Shot: 1936 Chevrolet Coupe Pick-Up – It Never Caught On Here
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 19 CommentsIt seems like a good idea, but the coupe pickup just never caught on in the US, unlike in some other parts of the world. -
![This driveway around the corner from my rentals in my neighborhood has hosted this ’77 Grand Prix for as long as I’ve owned them, meaning 1996. Did he buy it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-gp-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Driveway Outtake: A Long-Time GP Lover Lives Here")
Driveway Outtake: A Long-Time GP Lover Lives Here
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 13 CommentsThis driveway around the corner from my rentals in my neighborhood has hosted this ’77 Grand Prix for as long as I’ve owned them, meaning 1996. Did he buy it […] -
![A great snapshot from William Garrett, who left this comment: My dad took the picture of my grandfather and grandmother with the car and my uncle on the top of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52840673421_b385315e42_o.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1958 Edsel At Glacier N.P. – Smile, Edsel!")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: 1958 Edsel At Glacier N.P. – Smile, Edsel!
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 26 CommentsA great snapshot from William Garrett, who left this comment: My dad took the picture of my grandfather and grandmother with the car and my uncle on the top of […] -
![Regarding the quote in the title: it was too long to put the whole thing up there, but here’s the full opening sentence from R&T’s review of the new Maverick: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mav-1-a.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Road & Track Road Test: 1970 Ford Maverick – “…They’ve Got To Be Out Of Their Minds”")
Vintage Road & Track Road Test: 1970 Ford Maverick – “…They’ve Got To Be Out Of Their Minds”
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 91 CommentsRegarding the quote in the title: it was too long to put the whole thing up there, but here’s the full opening sentence from R&T’s review of the new Maverick: […] -
![(first posted 5/3/2017) It’s 5PM, Tuesday. I’ve just come in from tearing a bathroom apart while thinking about the Promaster conversion. There’s no CC scheduled for Wednesday morning. What to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CC-308-024-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Coupe – The Recycled Imperial and the Recycled CC")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Coupe – The Recycled Imperial and the Recycled CC
Posted on May 3, 2023 | 79 Comments(first posted 5/3/2017) It’s 5PM, Tuesday. I’ve just come in from tearing a bathroom apart while thinking about the Promaster conversion. There’s no CC scheduled for Wednesday morning. What to […] -
![shot in Mexico City by RiveraNotario The Fox program started out as a replacement for three cars: the Pinto, Maverick and Mustang. Once its 105′ wheelbase was established, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52861892951_499918eeda_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Ford Fairmont – The Ur Fox")
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Ford Fairmont – The Ur Fox
Posted on May 3, 2023 | 24 Commentsshot in Mexico City by RiveraNotario The Fox program started out as a replacement for three cars: the Pinto, Maverick and Mustang. Once its 105′ wheelbase was established, it […] -
![It’s been six years since I bought our 2017 Promaster. It’s been utterly flawless so far, requiring nothing but oil changes, an air filter and a set of new tires. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CC-376-069.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL Update: The Promaster Turns Six, And It’s Been Flawless So Far")
COAL Update: The Promaster Turns Six, And It’s Been Flawless So Far
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 35 CommentsIt’s been six years since I bought our 2017 Promaster. It’s been utterly flawless so far, requiring nothing but oil changes, an air filter and a set of new tires. […] -
Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Geo Metro Panel Van
Posted on May 2, 2023 | 29 CommentsNot quite to sure what to make of this, except that I know it was shot and posted by chasglynn.
