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About Author: Paul Niedermeyer
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![(first posted 6/9/2013.) Before we test our headline hypothesis, let’s clarify what we’re after. The question is not which car was Bill Mitchell’s favorite, or even his best. It’s a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CC-143-090-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1966 Buick Riviera – The Ultimate Bill Mitchell-Mobile?")
Curbside Classic: 1966 Buick Riviera – The Ultimate Bill Mitchell-Mobile?
Posted on November 7, 2024 | 91 Comments(first posted 6/9/2013.) Before we test our headline hypothesis, let’s clarify what we’re after. The question is not which car was Bill Mitchell’s favorite, or even his best. It’s a […] -
![I purchased a new Corolla LE in 2017 to donate to my disabled daughter’s group home. My final out-the-door price was $15,308 (including registration, etc. but no sales tax in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Corolla-2017-price-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Death Of The Cheap New Car As Exemplified By These Two Corollas I Bought New in 2017 and 2024")
The Death Of The Cheap New Car As Exemplified By These Two Corollas I Bought New in 2017 and 2024
Posted on November 6, 2024 | 45 CommentsI purchased a new Corolla LE in 2017 to donate to my disabled daughter’s group home. My final out-the-door price was $15,308 (including registration, etc. but no sales tax in […] -
![(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pierce-Arrow-1907-Suburban-Car-Ad-Vintage.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The First Suburban – 1907")
The First Suburban – 1907
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 32 Comments(first posted 11/5/2018) The name “Suburban” has of course been appropriated by Chevrolet, but it used to be used generically. Plymouth used it for their station wagons for […] -
![(first posted 11/6/2018) Are you aware of just how successful Subaru has been in the US? As in, by far the fastest and most consistent growing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/30356754627_0b65abd864_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1977 Subaru GL FWD Wagon – The Early Days of the Biggest Success Story In the Industry")
Curbside Classic: 1977 Subaru GL FWD Wagon – The Early Days of the Biggest Success Story In the Industry
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 81 Comments(first posted 11/6/2018) Are you aware of just how successful Subaru has been in the US? As in, by far the fastest and most consistent growing […] -
![As a follow-up to the Malibu that didn’t look like a typical Malibu, here’s a Chevelle that sure looks like a Malibu, but it’s not. It’s a quite rare low-end […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CC-235-053-1200.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "On The Go Classic: No, It’s Not A Malibu, Although It Is How Old Malibus Used To Typically Look")
On The Go Classic: No, It’s Not A Malibu, Although It Is How Old Malibus Used To Typically Look
Posted on November 5, 2024 | 13 CommentsAs a follow-up to the Malibu that didn’t look like a typical Malibu, here’s a Chevelle that sure looks like a Malibu, but it’s not. It’s a quite rare low-end […] -
![(first posted 10/4/2018) Sure original-style Falcons were still being made in 1975; in Argentina. We did an extensive look at the near-immortal Falcon made there between 1962 and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/123.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1975 Argentine Falcon – Something A Bit Different For Your Collection?")
CC For Sale: 1975 Argentine Falcon – Something A Bit Different For Your Collection?
Posted on November 4, 2024 | 33 Comments(first posted 10/4/2018) Sure original-style Falcons were still being made in 1975; in Argentina. We did an extensive look at the near-immortal Falcon made there between 1962 and […] -
![(first posted 10/23/2018) John Lloyd posted this shot at the Cohort with the title “Ugliest Thunderbird”. Actually, it’s not, as this one has the rather tame roof instead […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/6840220075_2cf7d91606_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: The Most Pathetic Thunderbird Ever")
Cohort Outtake: The Most Pathetic Thunderbird Ever
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 94 Comments(first posted 10/23/2018) John Lloyd posted this shot at the Cohort with the title “Ugliest Thunderbird”. Actually, it’s not, as this one has the rather tame roof instead […] -
![(first posted 2/15/2011) The fact that Russia did some major automotive cribbing back in the day is old hat. But here’s one that managed to escape me […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Zis-112-concept-car5.jpg-Courtesy-Kustomrama.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Design Capsule: ZIS 112 Cyclops – Does This Russian Car Look A Bit Too Familiar?")
Design Capsule: ZIS 112 Cyclops – Does This Russian Car Look A Bit Too Familiar?
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 2/15/2011) The fact that Russia did some major automotive cribbing back in the day is old hat. But here’s one that managed to escape me […] -
![It’s always a bit heart-warming to run into an old friend that you haven’t seen in 15 years and didn’t know that they were still around. I first shot this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2249.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "1962 Ford Falcon Sports Futura Hipster Found Hiding In Alley 15 Years After Its CC Debut")
1962 Ford Falcon Sports Futura Hipster Found Hiding In Alley 15 Years After Its CC Debut
Posted on November 3, 2024 | 9 CommentsIt’s always a bit heart-warming to run into an old friend that you haven’t seen in 15 years and didn’t know that they were still around. I first shot this […] -
![(first posted 11/2/2018) I’m always amazed at how many gen1 VW Rabbits (Golf) are still around. Most of them are diesels, which made them more desirable, as they […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CC-359-046.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1984 VW Jetta – A Well Preserved Survivor")
CC Outtake: 1984 VW Jetta – A Well Preserved Survivor
Posted on November 2, 2024 | 53 Comments(first posted 11/2/2018) I’m always amazed at how many gen1 VW Rabbits (Golf) are still around. Most of them are diesels, which made them more desirable, as they […] -
![(first posted 6/6/2013) This has to be one of the best CC Cohort finds ever, by ActuallyMike. I’ve lived in hope of just finding any street-side Charger of this vintage, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Dodge-Charger-1970-f.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Classic: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T – Magnum Patina")
Cohort Classic: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T – Magnum Patina
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 60 Comments(first posted 6/6/2013) This has to be one of the best CC Cohort finds ever, by ActuallyMike. I’ve lived in hope of just finding any street-side Charger of this vintage, […] -
![In 1965, the truly big Plymouth Fury returned after a three-year hiatus, which started in 1962 with the controversial downsizing. But the former “full size” wasn’t ditched; it was now […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6425274679_89fa64bb7b_c-crop-top.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 V8 And Belvedere Slant Six – Fast and Furious Meets Slow and Placid")
Vintage Review: 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 V8 And Belvedere Slant Six – Fast and Furious Meets Slow and Placid
Posted on November 1, 2024 | 20 CommentsIn 1965, the truly big Plymouth Fury returned after a three-year hiatus, which started in 1962 with the controversial downsizing. But the former “full size” wasn’t ditched; it was now […] -
![(first posted 10/27/2018) Curtis Perry has uploaded some new shots at the Cohort, and I’ll start with this one. I was going to title it something like […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43538193410_4cc9695f39_k.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curtis Perry Outtake: 1962 Falcon – Gothmobile")
Curtis Perry Outtake: 1962 Falcon – Gothmobile
Posted on October 31, 2024 | 49 Comments(first posted 10/27/2018) Curtis Perry has uploaded some new shots at the Cohort, and I’ll start with this one. I was going to title it something like […] -
![(first posted 10/24/2018) I’m not sure what will have appeared in the comments in response to JPC’s Outtake of a 1972 Ford taxi in NYC, but since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NYC-taxis-1972-b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Snapshots: The Real Taxis of New York in 1972 – My Bias is Confirmed")
Vintage Snapshots: The Real Taxis of New York in 1972 – My Bias is Confirmed
Posted on October 28, 2024 | 58 Comments(first posted 10/24/2018) I’m not sure what will have appeared in the comments in response to JPC’s Outtake of a 1972 Ford taxi in NYC, but since […] -
![(first posted 10/28/2018) When I first spotted this Buick sedan from some distance in a weedy empty lot outside Baker City, Oregon, on our recent trip, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CC-374-078-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Lite: 1967 Buick LeSabre 400 Sedan – That Does Not Mean a 400 Engine, Oddly Enough")
Curbside Classic Lite: 1967 Buick LeSabre 400 Sedan – That Does Not Mean a 400 Engine, Oddly Enough
Posted on October 28, 2024 | 42 Comments(first posted 10/28/2018) When I first spotted this Buick sedan from some distance in a weedy empty lot outside Baker City, Oregon, on our recent trip, I […]
